Boo

Boo is so cleverly written, it had my heart racing! Brilliantly acted by an outstanding cast. Each one of them are super talented and I'd love to see more. If I could give it more stars I would ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's amazing how Rakefet packs so much intensity into such a short screenplay. She knows how to create the mood, draw you in and take you to a place you didn't think you were going to go. Having seen Jax in Love, I knew I'd be in for a treat with Boo and Rakefet does not disappoint. She is an outstanding filmmaker, writer, actor and all round creative. Do yourself a favour and watch Boo.

It was very good. I loved it. Very spooky and also great.

This was a terrific film. And you could tell it was well made.

10/10 would recommend.. it has a lot of good theme to it and seems very creative. I didn't expect it to end that way but I loved it.

Some people need to give this short film a chance. It truly is very good. And don't just dismiss it off the bat. Bc it is very good.

And if only need a chance. Watch and you won't be disappointed. I was very happy to watch it. Definitely a must watch film.

Don't pass it by. It's worth the time. You won't be disappointed. I loved it. Excellent.

I watched it today knowing nothing, going into the movie only seeing a thumbnail from a person I've recently friended. I viewed the short and thought to myself "OK, WOW" that was good, acting on point and so on. But after mulling it over in my head thought wait (little voice spoke up) let me take another look. The layers really fall into place and it was so well done for such a minimum amount of space. I'll defiantly keep track and show as many people with multiple viewings as possible. Thanks again and again for sharing on a Monday it's always refreshing.

If you had the opportunity to see Jax In Love, then Boo will feel like a natural progression for Rakefet Abergel. Abergel wrote and stars in Boo, and took up the directorial reins as well. Although Boo is certainly darker than Jax was, both have a similar tone and texture, and a sprinkling of quirky fun. While both have horror elements, and a definite place within the horror genre, they are both deserving of consideration outside of that yoke.

Boo is the story of one evening in the life of Devi. She has just received a 7 years sobriety chip. She's engaged. She's in a good place in her life. But this night is going to challenge all of that.

My favorite scene happens early, outside the just-ended support group meeting. Devi (Abergel), Ava (Parisa Fitz-Henley), and Grace (Laura Wiggins) are hanging out in the parking lot. The conversation feels natural and the scene is well-acted. The three women share their individual vulnerabilities and find strength in their collective resolve to not let their addiction continue to ruin their lives. Within this scene, Abergel presents us with the stigma of addiction, the temptation, the tenuous footing that sobriety stands on, and the hope that support works "if you work it."

The evening takes a turn for the worse for Devi shortly after that. A turn that threatens her sobriety, her safety, and her fiance (Josh Kelly). Boo, while focused on addiction, also touches on sexual assault, the comraderie of shared experience, and the power of the sense of smell.

Can we talk about editing for a moment? I don't know how to edit a film. I don't know the technical terms. But I have heard that if a movie is edited well, then you don't even notice. I disagree. Boo is deftly edited and I noticed. The story does not follow a linear timeline, but all the events happen in a single evening. Done poorly, and the audience would be confused early and lose interest long before the final twist. Done well, and the audience follows the story. But Editor, Ned Thorne, does such a good job that the blends between scenes become part of the journey.

Boo is currently playing at film festivals across the country and has already taken its share of awards and nominations, including nods for Best Short Screenplay, Best Actress, Best Dialogue, and Best Film. No doubt there will be more accolades in store for Boo as its festival run continues.

Super well done! The tone of the comedy was perfect. I have seen Rakefet's other short Jax in Love when it played at Nightmares Film Festival in 2017 and knew that whatever she made next was going to be great.

This almost felt like it could find it's home as an episode of the excellent 90s HBO series Tales from the Crypt, where there is some big reveal/twist that changes everything we have seen up to that point. I really miss that show.

It is not easy to wear so many hats from writing, to directint, to producing, and starring in a film.

Whatever is coming up the pike in the future is sure to be great.