Ravin': The Animated Films of Ron Ford

Ravin': The Animated Films of Ron Ford gathers fifteen short animations made by cult filmmaker Ron Ford and presents them together on a single disc. Rather than a linear narrative, the collection hops between genres, pairing offbeat horror, dark comedy, visceral action, and intimate drama into brief, stand alone pieces. Many shorts use rough craft and DIY effects that underline Ford's low budget roots, while voice work and music push some segments toward more experimental territory. The result is an uneven but energetic program that showcases Ford's particular taste for the strange and the outrageous, and it gives viewers a direct look at why his work appeals to a small but committed audience. Extras and commentary appear on the disc.

Released in 2022, the package was directed and curated by Ron Ford, and issued by Basement Videos. Ford compiled his own original animated shorts, many created in the late 2010s, into a single home video release with new packaging artwork.

There wasn't a wide theatrical run for this collection, it was distributed primarily as a specialty home video. Because it was sold through niche outlets and direct mail, no notable box office figures are recorded for Ravin', by Basement Videos.

Ravin' has mostly circulated among SOV collectors and underground animation fans, earning a modest cult curiosity rather than mainstream notice. Clips and stills pop up in niche forums and social feeds, and Ford's mix of crude effects and dark humor has inspired a few indie animators and midnight screening programmers.

Critical coverage is sparse, and public ratings are minimal, with database entries showing a 0.0 average due to no votes. Viewers who seek it often praise its DIY spirit, genre mixing, transgressive streak, and Ford's interest in practical effects, sound design, and provocative, sometimes abrasive tonal shifts and raw energy.