Short Film: Kickstart My Heart (2023)

  • Directed by Kelsey Bollig
  • Written by Kelsey Bollig
  • Stars Emma Pasarow, Cooper Alexander, Sadie Eve Scott
  • Run Time: 11:49
  • Trailer: https://youtu.be/7c2Gb8y77WM

Synopsis

Lily gets hit by a car. She wakes up later and has no idea where she is— her family has been waiting a long time. Her little brother Richie comes into the room, but he’s been dead for a while. He says that she’s going to have to really fight. She pulls away the covers and there’s a big bite on her leg. Then the zombie attacks!

Commentary

This one’s got lots of action, which is pretty unusual for a short. The music really adds to the tension, and the makeup effects are really good as well.

It’s not absolutely clear what’s going on as it develops, but it mostly makes sense by the end. I liked it!