Short Film: Hush (2024)

• Directed by CJ Scott
• Written by CJ Scott
• Stars Justace Kataryne, Addison Roden, Zak Vangalder
• Run Time: 12:53
• Watch it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2Ae6Uy_3VE

What Happens

Al gives Amanda some extra hours at the library, cleaning out the basement. “Call me first if anything happens; we wouldn’t want to get te cops involved.” Al is very flirty, but Amanda doesn’t bite. She soon gets to work shelving and sorting books. Suddenly, she meets Nicole, a strange, purple-haired goth woman who seems very protective of her workspace. 

After a while, a book falls off the shelf on its own– twice. Could there be a ghost in the library basement? Nicole is mean at first, but after a bit, the two become friends. 

Commentary

This was filmed entirely at the Amarillo Library, which is interesting. It’s very bright and clear, which is a nice change to a lot of other horror films. Even when the lights go out, they find a creative way for us to see the action. 

The ending wasn’t really a big surprise, but this one could have used some more explanation. Why is Nicole there? Is she protecting Amanda? From what?