5/5
A spine-chilling horror that delves into grief, guilt and isolation.
- Horror, Mystery
- United States
- 2021
- 11 min
Exposer
3/5
A black and white horror/thriller with an essence of psychological drama.
The 17-minute thriller showcases themes of mental health and addiction – with the central character battling prescription drug abuse and isolation. The antagonist is dressed all in black with his identity unknown. John Flitter performance is admirable and tastefully portrayed. Narratively, the plot appears overly long – perhaps due to non-existent character dialogue. Cinematography and lighting are captured in an experimental style; steady shots mixed with panning – aiding the effect of the character being watched. The use of black and white cinematography also helps viewers understand the darkness the protagonist is experiencing. Blood-red lighting is used occasionally during scenes of photographic development – which appears haunting, if not chilling.
The 17-minute thriller showcases themes of mental health and addiction – with the central character battling prescription drug abuse and isolation. The antagonist is dressed all in black with his identity unknown. John Flitter performance is admirable and tastefully portrayed. Narratively, the plot appears overly long – perhaps due to non-existent character dialogue. Cinematography and lighting are captured in an experimental style; steady shots mixed with panning – aiding the effect of the character being watched. The use of black and white cinematography also helps viewers understand the darkness the protagonist is experiencing. Blood-red lighting is used occasionally during scenes of photographic development – which appears haunting, if not chilling.
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