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Boo

  • 2019
  • 15m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
234
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Shawn Christian, Brigitte Graham, Joel Zwick, Parisa Fitz-Henley, Rakefet Abergel, Alex U. Griffin, Tiffany Kiely, Ned Thorne, Laura Wiggins, Josh Kelly, Marshall Langohr, Michael Villar, and Lowam Eyasu in Boo (2019)
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A traumatic event forces a recovering addict to face her demons, without her worried fiancé uncovering the truth.A traumatic event forces a recovering addict to face her demons, without her worried fiancé uncovering the truth.A traumatic event forces a recovering addict to face her demons, without her worried fiancé uncovering the truth.

  • Director
    • Rakefet Abergel
  • Writers
    • Rakefet Abergel
    • Tiffany Kiely
  • Stars
    • Rakefet Abergel
    • Josh Kelly
    • Parisa Fitz-Henley
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    234
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Rakefet Abergel
    • Writers
      • Rakefet Abergel
      • Tiffany Kiely
    • Stars
      • Rakefet Abergel
      • Josh Kelly
      • Parisa Fitz-Henley
    • 12User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 33 wins & 31 nominations total

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    Rakefet Abergel
    Rakefet Abergel
    • Devi
    Josh Kelly
    Josh Kelly
    • Jared
    Parisa Fitz-Henley
    Parisa Fitz-Henley
    • Ava
    Laura Wiggins
    Laura Wiggins
    • Grace
    Michael Villar
    Michael Villar
    • Chris
    Brigitte Graham
    Brigitte Graham
    • Paislee
    Lowam Eyasu
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    • Director
      • Rakefet Abergel
    • Writers
      • Rakefet Abergel
      • Tiffany Kiely
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    User reviews12

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    10renayeloryman

    Another masterpiece by Rakefet

    Boo is so cleverly written, it had my heart racing! Brilliantly acted by an outstanding cast. Each one of them are super talented and I'd love to see more. If I could give it more stars I would ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's amazing how Rakefet packs so much intensity into such a short screenplay. She knows how to create the mood, draw you in and take you to a place you didn't think you were going to go. Having seen Jax in Love, I knew I'd be in for a treat with Boo and Rakefet does not disappoint. She is an outstanding filmmaker, writer, actor and all round creative. Do yourself a favour and watch Boo.
    9joeyfree88

    Really well done for multiple viewings

    I watched it today knowing nothing, going into the movie only seeing a thumbnail from a person I've recently friended. I viewed the short and thought to myself "OK, WOW" that was good, acting on point and so on. But after mulling it over in my head thought wait (little voice spoke up) let me take another look. The layers really fall into place and it was so well done for such a minimum amount of space. I'll defiantly keep track and show as many people with multiple viewings as possible. Thanks again and again for sharing on a Monday it's always refreshing.
    9Platypuschow

    Boo: Very well done

    Plot

    Devi is an addict attending the latest rehabilitation meeting. Desperate she's trying to hide this from her boyfriend but unexpected events make that difficult.

    Cast

    Rakefet Abergel and Josh Kelly do a passable enough job in this minimalistic piece, the former leading directing and writing!

    Verdict

    I wasn't sure quite where Boo was going at first, in fact until the end you don't really have any idea why this would even be labelled a horror short. It's a slow burner yet doesn't bore, when things kick in it's intriguing but doesn't give too much away. Then when the twist sets in it's pretty darn impressive, simple yet impressive.

    I really enjoyed it and would love to see the creators do something more substantial. It's not big and glossy, it's simple and well handled.

    Rants

    Everyone glamorizes or even sexualizes vampires but can we get real for a second? Vampires or rather the act of drinking blood from a persons neck wouldn't be sexual, it wouldn't be sensuous, it would be Dusk Til Dawn-esque. Namely blood sprays everywhere and you'd die painfully! Get over that fantasy ladies, it'd not feel good and the dying thing is less than sexy as well.

    The Good
    • Masterfully constructed
    • Solid finale
    • Great lead


    The Bad
    • Slow burn may not appeal to all.
    9k_loomer

    Great premise and production value

    "Boo" delivers a lot in just 15 minutes; interesting premise, great production value, and a cast that delivers the goods.

    Really enjoyed the ride and recommend you take it yourself... Bravo
    10gfraserjr

    Passion

    Rakefet's passion for filmmaking shines through with every beautiful shot. Love, pain, and longing are ongoing themes in her story work. Boo is no different. With a strong foundation and terrifying plot twist, Boo does not disappoint.

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      Josh Kelly and Parisa Fitz-Henley also co-starred together in Midnight, Texas (2017-2018)

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    • Release date
      • August 31, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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      • Gardena, California, USA(Parking Lot)
    • Production companies
      • Cyclamen Films
      • Rocket Soul Studios
      • Vktrycreative Studios
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