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Mad God is the repugnant result of over 30 years handcrafted animation by special effects wizard, Phil Tippett. The film itself is an immersive, if somewhat incomprehensible, dive into a disgusting and detailed animated underworld. The experience is a bit like a protracted video game cutscene, but the lack of dialogue and ample atmosphere make it mysterious and compelling. I think a pumped up score and (an even) leaner runtime would make this gnarly journey feel more explosive, but the singular grody vision is easy to admire.