Horror Short Film 'Arcana' | ALTER

Locked away in a dungeon, an heretic prepares a witchcraft to escape.

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More About ARCANA: 11th century, somewhere in the Iberic Peninsula. Locked away in a dark dungeon, an heretic prepares a witchcraft to escape.

A film by Jerónimo Rocha
Producer: Frederico SerraAssistant Director: Luís Lisboa
Director of Photography: João Lança Morais
Editor: João Canadinhas
Line Producer: João Cabezas
Actress (The Lady): Íris Cayatte
Art Direction: Luís Monteiro
Key Wardrobe: Isabel Carmona
Wardrobe Assist: Susana Jones
Makeup Fx and Special Effects: João Rapaz
Special Fx Assistant: Catarina Santiago
Sugar props: Angela Rocha Pereira
Sound Design: Henrique Lima

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ARCANA

[WatchALTER]

A statement from director Jerónimo Rocha: "Arcana is a exercise in contention. A minimalistic set piece with practical effects, no music, no dialogue, only sounds. A film that takes its time building a palpable atmosphere, so you can experience being locked with the creature and seeing the world through its eyes. A powerful performance by Iris Cayatte as the Lady, that oozes wrath and primordial energy. An uncanny object made to leave you with more questions than answers."

[dianagerhardt]

This actress should be on the big screen making horror movies.
She doesn't have to say a thing, just her acting is absolutely fabulous.

[d.grouard]

As soon as I saw the bowl break up the circle of salt, I thought, “Oh no, bad things are going to happen”. Excellent film; very original. The actress did an amazing job. Plus, the sound and visuals, everything was perfect. Thank you for sharing this film.

[Amorette]

I’m 5 mins in and grossed the hell out but I can’t stop watching.

[garrettjames]

I wish more directors did stuff like this. No music. Practical effects. Slow build up. Absolutely love this. So freakin cool!

[kanadetyupanon]

OMG... The sound design in this film is top notch!!! (eps. when she tries to mix the ingredients) and also at the end, when the screen goes black and you can hear only sound ... you still can imagine everything ...
I really like the part when the film shows one of her leg being a goat leg ... Even it is not so epic like devil horn but very unique as some kind of not so perfect demon.

[witchapparatus]

Words can't express how much I love witches/hags. They straddle the dividing line between human and other perfectly. They're undeniably dangerous and largely unknowable, but if you bring a gift, and behave appropriately, she might deign to help you. Unfortunately, their aid is oftentimes just as barbed and corrosive as their ire. It makes for terrifying and dynamic antagonists, and the Goodwife here is just... perfection. You all did a _fantastic_ job.

[marajaneee]

my immediate first thought was NOOO DONT BREAK THE SALT CIRCLE

[shunniethedemon]

i’m going in with headphones and full screen..

tell my grandma i love her handmade cookies

[LEVIAHAN]

Why dont million dollar horror films make ghouls to look like this... they be making it to look like models ffs!

[drraziashahine]

I ve never seen a scarier witch in any horror movie before. This short film is a masterpiece.

[LC-wzml]

This story was insanely good! The person playing the witch was incredible, as well as the graphics, makeup etc. The eeriest part of this story, there was no dialogue. The sounds were enough to make me jump and cringe. Great job!!!

[saboormiraj]

Wow...the concept, acting, sound design, story telling, cinematography everything is top notch...This needs to made into a full length feature film...i am more than happy to contribute for a crowd funding campaign and am sure many more will be too..anyone listening?!

[winniemaereact]

The actors who get to play in these are so lucky! They’re actually quality short films. They’re amazing

[crateofcate]

The intro is so scary with headphones 😂😂

[seamus]

As a collector of lore, it always amazes me how often people disturb the Circle...

[lindarichmond]

The circle was broken the witch had a cloven hoof Mark of the devil and taking over the baby she could be born anew this whole thing was fantastic and one of the best I've ever seen. This should be made into a full-length movie.

[Wenzkt]

"You can watch this while eating" They said
"It'll be fine" They said

[thomasmumpower]

This was the Absolute Best Short that I've seen in a long, long time!The actress was phenomenal, and the director couldn't have done a better job at drawing us into this story. Please keep doing what you're doing! You now have a FAN 4 LIFE! Thank you & God Bless!

[kuromi]

I am actually impressed by the actress wow!