

Rebecca must unlock the terror behind her little brother's experiences that once tested her sanity, bringing her face to face with a supernatural spirit attached to their mother.
Practical Effects
Diana's contorted silhouette design—simple, iconic, unforgettable.
Direction
Sandberg's debut proves short-film origins = tight, ruthless efficiency.
Production
81 minutes. No fat. Horror that respects your time.

Director
David F. Sandberg
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Diana is played by Alicia Vela-Bailey, a stunt performer who contorted her body for every shot—no CGI enhancement on her movements.
Sandberg's 2013 short film went viral; Warner Bros. greenlit this feature 48 hours after viewing. The expanded backstory about mental institutions was studio-added.