BELFAST: The Black Box

Saturday 19th March, 2022

2:00pm

Event information

ONCE FAMILIAR - HORROR SHORTS

A collection of new short films to elicit chills and thrills! From ghost stories, to creepy tales of rural folklore and with a good splattering of body horror there’s something here for all fans of the macabre.

Bubble:
On an ordinary night, a man is eating a bowl of herbal plants in front of a woman, transforming himself into the woman's food.

Aria:
A couple are excited to install a new Aria "smart security system" in their home. But while she adapts to life alongside their new domestic overseer, he becomes increasingly paranoid about what may be lurking outside their front door at night.

Know the Grass:
Three siblings in a rural town stumble upon a local community centre and family secrets are unravelled.

Survivers:
Natural selection says that only those who adapt will survive. What if humans have become stupid?

Ember:
Documentary footage merges with the imaginary, as we descend into the apocalyptic world of modern Krampus rituals through the eyes of a lone female.

The Phantom Limb:
As he deals with survivor's guilt and depression, David is soon haunted by his deceased fiancé and attempts to reconnect with her.

IEVA:
Man tries to recreate himself by how he views himself, but this broken reflection only gets lost in the uncanny valley.

Once Familiar:
A girl awakens in the middle of an unknown forest. Seeking a way out, she begins to follow someone only to discover they are her mirror image.

Red Room:
The relationship between Orla, Tom and Daniel is challenged after a reality-destroying moment of possession.

Start Time 2.00pm (Exit: 3.45pm)

Age Recommendation: 15+

Total Running Time: 103 mins approx.