Welcome Week: A College Horror Anthology
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When a series of unexplained deaths strikes close to home, a freshman at college finds himself thrust into a terrifying fight for survival. The tragic deaths of his four siblings, each occurring mysteriously during their first weeks at different universities, haunt him as he embarks on his own college journey. With the shadow of suspicion lingering over his family’s misfortune, he carries an immense weight of fear and paranoia. This sense of dread becomes overwhelming as the young man tries to navigate campus life, where the specter of his siblings' deaths looms large over every decision he makes.
As a new college student, the protagonist is already struggling with the usual challenges of adjusting to a new environment, making friends, and handling the pressure of academic life. However, the situation becomes far more complicated when he begins to notice strange occurrences that seem too coincidental to ignore. His fears of being targeted like his siblings gradually evolve into full-blown paranoia, and he starts to question everyone around him, unable to trust even his closest friends. He constantly scans his surroundings, listening for the slightest hint of danger.
Then, the unthinkable happens. A masked killer, seemingly connected to the mysterious deaths of his siblings, begins to stalk him. The killer’s presence sends shivers down his spine as he realizes that he may indeed be the next victim in a deadly pattern. The masked assailant’s cryptic motives and methodical pursuit of their prey leave him with no sense of security. With each passing day, the protagonist’s fear intensifies, and his paranoia reaches a breaking point. It’s clear that his worst nightmare is no longer a distant worry—it is happening right before his eyes.
In a race against time, the freshman must confront his deepest fears and fight to stay alive. With little to no help from those around him, he faces the harsh reality that trusting others may not be an option. Is there anyone he can rely on, or is the killer closer than he realizes? The suspense mounts as he becomes more desperate, unable to escape the ever-present feeling that death is closing in on him.
Throughout the ordeal, the protagonist’s psychological battle becomes just as significant as his physical fight for survival. The line between reality and delusion becomes increasingly blurred as his mind is pushed to its limits. Can he distinguish between his own fears and the very real threat of death, or will his growing paranoia ultimately lead to his undoing? The stakes have never been higher, and the freshman’s journey to uncover the truth will be one of horror, survival, and self-discovery.
As the masked killer continues to haunt him, the freshman must push aside his intense fears, challenge his paranoia, and use every ounce of his wits and courage to survive. The question remains: will he be able to outsmart the killer before it’s too late? Or will the deadly cycle that took his siblings claim another victim?
In this chilling tale of suspense and survival, the protagonist’s struggle against fear, paranoia, and a relentless killer is a gripping exploration of the lengths one will go to when fighting for their life.
Director: Alysen Rose, Blake Douglas, Cory McCullough, Ethan Gomez-Zahnley, Gabriella Griego, Jack McDermott, Joseph Olanlokun, Léonidas Ibarra, Noah Levine, Ryan Ranc, Stan Alger, Tyler Casebolt
Cast: Alexa Adler, Alexandra Dayka, Allie Dever, Andrew Solari, Andrey Lamba, Angelo Kern, Anna Toledo, Arthur Allison, Austin Rae, Blake Douglas, Carlos Noreña, Cole Wardell
