{"id":50011,"date":"2025-10-07T00:29:32","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T04:29:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cinema-crazed.com\/blog\/?p=50011"},"modified":"2025-10-07T00:29:32","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T04:29:32","slug":"rite-of-way-short-2024-halloween-horror-month-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cinema-crazed.com\/blog\/2025\/10\/07\/rite-of-way-short-2024-halloween-horror-month-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Rite of Way (short) (2024) [Halloween Horror Month 2025]"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Teachers meet in the gym before the new school year begins to decide who gets which responsibilities for the upcoming school year.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Written and directed by Riley Helm,\u00a0this workplace comedy takes a few cues from horror and makes its story look like a dark mass held to\u00a0make a big decision. The writing here is witty and fun, taking a moment in many people\u2019s careers and making it entertaining. The direction works great here with the writing and really brings the fun to the screen in an organic manner. The work here is solid and makes the most of the short runtime. There is humor, some of it\u00a0really dark, and most of it hits\u00a0just right. Some of the jokes will work better\u00a0for those working in education, but a lot of them are universal to anyone working or who has worked with large teams in\u00a0less-than-ideal\u00a0conditions.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The cast here is fantastic,\u00a0lead Tyra G. Morrison has a perfect sense of timing, making the whole comedy aspect work beautifully well and making the film her own while also giving space to the others in the cast.\u00a0She\u2019s\u00a0a solid lead and really makes the most of the short runtime. Joining her and doing\u00a0just about as\u00a0good of a job are Steve Moulton, Maria Pinsent, and Doug Simpson who all create a great ensemble cast. Stealing a scene right out from\u00a0everyone else in the film is Sharron Shayne who is delightful here. More of her sass please.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The cinematography by Ali Arminio works great for the film here and the editing by Billy Bjork works great with it. Their work puts together the right pace and the best timing possible for the film\u2019s comedy and its tone.\u00a0Composer Lewis Meyer rounds out the film\u2019s obvious talent bringing the story to life and\u00a0accompanying\u00a0the images\u00a0just right.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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As a whole, Rite\u00a0of Way is a solid short film that shows that less runtime is not always an issue and can even be an advantage. The story here is a small window on the lives of teachers at back-to-school and one that is funny,\u00a0timely, and can easily connect with viewers in other fields of work. The film here is well throughout with witty writing,\u00a0a great sense\u00a0of comedic timing,\u00a0really good\u00a0acting, and\u00a0some real fun. This is a short film that is worth checking out and enjoying even if not in the\u00a0back-to-school\u00a0time of year.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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