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Deadly Tantrum (2006)
Highly Entertaining Short
I saw this short at the Shriekfest Film Festival in LA. I believe this short was produced in the UK. I have to admit the director has done an excellent job. Clocking in at only five minutes, this short wastes no time and jumps right into the action. A man attempts to save this damsel in distress from a psychotic mutant. This short is filled with sharp humor and fast paced action. The production value here is top notch - stylish camera-work, editing, and some really cool special effects. The director must be connected somehow to the makeup/sfx industry. The prostectics and makeup for the gruesome-looking mutant were really creepy. Plus, there's a nice dose of gore for the horror fans. I would highly recommend checking it out at a festival near you.
Monster (2005)
Amazing Short Film
I saw this short film at the Shriekfest Film Festival in LA. In the story, a young boy believes there's a real-life monster living in his closet. At first, his mother dismisses her son's claims and thinks its his imagination running wild. The mother soon learns the haunting truth of what lies inside the closet. The director has an excellent command of the horror genre. The film is shot in grainy black and white and has a foreboding Gothic feel to it. She knows how to ratchet up the suspense, especially in the incredible staircase scene. The whole audience practically leaped out of their seats. The performances by the young boy and mother were solid and very convincing. I really liked the climatic scene in the film. The director took a different route from the usual gore fest and resolved the film in a creative and emotionally fulfilling way. Overall, its a great film that really scared the crap out of me.