Praying Mantis

Collection of short horror films directed by women

As her mother battles an uncertain diagnosis, neurodivergent 22-year-old Margarita discovers a source of strength in an unexpected place: the sport of hobbyhorsing.

Marnie and April are happily in love, until a tragic accident tears them apart. Reunited in the afterlife, they’re given a second chance at their happily ever after, but there are still challenges to face. Stuck in an eternal and unchanging version of their beloved vacation cabin, the women struggle to find life amidst the monotony, but they have to face some hard truths to find their happily ever after.

After watching grief transform her classmate into a brilliant actor, an ambitious student wonders what she’s missing. "Method" is a darkly funny satire about jealousy, grief, and how far artists will go for authenticity.