A young man allows his curiosity to get the better of him. By get the better, I mean he forgets the cardinal rule of urban life, "Don't get involved." He sees a DVD stuck to the back of a traffic light. Instead of just leaving it there, he takes it home and watches it, thereby making himself a target for the bogeyman. Overtones of The Ring, right? The urban legend rules dictate that one thing you must never do is to open the box, unlock the secret door, answer the phone when you're home alone. Didn't our childhood scary stories such as Pandora and Bluebeard teach us anything? Psychologists tell us that involvement in the world around us, involvement with others, is necessary for mental health. Experience tells us that is the road to destruction. Who are you going to believe? You can believe me when I tell you that this is a very enjoyable, intriguing short film. When something is good, you'd like it to last longer, but this film couldn't be one second longer. It is a small, perfectly cut, well-polished gem.
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blueroses212 August 2006
Curiosity is the type of thriller that gets under your skin and makes you check your locks twice before you curl up in bed at night. From the first note, the fast-paced violin music pulls you into the story and keeps you riveted. The premise for the short is original and keeps you guessing until the shocking conclusion. This was my first introduction to Cheyenne's work, and I was impressed. It takes skills and artful direction to convey so much in the absence of dialogue. Visually, the film is beautiful. The camera-work and lighting help to complete the feeling of suspense and uncertainty needed to keep you at the edge of your seat.
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