Duck

Duck is a short film that blends elements of a spy thriller with horror and drama. The story follows the psychological decline of Sean Connery after he encounters Marilyn Monroe returning from the dead. The narrative uses the spy genre to examine contemporary themes such as virtual reality, alternative facts, and the prevalence of fake news through a lens of pop culture.

The film was directed by Rachel Maclean, who also performs as every character in the cast. Maclean utilized deepfake technology to portray both Connery and Monroe. This project follows her previous 2024 installation titled DUCK. Produced in the United Kingdom by Too Happy and Forest of Black, the production was managed by producers Beth Allan and Ciara Dunne. The finished work has a total runtime of 16 minutes.