5/5
A craftily constructed thriller filmed in one continuous shot.
- Drama, Thriller
- United States
- 2021
- 35 min
Throughout the Mirrors
3/5
A chilling horror film about body dysmorphia.
The 4-minute film opens with the hustle and bustle of the school canteen. Abstaining from her lunch, Layla sits deep in thought, day-dreaming about a dance performance. Despite care from best friend Hazel, Layla absconds from the canteen after a bout of hair-loss gathers in her hand. The film takes a sinister turn when disturbing and gory symptoms destroy her appearance. Layla’s self-sabotaging state-of-mind has entirely consumed her. A stirring watch that doesn’t shy away from extremities.
The 4-minute film opens with the hustle and bustle of the school canteen. Abstaining from her lunch, Layla sits deep in thought, day-dreaming about a dance performance. Despite care from best friend Hazel, Layla absconds from the canteen after a bout of hair-loss gathers in her hand. The film takes a sinister turn when disturbing and gory symptoms destroy her appearance. Layla’s self-sabotaging state-of-mind has entirely consumed her. A stirring watch that doesn’t shy away from extremities.
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