Feelin’ spooky? You’re in luck, ’cause DC Shorts Summer Chills 2020 kicked off virtually yesterday! The showcase of international thriller, horror and comedy-horror flicks features nine short films from six different countries; you’ve got until this Sunday, August 2nd at 11:59pm ET to catch ’em all. The best part? It costs just $12 to scope the entire lineup!
Here’s what’s on deck:
ACID
FRANCE, DIR. JUST PHILIPPOT
“A disturbing cloud takes shape somewhere in the west. It slowly goes toward the center of the country, throwing the population on the roads. In view of the inexorable arrival of the cloud, there is global panic. This cumulus is acid.”
PIG
USA, DIR. EVAN POWERS
“A run-of-the-mill camper massacre quickly takes a surprising turn, when an insecure pig-masked killer confides in his evil comrades about his personal struggles.”
CERDITA
SPAIN, DIR. CARLOTA PEREDA
“Sara is an overweight teen that lives in the shadow of a clique of cool girls holidaying in her village. Not even her childhood friend, Claudia, defends her when she’s bullied at the local pool in front of an unknown man. Her clothes are stolen and Sara must get home wearing nothing but her bikini. The long walk home will mark the rest of her life.”
LOW TIDE
IRELAND, DIR. IAN HUNT DUFFY
“A boy is excited about heading out to sea on a father-son fishing trip, but his father may have more sinister intentions.”
SUICIDE BY SUNLIGHT
USA, DIR. NIKYATU JUSU
“Valentina, a day-walking Black vampire protected from the sun by her melanin, is forced to restrain her bloodlust to regain custody of her estranged daughters.”
HEARTH
CANADA, DIR. SOPHIE B. JACQUES
“When Emillie returns home after renting her house to strangers, we witness what actually happened during her absence.”
MADAME
FRANCE/UK, DIR. GARTH JENNINGS
“Inside a grand Parisian apartment lives an elegant elderly lady. And inside this lady lives a monster.”
MILK
CANADA, DIR. SANTIAGO MENGHINI
“On a late night, a young teen goes into the kitchen for a glass of milk. Upon encountering his sleepless mother, he quickly realizes things are not as they seem.”
WILD LOVE
FRANCE, DIR. PAUL AUTRIC, QUENTIN CAMUS, MARYKA LAUDET, LÉA GEORGES, ZOÉ SOTTIAUX, CORENTIN YVERGNIAUX –Â
“While on a romantic getaway, Alan and Beverly cause a fatal accident. This crime won’t remain unpunished.”
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