Butter (2026)
Story overview
A mysterious contraption appears in Iris's house during a stormy night. Iris and her friends watch as the machine begins to malfunction, leading to suspenseful and potentially frightening events as they witness its loss of control.
Parent Guide
A brief but intense thriller/horror short about a mysterious machine that loses control during a stormy night. Contains suspenseful scenes that may be frightening for younger viewers, but no graphic violence or strong content. Best suited for older children and teens who can handle atmospheric horror elements.
Content breakdown
No physical violence between characters. Contains peril as the machine malfunctions and creates a threatening atmosphere, with characters in potentially dangerous situations as they witness the events.
Features suspenseful and frightening moments as the mysterious machine goes out of control. The stormy night setting, mysterious contraption, and loss of control create tense, scary scenes that could disturb sensitive viewers, especially younger children.
No offensive language noted in the provided information.
No sexual content or nudity indicated.
No substance use shown or implied.
Creates tension and fear through the mysterious machine's malfunction and the stormy atmosphere. The concentrated runtime means emotional intensity is high for the duration, which could be overwhelming for some viewers.
Parent tips
This short thriller/horror film features intense moments as a machine goes haywire, which may be scary for younger children. The stormy setting and mysterious elements create a suspenseful atmosphere. Due to its brief runtime, the scares are concentrated, so consider previewing or watching with children to gauge their comfort with suspense and mild peril.
Parent chat guide
Parent follow-up questions
- What was the machine in the movie?
- How did Iris feel when the machine started moving?
- What sounds did you hear during the storm?
- Why do you think the machine appeared in Iris's house?
- How did the friends help each other when things got scary?
- What would you do if you saw something mysterious in your home?
- What themes about technology or mystery did you notice in the film?
- How did the filmmakers create suspense with the storm and machine?
- Do you think the machine was meant to be helpful or harmful?
- How does this short film use horror elements to explore themes of control vs. chaos?
- What cinematic techniques made the machine scenes effective?
- How might this story comment on human relationships with technology?
Where to watch
Streaming availability has not been announced yet.