It Gets Dark Too Early

2022

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A tragicomedy that tells the story of Valerie, a young girl who seeks the company of a vampire in an attempt to deflect from trauma.A tragicomedy that tells the story of Valerie, a young girl who seeks the company of a vampire in an attempt to deflect from trauma.A tragicomedy that tells the story of Valerie, a young girl who seeks the company of a vampire in an attempt to deflect from trauma.

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9.3/10

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10/10

Fangs, dragonflies, campy wigs, and lots of blood!

It Gets Dark Too Early was a standout for me when I caught it at the Rise Film Festival in Vancouver last year. This student short film approaches heavy topics in ways I found engaging and thought-provoking.

The set design, costumes, and makeup added a campy charm that set the stage perfectly for Valerie and Chrysanthemum's story. I wish there was more of them before the tone got heavier, actually! The chemistry between the two leads is awesome and the fun montage showcasing their friendship was sweet.

As a student production, you can tell it's not flawless, but I don't really mind. It still managed to tell a cool story that resonated with me a lot!