‘Flip’ graphically depicts scenes of intense violence, albeit using simplified stick figure characters. In a style reminiscent of the flipbook animations created in his youth, director Peter W. Allen revisits the blood and gore filled scenes he found so amusing as a fourteen year-old. Just like the simple animations Allen created in the corners of his math books, ‘Flip’ takes its initial inspiration from the big sci fi blockbusters of the late 70s and early 80s. However in this updated effort the violence results in significant consequences for everyone involved, and some serious laughs for those who aren’t too squeamish.