Switch On

Switch On

14 min · ★ 9.0 · Horror, Thriller

Switch On is a short horror film that juggles questions about the pressures the modern-day education system places on young students and the effects this has on them. The heart of the story is Alexander, a young student plagued by insomnia and anxiety, who tries to retain his sanity under the pressure of a looming exam.

Directed by Esmond Yao · Written by Esmond Yao

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