Recluse

After finding a video camera, a young man recites the events that lead him to be trapped in a room with a ferocious demon waiting just outside the door. But can his story be trusted?

  • Michael Davis
    Director
    The Grimoire Chapters, A Crimson Affair, Hindsight, Night Light, Lock Your Doors
  • Michael Davis
    Writer
    The Grimoire Chapters, A Crimson Affair, Hindsight, Night Light, Lock Your Doors
  • Michael Davis
    Producer
    The Grimoire Chapters, A Crimson Affair, Hindsight, Night Light, Lock Your Doors
  • Michael Davis
    Key Cast
    "Ian Gillespie"
    The Grimoire Chapters, Night Light, Lock Your Doors
  • Ronnie Daily
    Key Cast
    "Anthony Ward"
    The Grimoire Chapters, Hindsight, Night Light, Lock Your Doors
  • Brandon Boone
    Composer
    NoSleep Podcast, The Grimoire Chapters, Night Light, Lock Your Doors
  • Michael Davis
    Editor
    The Grimoire Chapters, A Crimson Affair, Hindsight, Night Light, Lock Your Doors
  • Michael Davis
    Special Effects
    Hindsight, Recluse, Lock Your Doors, Night Light, A Crimson Affair
  • Michael Davis
    Cinematography
    The Grimoire Chapters, A Crimson Affair, Hindsight, Night Light, Lock Your Doors
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Horror, Found Footage, Mystery
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 9 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 23, 2017
  • Production Budget:
    250 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, 48fps, Sony FS5
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes
  • Mindfield Film Festival Albuquerque
    Albuquerque
    United States
    October 31, 2018
    Silver Award - Best Short Film | Best Actor (Michael Davis)
  • Pinnacle Film Awards
    Los Angeles
    United States
    September 3, 2018
    Silver Award - Best Actor (Michael Davis) | Bronze Award - Best Short Film
  • Unnamed Footage Festival
    San Francisco
    United States
    March 25, 2018
    North American Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Independent Horror Movie Awards
    Online Event
    January 31, 2020
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Michael Davis

Michael Davis is a filmmaker from California. Michael has loved film since he was a small child and in 2008 he made his first wide release short film. Since then, Michael has worked on numerous other shorts and three feature films. He has experience with writing, producing, directing, production design, cinematography, special effects, editing, sound design, and marketing. Michael graduated from Full Sail University with a Bachelor's Degree in Digital Cinematography in 2018. Since the start of his schooling, he's become the show-runner for the anthology horror series The Grimoire Chapters. He has been working on the set, behind and in front of the camera, for the frightening series ever since.

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Director Statement

Recluse was a bit of an experimental project for me. I had about two weeks off in between projects and wanted to try making a short with just myself, a room, and my camera. I have always been interested in acting and am still learning, so I thought it would be a good opportunity to try out some new things and be able to focus on the performance. Horror is my favorite genre, and I've been interested in found footage films for some time. Unlike other things, found footage is kind of like a stage performance captured on film. There are long takes, and you have to work twice as hard to bring a sense of realism. I thought this short story of a man and a supposed demon would create for a tense short. I hope you enjoy Recluse.
-Michael Davis