United States of America / 2025 / Fiction, Experimental / 13’3”I2606510
"PREYGROUND" is a chilling atmospheric and thought-provoking horror/thriller film by Samuel Ameen that plunges into a dark and unsettling atmosphere. The film's narrative unfolds through visual storytelling with no dialogue, focusing on a lonely man, a rodent exterminator, meticulously working within a cluttered space, reminiscent of a storage facility. He appears to be engaged in a macabre task, carefully selecting what seem to be small, disturbing objects in various locations. The tension escalates as the man explores the desolate building, armed with a flashlight. The film masterfully builds suspense through its eerie visuals and the protagonist's clandestine activities, hinting at a sinister secret or a desperate mission. The discovery of a bizarre, toothy creature and an old newspaper with a headline about "Nazi Escape Gap Closing" further enshrouds the story in mystery, suggesting themes of hidden histories and disturbing discoveries. "PREYGROUND" is a compelling and unsettling piece that leaves a lasting impression,
Director
Production
Referent
Sales
Cast / With
Kevin McCarthy
Script
Camera
Jack Schaefer
Giuseppe Marino
Special effects
Christopher Syd
Giuseppe Marino
Decors
Christopher Syd
Editing
Harrison Reishman
Giuseppe Marino
Film score composer
Ed Barguiarena
Sound Mixing
Ed Barguiarena
Sound Editing
Gabriel Rivas
Sound designer
Vihaan Abhyudaya
Animation
Giuseppe Marino