Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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At the end of a meeting in a village hall, Joe tells Blake about a recurring nightmare he is having which takes place there. The dream involves them both and a mysterious figure at the back of the hall consumed by a ravenous, uncontrollable hunger. But when Blake is forced to leave the building and heads to the place where Joe’s dream takes place, Joe finds himself faced with a nightmare that threatens to become reality. It just doesn’t turn out quite how he thinks.
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Watch the full short film ⏯️ youtu.be/92SlxDXW_AM
At the end of a meeting in a village hall, Joe tells Blake about a recurring nightmare he is having which takes place there. The dream involves them both and a mysterious figure at the back of the hall consumed by a ravenous, uncontrollable hunger. But when Blake is forced to leave the building and heads to the place where Joe’s dream takes place, Joe finds himself faced with a nightmare that threatens to become reality. It just doesn’t turn out quite how he thinks.
🎙️ Dive deeper into the making of The Parish with our exclusive interview with writer/director Matt R. Smith
directorsnotes.com/2026/02/06/matt-r-smith-the-parish
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