Cryptopsy have released a new short film focusing on their latest album “An Insatiable Violence.“ You can check that out below:
Vocalist Matt McGachy commented:
“When we were thinking of a unique way to promote ‘An Insatiable Violence‘, Flo came up with a killer concept of sharing one part from each song before the album came out. We ended up expanding on that idea by using those pieces to create a short film.”
He continued:
“The concept of the film for ‘An Insatiable Violence‘ is about a person that desperately wants to be a popular social media influencer. The scenes dance through the protagonist’s day-to-day relationship with content creation and how their audience reacts to it. It’s an insatiable violence and a truly saddening reality of humanity’s relationship with social media.”
Director Christopher Kells added:
“Creating an 8-part mini series for Cryptopsy’s ‘An Insatiable Violence‘ was no easy task. Matt and I cultivated stories based off of his lyrics and decided to give an awkward and uncomfortable view into a fictitious influencer’s mind.
The videos explore the grotesque and isolating effects of digital culture, influencer obsession and the decay of self-worth in a hyper-connected world. Actress Lisa McCormack dove right into the character development and gave it her all as our influencer. The fast-paced imagery and visuals mirror the psychological descent of an online persona from idolized content creator to digital burnout and eventual madness.
Everyone involved — from the crew to the cast — brought an incredible level of focus and professionalism to the shoot. There was a shared understanding that we were there and focused to create something truly strange, visceral and creatively unhinged. That energy was essential to me not only as a director but as a fan of the band and it mirrored the chaotic intensity and experimental spirit of Cryptopsy’s music.”
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