Short Film

The Voicemail

A haunting exploration of grief and loss as Lucas grapples with his wife's death through supernatural encounters and desperate voicemails.

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Synopsis

The Voicemail follows the story of Lucas, a young man grappling with the heart-wrenching loss of his wife, Claire. Alone in his living room, Lucas leaves countless voicemails on Claire's phone, yearning to hear her voice once more.

As he becomes increasingly desperate, eerie occurrences unfold around him, blurring the lines between reality and the supernatural. Is Claire reaching out from beyond, or is Lucas's grief consuming him?

The teaser trailer hints at the haunting, emotional journey ahead, culminating in a shocking revelation.

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2024
Release Year
2
Lead Cast
Short
Film Format
Thriller
Genre

Cast & Crew

Writer & Director
Liam Budai
Producer
James Doust
Lead Cast
Michael Waples
as Lucas
Lead Cast
Sophia Foster
as Claire

Watch Teaser Trailer

About the Film

Director's Vision

"The Voicemail explores the profound impact of grief and the lengths we go to maintain connection with those we've lost. Through the supernatural elements, we examine whether love transcends death or if desperation can manifest our deepest desires."

Production Notes

The film was crafted to blur the boundaries between psychological thriller and supernatural horror, using intimate settings and careful sound design to create an atmosphere of mounting tension and emotional resonance.

Themes

  • Grief & Loss: The psychological impact of losing a loved one
  • Reality vs. Supernatural: Blurred lines between grief and paranormal
  • Connection: Desperate attempts to maintain bonds beyond death
  • Isolation: The loneliness of processing profound loss