Housewife's Guide to Murder (2025)

This dark comedy horror short is a twisted parody of 1950s how-to videos, with a cheerful yet sinister charm. Patty is the perfect 1950s housewife, trapped in a pristine kitchen in an oppressive marriage. As her frustration with her controlling husband, George, boils over, she starts hearing a voice—the calm, trustworthy B.W. Man, the unseen narrator from The Black Widow Corporation. He’s always there, pushing eerie household products, and his voice is soothing, almost too soothing. The voice slowly leads Patty to kill her husband.

Director: Samantha Makelky
Genre: Horror, Comedy
Runtime: 5 min
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Production: Poison Ink Productions
Budget: $700
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Housewife's Guide to Murder about?
This dark comedy horror short is a twisted parody of 1950s how-to videos, with a cheerful yet sinister charm. Patty is the perfect 1950s housewife, trapped in a pristine kitchen in an oppressive marriage. As her frustration with her controlling husband, George, boils over, she starts hearing a voice—the calm, trustworthy B.W. Man, the unseen narrator from The Black Widow Corporation. He’s always there, pushing eerie household products, and his voice is soothing, almost too soothing. The voice slowly leads Patty to kill her husband.
Who directed Housewife's Guide to Murder?
Housewife's Guide to Murder was directed by Samantha Makelky.
Who stars in Housewife's Guide to Murder?
Housewife's Guide to Murder stars Ashlyn Makelky, Rob Page, Rowan Harper.
How long is Housewife's Guide to Murder?
Housewife's Guide to Murder has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).
What genre is Housewife's Guide to Murder?
Housewife's Guide to Murder is a Horror, Comedy film.
What is the budget of Housewife's Guide to Murder?
Housewife's Guide to Murder had a budget of $700.