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@the_owlseyes
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“A wood at night, or even more at twilight, can be a strange place. Fear begins to come more quickly in a wood, with darkness and twilight, than in any other place I know”
H.E. Bates, Through the Woods
PLOT
"Shot in one day, WWYD Films bring a terrifying tale to life where a young woman finds her exploration of the wilderness despoiled by a menacing presence. " or "Danger comes without a warning.
SCRIPT
It's pretty simple but it works. Being a short allows its characters to shine without flaws, because most of the informations are left to the imagination, like the finale. I like the build up to the climax and the fact that we're given hint to the impending doom of the protagonist by the first scene. The ending, where we experience the aftermath of what happened on the screen, it's perfect. I think that it's a good script overall.
Script: 7/10
ACTING
The actors don't have dialogues and I think that this helps them delivering a more interesting performance. Sure it isn't exceptional but it makes this movie elevates above most short movies which rely on unexperienced actors. I think that I should give credit to the director for this sharp choice.
Acting: 7/10
PHOTOGRAPHY
Most of the times the light is flat but there're a lot of good things here. Colours have a meaning, like red and black, and there're some good looking shots. I think that overall is competent but it isn't enough to say that it's remarkable. It works.
Photography: 7/10
EDITING
As the soundtrack, this has a remarkable first act and a mediocre second one. In the first act there're simple but effective editing techniques. The second half indulges too much on shaky camera and it makes the movie a bit annoying. I like how the stalker is framed but I don't like how the production managed the last part of this short. I like the choice to focus on the actions on the screen rather than the words spoken.
Editing: 6/10
SPECIAL EFFECTS
There're a few practical effects but they're not relevant. Considering the budget, this is a clever use of SFX.
Special Effects: 6/10
SOUNDTRACK
One of the best things about this movie. The soundtrack is purely instrumental and is characterized by an heavy dose of eeriness and wonder. It's fascinating and it sets the tone masterfully. There's a point when a barking sound is overimposed on the soundtrack and it's a bit unsettling. At first it seems random but, after a second view, it's clear that it was put there to tease what comes next.
It loses a bit of quality and becomes a bit average during the dynamic part of this movie. I think that it would've worked better without the soundtrack, to generate more tension. Nonetheless I'm pretty satisfied.
Soundtrack: 7/10
COSTUMES
They're simple but effective. I like the fact that this short is able to represent the stalker in a striking and memorable way, even though it's a bit derivative.
Costumes: 6/10
CONCLUSION
Script: 7/10
Acting: 7/10
Photography: 7/10
Editing: 6/10
Special Effects: 6/10
Soundtrack: 7/10
Costumes: 6/10
AVERAGE: 6,57
A good short made of a good concept, interesting editing and a remarkable soundtrack. I advise you to watch to appreciate all the work which has been put by this small production.
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