Cheat Meal (2024)

Owen’s girlfriend, Ellie, has been letting their relationship deteriorate ever since she has been following the Svengali-like workout guru Bo. Owen follows Ellie late one night to confront her, but soon discovers that there may be more to Bo’s program than he first expected. This is a delightful horror short with strong performances by all the actors. Introducing Owen talking about his relationship while talking to a kid on a video game tells us all we need to know about him. Linc Hand is particularly strong as Bo. He really make’s you believe in Bo’s power with the little screen time he is given. This short really stood out from the crowd at Popcorn Frights. Try to seek it out, it is well worth 20 minutes of your life.