Forest of the Escape to Nightmare, a film by mx reigner (Director's Cut)

Forest of the Escape to Nightmare, a film by mx reigner (2024, M.X. Reigner et al, Plaincat Entertainment Pictures).
Short film devised, written and created by m.x. reigner and Louise Warwicker.
Deep in the Nordic forest, a girl relinquishes her protective amulet, her rite of passage, as all in her village must experience a departure from their utopian world, and escape to nightmare. Meanwhile, someone from the nightmare realm takes her place and experiences life in the utopia... albeit temporarily.
With camera operation provided by mx reigner, and starring mars and Louise Warwicker. Featuring music from Lustmord, Metal Beast, Treha Sektori and The Beatles (see if you can guess where).
With thanks to our friends at University of the Arts (UAL) and special thanks to the artists Gabi Tropia and Chuck Blue Lowry for their encouragement and assistance.
© 2023 UAL / m.x. reigner / mars / Plaincat Entertainment Pictures.
Please note that this film contains ritualistic themes, as well as mildly frightening imagery and (briefly) the face of a criminal.