Don't Move


Name: Isaac Agyire Sackey 
Index Number: BFAFD28009
Film Review: Don't Move 


Don't Move is a scary short film about six friends who play with a Ouija board and accidentally let out a bad spirit. To survive, they have to stay completely still. The movie is suspenseful and keeps you guessing what's going to happen next. It shows what can go wrong when people mess with things they don't understand.


The actors in the movie do a great job, and you can really feel for the characters. One guy stands out because he's the one who suggests playing with the Ouija board. His enthusiasm makes his eventual fate even more intense.


The visuals in the movie are really effective in creating a spooky atmosphere. The special effects, like the demon's smoke-like appearance, are well-done and add to the horror.


The soundtrack is creepy and adds to the tension. The sound effects and dialogue are clear, making it easy to follow the story.


Don't Move is a well-made horror short film that keeps you on the edge of your seat. It's suspenseful, scary, and has a strong message about being careful what you mess with. I would definitely recommend it to fans of horror movies.



STORY

Beginning

The movie starts with six friends getting together for a game night. They decide to play with a Ouija board, even though some of them don't want to. This sets the stage for the scary things that will happen.


Middle

Things get really tense and scary when the group accidentally lets out a bad spirit. They find out that if they move, the spirit will hurt them, so they have to stay completely still. The group tries to outsmart the spirit, but it gets more and more aggressive. They're really scared and desperate to survive.


End

The ending is super intense and suspenseful. The group is in a desperate situation, and it's not going to end well for them. The final scenes are really scary, and you'll be left feeling uneasy and tense. The movie shows what can happen when people mess with things they don't understand, and it's a pretty scary message.


Production Details 

Director: Anthony Melton

Writer: David Scullion

Release Date: April 15, 2013 (United Kingdom)

Runtime: 14 minutes

Filming Locations: Manor Farm Barn, Norfolk, England, UK


Awards

According to IMDb, it has won 1 award and received 3 nominations.

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