Pain and Suffering

Pain and Suffering follows a man named Hunter who attends a barbecue in an attempt to bond again with people from his past after becoming single. As he works to revive these friendships, the actual details regarding his previous romantic relationship are gradually revealed.

The film was directed by Austinn Arruzzolo, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Krem Belyovska. This project is the second film directed by Arruzzolo, following the 2018 release Stalled. Produced by Jack Bennett, the short film has a runtime of 11 minutes and blends elements of comedy, drama, horror, and thriller. The cast is led by Henry Reimer Meaney in the role of Hunter, appearing alongside Chrissy Miller, Virginia Blackwell, Chris Gun, Tom Spiby, and Luke Wiltshire.