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Hysteria

Embark on the all-decade-inspired horror, suspense, mystery, and drama film. Journey as you follow two protagonists, brother and sister Emily, and Jason Parow. As the two siblings never get along Emily is finding her way through life perfectly fine, Jason on the other hand is struggling with a lot on his plate, he tries to find balance but finds himself lost and in psychedelic...

  • Matthew Charbeneau
    Director
  • Matthew Charbeneau
    Writer
  • Matthew Charbeneau
    Producer
  • Ally Standlick
    Producer
  • Ally Standlick
    Key Cast
  • Max Hopton
    Key Cast
  • Ardi Smajlai
    Key Cast
  • Ridge Oisten
    Key Cast
  • Matthew Charbeneau
    Key Cast
  • Max Hopton
    Soundtrack
  • Project Type:
    Feature, Other
  • Genres:
    Horror, Romance, Psychedelic, Drama, Mystery
  • Runtime:
    48 minutes 47 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 25, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    125 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    HEVC H.264, 60 FPS, ProRes
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Matthew Charbeneau

Hello, my name is Matthew Charbeneau I am 21 years young, I'm from Michigan and I'm currently attending film school here in Michigan. My dream is to be in the film industry as a director, writer, actor and producer.

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Director Statement

Hysteria was born out of my fascination with how fear, trauma, and truth blur together in moments of crisis. I wanted to explore how Hysteria both collective and personal can distort reality and leave us questioning what is real and what is imagined.
In making this film, I was drawn to the psychological space where since and unease become as loud as words. I chose a restrained but atmospheric style to immerse the audience in uncertainty, allowing the tension to grow organically rather than relying on spectacle.
My hope is that viewers come to watch this not only to unsettled but also reflecting on how easily Hysteria can spread in our lives, how perception shapes reality, how depression can manifest in our minds, and how fear exposes our most vulnerable selves.
As a filmmaker, Hysteria represents my commitment to telling, bold, intimate stories that challenge audiences emotionally and psychologically.