Amy is a little girl who struggles to sleep at night, because she knows there is a monster underneath her bed. Her mother shrugs it off as Amy’s imagination and the only defense little Amy has comes in the form of a flashlight. On one fateful night the batteries die and Amy is left screaming in the dark. Her mother decides to investigate and finds out Amy wasn’t just scared of her imagination.
This short film directed by Gary Mellor and Ben Wilkinson plays out in true fairytale style. By using a narrator up until the point of climax they are able to enhance character building within a very short time and they focus on a plot that is very easy to relate to. It is obvious the budget was very limited, but the finished product doesn’t disappoint and the directors threw a nice little spin on an old story. In fact, they proved that horror isn’t all about special effects. A good story, executed with skill, can also have great entertainment value.
Credits:
- Title: Amy’s Torch
- Year: 2012
- Time: 2 Minutes
- Director: Gary Mellor & Ben Wilkinson
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