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This homemade remake of the ‘Rogue One’ trailer is adorable

We can't resist those clunky homemade special effects.

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Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Posted on Dec 7, 2016   Updated on May 25, 2021, 10:42 am CDT

CineFix has filmed a shot-for-shot remake of a Rogue One trailer, and it’s pretty darn good.

In the grand tradition of “sweded” fan films, the trailer features amateur actors, clunky homemade props, and ingenious use of household materials. 

We’re especially impressed by Saw Gererra‘s luxurious false beard.

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*First Published: Dec 7, 2016, 12:02 pm CST

Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Gavia Baker-Whitelaw is a staff writer at the Daily Dot, covering geek culture and fandom. Specializing in sci-fi movies and superheroes, she also appears as a film and TV critic on BBC radio. Elsewhere, she co-hosts the pop culture podcast Overinvested. Follow her on Twitter: @Hello_Tailor

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