A woman performs a simple, everyday task of emptying a dehumidifier only to discover something lurking in the depths of a drain in her basement.

“DOWN THE DRAIN” - A Horror Short Film by Lauren Keller

11 FILM FESTIVALS AND SCREENINGS

2 FINALISTS / 2 SEMI-FINALISTS / 7 OFFICIAL SELECTIONS

About.

Lori hears the sound of her dehumidifier beep, indicating it is full. She walks down the stairs and turns the corner to her filled dehumidifier. Lori bends down and uncovers the drain adjacent to the dehumidifier. The drain is a dark, endless abyss which always gives her the creeps. She empties the dehumidifier, puts it back together and exits. The cover of the drain begins to jiggle. As she exits, the beep is heard again. Confused, she turns back to the device. She troubleshoots the device and pulls out the compartment, now filled with a black sludge. She drops the compartment and spills the substance on her hands. An eerie sound comes from the drain. As she peers over the drain, a rotting, fleshy hand shoots out of the drain as she screams for her life.

Awards & Screenings

Horror Realm - Official Selection - 2024

Djarfogo International Film Festival - Finalist - 2024

Chico Independent Film Festival - Official Selection - 2024

Sussex International Film Festival - Semi-Finalist - 2024

Mr. Smalls Cafe Horror Film Festival - Official Selection 2024

Jump Cut Theater Presents: Film Kitchen - Official Selection - 2024

Fort Smith International Film Festival - Official Selection - 2024

Flint Youth Film Festival - Finalist - 2024

One Young Punk Festival - Official Selection - 2024

Green Beacon Gallery Short Film Festival - Official Selection - 2024

Rewind International Film Festival - Semi-Finalist - 2024

Lift-Off Sessions - Official Selection - 2024

Genre: Horror

Aspect Ratio: 4:3

Runtime: 02:12

Budget: $0

Camera: Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K

Release Date: 09 February 2024

Location: Greensburg, Pennsylvania

Behind the Scenes: DOWN THE DRAIN

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