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Two women, each named Helen, live out their mirrored lives in the town of Troy, NY. The first Helen is in her 60s, is married, and takes care of a small, extremely lifelike baby doll, which she treats as a living baby. The second Helen is in her 30s, has a successful art career and is four months pregnant. One night, something falls from the sky and explodes over the town. In the aftermath of this event, bizarre and unexplainable things begin to happen.
This short film is a stylish, darkly comedic trailer for a fictional slasher film titled 'H.' The trailer presents a chilling narrative of a murderous rampage, interspersed with interviews with the supposed victims' families and a segment with the killer himself.
As a short film and a conceptual piece, 'H.' did not receive traditional critical reviews. It is primarily known among Rian Johnson's fans and those interested in his early work, appreciated for its inventive premise and execution as a mock trailer.
A clever and self-aware take on the slasher genre tropes.
Effectively builds suspense and dread within its short runtime.
Showcases Rian Johnson's early directorial flair and dark humor.
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The short film was created as part of the Independent Film Channel's (IFC) 'The Other Threats' series, which featured short mock trailers for fictional horror films.
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"The determined, often artsy ambiguity may drive some to distraction (reactions from Sundance and Berlin ran the gamut), yet there are moments of undeniably engrossing psychological drama..." Read the full review here: http://screen-spac...