One For the Road

It’s 3 am, and a mysterious, rather odorous man walks into a truck stop diner, muttering one phrase, „Old Mill Road.“ Two drivers with the best intentions get roped into helping solve the mystery, but no good deed goes unpunished. Writer Corey Slater captures the classic Steven King build-up. In the 9-minute run, the audience knows these characters and feels an emotional connection. Carsenty gathers a cast that is perfection. The production design team nails the aesthetic, placing the viewer in a timeless era. Putting The Red Sox cap on one of our protagonist’s heads is a clever nod to King, as any fan knows where his allegiance lies. I’m begging for an expansion of this world.

Director: Daniel Carsenty
Year: 2023 
Production: Haze Film
Length: 9min.