The Forbidden Chair
Faith, an avid thrift shop enthusiast, stumbles upon an antique chair that holds a dark secret. As she brings the mysterious piece into her home, her once harmless hobby transforms into a nightmare of unsettling experiences. With each passing day, Faith becomes entangled in a web of supernatural occurrences and terrifying encounters, forcing her to confront the chilling origins of the chair.
Written & Directed by Julissa Scopino
Director's Statement
Faith is a character whose seemingly innocent passion for thrift shopping takes a spine-chilling turn. "The Forbidden Chair" delves into the depths of supernatural terror, exploring the haunting consequences that unfold when one unwittingly invites darkness into their home.
This is a proof-of-concept trailer for a future horror trilogy. In the story, I aim to immerse audiences in a suspenseful and unsettling atmosphere, capturing the essence of Faith's descent into a nightmare. Through careful visual storytelling and meticulous attention to detail, we will create an eerie world where the boundaries between the ordinary and the supernatural blur.
Faith's discovery of an antique chair from a local thrift shop catalyzes the escalating horrors she faces. With each passing moment, the innocuous purchase reveals a sinister secret, unleashing a chain of unexplainable events that grip Faith's life in a vice-like grip.
Through "The Forbidden Chair," I aim to explore themes of obsession, the power of objects, and the dark forces that can lie dormant within seemingly innocent artifacts. The film serves as a cautionary tale, reminding us that our seemingly harmless actions can have chilling consequences and that the past has a way of manifesting itself in the present.