Film of the Day: "Ignore It" — Try Not to Notice the Monster Standing Behind You

A tense 2021 short film from Sam Evenson (creator of horror films "The Changing Room" and "Mora"). The story centers on a family whose home becomes inhabited by evil. It cannot be touched, it cannot be looked at. The only rule: ignore it.

What the Film is About

It all starts with a father-son conversation. Dad tells his kid that "the awful woman has returned," and under no circumstances should he look at her. The man reassures his boy, saying the creature will leave—the key is pretending "it doesn't exist."

During dinner, the family starts hearing the monster's footsteps slowly approaching the table. Nobody speaks about it out loud. But everyone feels it.

Plot as Metaphor

Evenson masterfully builds tension: in just 6 minutes, you'll go from mild discomfort to pure terror where you want to scream but can't.
A black hand reaches toward a girl with glasses who is sitting at the dining table
Still from the film "Ignore It"
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The film doesn't just have a compelling plot—it features solid acting from Madison Rojas, Madison Layton, Michael Pearl, Aina Dumlao, and Crystal Hughes.

Speaking of the plot, reviews interpret it not just literally—as a story about an evil spirit—but as a metaphor. Film critic IMDb user Pjtaylor-96-138044 writes:
It's an allegory for a number of things. A commentary on how ignoring or suppressing your emotions or mental health issues always leads to catastrophe and that the only way to defeat your demons is to face them head-on.
IMDb film critic Pjtaylor-96-138044
Critics and Audience Ratings On IMDb, Ignore It scores 6.5 out of 10, and that's well-deserved. It's a solid one-time horror watch with an interesting plot and good acting. Perfect for a horror movie marathon with friends.

If you love short, atmospheric horror films—check out Sam Evenson's movie. And if you hear footsteps behind you... just ignore it. Earlier on zoomboola.com, we told you about the horror short "Peephole"—a 4-minute horror flick that'll make you want to seal up your door's peephole.