Fear is Just the Beginning
Fear is Just the Beginning

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Fear is Just the Beginning

2023
Movie
81 min
Portuguese

A documentary that seeks to map the current scenario of Brazilian horror cinema to answer the following question: what's so appealing about working with the genre and producing some of our biggest nightmares?

Insights

Director: TaliahGenres: Horror, Short

Plot Summary

A young woman named Sarah experiences disturbing nightmares that seem to bleed into her reality. As the lines between sleep and wakefulness blur, she must confront the terrifying entity that haunts her dreams before it consumes her entirely. The short film explores the psychological toll of persistent fear and the struggle for lucidity.

Critical Reception

Fear is Just the Beginning, a short film, has garnered attention within the independent horror community for its atmospheric tension and effective scares within a limited runtime. Critics have praised its visual style and the lead performance's ability to convey escalating dread. Audience reception has been positive, particularly on platforms showcasing short films.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric build-up and unsettling imagery.

  • Appreciated for delivering effective scares within a concise runtime.

  • Lauded for a strong central performance conveying psychological horror.

Google audience: As a short film, direct user reviews are scarce. However, general sentiment from platforms hosting short films indicates appreciation for its chilling atmosphere and memorable scares.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely on location in a single, dimly lit house to enhance its claustrophobic and terrifying atmosphere.

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