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Tears for Fears (Narrative Shorts #8)

Beneath the surface of fear lies a deeper dread—one rooted in the darkest corners of the human experience. This collection of narrative short films tackles heavy, unsettling themes, using the genre as a lens to confront guilt and inner demons. Brace yourself for an unflinching, thought-provoking firsthand look into fear’s most profound depths.

In this program


Dream Creep

Directed by Carlos A.F. Lopez

A couple awakens in the night to sounds emanating from an unlikely orifice.

Where the Bullets Go

Directed by Cody Duncum

After a young boy shoots at a bird and misses, he embarks on a search to find where the bullet went.

Bobby Came Home

Directed by Dave Harlequin

After being missing for several months, a woman’s husband suddenly returns home with no memory of where he’s been.

The Thaw

In 19th century Vermont, a young woman’s parents drink sleeping tea in order to survive the harsh winter, but an early thaw leads to horrifying results.

The Door

A year after their daughter’s disappearance, Kara and Felix struggle to move on in their own ways as their marriage falls apart around them. But when a mysterious door appears in her kitchen, Kara becomes obsessed with uncovering what lies behind it at any cost. Even as it threatens to reopen old wounds.

Dates & Times

The Independent Picture House

September 26, 2024
7:45 pm