Short Film / Proof of Concept
Abusive
Directed by Jodi Pavlock, based on part of Jekyll Can’t Hyde — a first look at how the story translates to screen.
Watch the Short Film
Abusive — on screen
A cinematic three-minute short film that brings the heart of Jekyll Can’t Hyde to the screen — the contrast between a charming public face and the private reality behind closed doors. Watch Jodi Lynn Pavlock’s story begin to move from page to film.
A frame from the short film. The official poster replaces this image when supplied.
Watch the Story Begin on Screen
Abusive
Abusive is a short-film proof of concept based on part of Jodi Lynn Pavlock’s autobiography. It introduces the relationship at the centre of the story and demonstrates how its themes of romance, manipulation, control, and survival can translate to the screen.
- Directed by
- Jodi Pavlock
- Based on
- Jekyll Can’t Hyde
- Type
- Short Film / Proof of Concept
- Runtime
- Runtime to be confirmed
- Production year
- Production year to be confirmed
- Cast & crew
- Cast and crew details will be listed once verified.
- Festivals & awards
- Festival selections and awards will be listed only once officially documented.
- IMDb
- tt38839177
Director’s Statement
“Abusive exists to prove that this story can live on screen—not to sensationalize it, but to let the tension between a charming public face and a private reality speak for itself. — Jodi Pavlock [placeholder, pending Jodi’s approval]”
See the feature adaptation in development
Feature Film · Autobiographical Drama / Relationship Thriller