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Separate Ways

2026 · 15 min

A somber, intimate short that drifts between tender memories and quiet dread, feeling more like a meditation on loss than a zombie chase.

Directed by
Oscar Bermudez
Genres
Drama, Horror, Thriller
Overview
The story follows Leah, a resilient young woman navigating a world reshaped by a sudden and terrifying outbreak. As society collapses and the threat of the undead looms, Leah struggles not only to survive the new dangers around her but also to process the emotional weight of her past. Through haunting flashbacks, we glimpse her relationship with Mason-her longtime partner-and the unresolved tensions, love, and missed moments that defined their life before everything changed. Blending intimate relationship drama with apocalyptic horror, the film explores how ordinary human conflicts are magnified in extraordinary circumstances. As Leah moves between memories of what once was and the harsh reality of what now is, she's forced to confront loss, love, and the difficult choices that come with survival.
How it feels
Dark, melancholic, tense and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Grief, survival, love, memory
Content
Mild violence, gore and language. No sexual content.
Note
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Directed by
Oscar Bermudez
Genres
Drama, Horror, Thriller
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Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror5
Humour1
Realism6
Romance4
Tension6
Darkness7
Complexity5
Emotional weight7

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Genres
drama, horror, thriller
Directed by
Oscar Bermudez
Written by
Oscar Bermudez, Samantha Morales
Starring
Chelsea Gray, Brian Saenz, Monica Hart, Kenndy O. Cuevas, Shekinah Austria, Miranda Forcier, Samantha Morales
Cinematography
Paul Black, Pryde Pierce
Runtime
15 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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