Mirrored
2015 · 9m · United States
Directed by Ryan Shovey
Genres: dark comedy, horror
Tones: darkly comic, surreal
When a slacker, gamer dude gets a new mirror installed in his room, he's thrust into a hellish journey with horrific results.
Picked by Zoe
The scouts
A body-horror premise that could've been straight-to-schlock instead becomes genuinely unsettling—the subversion here isn't the concept, it's the restraint, which is almost worse.
Formally assured in its commitment to sustained discomfort; the film understands its debt to Cronenberg and body-horror lineage while resisting the temptation to wink at the audience.
The entire film hinges on a single editing choice—the rhythm of cuts between the protagonist and their reflection—that transforms a simple premise into something deeply, specifically wrong in a way that justifies every frame.
Reviews
Mirrored, is a riotous good time with a fun little premise that delivers laughs in a sparse and limited setting. This devilishly fun eight minute short features a bevy of talent and exudes an audacious aura of creativity that is aesthetically pleasing and showcases crafty visuals.