TERROR NIGHT Review: An Ode to Traditional Horror | Tribeca Film Festival
"How many times do I have to tell you kids to keep it down?!"
To impress the boy she likes, Josefine installs a powerful bass speaker into her car.
Attempting to show off her new toy, the blaring music disrupts an old couple who live nearby, naturally, forcing her to fight for her life.
Writer-director Jakob Arevärn uses explosive practical effects, traditional genre tropes, and surreal logic to deliver the goofy, fun horror short film, Terror Night, or Epadunk in Swedish.
The film opens on a close-up shot of the speaker as it blares a news report of youngsters disturbing elderly people.
With the foreshadowing of a vehicle that has issues starting, Arevärn is able to provide comedic relief, that grows into nonsensical, slapstick violence.
Arevärn's understanding for horror film cliche's is almost infectious. The pairing of a passionate filmmaker and a charismatic actress must have felt like a perfect match on set.
Edith Vallo shines as the blonde haired scream queen of this picture. In a 13-minute runtime, she displays a palette of emotions, confirming she understood the assignment.
If you love watching teenagers find themselves in bizarre situations, 'fake-out' jump scares, characters making questionable decisions and lots of screaming... Terror Night or Epadunk, should have you covered.
Terror Nights will premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival; check out the screenings here.
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