A TIGER IN THE SUBWAY

Tiger in the Subway is a slow burn in every sense of the word. If you go into this expecting a generic or more traditional horror flick, you may leave disappointed. Keep that in mind and you will enjoy the hell out of this. Writer/Director/Editor James Abrams dials up the tension as the story continues to unfold and trusts his audience to have some patience as it builds towards a surprising, yet somewhat expected conclusion.

The film follows Sid Wilbur, an agoraphobic painter as he reflects on an old white lie his mother would tell him as a child. Having just caught him in another short film a few months back, it was a true pleasure to see Al Nazemian again in the leading role giving another truly stellar performance. The film is virtually dialogue-free minus a voice-over by Nazemian that allows us a further peek inside the narrator's mind, so he had a lot of heavy-lifting to do and he nailed it every step of the way.

There's truly so much to love about this film, and I'm so glad to have had the pleasure to view it. From the gorgeous artwork on display by artist, Eddie Diaz to the absolutely stunning cinematography by Samuel David Zhang and the hauntingly consistent score by Garrett Reynolds, this is a near-perfect film. Abrams assembled an incredible team of creatives and they all do a tremendous job in their roles.

I had an absolutely fantastic time with Tiger in the Subway, and I really hope that other views are just as blown away as I was. The performances and visuals are top notch and the story presents an interesting perspective on how lonely a New Yorker's life in the big city can be. James Abrams has made a truly impressive short film here, and I can't wait to see him tackle something bigger next. I'm on board for anything this creative team brings to the table next. 9/10
- Dante Aubain