2023 Short Film: Open Casket

• Directed by: Vincent Dormani
• Written by: Vincent Dormani
• Stars: Jonathan Stephens and Austin Pigza
• Run Time: 4:30
• Watch it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BjC4O-g3uk

What Happens

A man brings some new artwork home and hangs it on the wall, not noticing that someone wrote “Burn if found” on the back of it. He’s pleased with how it looks, but almost immediately things go strange, and there seems to be something else behind the paint on the canvas. It’s okay, though; it’s just a painting, right?

Commentary

It’s short and effective, shot well in a great setting and cool effects. Without dialogue, they manage to tell a creepy little story. It’s a good one.