Amygdala (2026)
Story overview
Amygdala is a 10-minute thriller/horror/action short film from 2026 directed by William Frankenstein. The story follows Zoe, who after being attacked by a mysterious woman, begins experiencing strange visions. She has only minutes to get help or uncover the mystery behind the madness surrounding her. The film features intense sequences and psychological elements typical of the thriller and horror genres.
Parent Guide
A brief but intense psychological thriller with horror elements. The short format concentrates suspense and disturbing imagery. Not recommended for children under 13 due to the attack premise and psychological horror elements.
Content breakdown
Contains an attack scene (though not graphically shown), peril as the protagonist races against time, and intense chase/suspense sequences. Violence is more psychological than physical.
Psychological horror elements including disturbing visions, suspenseful atmosphere, and the premise of being attacked and experiencing madness. The short format makes these elements concentrated and intense.
No strong language noted in the provided information. The short runtime likely limits dialogue.
No sexual content or nudity indicated in the provided information.
No substance use indicated in the provided information.
High emotional intensity due to the time-sensitive crisis, psychological distress, and suspenseful atmosphere throughout the short film.
Parent tips
This is a short but intense thriller/horror film with action elements. The 10-minute runtime means content is concentrated and fast-paced. The attack scene and subsequent visions create psychological tension and scary moments. While there's no explicit gore or extreme violence, the premise involves peril and disturbing imagery. Best for mature teens who can handle suspenseful, psychologically unsettling content.
Parent chat guide
Parent follow-up questions
- This movie is not appropriate for young children due to scary content.
- What parts felt scary to you?
- How did Zoe try to solve her problem?
- What would you do if you saw something scary that wasn't real?
- What techniques did the filmmakers use to create tension?
- How realistic do you think Zoe's reactions were?
- What do you think the visions represented symbolically?
- How does this film compare to other psychological thrillers?
- What commentary might the film be making about trauma or perception?
- How effective were the horror elements given the short runtime?
Where to watch
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