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Heathens

A tense thriller that delves into the consequences of infidelity.
4/5

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Written and directed by Marlene Emilia Rios, ‘Heathens’ is a short horror thriller that delves into a husband’s marital affair and the consequences of his infidelity. Brad Johnson portrays the narrative antagonist, Dylan, with Rosella Doda as his long-suffering wife, Emma. Jo Shirley completes the cast as Dylan’s mistress (Anna). The film explores themes of revenge and female empowerment.

The 5-minute film opens with Emma discovering Dylan’s adultery. As the narrative unravels, Emma, along with Anna (the mistress), inflict fatal torture on Dylan – sparking vengeance and retribution for his deception and disloyalty. ‘Heathens’ is a passionate thriller that will keep viewers gripped until the closing credits.

Despite having a limited run-time, with little character dialogue, the short manages to engross viewers with its riveting plot-line – filled with sexuality and torment. The entire cast deliver fine performances throughout, particularly Rosella Doda (Emma). Technically, the film is well-crafted with industry-level lighting, cinematography and sound. Post-production is equally commendable. The film would benefit with a greater backstory to evoke viewer empathy with the protagonist, but nonetheless, the film is delivered to a decent standard. Marlene Emilia Rios has created a stylish short that will captivate, thrill and entertain viewers. Highly recommended.

Brief Synopsis

After a woman discovers her husband’s secret affairs, she teams up with his mistress and bonds over their shared thirst for revenge.
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Director(s): Marlene Emilia Rios
Writer(s): Marlene Emilia Rios
Cast: Brad Johnson, Jo Shirley, Rosella Doda
Producer(s): Calif Chong, Jamie Forrest, Marlene Emilia Rios
Director of Photography: Hsien Yu Niu
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Runtime: 6 min

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Heathens

A tense thriller that delves into the consequences of infidelity.
4/5

Review

Written and directed by Marlene Emilia Rios, ‘Heathens’ is a short horror thriller that delves into a husband’s marital affair and the consequences of his infidelity. Brad Johnson portrays the narrative antagonist, Dylan, with Rosella Doda as his long-suffering wife, Emma. Jo Shirley completes the cast as Dylan’s mistress (Anna). The film explores themes of revenge and female empowerment.

The 5-minute film opens with Emma discovering Dylan’s adultery. As the narrative unravels, Emma, along with Anna (the mistress), inflict fatal torture on Dylan – sparking vengeance and retribution for his deception and disloyalty. ‘Heathens’ is a passionate thriller that will keep viewers gripped until the closing credits.

Despite having a limited run-time, with little character dialogue, the short manages to engross viewers with its riveting plot-line – filled with sexuality and torment. The entire cast deliver fine performances throughout, particularly Rosella Doda (Emma). Technically, the film is well-crafted with industry-level lighting, cinematography and sound. Post-production is equally commendable. The film would benefit with a greater backstory to evoke viewer empathy with the protagonist, but nonetheless, the film is delivered to a decent standard. Marlene Emilia Rios has created a stylish short that will captivate, thrill and entertain viewers. Highly recommended.

Brief Synopsis

After a woman discovers her husband’s secret affairs, she teams up with his mistress and bonds over their shared thirst for revenge.
Heathens Short Film e1662370022269

Credits

Director(s): Marlene Emilia Rios
Writer(s): Marlene Emilia Rios
Cast: Brad Johnson, Jo Shirley, Rosella Doda
Producer(s): Calif Chong, Jamie Forrest, Marlene Emilia Rios
Director of Photography: Hsien Yu Niu
Animation:

Specifications

Genre: ,
Country:
Language:
Year:
Runtime: 6 min

IMDb Page

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