I haven’t done a Short Film Spotlight in awhile and I was so excited to see this cult classic finally pop up online that I had to share it with you guys.

But I digress first, to quickly plug our Interpretations Short Film Initiative, that’s been getting some interesting film entries. The deadline is looming, so get your films submitted for a chance to win cash prizes and industry exposure!

OK, now that’s out of the way, this Spotlight highlights a faux safety film called FORKLIFT DRIVER KLAUS: THE FIRST DAY ON THE JOB written and directed by Stefan Prehn and Jorg Wagner. It stars Klaus, an eager but inept forklift driver on his first day on the job. Ignoring some basic safety rules, gory situations ensue, in all it’s cheesy glory. Now, if you’re not a fan of early Peter Jackson movies, or you can’t stomach, say films like Re-Animator or The Machine Girl, then stay away.  So, this is the last warning if you don’t like to see needless, but yet oh so ingenious, evisceration, then stay away! Watch FORKLIFT DRIVER KLAUS after the jump.

The chain reactions are so hilarious and the actor who plays Klaus is so spot on, in all his glazed over looks and reactions. Only available on the hard-to-find short film DVD compilations distributed in Europe, it’s so great to see it finally online for cineastes, and folks who just want a good laugh, to see. Oddly, the two directors haven’t really made anything else (according to IMDB), aside from working in German TV over the years. It’s a shame, really. I would love to see what they have in store next. Maybe a sequel with another safety film involving a jackhammer operator?

(Via Cinematical)