(70 mins) Shorts Block 4: Supernatural hijinks, a Cat, and Cosmic Horror!<ul><li>The Birdwatcher</li><li>Thrift Store Ouija Board</li><li>Reliquary: Confession</li><li>Observer</li><li>Did You Remember The Cat?</li><li>Dark Water Rising</li></ul>

Investigators visit the site of a strange disappearance – a solitary birdwatching hut, deep in the forest.

The Birdwatcher

Three friends awaken something supernatural through a thrifted Ouija board—only to discover it’s far more interested in exposing their secrets than answering their questions. As paranoia and betrayal spiral, a deadly rift erupts between two best friends.

Thrift Store Ouija Board

A priest at a small town parish falls under the sway of the Reliquary and the Old One, Azathoth. Intoxicated with the dark truths shown to him, the priest takes to the confessional booth to tell an ancient tale to his captive audience.

Reliquary: Confession

When contact is lost with Samuel Harth, the Algan Space Corporation looks into his memories to see what unfolded during a mission to Planet COR-73, unraveling a cosmic mystery in the process.

Observer

After surviving a house party-turned-horror film, Tara and Mitch’s escape is cut short when they realize… they forgot their cat. Now, the couple must return to the house and brave the eldritch monster that waits inside to save not only the cat, but their relationship itself.

Did You Remember The Cat?

A determined researcher at the Insmouth Center for Marine Science uncovers a mysterious, glowing specimen linked to a doomed ship, the S.S. Fortuna. As she dives deeper into the investigation, the discovery of a regenerative, alien-like substance leads to dangerous consequences, blurring the line between scientific curiosity and cosmic horror.

Dark Water Rising

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