Draft:Don't Look
| Submission declined on 4 December 2025 by ReaderofthePack (talk). This submission's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article—that is, they do not show significant coverage (not just passing mentions) about the subject in published, reliable, secondary sources that are independent of the subject (see the guidelines on the notability of films). Before any resubmission, additional references meeting these criteria should be added (see technical help and learn about mistakes to avoid when addressing this issue). If no additional references exist, the subject is not suitable for Wikipedia.
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| Submission declined on 7 September 2025 by RangersRus (talk). This submission's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article—that is, they do not show significant coverage (not just passing mentions) about the subject in published, reliable, secondary sources that are independent of the subject (see the guidelines on the notability of films). Before any resubmission, additional references meeting these criteria should be added (see technical help and learn about mistakes to avoid when addressing this issue). If no additional references exist, the subject is not suitable for Wikipedia. Declined by RangersRus 3 months ago. | |
| Submission declined on 10 April 2025 by CherryPie94 (talk). This submission's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article—that is, they do not show significant coverage (not just passing mentions) about the subject in published, reliable, secondary sources that are independent of the subject (see the guidelines on the notability of films). Before any resubmission, additional references meeting these criteria should be added (see technical help and learn about mistakes to avoid when addressing this issue). If no additional references exist, the subject is not suitable for Wikipedia. Declined by CherryPie94 8 months ago. | |
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Comment: See my note on the talk page for more info, but offhand this just doesn't appear to have enough good, solid sources to establish how this meets NFILM. Only a couple were usable offhand and those were a bit on the shaky side. I really wouldn't recommend relying on Film Threat, given that they charge for reviews and aren't clear on which ones are paid and which aren't. Since the editor appears to be the filmmaker, my recommendation would be to reach out to Kim Newman, Ginger Nuts of Horror, and any of the other sites listed at WP:HORROR/S. Some of them will be easier to interact with than others, obviously, but they're definitely worth reaching out to. Also reach out to Cemetery Dance. They're more literature focused, but they do occasionally post film reviews and they are really keen on supporting indie people. ReaderofthePack(formerly Tokyogirl79) (｡◕‿◕｡) 17:25, 4 December 2025 (UTC)
- Comment: For the reviews, keep in mind that not all outlets are usable. I tend to try to stick to those sites listed at WP:HORROR/S, as establishing notability for the lesser known sites is difficult. We at the horror WP had to kind of fight for some of the sources at the above page to be seen as legitimate. It's part of the whole reason we made the page to begin with, because people kept questioning them. I will do a rundown of the sourcing on the talk page. ReaderofthePack(formerly Tokyogirl79) (｡◕‿◕｡) 16:59, 4 December 2025 (UTC)
- Comment: The festival selections are pretty much irrelevant to Wikipedia, as they won't be able to establish notability unless it's selected to screen at something like Un Certain Regard. It's generally assumed that a film will screen at festivals and that some of the festivals will be notable in their own regard, like Fright Fest and Fantaspoa. My recommendation on that end would be to only list the three notable festivals in a separate release section. ReaderofthePack(formerly Tokyogirl79) (｡◕‿◕｡) 16:56, 4 December 2025 (UTC)
- Comment: Please add multiple critical reviews. RangersRus (talk) 19:00, 7 September 2025 (UTC)
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| Directed by | Danny Murphy |
| Written by | Jovita Bodamer-Mac Gregor |
| Produced by | Yuki Neoh |
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| Cinematography | Samuel Ash |
| Edited by | Danny Murphy |
| Music by | Ana Ortiz Wienken |
Production companies | Ash & Murphy Films |
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Running time | 12 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Don't Look is a 2025 British psychological horror short film directed and written by Danny Murphy. The story follows a group of friends who play a game called ‘Don’t Look,’ where opening their eyes summons deadly spirits. What begins as a thrill soon descends into terror as they unleash supernatural forces and must confront their darkest fears to survive.
The film premiered on 10 April 2025 at the Fantaspoa International Film Festival and is currently screening on the international festival circuit, including FrightFest.
Synopsis
[edit]A group of four teenagers, Rowan, Abbie, Thomas, and Harris, venture into an abandoned Victorian house hidden deep in the woods, looking for a night of excitement and exploration. What begins as harmless curiosity quickly shifts into fear when a blind man emerges from the shadows, illuminated by their lanterns. Startling the group, he warns them that they must play a ritual known as “Don’t Look.”
The rules are simple but chilling: once three knocks are heard, an otherworldly entity will enter the house. From that moment, the teenagers must keep their eyes closed until dawn. If anyone opens their eyes, the consequences will be swift and deadly. To spare them from punishment for trespassing, the blind man offers this single chance at survival, stressing that obedience to the rules is the only way out.
Terrified yet compelled, the friends reluctantly agree. With their vision taken from them, the atmosphere grows more oppressive. Every creak of the floorboards, every brush of the wind, and every shift in the darkness heightens their dread. The uncertainty of what lurks around them gnaws at their sanity.
Inevitably, fear proves too much. Abbie opens her eyes and is immediately subjected to violent, supernatural punishment. The fragile trust between the group collapses as panic spreads, and the entity’s presence becomes more aggressive with each passing hour.
As the night wears on, the friends are picked off one by one in horrifying ways. To survive until morning, they must resist the primal urge to look, knowing that one mistake seals their fate.
Cast
[edit]- Olly Rhodes as Thomas
- Danny Murphy as Harris
- Valor Grey as Rowan
- Morgan Colquhoun as Abbie
- Liam Robertson as The Man
Release and reception
[edit]The short film was first shown on at Fantaspoa International Film Festival on 11 April 2025 and then went around the British and American horror film festival circuit, premiering in England at FrightFest Film Festival on 25 August and later screening at the Lusca Fantastic Film Fest. During its festival run, it received acclaim from various horror publications, praising the film's atmosphere, cinematography, special effects makeup and performances.[1][2][3][4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Don't Look - Review". UK Film Review. 7 September 2025. Retrieved 11 September 2025.
- ^ "Don't Look (2025) Review". Screen Critix. 3 September 2025. Retrieved 11 September 2025.
- ^ "Rebecca A Withey: A review of 'Don't Look' – from Ash and Murphy Films (BSL)". The Limping Chicken. 17 September 2025. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
- ^ "Director Danny Murphy's Don't Look is a great midnight short". HorrorBuzz. 24 November 2025. Retrieved 3 December 2025.