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Bethesda, MD Short-Circuited (2026)
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Bethesda, MD Short-Circuited (2026)

Genre
Horror
Release Date
June 4, 2026
Genre
Horror
Release Date
June 4, 2026
MPAA Rating
-
Duration
003 minute(s)
Production Budget
-
Studio
-
Official Site
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Director
Angus Argetsinger
Screenwriter
Angus Argetsinger

In this startlingly brief horror film from writer-director Angus Argetsinger, the mundane becomes menacing in the affluent suburbs of Bethesda, Maryland. The story follows a seemingly ordinary resident whose state-of-the-art smart home begins to malfunction in increasingly sinister ways. What starts as a minor electrical glitch—a flickering light, a misbehaving thermostat—quickly escalates into a terrifying cascade of technological failures. The protagonist finds themselves trapped in their own home as the very devices designed for convenience turn into instruments of psychological torment. With no clear explanation and the clock ticking, they must confront the unsettling possibility that their home is not just broken, but malevolently alive. This three-minute micro-horror masterfully compresses tension into a compact, unnerving experience, exploring themes of modern dependency on technology and the vulnerability lurking within our most private spaces. Argetsinger crafts a claustrophobic atmosphere that leaves viewers questioning the safety of their own connected homes, delivering a sharp, shocking jolt of suburban dread that lingers long after the credits roll.

GENRE: Horror YEAR: 2026