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The Blue Drum

  • 2022
  • 17m
IMDb RATING
4.4/10
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Crystal Hernandez in The Blue Drum (2022)
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A woman mourning her father's passing is tormented by memories of a mother she never knew. A presence reveals secrets hidden within her family home.A woman mourning her father's passing is tormented by memories of a mother she never knew. A presence reveals secrets hidden within her family home.A woman mourning her father's passing is tormented by memories of a mother she never knew. A presence reveals secrets hidden within her family home.

  • Director
    • Angelita Mendoza
  • Writer
    • Angelita Mendoza
  • Stars
    • Crystal Hernandez
    • Jonathan Medina
    • Judith Scarpone
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.4/10
    1.1K
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    • Director
      • Angelita Mendoza
    • Writer
      • Angelita Mendoza
    • Stars
      • Crystal Hernandez
      • Jonathan Medina
      • Judith Scarpone
    • 19User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Crystal Hernandez
    Crystal Hernandez
    • Leticia
    Jonathan Medina
    Jonathan Medina
    • Ruben
    Judith Scarpone
    Judith Scarpone
    • Norma
    Izabella Limón
    • Bella
    Siddartha Gutierrez
    • Alex
    Ricardo Q. Mendoza
    • Car Buyer #1
    Francisco Gutierrez
    • Car Buyer #2
    Johanna Castro
    • Funeral Guest
    Francisco Diaz
    • Funeral Guest
    Noemi Diaz
    • Funeral Guest
    Matthew Jacobsen
    • Funeral Guest
    Mariana Trevino-Stafford
    • Funeral Guest
    Jake Stafford
    • Funeral Guest
    Scott L. Stanley
    • Funeral Guest
    Pat Nye
    • Young Jeff
    Andrea Lopez
    • Young Leticia
    Diana Gallardo
    • Young Mother
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    4harishnj

    An Atmospheric Short That Leaves You Wanting More

    "The Blue Drum" (2022) is a short film that attempts to create a haunting and atmospheric experience, but ultimately falls short of its potential. While it boasts some intriguing visuals and sound design, the narrative feels underdeveloped and leaves the viewer with more questions than answers.

    The film follows Leticia, a young woman grappling with the recent death of her father and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her mother's disappearance. The atmosphere is effectively eerie, with the use of shadows and sound creating a sense of unease. The performance of Crystal Hernandez as Leticia is commendable, conveying her character's vulnerability and determination.

    However, the film's narrative feels rushed and lacks clarity. The central mystery surrounding the blue drum and its connection to Leticia's family remains largely unexplained, leaving the viewer feeling unsatisfied. The ending, while attempting to be impactful, feels abrupt and lacks a sense of closure.

    While "The Blue Drum" demonstrates potential with its atmospheric visuals and sound design, its underdeveloped narrative and unsatisfying conclusion prevent it from being a truly compelling short film. It feels like a missed opportunity to explore a more profound and engaging story.
    7GregTheStopSign95

    VERY good. Ignore the haters and decide for yourself

    I don't know if this made any difference to the sound quality that another reviewer here mentioned, but I watched this on Netflix and had no issues with the sound. I WAS watching with headphones on, though, so...

    Anyway, it's an intriguing little short film, capably shot and written and acted and all that, my only 'gripe' being that I'd have liked even just another 5 minutes or so? Heck, even something about the length of a traditional Creepshow half-episode would be nice. You know, just to flesh it out a little bit more, give the cast a bit more room to work and the story a bit more room to breathe.

    Honestly, though, it's good enough as it is.
    8ladymidath

    It Needs To Be Longer

    If this was a full length movie I would watch it. The story and characters were good and it was shaping up to be a solid horror thriller.

    I think this movie short was great but it would be nice to have a little more backstory.

    Still as a short film it worked and the ending was a real kicker. It just didn't have the time to really ramp up the chills.

    Despite not being a longer film. The acting and story were great and I did like the way it all unfolded and then wrapped up at the end.

    I do hope the creator goes back and does a longer and more in depth version as I think it would be a horror mystery worth watching.
    6Sleepin_Dragon

    An effective short.

    At her father's wake, Leticia clashes with her Aunt Norma, who criticises her father, claiming him to have been a poor excuse for a brother and husband. Leticia feels a void for the mother she never knew, and searches the house for answers.

    I wish I'd checked the running time before I started watching it, by the time I'd gotten into it, and started enjoying it, the end credits were rolling, so just be mindful that this is 16 minutes long, and definitely not a ninety minute movie.

    For a short, it's very effective, a good story, good development, and an interesting and surprising conclusion.

    My advice is to ignore the negative reviews, this short is worth your time, enjoy it over a coffee. There's nothing here to thrill or shock, but it's a decent watch.

    Crystal Hernandez doe as fine job as Leticia.

    6.5/10.
    2junk-18439

    Terrible sound level/clarity

    Can't hear anything, have to turn the sound WAY up, and when you do, everything sounds muffled. Sounds like they used a potato for a microphone. Couldn't get through more than 5 minutes of this 11 minute short because I was annoyed that I couldn't hear/understand most of what was being said... Also, I am not elderly, so personal hearing is not the issue here.

    The acting seemed decent in the first few minutes I saw, but the sound effects would sound far away for something that happened supposedly near where people were interacting/talking, resulting in mis-matched sound-levels in the film as well.

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    • Release date
      • October 13, 2022 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • NALIP
      • VidiVici Films
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      • $25,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 17m
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      • 1.66 : 1

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