In the chilling short film The Haunting of Comet Lodge, a solitary man finds himself confronting an inexplicable and growing terror within his own home. Joseph Westhoff portrays the isolated resident, whose quiet evening descends into a waking nightmare as strange phenomena begin to manifest. Directed and written by Maximilian E.J Mayer, this concise horror tale masterfully builds an atmosphere of dread, transforming familiar surroundings into a landscape of unseen threats. The protagonist’s desperate attempts to rationalize the disturbances are futile as the very essence of Comet Lodge seems to turn against him, suggesting a dark history or a malevolent presence awakening. This tense seven-minute journey leans into psychological fear and unsettling ambiguity, promising viewers a sharp, potent dose of supernatural suspense that lingers long after the final frame.