The Mystic movie poster

The Mystic

"The Mystic is sitting across from himself and gazing into a crystal ball. If you get what you want, will you be alright?"

January 11, 2012 0h 8m

Originally released in 2012. The Mystic is a horror film. directed by Lyra Hill. At just 8 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

The effects in The Mystic were originally created in-camera on one 100ft roll of color negative film. These include: bi-packing with a strip of clear leader sewn with sequins, creating paper mattes of circles and text, and multiple exposures with more custom mattes, photographed with one actor (Aj Cesena) on a simple set. These processes required six passes through the camera. The roll was then rephotographed on an optical printer and extended to its current run time of 8 minutes. The soundtrack is made up of chopped and manipulated laugh tracks and audience sounds.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 11, 2012 14 years ago
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Runtime 0h 8m 8 minutes total
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Language English Original language

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Mystic about?

The effects in The Mystic were originally created in-camera on one 100ft roll of color negative film. These include: bi-packing with a strip of clear leader sewn with sequins, creating paper mattes...

Who directed The Mystic?

The Mystic was directed by Lyra Hill.

How long is The Mystic?

The Mystic has a runtime of 0 hours and 8 minutes (8 minutes total).

When was The Mystic released?

The Mystic was released on January 11, 2012 in theaters.