Short film

Ghostsitter

2020 · 13 min

A short, playful creep through a haunted job interview, mixing gentle scares with deadpan absurdity.

Overview: While interviewing for what she thinks is a babysitting gig, a young woman is horrified to learn the job actually involves looking after the ghost of a deceased elderly lady who is too stubborn to move on.
How it feels: Eerie, absurd, light and tense. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Death, isolation, identity, family
Content: Mild violence, gore and language. No sexual content.
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Full breakdown

Tone: eeriestrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 1 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: death
isolation
identity
family
Places: single country house
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: twist ending
single location
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none