2023 Short Film: Ohio

• Directed by Alexanderthetitan
• Written by Denli Chavez
• Stars Emma Laird, Payton Grufik, Daria Soldatova, Kyle Chstiansen
• Run Time: 8:02
• Watch it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_qlEWPImqs

What Happens

Two girls walk through a parking lot in Ohio and begin to talk about the serial killers who’s been stalking the neighborhood and stabbing people with a screwdriver. Obne girl knows all about it, but the other was clueless. They split up, and the girl who hadn’t heard finishes walking through the dark parking lot alone. Stan calls, he’s on the way to pick her up, but he’s late, and she’s frustrated. 

A strange man stops his car next to her, and he’s very odd. What could go wrong?

Commentary

But really, we all hate Virgos, don’t we?

It’s all filmed outdoors, at night, and everything is completely visible. Bravo! On the other hand, I was expecting more of a twist– everything here is exactly what it seems. I’m also not clear on what makes this “Ohio” and not any other random parking lot. 

It’s well made, but I’m left wanting more information.