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New Film 'Else' Blends Horror and Intimacy Amid Pandemic

2/23/2026

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Story summary

A new film, Else, directed by Thibault Emin, explores intimacy and horror against a pandemic backdrop.
The story follows two characters, Anx and Cass, who are trapped in an apartment block as they observe a martial-law response outside.
A strange entity emerges from the wooden slats around them, blending organic and inorganic elements.
The film shifts from quirky banter to surreal visuals and emphasizes the transformative power of intimacy.

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Story summary

A new film, Else, directed by Thibault Emin, explores intimacy and horror against a pandemic backdrop.
The story follows two characters, Anx and Cass, who are trapped in an apartment block as they observe a martial-law response outside.
A strange entity emerges from the wooden slats around them, blending organic and inorganic elements.
The film shifts from quirky banter to surreal visuals and emphasizes the transformative power of intimacy.