Klaus, a freshly certified forklift driver, eagerly begins his first shift at a vast industrial warehouse. His orientation is overseen by a meticulous supervisor who methodically outlines every safety protocol. Yet, the mundane warnings about workplace accidents take on a literal and gruesome life of their own. Each minor breach of procedure triggers a cascading series of ludicrous and horrifying incidents. Steel beams, pallets, and the forklift's prongs become instruments of absurd carnage in this mechanized slaughterhouse, turning a routine day into a masterclass in workplace horror.
| Original Title | Staplerfahrer Klaus - Der erste Arbeitstag |
| Year | 2001 |
| Country | Germany |
| Genre | Horror, Comedy |
| Director | Stefan Prehn |
| Runtime | 10 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.7/10 (137 votes) |
Unfortunately, we couldn't find any official platforms or free sites for this title yet.
Try finding similar movies with our AI-powered search
This 2001 short film is a brilliant satire of corporate safety videos, pushed to its logical—and bloody—absurd conclusion. German precision in detailing each catastrophe creates a unique humor that balances on the edge of shock and laughter.
What lingers after the final frame is the impeccable stop-motion animation, where every gag is engineered for maximum comedic horror. You'll never view a workplace safety briefing the same way again. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Stefan Prehn
Best Watched
The sterile horror of the warehouse, the screech of metal, and a dry narrator's voice.
Konstantin Graudus
Klaus
Gustav-Adolph Artz
Trainer
Jürgen Kittel
Jumping Colleague
Sönke Korres
Helmut
Erik Rossbander
Werner
Till Huster
Günther
Dieter Dost
Herbert
Michael Sombetzki
Waving Colleague
Clarissa Schröter
Secretary
Jürgen Koßel
Rudi
Audience Score
Quick rating — tap to vote:
Or write a full review: