A mid day trail run seemed like the perfect way to spend her day off, until a strange encounter with a tent ensued.A mid day trail run seemed like the perfect way to spend her day off, until a strange encounter with a tent ensued.A mid day trail run seemed like the perfect way to spend her day off, until a strange encounter with a tent ensued.
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Directors Rene Rivas (The Spirit of Haddonfield) and Bryan C. Goff have delivered an October Surprise!
This horror film is a tension building, atmospheric, visually appealing short.
Having been familiar with Rivas previous outing on his fan film, I was cautiously optimistic going into this. Rivas along with Goff, manage (in under 15 mins) to captivate the audience with stunning visuals, mood, and beautiful sound. Indie shorts are notorious for their minimalistic budgets and crews. This definitely stands out amongst the crowd.
The original score, composed by Rivas and the cinematography are very gripping. At a certain point the film commands your attention to the smaller details of this modern day take on a stylized throwback to an 80s classic genre piece. I found myself later pondering the beverage choices between the males and females in the film. You don't even see drinks, but I have feeling you too might catch it.
Speaking of details, I will say this. To those hardcore Halloween film fans, like myself, who know every detail of the film. You will know it when it happens. On this same topic, Rivas who composed the music himself, really does pull you in. I do not know if he wishes to compose his own music but he like Carpenter need not be replaced on his own films.
The Tent follows Heather (Marla Robison), who is out for a jog through a peaceful State Park when she comes across a red tent right off the path.
I will say that their is just one detail of the film I would change and utilize those few seconds toward a different scene in the very precious run time.
However, I still highly recommend this very well made short. If you too thought the title card seemed reminiscent of another Carpenter picture wait until you get the open and end credit sequences. The 80's throwbacks are appreciated. The capture of the essence of a true genre film, definitely make 'The Tent' one of this seasons best horror shorts.
Now available for streaming on Amazon Prime, Youtube, Vimeo and others.
This horror film is a tension building, atmospheric, visually appealing short.
Having been familiar with Rivas previous outing on his fan film, I was cautiously optimistic going into this. Rivas along with Goff, manage (in under 15 mins) to captivate the audience with stunning visuals, mood, and beautiful sound. Indie shorts are notorious for their minimalistic budgets and crews. This definitely stands out amongst the crowd.
The original score, composed by Rivas and the cinematography are very gripping. At a certain point the film commands your attention to the smaller details of this modern day take on a stylized throwback to an 80s classic genre piece. I found myself later pondering the beverage choices between the males and females in the film. You don't even see drinks, but I have feeling you too might catch it.
Speaking of details, I will say this. To those hardcore Halloween film fans, like myself, who know every detail of the film. You will know it when it happens. On this same topic, Rivas who composed the music himself, really does pull you in. I do not know if he wishes to compose his own music but he like Carpenter need not be replaced on his own films.
The Tent follows Heather (Marla Robison), who is out for a jog through a peaceful State Park when she comes across a red tent right off the path.
I will say that their is just one detail of the film I would change and utilize those few seconds toward a different scene in the very precious run time.
However, I still highly recommend this very well made short. If you too thought the title card seemed reminiscent of another Carpenter picture wait until you get the open and end credit sequences. The 80's throwbacks are appreciated. The capture of the essence of a true genre film, definitely make 'The Tent' one of this seasons best horror shorts.
Now available for streaming on Amazon Prime, Youtube, Vimeo and others.
- AlasdairReviews
- Oct 1, 2020
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- Budget
- $18,000 (estimated)
- Runtime14 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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