The scene is of a dinner party, a space defined by effervescence and warmth, but also one which is not entirely devoid of complex undercurrents only waiting to make their presence felt in a more pronounced manner. Soon the host, in an attempt to keep the energy of the group high, suggests the game of Werewolf.
 The film does a notable job of using the same physical space to invoke emotions of horror as well as humor as the plot develops. Additionally, smooth handheld shots enable it to portray a pivotal sense of intimacy that serves to involve us deeper in the fate of the characters, along with bringing out the personality of each of them. Consequently, the right beats are conjured, ensuring an accurateness of rhythm, edit and flow of the conversation.
 There is further a comment to be made about the tension and stressors that often constitute a group dynamics finding an echo in the 'lynching' and 'killings' conducted within the game itself. On the whole, the final result of Werewolf presents an entertaining, engrossing product that will stay with you long after you are done watching it.

Werewolf | Short Film of the Day

It's Halloween when Emma and Olivia, equipped with matching cat hairbands, step out and head to a location in the darkness of the night. However, due to a mix-up, they end up on the wrong set of bleachers that sit silently in the shadows. This is followed by a realization that despite the desolation of the spot, they are not entirely alone. Soon the unwelcome presence makes himself known.

 While the women may have dismissed him after a cursory look, the viewer knows better by this point. Something sinister brews under the surface, waiting to reveal itself at the slightest provocation.

 As the story comes into being, it combines humor with horror to share its developments with you. It sprinkles the two emotions with ease, attempting to generate both laughs and chills, at the expense of the fateful turn of events unfolding before you. The narrative also goes the extra mile to locate itself very much in contemporary reality, deeply setting its roots in a circumstance we are all too familiar with by now, striving for a balance between between shivers and laughter all along. Notwithstanding a little want of polishing of the rough edges, the eventual outcome of the film is definitely notable, and makes one look forward to future projects by the team.

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