Wake Up Before Its Too Late
The narrative "Wake Up Before It's Too Late" presents a chilling psychological and emotional journey of the main character (MC), delving into themes of trauma, guilt, and self-confrontation.
Scene 1: Eerie Introduction
The story opens with a haunting vision: a young boy stands emotionless in a burning house, surrounded by intensifying screams. As the MC awakens, drenched in sweat, he’s plagued by the cryptic whisper, “You did this to yourself.”
Scene 2: The Awakening
Unable to shake off the nightmare, the MC struggles for sleep, resorting to sleeping pills. But his night is disrupted by the ominous sounds and smells of fire, pulling him into an inexplicable reality.
Scene 3: A Disturbance
Discovering smoke and fire in his home, the MC encounters a mysterious boy. The boy cryptically mentions someone the MC deeply misses, then vanishes into the flames, leaving the MC to chase him through the growing inferno.
Scene 4: The Haunting Encounter
The MC stumbles into an eerily intact living room amid chaos. A mirror reveals fleeting glimpses of a sinister figure, and the boy taunts him about a lost loved one, hinting at unresolved grief tied to his mother. The boy’s chilling words accuse the MC of neglecting his emotions and harboring self-pity.
Scene 5: The Descent
The MC is thrust into a surreal, snowy wasteland. A decaying house and haunting whispers force him to confront his fears and the life he’s been avoiding. A sudden truck crash intensifies the surreal nightmare.
Scene 6: The Final Revelation
Awakening in a stormy, red-hued world, the MC meets his younger self, who accuses him of suppressing his childhood pain and turning it into anger and destruction. The younger self implores him to change before unaddressed emotions lead to his ruin. The scene ends with the MC engulfed by fire, symbolizing the urgency to confront his inner turmoil.
Key Themes: The story portrays the destructive impact of unresolved childhood trauma, guilt, and emotional suppression. It urges self-awareness and healing, warning against the consequences of ignoring one’s inner struggles.
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Siddhesh Rajesh SawantDirector
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Siddhesh Rajesh SawantWriter
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Project Type:Animation, Short, Student
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Genres:Horror, Psychological Horror
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Runtime:9 minutes 10 seconds
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Completion Date:December 5, 2024
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Production Budget:2,000 INR
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Country of Origin:India
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Country of Filming:India
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Virtual
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No