Memory Project (2026)
Story overview
Memory Project is a 20-minute thriller-drama set in 1962 at Yale University, where volunteer subjects participate in a psychological experiment that reveals unsettling truths about human nature. Directed by Moth Parsons and starring Josh Tyson, Jim France, Russell Shealy, John Edgar Barker, and Chris Korkalo, this historical thriller explores themes of memory, ethics, and the darker aspects of human psychology through a brief but intense narrative.
Parent Guide
A psychological thriller about a 1962 university experiment that reveals disturbing human truths. Creates tension through atmosphere and psychological themes rather than explicit content. Most appropriate for mature pre-teens and teens who can handle suspenseful themes.
Content breakdown
No physical violence shown. Psychological peril as subjects experience unsettling revelations during the experiment. Tension builds through the experimental process rather than physical danger.
Psychological themes about disturbing human truths may be unsettling. The experiment reveals uncomfortable aspects of human nature that could disturb sensitive viewers. Atmosphere is tense but not graphically frightening.
No offensive language noted. Given the academic setting and historical period, dialogue is likely formal and appropriate.
No sexual content or nudity. The focus is entirely on the psychological experiment and its revelations.
No substance use shown. Set in a 1962 university research context.
High psychological tension as subjects confront unsettling truths about themselves and human nature. The revelation of 'disturbing truths' creates emotional weight, though the short runtime limits prolonged intensity.
Parent tips
This short film deals with psychological themes that may be unsettling for younger viewers. It focuses on a university experiment that uncovers disturbing human truths, creating tension through atmosphere rather than explicit content. Best suited for pre-teens and teens who can handle suspenseful themes. Watch together to discuss the ethical implications of psychological experiments.
Parent chat guide
Parent follow-up questions
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- What was the experiment about?
- How did the people in the movie feel?
- Was anything scary in the movie?
- What do you think the experiment was trying to discover?
- Why do you think the truths uncovered were 'disturbing'?
- How did the historical setting (1962) affect the story?
- What ethical issues does this psychological experiment raise?
- How does the film comment on human nature and memory?
- What historical context about 1960s psychology research might be relevant here?
Where to watch
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