This is less of a writing discussion than a writing appreciation. I recently saw an animation on youtube that has stuck with me and which I'd like to share, because I found it interesting that it managed to accomplish that haunting feat. Its animation is of high quality, but sparsely implemented. The plot and its resolution are apparent the moment the story is laid out. And while the symbolism and subject matter are horrific, they are strikingly ordinary (though I would say that that elevates the horror). Yet despite these apparent constraints, they each work in the video's favour through its solid, simple execution of them. A takeaway I had is that at least for me, fear for another can be far more potent than fear that oneself experiences.
I do wish to preface the video with a warning that the subject matter is heavy. I think we can have a good discussion on it, though of course the rest of the thread will then feature spoilers.
I do wish to preface the video with a warning that the subject matter is heavy. I think we can have a good discussion on it, though of course the rest of the thread will then feature spoilers.