Short Film Nominee June 11, 2021
By Sachit Grover with 6.2
thriller · Short Films · english
Two people meet on a date and the man soon suggests visiting his place which is nearby. Everything seems to be alright, and yet the narrative aims to invoke a sense of something being amiss, despite the seemingly casual tone of the conversation so far.
While the woman is nervous and unsure of her decision, she is trying to overcome past inhibitions which she feels might have somehow led to the end of her previous relationship. Despite calling a friend in panic, she chooses to continue with the date. However, soon her discomfort achieves disturbing proportions, leading to heightened tension within the narrative, and the consequent events that propel the plot further.
Though the film wants to invoke a story of thrill, its sound and lighting remain an impediment towards the complete achievement of the goal. At the same time, as the viewer might question the woman's fate, the suspense of The Last Date is finally dispelled for them, along with the revelation of a crucial bit of information, much to the horror of the characters.
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