Bound, accused, and marked for ritual, a woman faces the wrath of a grieving man who believes sacrificing her to an ancient force will bring back his son—unless she can escape the cocoon.
Type:
Short
Status:
For sale
Page Count:
7pp
Genre:
Horror, Thriller
Budget:
Independent
Age Rating:
17+
Synopsis/Details
Jane wakes in an abandoned warehouse—gagged, blindfolded, and bound to a chair. Panic sets in quickly, but the fear only deepens when she hears a voice she thought she’d never hear again: Adrian. What begins as a terrifying reunion spirals into something far darker. Adrian isn’t just seeking closure—he’s conducting a ritual. One bound by grief, obsession, and something disturbingly otherworldly. Armed with an ancient text and a plan that blurs the line between spiritual transcendence and psychological collapse, Adrian believes Jane must face consequences… and the cosmos seems ready to listen. As red light spills through the broken windows and the world outside shifts into something unnatural, Jane realizes she’s not just fighting for survival—she’s caught in a metaphysical reckoning, fueled by secrets neither of them have fully faced. Cocoon (2025) is a single-location psychological horror that fuses raw emotional trauma with occult horror and cosmic dread. It traps its characters in a pressure cooker of guilt and rage, forcing them to confront the horror of what they've done—and what they might become. Minimalist in structure but maximal in tension, it’s a short film dripping with atmosphere, moral ambiguity, and a dread that grows like a living thing.

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The Writer: David (Alan) Bentley

Hello! My name is David Alan Bentley. I am a playwright and screenwriter with a passion for psychological horror and thriller storytelling. I am currently studying at Salem State University and am dedicated to creating emotionally charged, suspenseful works that explore fear, isolation, and resilience. I am excited to connect with other artists and continue expanding my future works! Go to bio
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