Added to the lineup for the Screamfest Horror Film Festival Tinglewood is a 17 minute horror effort that left me surprised and wanting more.
It tells the story of a family who go camping only to fall foul of mysterious creatures living in the darkness.
The sfx are hit and miss, namely when things are shrouded in darkness they look great but when the light is put upon them the lack of budget shows.
The trouble with short films is the ability to tell a story in the limited time and Tinglewood manages that having a decent beginning, middle and an end. Alas it does have an odd side story that feels entirely pointless and doesn't go anywhere. It shouldn't really have damaged the film much but in my eyes it did, it just seemed like such a bizzare addition.
Regardless Tinglewood is a damn fine effort even if it's not overly original.
The Good:
Looks great
Well constructed
The Bad:
SFX suffer in the light
Pointless side story
Things I Learnt From This Short:
The fact the kid went the way of the beetle made me happy
Hide & seek is an essential life skill