Short films block 6
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Dissociation
"Dissociation” is a psychological horror film that follows ‘The Genealogist’, a curious and driven researcher, as she delves into the history of a family that vanished over a century ago. In her search for answers, she finds herself in a dangerous situation involving a mysterious old man, where she is forced to confront the dark side of her own psyche and the dire consequences of her actions. This film is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat with its heart-pounding plot and haunting atmosphere.
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Play It All Night Long
Convinced his career is the result of years of otherworldly possession, a troubled LA punk frontman must face his demons - both real and metaphorical - in a maximum-volume battle for survival after a bandmate's attempt at an intervention spirals into supernatural mayhem.
CW: flashing images, body horror, references to depression and mental illness, and an attempted suicide
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The Shadow
Street photographer Lora Dupuis ignores her friend Cam's warnings and finds herself hunted by a dark and evil shadow-spirit. Despite strange occurrences, she remains skeptical until it's too late.
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The Nightmare Adorable
The hosts of a horror chat show celebrate their favorite fictional dark deity, Bapholeth, by selling a cute toy in his image. Only to be attacked by a very real cultist offended by the adorable blasphemy. A horror film about how we love horror.
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The Wyrm of Bwlch Pen Barras
Early one winter morning in the rural town of Rhuthun in North Wales, three men are called upon once again to carry out a terrible assignment on the Bwlch Pen Barras mountain pass.
Shot on 16mm by cinematographer Sean Price Williams (Good Time, Her Smell) and featuring a score by Cian Ciaran and Dafydd Ieuan from The Super Furry Animals, The Wyrm of Bwlch Pen Barras is a Welsh language folk horror film about modern Wales, rooted in the country's rich mythology.