The Walls Alike and Madding
Isolated in her childhood home, a grieving woman seeks answers to her mother's disappearance, unaware of the malevolent forces she's awakened.
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Paul Christian GlennDirectorEns Rationis
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Paul Christian GlennWriterEns Rationis
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Patience GlennProducerEns Rationis
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Lori ForemanKey Cast"Cassandra"Ens Rationis
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Project Type:Short
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Genres:Horror, Supernatural Thriller
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Runtime:10 minutes 22 seconds
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Completion Date:November 29, 2020
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Production Budget:1,100 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
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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:No
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HorrorHound Film Festival Fall EditionCincinnati, Ohio
United States
September 10, 2021
Official Selection -
Haunted House FearFestBradford, West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
March 14, 2021
European Premiere
Official Selection -
Omaha Film FestivalOmaha, Nebraska
United States
March 21, 2021
Official Selection -
H.P. Lovecraft Film FestivalPortland, Oregon
United States
October 3, 2020
North American Premiere -
Flatwater Film FestivalSeward, Nebraska
United States
September 15, 2021
Official Selection
Paul Christian Glenn is a filmmaker based in Omaha, Nebraska. In 2019 he wrote and directed Ens Rationis, a short film inspired by the works of Rod Serling and John Carpenter. His latest short film, The Walls Alike and Madding, blends reflective heartland melodrama with a touch of Lovecraft-inspired cosmic horror.
In addition to filmmaking, Glenn works full-time as a graphic designer and web developer.
The Walls Alike and Madding is the second in a cycle of short films about loss, grief, and the art of letting go.
Following my last project, Ens Rationis, I hadn't planned to write another supernatural story. I did, however, want to continue exploring the themes of that film. Specifically, the costs of love as they relate to loss.
An opportunity arose to participate in Portland's "Lovecraft Under the Gun" 72-hour film challenge, and I was intrigued by the idea of exploring these themes within the genre of cosmic horror. The script was written in less than 24 hours, and the film was shot over two days, during which we frantically worked and intermittently slept on location.
The resulting piece was rough around the edges, but promising enough that after the festival we reconvened for a day of pick-ups, which enabled us to reincorporate elements that had been cut for time.
I hope audiences enjoy the film as a spooky thriller, and that those who wish to look a little closer find a reflection on the spectre of unresolved grief.