2021 | Absurdist, Drama, Psychological Thriller | USA | 9 min
Seemingly terrified of her own bed, Madeline locks herself in her room for weeks in an attempt to confront her fears. But what begins as an absurd, domestic quest turns into a genuine fight for redemption and revenge.
THE DIRECTOR
Emily Bennett is an Academy recognized screenwriter and award winning director whose most recent short film LVRS screened at Sitges, The Brooklyn Horror Film Festival, FAFF, Holly Shorts, Phenomena, Etheria and won her best director at The Horrible Imaginings Film Festival. Bennett was recently hired as head writer/showrunner for the horror anthology series SKELETONS IN THE CLOSET, to be directed by John McNaughton (HENRY: PORTRAIT OF A SERIAL KILLER).
In 2020, Bennett co-directed the feature film ALONE WITH YOU with filmmaking partner Justin Brooks (Vice, A&E) alongside Andrew Corkin’s and Theo James’ Untapped Productions (MARTHA MARCY MAY MARLENE, WE ARE WHAT WE ARE). Bennett starred in the film alongside Barbara Crampton (FROM BEYOND, JAKOB'S WIFE), Dora Madison (BLISS, VFW) and Emma Myles (ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK). The film will have an exciting worldwide premiere this year in 2021 as well as a robust festival run. Stay tuned for more information soon...