A behind-the-scenes tale of terror, tails, and tenacity.

Claws Out is a short documentary that claws its way behind the scenes of the cult micro-budget film Zombie Cats from Mars. From spontaneous conception to chaotic completion, it chronicles how a ragtag team of filmmakers — fueled by ambition, caffeine, and a little catnip — made a movie about alien zombie cats on a shoestring budget.

Through candid interviews and extensive behind-the-scenes footage, Claws Out reveals the eccentric casting and unconventional writing process, the mad six-month sprint from idea to premiere, and the absurd realities of working with animal actors. What emerges is both a celebration of scrappy DIY filmmaking and an honest look at the joys and breakdowns that come with trying to make cinematic magic... with cats.