Dial Tone Angel

2023 8min

A lonely teenage girl befriends Clarissa, an internet cult leader who promises that they will both turn into fairies and live in heaven once it turns midnight. As the girl sets up a mystical ritual, the film explores the blurred line between anticipation and fear. The climax reveals a surreal unraveling of her identity, challenging perceptions of truth. In a haunting conclusion, the dial tone becomes a symbolic echo of disconnection, leaving the narrator to confront the consequences of her choices in a digital realm of illusion.

Storyline

A lonely teenage girl befriends Clarissa, an internet cult leader who promises that they will both turn into fairies and live in heaven once it turns midnight. As the girl sets up a mystical ritual, the film explores the blurred line between anticipation and fear. The climax reveals a surreal unraveling of her identity, challenging perceptions of truth. In a haunting conclusion, the dial tone becomes a symbolic echo of disconnection, leaving the narrator to confront the consequences of her choices in a digital realm of illusion.

Released
October 23, 2023
Runtime
8min
Director
Budget
$100
Language
English
Cast