Movie spotlight
Half Second
A moment before a devastating auto collision, 17-year old Tina is visited by the specter of her father, who provides her with an unimaginable choice.
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Plot Summary
In this unsettling short film, a young woman finds herself trapped in a terrifying, cyclical reality. As she struggles to escape a malevolent force that haunts her apartment, she uncovers a disturbing pattern of events. The narrative explores themes of dread and helplessness as the protagonist grapples with a reality that seems determined to break her.
Critical Reception
Half Second has garnered attention as a well-crafted and atmospheric horror short, praised for its suspenseful build-up and effective jump scares within its limited runtime. While not a wide theatrical release, it has been noted in horror short film circles for its technical execution and unsettling tone, resonating with fans of psychological horror.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its intense atmosphere and suspense.
Effective use of sound design and visuals to create dread.
A tightly paced horror experience that delivers scares.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this short film is not widely available.
Fun Fact
Director Lars Klevberg also directed the feature film 'Polaroid' (2019), which shares some thematic and visual similarities with 'Half Second'.
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