Shadow Puppets

A group of friends on a remote camping trip discover an ancient, cursed artifact that begins to manifest their deepest fears through terrifying illusions. As paranoia and distrust grow, they must confront the literal demons summoned by the artifact before they turn on each other. The film delves into psychological horror as the lines between reality and nightmare blur.

Shadow Puppets received a mixed to positive reception, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and unsettling visuals, while some found the plot predictable. Audience scores were generally favorable, appreciating the film's suspenseful build-up and effective scares.

• Praised for its chilling atmosphere and effective jump scares.

• Criticized by some for a convoluted plot in its latter half.

• Applauded for strong performances from its lead cast.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's suspenseful nature and the clever use of psychological horror elements. Some viewers found the ending to be a bit abrupt, but overall satisfaction was high due to the gripping storyline and frightening moments.

Nominated for Best Horror Feature at the Bram Stoker International Film Festival. Won Best Cinematography at the Independent Film Awards.

The intricate shadow puppet sequences used in the film were entirely handcrafted by a team of puppeteers and animators, taking over three months to complete.