Directed by Alexis Ramirez, from a script by Kayla Cooper, ‘Hybrid Hazards’ is a short horror film that uncovers the sinister objective of the singer of a teenage rock band. Julia Davo leads the cast as the lead singer Lavo, with Jesse Choy as her presumed love-interest/band-member Ned. Additional cast include; Stephanie Falciano as Megan (Lacy’s mom), and Peter Sansky-Traficanti as Tim. Despite an admirable musical arrangement (Joe Kowalski), the low-budget production will struggle to engage the viewing audience – due to its weak and peculiar narrative and inexpert technicality.

The 8-minute film opens with a commendable vocal and musical performance. In spite of the film’s promising start, albeit with amateur cinematography, editing and audio recording, the narrative dawdles into unexpected territory – with the failed intension to bring terror and trepidation. Unfortunately, the result is somewhat comical that makes a mockery of the horror genre.