In the Dark

For a short film, this one manages to engage your senses; fear, anxiety, loneliness, sorrow, hopelessness, and manages to dig just deep enough to keep you wanting more.

This film follows Jessie as her mind (voices in her head) holds conversations with various people in her life to try to get Jessie to acknowledge what's happened to her.

You have scenes with her sister, her father, her best friend, and my favorite, Snappy, the clown (if you have a fear of clowns, beware).

You also have scenes with Jessie by herself, struggling with her phobias as she attempts to survive what's happening in the world outside.

The ending came at me from nowhere. What a way to finish this one (more to come, I hope).

Great job with the acting, too! Each person in this film created a character you could relate to. From Jessie and her phobias to her father and his reasoning behind his actions, to her sister and her best friend... each person did a great job bringing this story to the screen.

If you're a fan of dark and twisted, with mystery and suspense, then you'd enjoy this film. It may be short but it satisfies your craving for thriller/horror.

A well crafted horror story with a film noir flavor. As a fan, and friend, of S.j. Herman's writing I feel the film makers captured the mood of the author's story well. The actors were talented, and vivid in their portrayals of the characters. And the clown really creeped me out. Well done.

I'm not a huge fan of horror movies, but the look into Jessie's psyche was compelling. Forced to face her worst fear, Jessie also confronts some of those who have had the most influence on her life. Each scene was so real it drew me in, making me feel some of The terror, heartbreak, self-recrimination, and confusion Jessie was feeling. Very well done.

Great short film! It was scary, suspenseful, and well-acted. I don't want to give too much away, but I never saw that ending coming. Highly recommend.

Wow, wow, wow! Two thumbs up!! I watched on my iPhone and listened through my ear buds, and it was intense. The actors were amazing and the music was awesome. The ending totally scared me!! Listening through my ear buds and watching in dim light next to sliding glass doors totally freaked me out!! Bravo SJ and Bella Emy.