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An old man tries to steal the sun. What could go wrong?

The Daymaker (1982)

whimsical chaosretro claymationmad scientist energy

Overview

Animation

Sol, a batty old inventor, believes he can control the daytime.

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Standout Aspects

Practical Effects

Glorious 1982 claymation, every fingerprint visible

Direction

Chris Wedge's early student work before Ice Age fame

Best for:Solo: Weird little palate cleanser between serious films·Kids: Bizarre enough to confuse and delight small humans
Chris Wedge

Director

Chris Wedge

ReleasedJan 1, 1982
Runtime7m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feellight
SUNY College at Purchase

Top Cast

Aram Avakian

Aram Avakian

Sol (voice)

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

This was Chris Wedge's thesis film at Ohio State, made for roughly the cost of a used car.

Cultural

A hidden gem of 1980s American independent animation, rarely screened outside festival archives.

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The Daymaker (1982)

The Daymaker (1982)

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