Still Life (III) (2005)

A pill-popping, over-caffeinated driver accidentally hits something. Panic-stricken, he searches for help in a strange and desolate town that offers very little in the form of human kindness.

Director:

Jon Knautz

Writer:

Charles Johnston

Stars:

Trevor Matthews, Kyle Brydges, Joe Newton

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview:
Trevor Matthews	...	Nathan Evans
Kyle Brydges	...	Cop #1
Joe Newton	...	Cop #2
Sam Pollack	...	Child
Stephanie Meadows	...	Mother
Matthew Brulotte	...	Father
Maria Donatelli	...	Radio DJ
Jim Gardner	...	Radio Musician
Lee Demarbre	...	Radio Talk Show Host

Storyline

Nathan, a lad in his teens, is driving alone through a winter landscape. His pill bottle is beside him; he pops a few. He's almost out of gas. He reaches a town, and while staring at someone sitting at a bus stop, he runs over someone. He gets out of the car: it seems to be a lifeless mannequin. He goes for help to a café; everyone's a mannequin, and when he looks away, they move their positions. He hears sirens. He runs home. What's he to do; is it a nightmare?

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Plot Keywords:

mannequin | winter | house | murder of family | murder | 

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Genres:

Short | Sci-Fi

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Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

October 2005 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Pakenham, Ontario, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

CAD 35,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Brookstreet Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

9 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

User Reviews

Great setting and eerie premise make for a superb short film!

This great short film has left me wanting more. I would love to see Rod Serling introduce this film and in turn learn a bit more about the main character and how he feels about his experiences in that small town. This movie is built around an interesting concept which is delivered very effectively as a psychological thriller. The idea of a sparsely populated small town works very well as the setting here and the winter season only adds to the setting and tone of the movie.

I am left to wonder where the lead character comes from and the series of events that lead him to this small town. As stated earlier I would love to see this as a longer feature to get some of these questions answered. I will definitely be keeping an eye out for future BrookStreet productions.