Mantis

Kasey Elliott did an amazing job. She wrote from her heart and turned her real feelings into a story that many women can connect with. The message is powerful and honest. It shows something that almost every woman has experienced (which is sad, and we need to do something with this problem).

It reminded me a little of Promising Young Woman. The topic is very relevant, and it's important that we pay more attention to films like this.

It shows how trauma can be transformed into power, and how justice doesn't always look the way we expect it to.

It's a strong thriller with a little bit of humor, just like Kasey's own style. I really loved the mantis metaphor. It's smart and original.

Bravo.

Mantis is not just a short film...it's a visceral gut punch wrapped in sharp writing, fearless performances, and unapologetic purpose. Written by and starring Kasey Elliott, the film boldly channels her own past trauma into a razor-sharp feminist narrative that demands to be seen and felt.

An empowering story about reclaiming power and delivering justice, not just for herself, but for other women too. Raw, fearless, and impossible to forget.