Pause (2026)
Story overview
Pause is a 2026 horror-comedy film directed by Milla Sherman, starring Olivia Lee, Addison Hang, Anna Riegal, Julian Miller, and Desmond G. Miller. The story follows a group of friends who experience eerie and unexplained events while watching a movie together. This short film (6 minutes) blends suspenseful horror elements with comedic moments as the characters react to the strange happenings around them.
Parent Guide
Pause is a brief horror-comedy that uses suspense and humor in a short runtime. It may contain mild scares suitable for older children and teens, but younger viewers might find it too intense. The comedic elements provide relief from the horror aspects.
Content breakdown
No physical violence shown. The peril comes from suspenseful situations and unexplained events that create tension, but it's not graphic or intense.
Contains horror elements like strange happenings and potential jump scares that could be frightening to sensitive viewers, especially younger children. The comedy helps mitigate the scare factor.
No offensive or strong language expected in this short film, based on typical content for the genre and runtime.
No sexual content or nudity present.
No depiction of substance use.
Emotional intensity is low to moderate, with suspenseful moments balanced by humor. The short duration limits prolonged tension.
Parent tips
Pause is a very short horror-comedy that mixes mild scares with humor. At just 6 minutes, it's brief but may contain jump scares or spooky moments typical of the genre. The comedy aspects help lighten the tension. Due to its horror elements, it's best suited for older children and teens who are comfortable with suspenseful content. Parents should preview it first if concerned about scare levels for younger viewers.
Parent chat guide
Parent follow-up questions
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- What was the funniest part of the movie?
- Were any parts too scary for you?
- How did the friends help each other when strange things happened?
- How did the movie balance horror and comedy? Did it work well?
- What do you think caused the strange happenings?
- Would you watch a longer version of this story? Why or why not?
- What themes about friendship or media did you notice in the film?
- How did the short format affect the storytelling and scares?
- Compare this to other horror-comedies you've seen. What made it unique?
Where to watch
Streaming availability has not been announced yet.
