Boo

I was NOT expecting this - in the best way possible. I love how this film navigates real-life challenges in the most surprising way. Kept me intrigued and on my toes the whole time. The acting was great - so natural. The filmmaking was excellent. I loved the choice of music. I loved how the shots were covered. The editing is paced so well & there are some really fun ways in which the film bends time. Any "effects" are the right amount of appropriate for the genre without being cheesy. I'm not usually into scary films, but this one adds enough depth that I truly enjoyed it. Bravo - how fun!! Can't wait to see what's next for this talented filmmaker!!

I had the pleasure of seeing Boo at Scares That Care in Williamsburg Virginia. It caught my interest from start to finish and I loved every bit of it. I definitely recommend checking it out!

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.

Plot

Devi is an addict attending the latest rehabilitation meeting. Desperate she's trying to hide this from her boyfriend but unexpected events make that difficult.

Cast

Rakefet Abergel and Josh Kelly do a passable enough job in this minimalistic piece, the former leading directing and writing!

Verdict

I wasn't sure quite where Boo was going at first, in fact until the end you don't really have any idea why this would even be labelled a horror short. It's a slow burner yet doesn't bore, when things kick in it's intriguing but doesn't give too much away. Then when the twist sets in it's pretty darn impressive, simple yet impressive.

I really enjoyed it and would love to see the creators do something more substantial. It's not big and glossy, it's simple and well handled.

Rants

Everyone glamorizes or even sexualizes vampires but can we get real for a second? Vampires or rather the act of drinking blood from a persons neck wouldn't be sexual, it wouldn't be sensuous, it would be Dusk Til Dawn-esque. Namely blood sprays everywhere and you'd die painfully! Get over that fantasy ladies, it'd not feel good and the dying thing is less than sexy as well.

The Good

• Masterfully constructed
• Solid finale
• Great lead

The Bad

• Slow burn may not appeal to all.

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.