Heck (2020) follows a child who wakes up in the night to the sound of his mother's blaring TV. I really like this short! I do feel Skinamarink (2022) really improves upon it, however Kyle Edward Ball always impresses me and this short is no different.
The short consists of some pretty creepy shots, and it doesn't show much but still manages to invoke a feeling of dread. There's a lot of strong colours but I do wish the lighting was a little bit clearer at times. I know the film uses unclear shots purposefully but sometimes it's a bit much.
Something I absolutely loved in this movie, and also in Skinamarink (2022), is the sound design. It is incredibly unsettling and really creates a terrifying atmosphere.
The lack of dialogue is a great stylistic choice as it leaves a lot up to the imagination of the viewer and not much is explained. The delivery of the few lines of dialogue is brilliantly done and often gave me the chills!
Lastly, the film is extremely experimental, and doesn't have a clear plot. It's super disorienting to watch and gradually gets more unsettling as the movie goes on. Kyle Edward Hall has such a unique and distinctive style to his films and I cannot wait to see what he does next!
