Horror Short Film Script: The Mirror Glitch
Prompt
[Style] Pseudo-documentary (Vlog Style), hyperrealism, fixed camera real-shot feel, natural light, with a touch of suspense and horror. [Duration] 15 seconds [Protagonist (Remember to upload reference image)] A sexy young woman preparing to wash up and go to bed in front of her bathroom sink. [00:00-00:06] Shot 1: Normalcy. Scene: In front of a regular large bathroom mirror. Action: The protagonist is brushing her teeth, mouth full of foam. She makes various funny faces at the mirror while brushing (winking and squinting). Key Detail: The reflection in the mirror is completely normal and synchronized with her actions. [00:06-00:11] Shot 2: The Glitch. Action: The protagonist finishes brushing, spits out the foam, and turns to leave the bathroom. High-Energy Moment (Core Plot Point): Just as the protagonist's real body turns and leaves the mirror frame, the “reflection” in the mirror **does not move**! The “reflection” remains in the brushing posture, even smirking and raising an eyebrow at the camera, staying for a full 2 seconds before suddenly “screen glitching” in panic to catch up with the body's action and disappear. Director's Note: Must create an extremely realistic sense of “network delay,” giving the reflection a feeling of independent consciousness. [00:11-00:15] Shot 3: The Punchline. Action: The protagonist, who has reached the door, seems to sense something is wrong and quickly turns back to look at the mirror. Result: The mirror has completely returned to normal, empty, only reflecting the opposite wall. The protagonist looks confused and scared, glances around the room, and shows a horrified expression. The frame freezes on the protagonist's bewildered face (horror movie effect).
About this prompt
A detailed, three-scene script prompt for a pseudo-documentary (Vlog style) short film with a suspenseful, slightly horrific tone. The plot centers on a young woman brushing her teeth, where the reflection in the mirror exhibits a delayed, independent consciousness before glitching and disappearing, leaving the protagonist confused and scared. Requires a reference image of the protagonist.