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never can tell what’s going on in a man’s mind…
Step into Sigmund Floyd’s world, with a Freudian twist.
Overview
Sigmund the See Monster draws from the influence of
the popular psychotherapist and philosopher, Sigmund Freud, and takes his theories to the
next level. This practical application of Freudian theories explores the mind of a common
man, Sigmund Floyd, and how his current mental status has affected both his personal and
professional relationships. Sigmund the See Monster is a very thought-provoking, colorful
"Dramedy", with a noir stylistic appeal.
Synopsis
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Sigmund Floyd, a young professional and easy-going
man, is one day met with the unenviable task of choosing to spend a romantic weekend with
his supportive and loving girlfriend, Rhonda, or his recently widowed mother. Rhonda
is surprised and irritated to hear that Sigmund has opted to give yet another weekend of
his attention to his mother. With her patience running thin and having had enough of
competing for her boyfriend’s time, Rhonda is ready to leave the relationship behind
and suggests to Sigmund that his attachment to his mother is abnormal.
At the informal request of Rhonda, in addition to other internal conflicts
he has recently been experiencing, Sigmund takes the initiative to seek out professional
help at the hands of an offbeat psychiatrist, Dr. Breuer.
Hesitant and unsure of himself, Sigmund enters into a world full of disclosure, told in
the form of flashbacks, as he tells Dr. Breuer about several recent experiences that
forced him to question himself. These incidents include: mouthing off to his boss, a
"Freudian Slip" as he uncontrollably compliments his beautiful assistant on her
"nice ass," and the most bizarre of all...a recently acquired secret attraction
for his own mother.
The quirky Dr. Breuer gives scientific explanation to Sigmund’s behavior by
referencing Freud and his theories, which are based around male sexual desires. Dr. Breuer
takes the opportunity to explain Freud’s Dream Theory to Sigmund, during which
Sigmund nods off in the therapy session, only to be awoken in his bedroom by Rhonda from
what turns out to be a dream. Once Sigmund comes to and realizes that he had been dreaming
and that none of the events have actually occurred as of yet, his conflicts return
full-circle, as he lies in his bed pondering on what might happen and what actions he
might need to take as a result.
Reviews
"Elder has crafted an amusing story around some
pretty common hang-ups. Snappily written, well-acted, solid production values. The
Rorschach slides under the titles were an especially nice touch."
-- Lisa Andreini, The Short
Skinny Online Magazine
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