Ash 2023
"Fear travels far."
Kakhi Maxwell Jr's tightly coiled short film *Ash (2023)* channels primal dread into a compact 10-minute descent into obsession.
Director: Kakhi Maxwell Jr
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ash (2023) about?
*Ash (2023)* follows a rising academic whose fieldwork in Africa leaves him haunted by an artefact that begins reshaping his world. As his ambition curdles into paranoia, the remnants of his research forge something far more sinister than knowledge—it births a creeping dread that can't be outrun.
Who directed Ash?
Ash (2023) was directed by Kakhi Maxwell Jr, whose precise visual language and atmospheric control turn a short film into a masterclass in tension.
Who stars in Ash?
The film stars Tomathan McGinnis as the scholar at the centre of the storm, joined by Marie France Louis and Ryan Sterling Smith in pivotal supporting roles.
Is Ash (2023) worth watching?
As a compact horror-thriller with strong atmosphere and a gripping lead performance, *Ash (2023)* stands out in the short-film space. Though IMDb is unrated, its tightly wound narrative and thematic depth make it a compelling watch for genre fans seeking something fresh and unsettling.
How long is Ash?
Ash (2023) runs for 10 minutes.
About Ash (2023) — A Scholar's Obsession That Ignites Horror
Kakhi Maxwell Jr's tightly coiled short film *Ash (2023)* channels primal dread into a compact 10-minute descent into obsession. A scholar returns from African fieldwork clutching not just data, but an artefact that thrums with unseen energy—one that begins to reshape reality around him as his ambitions curdle into dread. Maxwell crafts an atmosphere thick with unease, where scholarly pursuit collides with something ancient and hungry, leaving viewers to question what's forged in the embers of knowledge.
With its stripped-down runtime and laser focus on atmosphere over exposition, *Ash (2023)* distills horror to its essence: the terror of what lingers after the journey ends. Tomathan McGinnis anchors the tension as the protagonist unravelling, supported by Marie France Louis and Ryan Sterling Smith in roles that underscore the creeping dread of academic excellence twisted by forces beyond comprehension.