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Assumption (film)

Assumption is a 2017 science fiction horror short film written and directed by Anthony Leone. It stars Cortney Palm, Brian Patrick Butler and Kylie Young.

Premise

The film follows a man trapped and isolated in a cargo elevator.[1]

Cast

Production

The film is Leone's first short film[2] and was made in San Diego, California.[3]

Release

The film screened at Horrible Imaginings Film Festival in 2017.[3][4]

Reception

Emilie Black at Cinema Crazed complimented the acting, visuals, character development, and use of purgatory, but said it was slow, uneven, and too long.[4] Catherine Dunn at The Independent Horror Society said it's a "chilling, horrific and brilliantly executed Groundhog Day" but listed continuity issues and questioned the use of nudity in film.[5]

References

  1. ^ Halen, Adrian (2020-09-22). "Assumption (2018)". Horror News | HNN. Retrieved 2025-04-02.
  2. ^ Rogers, Philip (2021-01-13). "Hacksaw Director Anthony Leone chats with Philip Rogers • Blazing Minds". Blazing Minds. Archived from the original on 2021-01-13. Retrieved 2025-04-02.
  3. ^ a b Moore, Debi (2017-08-07). "San Diego's Horrible Imaginings Film Fest Announces Full 2017 Lineup". Dread Central. Retrieved 2025-04-02.
  4. ^ a b Black, Emilie (2017-09-23). "Assumption (2017) [Horrible Imaginings Film Festival 2017]". Cinema Crazed. Retrieved 2025-04-02.
  5. ^ Dunn, Catherine (2016-09-25). "Film Review: Assumption". The Independent Horror Society. Retrieved 2025-04-02.