Rejected

Advertising of year 1997 for promote a revolutionary camera. The character from a painting, Yeti and the revenge of a lady against her husband chiting her are motif for rejecting of this advertising but a TV show seems perfect to present them to audience. Or, for a sort of course, not exactly.

The result is a pretty nice dark comedy about phenomenal objects, show people not so hansome and the effect to present the not right show.

The main virtue - I suppose the atmosphere of presumed 1997.

And, sure, the three stories, charming for irony, maybe for violence, the last being delicious use of dark magic.

A good horror movie leaves the viewer in suspense, is a bit gory, and gives us something to laugh at even if it's not a direct parody. This short film surprisingly does it all in its limited time.

The suspense also had enough humor to throw you for a loop. Whether it was based on horror stereotypes or having a laugh at the late 90's as the film does a great job taking us back to that time period.

This film features great practical effects with just enough special effects to give it a sense of realism. The production & acting were spot on by what we can see was a concerted effort by the cast & crew.

This short is entertaining, gory, funny, to the point and keeps you gripped. Thoroughly enjoyed. The theme of 1997 was captured perfectly, with the right amount of nostalgia. It's the attention to detail in every scene which really makes you feel the love and work that went into this film. The practical effects were not only disgustingly wonderful, but also extremely effective. Rejected has exceeded where Hollywood fails a lot of the time. From the storyline, to the effects, the passion is beautiful. It's such a refreshing film and one I can see myself returning to often. Would recommend to any horror fan who loves a bit of gore and a fun time.

Making a solid horror-comedy isn't easy. Some might argue it is the hardest genre pairing to create since both the feelings of laughter and fear are so subjective. While there are some universal fears and jokes, many horror comedies fall victim to being more of one than the other, even some of the best! Not to be turned away by a challenge, writer, and director Rene Rivas has found a happy medium between the two in his newest short horror film, "Rejected". "Rejected" capitalizes on the zeitgeist by firmly planting itself in the 90s through slick editing and production design while also demonstrating just how silly some of the tech we used to see as "cutting edge" actually is. All the while, Rivas maintains a firm footing in the world of horror making this anthology highly entertaining and innovative.

The concept of "Rejected" is delightful in its simplicity. A series of rejected commercials for a new defunct camera made by the fictitious Sonu corporation each demonstrate how the camera could be used, but with some diabolical endings ensuing. Although there are only three commercials, four if you include the wrap-around with Bob Dergns and Sharron Nelson, each feels wholly contained as a singular narrative. Each one is a different flavor of sub-genre presented on screen to suggest the horrific ways in which the Sonu Mavico is implicated in the terrible situations it is meant to "capture" the moment. While we won't go into spoilers, it is safe to say that there is something for everyone's taste in the segments contained within "Rejected". While all the stories are punctuated by horror, they all have some level of humor ranging from the broad to the very niche and direct. What makes "Rejected" work so well is that the humor doesn't feel forced is germane to the situation and pivots accordingly based on the context of the segment. Suffice it to say what you find funny in the second segment isn't the same in the third segment yet they both work well concerning their segment. It is perhaps what most horror comedies miss most about the assignment, using the right kind of humor with a certain kind of horror to get the best possible reaction.

The strength of "Rejected" goes beyond the efficient storytelling and editing and extends into the production design. It can be a faux pas these days to use digital to make your film look more analog, and with "Rejected" Rivas has found interesting and effective ways of immersing the viewer in the period the film encapsulates. From the fashion to the ambient noises of old Macintosh computers, everything is accounted for with impeccable attention to detail. The same can be said of the use of practical effects which showcase not just how much can be done on a small budget, but also a testament to the ingenuity of independent filmmaking to curate gore and effects as good or better than some of their studio peers. "Rejected" doesn't hold back from getting gross, but also doesn't skimp on quality so you aren't taken out of the moment due to bad or lazy use of effects. The slickness of the effects and strategic use of digital filler make the case that the best outcomes are ones born through using the tools available appropriately to create the best possible effect, and "Rejected" has that in spades.

In this wacky horror macabre short film, three rejected advertisements are shown that are all linked to a vintage digital camera. As each story is split into three segments the camera through out the short turns out to be a sinister. With an 90's aesthetic the film comes to life with very impressive visual and practical effects. If you love gore this is something you'll want to add to your list. As each segment gets more and more wackier, you can't turn away. The final segment is by far my favorite. Without giving to much away things take a demonic fun turn. The build up leading to the final act is brilliant and very entertaining. With this only being a short film it's packed with grotesque, nonstop action, and a high body count. This short film is currently on the film festival journey. If you get the chance don't miss a screening of this upcoming short!