Name: Professor Dantes and the Severin Conundrum
Genre: Short, Adventure, Horror
Released: 2008-02-23
Duration: 5 min
Rating: 6.4
Cast: Dany Ashby, Bernard Setaro Clark, Oliver Kasiske

You cannot look at PROFESSOR DANTES AND THE SEVERIN CONUNDRUM and compete it to a professionally made short film, as this is a student project--not a larger budget Hollywood-style film. There isn't any attempt to compete with "the big boys" and it would be unfair to make the comparison. In light of this, compared to other student shorts, this isn't bad at all--and in places it's rather clever.

The film is made to look like an old silent film (reminiscent of DR. JECKYL AND MR. HYDE with John Barrymore) and with its accompanying piano music, it is a cute attempt. Professor Dantes and his manservant are lured to the castle of an evil rival--and terror (?) ensues.

I liked the special effects for the monster and it was a nice watchable student flick. I hope to see more from this team in the future.

The adventure genre features exciting journeys, quests, or expeditions undertaken by characters who often face challenges, obstacles, and risks in pursuit of a goal. Adventures can take place in a wide range of settings, from exotic and fantastical locations to historical or even everyday environments.

The horror genre features stories that aim to elicit fear, suspense, and a sense of dread in its audience. Horror stories often explore themes related to the unknown, the supernatural, and the macabre, and they frequently evoke strong emotional reactions such as anxiety, terror, and unease.

The sci-fi genre, short for science fiction, features imaginative and futuristic concepts that are often rooted in scientific principles, technology, and possibilities. These stories delve into "what if" questions and can serve as a platform to address contemporary social, political, and ethical issues by projecting them onto future or alternate settings.

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The short form refers to creative works characterized by their brevity and concise storytelling. Unlike full-length feature films, short films have a running time of less than 45 minutes, while TV shorts have a running time of less than 22 minutes.

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