Johnny, Kevin, and Ripper have driven into the middle of nowhere to shoot a video for their punk rock band. As they await the cameraperson and their team of hired background actors in a house of nondescript location and origins, the viewer is given a glimpse into the dynamics of their friendship, all along packed with humor, and fitting music.
 

The rehearsal begins with the sound just right, the music on point, and energies high... alongside the complete absence of the realization that the trio has walked into the lair of a bloodthirsty supernatural entity - an extremely creatively violent mime. There is not a moment to waste as the film weaves itself seamlessly thereafter. The slasher component of the narrative shines through with smooth special effects, and an equally invested screenplay, and writing. 

Our maniacal villain is never short of terribly horrifying, and disturbingly original ways of killing each of his victims, while the surviving bandmates scamper from one corner of the house to another in a seemingly failing bid to survive. The film soon culminates into a face-off of supernatural proportions (quite literally). The neat tying of ends follows, after not only having kept the viewer entertained all along, but also presenting a gradual trajectory of the very friendship of the three characters next to violence, blood splatter, and of course, the union of horror and humor.

The Mages of Rage | Short Film of the Day

When you're presented with a story that starts off with a man trying to win over his former girlfriend, little do you realise the ride you are in for. The film demands that the viewer is tightly secured in their seats before they embark on this dizzying adventure with the protagonist. A man, who is unhappy in love, buys a piece of a meteorite to convince the woman he languishes for to come back in his life. However, preoccupied with his romantic gesture, he remains completely and dangerously unaware of the strange entity he has invited into his house instead. The film chooses a video call conversation to reveal this information, allowing itself an interesting approach when it comes to the treatment of the story. The fast-paced narrative remains taut and engaging throughout, further exhibiting stylistic and musical prowess. The manner in which these two elements are coupled suggest the team's comfort with them, bringing to life powerful visuals on screen. Saying anything more about the film would be a foul giveaway for it is important that you go into Disembodies unprepared, letting it shock you with its beautifully paired visuals and sound effects, a remarkable edit and performances that match the rest of the narrative seamlessly.

Disembodies | Short Film of the Day

‘Checkpoint’ pivots on an interesting premise that grabs the viewer’s attention right from the word go. A man wakes up in a blasted, barren heath and finds himself surrounded by the most perilous tasks. 

Abel seeks his lost love Victoria, while battling both internal and external obstacles. His greed becomes the driving force for his actions, sometimes even overcoming the love that had initially pushed him forth on the path. The video game-esque treatment of the visuals allows them a heady quality as this strange, isolating world is brought into existence. 

The fast-paced narrative packs all of this, and some more, for there indeed exists a surprising development awaiting the protagonist, as well as the viewer, at the end of it all. The story is condensed in under ten minutes, ensuring each moment is utilized to its full efficiency while, at the same time, leaving one with the prospect of a longer project that expands on the premise.

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