“Detox” – Time Away From Your Phone Could Have Dire Consequences – Horror Short Review

““When your mental health becomes impacted by social media then it is time for a detox.”

~ Germany Kent

A woman pulls up to a remote house in the woods. Her goal is to detox from electronic media for 48 hours. Things go off the rails in this peaceful setting. “Detox” by filmmaker Alex Hanno from a script co-written by Wes Hopper is playing now on Omeleto’s YouTube Channel.

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The Plot

The film begins as Shelly arrives at a slightly shabby house in the middle of nowhere, sipping her coffee and taking in the dulcet tones of podcaster Dr. Hal Levison. His voiceover walks Shelly through a digital cleanse, step by step.

She walks about the house taking in the furnishings in the living room, eyeballing the utensils in the kitchen, and other nooks and crannies. Shelly is nonchalant about learning the good doctor’s lessons. She sneaks a peak at her phone to see a post from an influencer, FitMom_718, with her smiling family enjoying a weekend getaway. Shelly immediately responds with a snap and a post announcing her digital detox. Her phone begins to buzz. Hearts, smiley faces, and other emojis float on the screen. As she leaves the living room, the camera pans to a window and the blackness outside. Suddenly something trips the outdoor flood lights…To read the entire blog, head to Killer Shorts Reviews.