“Selfie” | ALTER – Horror Short Film
“Selfie” is a chilling horror short film by ALTER that explores the dark side of social media obsession and the consequences of vanity. The film follows a young woman obsessed with capturing the perfect selfie to boost her online popularity. She anxiously recreates her photo, adjusting her pose and lighting, determined to achieve the ideal shot. However, her fixation takes a terrifying turn when her reflection begins to behave unexpectedly.
As she focuses on the camera, her reflection in the mirror starts to appear distorted and menacing, seemingly alive and aware of her actions. The line between reality and the supernatural blurs as her reflection begins to manipulate her, subtly mimicking her movements while also hinting at sinister intentions. The tension escalates when she notices her reflection’s expressions becoming increasingly malevolent, sending a shiver down her spine. The horror climaxes with a disturbing revelation—her obsession with the perfect image has inadvertently summoned a sinister presence trapped within the mirror.
Visually, “Selfie” employs claustrophobic framing, dim lighting, and unsettling mirror shots to heighten the sense of dread. The film effectively uses minimal sound design, emphasizing subtle whispers and whispers that intensify the eerie atmosphere. Its concise narrative underscores a cautionary message about the obsession with external appearances and the superficiality of digital validation.
“Selfie” is a stark reminder of how vanity and technology can lead to psychological horror, blurring the boundaries between the real and the supernatural. With a mixture of psychological tension and visual scares, ALTER crafts a memorable and thought-provoking horror experience that will resonate with viewers concerned about social media’s influence on identity and reality.