"The Estes Method" - Horror Short Film
Genre: Supernatural Horror / Psychological Thriller Logline: On their final night together before college, a group of high school friends performs the Estes Method–a spirit box ritual–inside a barn that’s danger looms larger than expected.
5 roles
A cautious, sarcastic 18-year-old grieving the recent death of her grandmother, whose emotional vulnerability makes her the reluctant participant and eventual vessel in the deadly Estes Method ritual.
The loud, energetic comic relief of the group who uses humor to push the night forward, masking his own nervousness.
A cocky, thrill-seeking instigator who brings the spirit box and pressures everyone into the dangerous ritual, driven by his desire for an exciting final summer story.
The calm, protective, and level-headed friend (and Jess’s closest emotional support) who tries to look out for her but becomes one of the first victims of the possession.
The quiet, anxious, and uneasy member of the group who senses danger from the start and is visibly uncomfortable with the supernatural experiment.
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