Short Film: Estigma (2022)

Synopsis

It’s Friday night and Alex’s parents are out. As usual, his room is the perfect refuge to escape from reality. However, an unexpected visit will break into his universe, turning a quiet night into the worst of his nightmares.

Commentary

That’s not the way a hookup is supposed to go. Always watch out for bedbugs!

Anyway, I’m pretty sure this is a metaphor for him catching and dealing with HIV. It’s well-filmed, nicely acted, and the gore effects literally made me cringe more than once.