Hangman

Outline

A group of young friends, used to playing Hangman as kids, take the game to a different level; the stakes are much higher as real rope and real people are suddenly used.

Synopsis

“Hangman”. What used to be their favorite kids’ game suddenly pops back up in the group’s drunken conversations and reminiscing of the past. However with it mainly being an enjoyable memory, a feud is sparked between two of the five, Lucas and Evelyn, due to her always having won the game in the past. With Lucas being a crazed narcissist, he cannot handle the idea of losing which drives him to suggest they all play the game again, but with a rather dangerous twist; they don’t draw the hangman, they are the hangman.

Details

Language:English
Course Year:2021-2022
Runtime:10min 19s
Production Type:Spring Film

Outline

A group of young friends, used to playing Hangman as kids, take the game to a different level; the stakes are much higher as real rope and real people are suddenly used.

Synopsis

“Hangman”. What used to be their favorite kids’ game suddenly pops back up in the group’s drunken conversations and reminiscing of the past. However with it mainly being an enjoyable memory, a feud is sparked between two of the five, Lucas and Evelyn, due to her always having won the game in the past. With Lucas being a crazed narcissist, he cannot handle the idea of losing which drives him to suggest they all play the game again, but with a rather dangerous twist; they don’t draw the hangman, they are the hangman.

Locations

The African Tree by European Film College