In 2011, American filmmaker Jonathan Martin wrote and directed. An Evening with My Comatose Mother, an incisive horror short film with a Halloween theme. Centered on this celebrated folk festival of Celtic origin, An Evening with My Comatose Mother brings out its spirit by blurring into the evil doll movie to reveal an unexpected witchy side.
Like a doll plunged among old puppets, the character of the old woman stuck in bed generates a nightmarish atmosphere that ties in well with that of Oct. 31. Her presence, seemingly harmless, frightens the protagonist who is horrified by her decrepit body that seems set to decompose. That pile of old flesh will also be the target on which the young and vile caregiver will unleash her wrath and on which she will pour out her frustrations.
In this macabre and grim context in which themes such as old age, health and mistreatment surface, the horror component seems to trigger a not inconsiderable defense mechanism. Full of twists and turns and suspense, the award-winning An Evening with My Comatose Mother is an incredible Halloween story in which dolls, dead people and, most importantly, the deepest fears come to life.
With his elegant direction, Jonathan Martin offers horror lovers an atmospheric story in which the acting, photography (Devin Graham), ghe special effects (Chris Hanson) and also the impressive soundtrack (Kevin G. Lee). This is a short film that molds horror to the beauty of the images and the beauty of the shots by bringing out a distinct aesthetic taste, The latter is found in the minute details and in the carefully curated location that serves as the backdrop for one of the most distinctive and successful shorts on Halloween.
The protagonist of the story is Dorothy (Wendy Macy), a girl who is assigned by Mrs. Poe to care for her comatose 90-year-old mother (Missy Hill) while she and her husband are at a Halloween night party. Left alone in the house, Dorothy will begin to abuse the helpless, bedridden woman soon after a phone call.
In the cast of An Evening with My Comatose Mother feature Wendy Macy, Michele Wilson, Missy Hill, Rick Macy, Alivia Leonelli, and Sue Rowe.
Screenwriter and director Jonathan Martin is known for two other notable horror short films: Kiss the Devil in the Dark (2016) and Creatures of Whitechapel (2016).
