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Dream Lover

A man dreams of a woman who is now lost in his subconscious.

A Matter of Principal

A retired hitman returns to rescue a kidnapped girl.

Locksmiths

Two robbers unknowingly break into the home of a murderer who is in the process of hiding his latest victim.

Necropolis

A high schooler on the run seeks refuge in the town Sherrif's home. Things take a turn when the Sherrif reveals his true self...

Anecoica

Ana, a poor woman, agrees to be locked in an anechoic chamber, the most silent place in the world.

Abrakadabra

The mission seemed simple; stealing the talisman wouldn't be difficult. But now, Ana is running for her life, searching for an escape, looking for any possible way out.

Evil, I

A gifted 13 year old girl has one night to discover the key to her dangerous psychic powers and decide once and for all who she really is: good or evil.

Fuel

A couple's car runs out of fuel on a lonely country road. When the husband returns to his pregnant wife with the fuel, he's in for a deadly surprise.

Smash Cuts! Super Sci-Fi Shorts Fest

Host Scott Forrest presents a curated compilation of eight independent short films in this rapid-fire science-fiction feature. Genres collide, narratives twist, aesthetics clash, and even humor, both campy and dystopian, showcase the vast creative possibilities of each story's individual world, offering the viewer a brief glimpse into the lives of every character's attempt to survive the otherworldly chaos around them. Released in 2001, the selected shorts span original creation dates of 1997 to 2001; most of the featured filmmakers also appear as themselves in short video interviews to talk about their inspirations, creative process and motivations while working on their individual shorts.

Detach

Denied a girls' night out, Sophia, a teenage influencer, pushes the limits of the mother-daughter relationship as she attempts to DETACH.

Shelter

A man wanders through the wasteland, followed by dark clouds. He takes shelter in an abandoned trailer, where he discovers the corpse of a boy with strange wounds...

Ghosted

A weekend retreat with a partner turns sinister for a social media influencer when he is pursued by an online stalker.

Suburban Story

Struggling against the harsh realities of poverty, a devoted father, Mike reluctantly turns to burglary to provide for his daughter. The narrative unfolds through the varied viewpoints of those touched by his actions.

Eva, Again

Trapped in an endless time loop, a woman relives the same day over and over again, with a mysterious corpse appearing and disappearing in her apartment.

My Demon

A young man unknowingly acquires a demon slave to grant his every wish. But every wish granted comes at a hefty price, a bit of his sanity and a bit of his soul. His only way to escape this curse is to give his final confession to a "conflicted confessor" who chooses their role.

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Dig Two Graves

Set in a quiet suburban neighborhood, four friends, entangled in a web of secrets, break into a not-so-stranger's house to steal back something precious.

Curve

Clinging to a smooth, curved surface high above a sentient abyss, a woman tries to cover the few feet back to safety without losing purchase and falling to her death.

Unleaded

Three thugs attempting to rob a petrol station are interrupted by three stoners with a severe case of the munchies.