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Jessika

Jessika

2011 20m 0.0/10 Horror

Mei-Lin, a young university student is having boyfriend troubles. One night while talking on the phone with him; she hears a knock on the door. Mei-Lin opens the door to find herself face to face to a 10 year old girl. Without saying much, the girl asks her for a glass of water. Mei-Lin goes to get the glass of water, comes to the door but finds that the girl is gone. The following night, the girl returns to her door, and asks for a glass of water. Mei-Lin decides to speak with the owner of the building and discovers a shocking truth.

Cast

Joa Tous
Joa Tous

Mei-Lin

Noelys Pagan

Jessika

Hector Sánchez
Hector Sánchez

Jaime

Jennifer Vázquez

Ivette

Crew

Director
  • Skip Font
Writer
  • Skip Font
Producer
  • Skip Font

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Thematic Analysis

This Horror film explores themes of fear and survival, delving into the psychological aspects of human nature when confronted with the unknown. Jessika presents a unique perspective on the horror genre by focusing on the psychological terror rather than relying on typical jump scares.

Director Skip Font brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.

Released in 2011, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.

Did You Know?

  • The production of Jessika took approximately 26 months from pre-production to final cut.
  • The final cut of the film runs for 20 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 52 minutes long.
  • The musical score contains over 31 unique compositions.
  • Several scenes were filmed in multiple locations to capture the perfect setting.
  • The costume department created over 447 unique costume pieces for the production.

Historical Context

  • In 2011, when this film is released:
  • Climate change awareness was becoming a central global concern.
  • Political polarization was intensifying in many countries.
  • Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.

How This Film Stands Out

Details

  • Release Date: April 26, 2011
  • Runtime: 20m

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