ephemeral

2026Movie9 minPG-13

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A deeply unsettling, open-ended thriller movie about the mind and mystery, with standout cinematography.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · solo watch

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Story

Nothing lasts forever.

Ivy wants to avoid speaking about a traumatic situation with her mother, so she forces herself into a simulated reality that takes place in her own mind. Here she is met with her supposed paradise, but that doesn’t last long, because her trauma is so deeply rooted that it begins to seep through the simulation. She faces several manifestations of her inner thoughts in the form of real, tangible people who convince her that she is better off here, but she can’t help but feel as though her paradise has turned into something that is worse than the feelings she is trying to escape.

Feels like

  • Psychological Horror
  • Surreal Dream Logic
  • Trauma Manifestation
  • Uncanny Valley Atmosphere
  • Non-Linear Narrative
  • Melancholic Tone
  • Visual Storytelling
  • Existential Dread
  • Mental Health Allegory

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Kylie Johnson
Written by
Kylie Johnson
Produced by
Kaylah Moua

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Facts

October 11, 2026 · 9 min · PG-13

Released
October 11, 2026
Runtime
9 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Thriller, Horror
Original language
English
Budget
$300

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is ephemeral okay for kids?"

Questions about ephemeral

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is ephemeral okay for kids?

PG-13Disturbing imagerySuicide themes

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for disturbing imagery and suicide themes, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will ephemeral scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

Can I half-watch ephemeral?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for ambiguity and 8 for non-linear narrative.