A 5-minute horror-comedy where Airbnb hospitality goes hilariously, horrifyingly wrong.
A mother in the middle of a divorce - Beth and her teenage children, Natalie and James, attempt to have a break from the family drama in a Sydney Airbnb. As things begin to break in this charming but old house, the family sees the Host, Ricky, more and more. The children become suspicious of him and the house, filming him in secret with a camcorder, searching for a decrepit, evil plan.
Practical Effects
The camcorder aesthetic sells the found-footage paranoia beautifully.
Acting
Whittet's unhinged host energy carries the whole thing.
Director
Francesco Robins
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Valentino Robins (James) is director Francesco Robins' actual son — nepotism delivering solid teen skepticism.
The 5-minute runtime places this in the 'pocket horror' festival circuit, where constraints force filmmakers to choose ONE effective scare.
AU
