Good Neighbours

In a small suburban neighborhood, a couple decided to extend the traditional gesture of hospitality by inviting their new neighbors over for a welcome dinner. This simple, yet thoughtful gesture, however, would soon reveal that the seemingly ordinary evening would take an unexpected turn.

As the evening began, the couple, eager to make their new neighbors feel comfortable, meticulously prepared their home for the gathering. The dining table was set with care, the aroma of home-cooked food filled the air, and the warm glow of ambient lighting created the perfect atmosphere for a friendly, welcoming dinner. The couple, who had lived in the area for several years, were familiar with the regular pattern of neighborhood interactions, but this time, things were different.

The new neighbors were somewhat peculiar. At first glance, they appeared like any other couple—a man and a woman in their late thirties—though there was something unusual about them. They were highly reserved, with a particular way of speaking that made them seem distant, even though they were physically present. Their mannerisms and conversations felt slightly offbeat, yet their politeness never wavered. The couple was curious, but they were determined to make the evening work and avoid any awkwardness.

As the dinner progressed, the peculiarities of the new neighbors became more apparent. When asked about their background, the couple would respond with vague details and odd anecdotes that raised more questions than they answered. They mentioned living in multiple places, but their stories didn’t always align with the usual paths one might expect. At times, their conversation took strange turns, discussing topics ranging from unusual travel experiences to obscure hobbies that seemed out of place for a typical dinner party. The hosts, while intrigued, were initially unsure how to react to these peculiarities, trying to steer the conversation back to safer, more conventional subjects.

Despite the oddities, the new neighbors remained polite and maintained a respectful distance. They didn’t engage too deeply in personal matters and kept the conversation light, though it was evident they were not entirely at ease. This only added to the air of mystery surrounding them. It wasn’t so much their behavior that was unsettling, but rather the sense that there was something unsaid, something that lurked just beneath the surface of their seemingly normal exteriors.

Throughout the evening, the hosts found themselves exchanging looks, trying to make sense of the strange dynamics at play. They couldn’t quite put their finger on it, but there was a sense that they were being watched or perhaps judged. The dinner, which was meant to be a simple act of neighborly kindness, began to feel more like an intricate social dance where each participant was trying to decipher the others' unspoken rules.

By the time the evening came to a close, the new neighbors thanked their hosts for the meal and made polite, yet swift, exits. As the door closed behind them, the couple stood there for a moment in silence, reflecting on the strange experience. They couldn’t help but wonder about the true nature of their neighbors and what had just transpired over the course of the evening. Though the dinner had been cordial, it left more questions than answers, and the couple found themselves intrigued by the mystery of their new neighbors, eager to see what would unfold in the coming days.

What had begun as a simple dinner invitation had transformed into a night filled with uncertainty and curiosity. It seemed that their new neighbors were not just peculiar—they were a mystery waiting to be unraveled.

Director: Richard Anthony Dunford

Genre: Horror, Science Fiction

Cast: Caitlin Cameron, Charlotte Marshall, Chrissie Wunna, Dani Thompson, Hayley Bellamy, Jamie Langlands, Judson Vaughan, Karl Kennedy-Williams, Kayley Rainton, Neil James, Owen Llewelyn, Param Patel