Watch: ‘Rhyme or Die’ – Clever Rap Battle Horror Comedy Short Film
by Alex Billington
October 26, 2023
Source: YouTube
“Your life’s on the line, got to rhyme to survive! Who will choke, who will make it out alive?” Don’t skip this clever short film! Rhyme or Die is a horror comedy short created by filmmaker Max Lincoln, with writer Alex Moran. It was made early on during the pandemic, filmed in a shut down nightclub, first premiering in 2021 at Screamfest. Now it’s finally online to watch after playing the festival circuit for a few years picking up awards all over. Five kidnapped strangers are forced to rhyme to their captor’s funky beats – or die. It’s a rap battle horror short! Who’s ready to rhyme?? 🎤 This stars Bethan Cullinane, Victor Alli, Racheal Ofori, Olumide Olorunfemi, Samuel Blenkin, & Mohammad Amiri. It’s the simple concept and the minimalistic style that makes this work so well. The killer collars that control them are also legit. Rhyme on.
Thanks to Short of the Week for the tip on this one. Intro from YouTube: “In this horror satire about the cutthroat creative industry, five kidnapped strangers are forced to rhyme to their captor’s funky beats – or die.” Rhyme or Die is a short film directed by Max Lincoln based in London – you can see more of his work on his Vimeo page or visit his official site or follow him on IG @maxrlincoln. The script is by Alex Moran. Produced by Rami Pantoja. With cinematography by Jonny Flint, and featuring music by Father, and Sam McGrail. The film was shot in a nightclub temporarily closed due to lockdown during the pandemic. This initially premiered in 2021 at Screamfest LA, and it won Best Horror Short at the Atlanta Underground Film Festival this year. For more info, visit Max’s site or SOTW. To watch more shorts, click here. Your thoughts?
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