Fangoria Studios has partnered with filmmaker-actor Luke Barnett on the upcoming horror short “Goodbye, Monster,” starring Barnett and Kue Lawrence with voice performances by Patton Oswalt and Tina Majorino. The film marks one of the first projects from the studio’s expanding slate of original genre projects.
The horror short is written and directed by Barnett. Per an official synopsis, “‘Goodbye, Monster’ centers on Wilson, a 12-year-old boy who receives one final visit from the creature under his bed. The short continues Barnett’s signature blend of empathy, emotional storytelling, and genre craft.”
“Luke is someone we’ve watched make incredible choices over the past few years with his shorts, and we knew we wanted to be part of what he’s creating,” Tara Ansley, co-owner of Fangoria, said in a statement.
“Goodbye, Monster” was shot using practical effects, with creature makeup designed by Dan Crawley (“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” “Terrifier 3”). Vince Masciale and Natalie Masciale produced the short alongside Barnett. Executive producers include Tara Ansley, Armen Aghaeian, Abhi Goel, Jake Morgan and Cole Travis. Co-producers are Jake Bootz, Adam J. Losoya and Michael Brodner.
“For anyone who loves horror, Fangoria is sacred ground,” said Barnett. “They’re champions of practical effects, fearless storytelling, and filmmakers who take big swings. It’s a dream come true to collaborate with a team so passionate about the art form. Long live practical effects.”
Barnett recently appeared in the anthology drama film “Sunfish (& Other Stories on Green Lake),” which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2025. His script “Epilogue” was announced last year, with Mike Flanagan attached as executive producer and David Dastmalchian and Kate Siegel set to star.
“Goodbye, Monster” is currently in post-production and will premiere on the festival circuit later this year.