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“Night of Natalie is one of Tori Pope’s best creations. The hypnotizing intro to the film will grab your attention at first, and she’ll captivate you through the rest. And then you’ll want to go watch all her other short films, because not only are they beautiful, but they’re addicting.”
Cultura UNAM on Night of Natalie
“I felt like I was watching a horror film based on a 1970s model’s life, and it definitely left me on the hook waiting for what’s next.”
The Paraders on Helmut Roar
“LA based filmmaker Tori Pope opens our hearts in Sugar Off The Button, an ode to the transformative power of love.”
Directors Notes on Sugar Off The Button
“A quirky comedy short directed by Tori Pope that’s just begging to tell its tale of swamp-tinged love and rejection. Enjoy this throwback to 60s sitcoms while you sip a tall drink.”
Comedy Cake on Swamp Women Kissing Booth
“A perfect evening turns into a frenzied nightmare. The deceptively simple premise proves enthralling with its masterfully crafted enigma. Stylistic and surreal, Night of Natalie continually draws us in with mounting intensity, towards the dark ambient mystery at its core. This is backed with a distinct visual style and strong performances, especially from Catherine Parker’s imperiled lead…The mind-bender ends sooner than I would have loved. Nevertheless, this original short film is worth every second of your time, for a glimpse into the brilliant potential of a very promising filmmaker.”
TheUumlaut on Night of Natalie
“In writer-director Tori Pope’s latest short film, Swamp Women Kissing Booth, it certainly seems that everyone had a good time shooting. There’s a daffy tone, the acting is appropriately cartoony, and the special effects are cheesy and low budget, in a knowingly, winsome way.”
Film Threat
“Night Of Natalie is just strange enough to make it a really cool short film. It’s one of those the-more-you-think-about-it type of movies. The change of pace into the world of confusion was, well, brilliant.”
IndyRed on Night of Natalie
“In Fruits ’n Veg, avocados, raspberries, carrots and a host of other produce are transmogrified and presented in vibrant color against a stark bleakness of emotion which threatens to engulf a woman who has lost and given too much.”
Directors Notes on Fruits ’n Veg
“Putting a disquieting spin on her own personal experiences, Pope’s Night of Natalie sees reality become unsettlingly elastic when a sexy maid for hire’s revelation to her artist boyfriend doesn’t go according to plan.”
Directors Notes on Night of Natalie