SLEEP TIGHT

SYNOPSIS:

“Preston's adoptive parents Daniel and Kate think that he is just going through a phase, but Kate fears it may be more because of Preston's haunted past. Are the monsters in Preston's closet his past coming back to haunt him? Or is it just another kid with an over active imagination? One thing is for sure, it’s going to be a night everyone will remember.”

APPROACH:

What was immediately apparent in reading the script, as well as conversations I had with Mike (the Director), was that this was envisioned as a classic horror with supernatural elements, executed in a thrifty way. As much as I love the iconic synthesized scores of 80s horror movies, this required a more traditional approach of the earlier cinema of the 70s and early 80s, so I kept true with a more orchestral approach. The concept itself involves a religious tone, so I incorporated choir elements to support that vibe as well. This short is also envisioned as an opening to a larger work, so the ending credits are designed to function more as an “opening credits” for the full feature.

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