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?
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Michael DavisDirectorThe Grimoire Chapters, A Crimson Affair, Hindsight, Night Light, Lock Your Doors
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Michael DavisWriterThe Grimoire Chapters, A Crimson Affair, Hindsight, Night Light, Lock Your Doors
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Michael DavisProducerThe Grimoire Chapters, A Crimson Affair, Hindsight, Night Light, Lock Your Doors
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Michael DavisKey Cast"Ian Gillespie"The Grimoire Chapters, Night Light, Lock Your Doors
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Ronnie DailyKey Cast"Anthony Ward"The Grimoire Chapters, Hindsight, Night Light, Lock Your Doors
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Brandon BooneComposerNoSleep Podcast, The Grimoire Chapters, Night Light, Lock Your Doors
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Michael DavisEditorThe Grimoire Chapters, A Crimson Affair, Hindsight, Night Light, Lock Your Doors
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Michael DavisSpecial EffectsHindsight, Recluse, Lock Your Doors, Night Light, A Crimson Affair
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Michael DavisCinematographyThe Grimoire Chapters, A Crimson Affair, Hindsight, Night Light, Lock Your Doors
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Project Type:Short
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Genres:Horror, Found Footage, Mystery
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Runtime:8 minutes 9 seconds
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Completion Date:June 23, 2017
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Production Budget:250 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital, 48fps, Sony FS5
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:Yes
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Mindfield Film Festival AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque
United States
October 31, 2018
Silver Award - Best Short Film | Best Actor (Michael Davis) -
Pinnacle Film AwardsLos Angeles
United States
September 3, 2018
Silver Award - Best Actor (Michael Davis) | Bronze Award - Best Short Film -
Unnamed Footage FestivalSan Francisco
United States
March 25, 2018
North American Premiere
Official Selection -
Independent Horror Movie AwardsOnline Event
January 31, 2020
Official Selection
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.
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