Short film: The Mirror (2022)

  • Directed by Nessa Aref
  • Written by Nessa Aref, Alysson Hall
  • Stars Parmiss Sehat, Gabrielle Lambert, Maude Green
  • Run Time: 11:30
  • Watch it: https://youtu.be/w0WiqbAGuII

Synopsis

Olivia leaves the prom early, and her two friends chase her down the street to see what happened. She says she’s just not into the silly old prom. She’s clearly got issues, as she wasn’t even accepted into community college. Her two friends will soon be going away to university and leaving her behind.

Olivia is acting out, so she wants to break into the empty house. Her friends know better. Inside, she sees a huge old-fashioned mirror. She hides behind the mirror and listens as her friends finally come in.

When they all start making themselves at home and having fun, things get weird.

Commentary

It looks good, it’s well acted, and it’s not clear at all what’s happening. Best line: “That was so much worse than clowns”

Oh, and it always sucks to be Todd.