Hundreds of Beavers (2024) – Silent Comedy Indie Cult Film

Hey Cannon Cruisers fans! This week we’re covering Hundreds of Beavers (2024), a silent indie comedy directed by Mike Cheslik and co-written with Ryland Brickson Cole Tews. Shot in stark black and white, the film follows applejack salesman Jean Kayak as he blows up his livelihood and must survive the wilderness by becoming a fur trapper, all while facing an absurd army of costumed animals.

Join JD and Randy as they break down the film’s live-action cartoon style, Buster Keaton and Looney Tunes influences, video game logic, and nonstop visual gags. We discuss its long festival rollout, physical comedy precision, escalating insanity, and why this two-hour silent farce somehow never wears out its welcome. Tune in to hear why Hundreds of Beavers stands as one of the most original and joyful comedies in recent years.

Content Warning: This episode contains explicit language.