The Rizzle

'The Rizzle' is moderately interesting. I think the jump scare is a bit much, but otherwise I very much enjoy the concept. I also just have a problem of imagining other, more inspiring directions the short could have been taken.

We've seen similar ideas play out before, whether in short or full-length form, but this is reasonably well done. I appreciate the way the dancing man (Steven Bishop) is portrayed with effects that echo the video Elena (Holly Rooth) watches. I like the narrative flow of the innocent evening turning a bit more unsettling, leading into the climax. And the denouement, though familiar, is suitably creepy. I was afraid the jump scare was the big thing we were waiting for, and I'd have been very disappointed if so - so, well done on twisting my expectations and coming out on top.

Worth four minutes of your time? Sure, why not.