The Body Is Watching Me (Short film)
Seven Horses Films presents a psychological horror examining the absurdity of grief, the burden of guilt, and the consequences of telling the truth.
On the day of her father’s funeral, a traumatised Poppy Green hides a horrible secret: The spectre of her father’s dead body haunts her every waking moment. A constant reminder that she let him die.
With the funeral fast approaching, Poppy tries to hide her guilty conscience from the mourners offering their condolences. But every lie she tells about her father’s death reanimates The Body...
…One limb at a time.
The further Poppy spirals into denial, the closer The Body gets to consuming her soul. Can Poppy free herself by telling the truth? But who can she trust to tell it to? And what will they do when they know?
Please note: This film contains very little dialogue - there is a greater emphasis on physicality and expression
MICHAEL GREEN/THE BODY: Supporting lead. (Mid 50’s). Caucasian. Lean build, withered by a debilitating stroke. The grim spectre of Poppy and Holly’s father. Only visible to Poppy, he haunts her every waking moment as an inert corpse. But every lie Poppy tells about the circumstances of his death reanimates The Body, one limb at a time. As he gains more mobility he makes his way closer to Poppy until she is unable to escape his clutches.
*Due to the physical nature of the role, this character would be best suited to an actor with experience of physical performance/dance.
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