Soft

A young man's crippling anxiety manifests in unsettling, physical ways, leading him to seek solace in a peculiar therapy. As his condition worsens, he finds himself trapped in a surreal and nightmarish existence, questioning the nature of reality and his own sanity. The film explores the psychological toll of fear and the desperate search for escape.

The short film 'Soft' garnered attention on the festival circuit for its distinctive visual style and unsettling atmosphere. Critics often praised its exploration of mental health themes through a horror lens, though some found its pacing occasionally deliberate. Audience reactions tended to be polarized, appreciating its originality and disturbing imagery while some found it overly abstract.

• Praised for its atmospheric tension and unique visual approach to psychological horror.

• Appreciated for its bold exploration of anxiety and its physical manifestations.

• Some found the abstract nature and deliberate pacing to be challenging.

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Screened at various film festivals, including the Atlanta Film Festival and Dances With Films.

The distinctive visual and unsettling tone of 'Soft' was heavily influenced by director Andrew Bruntel's interest in body horror and psychological thrillers.