Short Films Block 4

Type: 
Film
Location: 
Upper Right theater
Date and time: 
Saturday, September 20, 2025 - 1:05pm
Location: 
Upper Right theater
Date and time: 
Sunday, September 21, 2025 - 3:05pm
 

The Birdwatcher

Regional Premiere
Directed by
Ryan Mackfall
starring
Craig Russell, Mary Woodvine, Rimca Karmakar, Kevin Horsham
14 mins
 | 2024
 | United Kingdom
 | English
 

Investigators visit the site of a strange disappearance – a solitary birdwatching hut, deep in the forest.

 

Thrift Store Ouija Board

World Premiere
Directed by
Rebecca Gruss
starring
Miranda Gruss, Molly Anderson, Patrick Eckland
7 mins
 | 2025
 | United States
 | English
 

Three friends awaken something supernatural through a thrifted Ouija board—only to discover it’s far more interested in exposing their secrets than answering their questions. As paranoia and betrayal spiral, a deadly rift erupts between two best friends.

 

Reliquary: Confession

Regional Premiere
Directed by
Lindsay Morrison
starring
Jonathan T. Herrera
12 mins
 | 2024
 | United States
 | English
 

A priest at a small town parish falls under the sway of the Reliquary and the Old One, Azathoth. Intoxicated with the dark truths shown to him, the priest takes to the confessional booth to tell an ancient tale to his captive audience. 

 

Observer

Regional Premiere
Directed by
Dylan Powers
8 mins
 | 2025
 | United States
 | English
 

When contact is lost with Samuel Harth, the Algan Space Corporation looks into his memories to see what unfolded during a mission to Planet COR-73, unraveling a cosmic mystery in the process.

 

Did You Remember The Cat?

Directed by
Daniel Foster
starring
Jonathan Lee, Angel Maurnaé, Trevor Newlin, Brandon Hammel
18 mins
 | 2024
 | United States
 | English
 

After surviving a house party-turned-horror film, Tara and Mitch’s escape is cut short when they realize… they forgot their cat. Now, the couple must return to the house and brave the eldritch monster that waits inside to save not only the cat, but their relationship itself.

 

Dark Water Rising

Directed by
Jessica Bachman
starring
Joy Missey, Anthony Alvarez
12 mins
 | 2025
 | United States
 | English
 

A determined researcher at the Insmouth Center for Marine Science uncovers a mysterious, glowing specimen linked to a doomed ship, the S.S. Fortuna. As she dives deeper into the investigation, the discovery of a regenerative, alien-like substance leads to dangerous consequences, blurring the line between scientific curiosity and cosmic horror.

 

The Itch

Regional Premiere
Directed by
Gordon Phillips
starring
Nathan Nagvajara, John Potvin
18 mins
 | 2024
 | Mexico
 | English
 

A young man awakens in an unfamiliar apartment only to find himself under surveillance… and decaying rapidly. He relies on an enigmatic set of vaccines he discovers in the bathroom to slow his decline, but quickly plots revenge on his unseen watcher as his condition continues to deteriorate.

Director - "Reliquary: Confession"

Lindsay Morrison is a Denver-based filmmaker and a Los Angeles ex-pat with a passion for horror and a deep love of all things beautifully bizarre. In addition to filmmaking, she has a background in art & design, and brings her dark yet colorful artistic sensibilities to everything she does. Her stories often revolve around themes of self-identity, sexuality, dreams, nightmares, and the sublime.

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Writer/Director - "Observer"

Dylan Powers is a writer and director from Asheboro, North Carolina. His works often feel like a blend of video games and film, inspired by his career in game trailers and cinematics. Dylan's films are most known for their distinct atmosphere and strange stories that keep the audience thinking after their viewing experience.

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Owner: 
H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival - Portland, OR