‘Ignore It’ turns a simple rule into nightmare fuel

A nightmare you can’t acknowledge: ‘Ignore It’ takes the classic advice of “just ignore it” and twists it into pure horror. Directed by Sam Evenson, this short film follows a family tormented by a sinister entity they must pretend doesn’t exist—easier said than done when it’s desperate for attention.

Tension over jump scares: At just under seven minutes, the film throws viewers straight into the horror with no exposition, relying on suffocating silence, eerie whispers, and unsettling visuals. The family’s fear feels painfully real, especially as they struggle to follow the unspoken rules they’ve learned the hard way.

Psychological horror at its finest: More than just a terrifying creature, ‘Ignore It’ taps into the instinctive fear of facing the unknown. It lingers beyond the screen, reminding us that no matter how hard we try, some fears refuse to be ignored.