Slaves | Short Film Nominee

Short Film Nominee May 6, 2024

Slaves

By Sandeep with 6.6

horror · Short Films · tamil

The film opens with a horrifying tale involving demonic cults, human sacrifice, and a malicious spirit called Neelikaattan. In a village on the border of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, a failed ritual about three decades ago left a village with missing children and blood on their hands, or so go the myths and legends about it.

Now, two young filmmakers from Chennai make their way to the village to make a film on it. They are assisted by a local helper, Esakki who takes them around, acquainting them with their whereabouts. As the two begin their own exploration, a strange presence, a sage, appears at strategic moments, warning them to leave the village at once, before disappearing as quickly as he had appeared.

The film presents a devoted effort in constructing its world for you, alongside the ambiance. The prop support especially strives to make it convincing for the viewer, coupled with a sincere conjuring of the screenplay and storytelling. As for our filmmakers, should they listen to the advice of this unlikely character, or is their fate truly sealed?
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