“It’s a chilling story that audiences won’t soon forget.”

Jules never cared too much about his son, Tom. This weekend is the first he has spent with him in a long time. But when he goes to bed, Tom is scared, he thinks he saw something in his room. Jules first tries to reassure his son but very quickly, anxiety also wins over him.

Director and writer Bertrand Jeandel brings us a terrifyingly haunting short horror that will have you on the edge of your seat! This simplistic but effective short takes its time to create a calm and comforting environment before flipping it upside down to make some truly memorable moments. The superb script from Jeadel mixed with the high production quality and performances makes this film a must watch for horror fans and film enthusiasts in general.

The father and son combo played by Sébastien Chassagne and Marcus Zoffoli is seamless, both creating an authentic bond that feels natural. This is something that is not easily done with a child actor so they were very cast. Chassagne keeps the momentum of the film going and delivers a superb performance. The same can be said of Zoffoli who makes a big impact in the film considering his young age. He has a great look that’s perfect for this genre and captures the role perfectly!

The cinematography in the film which was crafted by DOP Negin Khazaee really helps this film stand out. Every shot is lit wonderfully with a mixture of practicals and ambience light that creates a chilling look in keeping with the genre. The colour grade is also very effective and makes the film look high value. The team made full use of the relatively small location, it’s an ideal setting for the film. We also like the subtle reference to Nosferatu that Chassagne’ character watches on TV, reminding us of the type of film we’re watching and paying homage to the classics.

The score by Mathieu Coupat and Camille Després is effective and adds the to the tension building up through the film, providing an ideal musical backdrop. Director Jeandel has put together a great team of filmmkaers that should be proud of what they’ve made together, as it’s a memorable and enticing short that needs little explanation. It’s a chilling story that audiences won’t soon forget…

— APEX Film Awards