Switch On
Switch On is a short horror film that juggles questions about the pressures the modern-day education system places on young students and the effects this has on them. The heart of the story is Alexander, a young student plagued by insomnia and anxiety, who tries to retain his sanity under the pressure of a looming exam.
Director: Esmond Yao
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Runtime: 14 min
Cast
- Sion Symonds - Alexander
- Frances Walker - Ms Eis
- Boluwatife Odeniyi - Mum
- Daniel Sennett - Harrison
- Seven McKenzie Ingram - ASMR Artist (voice)
Screenplay
Cinematography: James Stittle
Editing: Esmond Yao
Production: Essthetic Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
Themes
Possession Nightmare and the Evil Within, Slasher: Masked Killer Nightmare, Twisted Psychological Thriller
Keywords
nightmare, eye, final exam, asmr, anxiety, suspenseful
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Switch On about?
- Switch On is a short horror film that juggles questions about the pressures the modern-day education system places on young students and the effects this has on them. The heart of the story is Alexander, a young student plagued by insomnia and anxiety, who tries to retain his sanity under the pressure of a looming exam.
- Who directed Switch On?
- Switch On was directed by Esmond Yao.
- Who stars in Switch On?
- Switch On stars Sion Symonds, Frances Walker, Boluwatife Odeniyi, Daniel Sennett, Seven McKenzie Ingram.
- How long is Switch On?
- Switch On has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
- What genre is Switch On?
- Switch On is a Horror, Thriller film.
- Where was Switch On produced?
- Switch On was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Switch On?
- The themes of Switch On include: Possession Nightmare and the Evil Within, Slasher: Masked Killer Nightmare, Twisted Psychological Thriller.