Bloody cut: Don't Move Film Review

 



Don't Move

FILM THAT WILL MAKE YOU FREEZE 

Have you ever watched a film that made you get scared and really frightened, you didn’t even want to blink? That’s exactly how Don’t Move made me feel. It’s a short horror film written by David Scullion and directed by Anthony Melton. And it’s one of the most scariest short films I’ve seen.

The film starts with a scary background noice making me feel the pressure already. It showed one person is already dead, and the others are sitting completely still. Why? Because there’s a demon in the room and it kills anyone who moves. Just that idea alone made me scared and hold my breath.
The film is about six friends who meet for a game night. But they accidentally call a demon. Now they must stay completely still or the demon will get them. It’s not just a scary monster it’s fear that breaks their friendship.
The film tells us that,Fear can change people. When you’re scared, you may do things you never thought you would.
Even though the film is short, the characters felt real. You can tell they are close friends, but fear makes them act differently. Some cry, some panic, and one even does something terrible to survive.
The actors were great, especially the the main character. She showed real fear, and her face told a lot of the story. One moment near the end shocked me not because of the demon, but because of what one friend did to another.
The camera work was effective. There were lots of close up shots that showed the fear on people’s faces. The room was dark, with just candles and shadows. This made everything feel more dangerous.
Sometimes the camera didn’t move at all. This made the tension worse, because I was waiting for someone to move and see what will happen
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The sound in this film was scary on its own. The demon wasn’t shown much, but you could hear it sudden loud noises.
The music was creepy. It wasn't load . The sound effects, like footsteps and breathing, were clear and added to the fear.

Don’t Move is a short film that really surprised me. It’s scary, smart, and full of tension from start to finish. The best part is how it uses one simple rule don’t move to create so much fear.
It made me feel nervous, shocked, and even scared. I kept thinking, Would I survive in that room?
If you enjoy horror, suspense, or just clever storytelling, I recommend watching this film. It’s short, but it leaves a big impact. And it teaches a powerful lesson: Sometimes, the real danger isn’t the demon it’s what fear makes us do.



Story Breakdown

Protagonist:
Shelly A scared but smart girl who just wants to survive.

Her Goal:
To stay alive by not moving and avoiding the demon.

Antagonist (Problem):
A scary demon that kills anyone who moves.It was called by mistake during a game night.

Turning Point (Win or Lose Moment):
Shelly makes someone else move on purpose.
The demon kills that person and she stays alive.


Climax: 
Shelly's friend attempted to call her, to draw the attention of the demon to her but she takes a move first making the guy the prey. She wins, but also loses her friends and her peace of mind.

Resolution (How it Ends):
The lady dies as a result of meeting another survivor, the fat guy in the black shirt since the game states that "Five must die, only one will survive". 

Director:
Anthony Melton

Producer:
Anthony Melton
Ben Franklin

Writer:
David Scullion


Cast:
Rachel Bright  as Anna,
Jake Hendriks as Marc,
Beth Cooper as Sarah,
Kate Braithwaite as Jill,
Martin Skipper as Paul,
Calvin Dean as Graham,
Ian Whyte as The Demon. 

Film Review by
Bannerman Emmanuel 
BFAMP28043 

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