When a group of college friends nearly drowns a quiet exchange student during a cruel party game, they unwittingly unleash an ancient water spirit's deadly vengeance.
Created for the Jakob Owens Horror Short Film Contest 2024.
Placed in the top 15 of the contest and was screened in Los Angeles.
Dive into the chilling depths of Rusalka, a modern pop-horror short film that combines the sharp social commentary of Bodies, Bodies, Bodies with the timeless terror of a classic slasher.
Set against the backdrop of a raucous college house party, the film unravels the story of Marina, a Ukrainian exchange student with a haunting family secret. What begins as cruel teasing spirals into a nightmare when Marina summons a vengeful Slavic water spirit—the Rusalka.
Featuring a vibrant cast of characters who each embody different facets of youthful arrogance and vulnerability, this short film will keep you on edge as the lines between myth and reality blur in blood-soaked suspense.
Dale Thomas Cizmadia
Taisiia (Taya) Iaremii
Becca Beasley
Hayley McPike
Audrey Sullivan
Samantha Suarez
Lizeth Lopez
Cale Kaz
Savannah Oates
Leila Madison Collins
Fehr Films & Film Loft Productions