Yesterday, I finally got around to watching this short film called “Jelly.” I’d heard some buzz about it, mainly because it’s about this teenage girl getting involved in some kind of school cult. Sounds interesting, right? I mean, who doesn’t love a good cult story? Anyway, I decided to give it a shot and see what all the fuss was about.
So, I started watching it, and right from the get-go, I was pulled in by the main character, Jelly. I guess the actress, Sarah Louise Wilson, did a pretty good job, because she was the main reason I kept watching. She’s got this way about her that just makes you want to see what she’s going to do next. It’s not like those over-the-top performances you sometimes see, but more like, she’s just being a normal teenager, but with this weird cult thing going on.
The story, well, it’s kind of what you’d expect, but with a few twists. Jelly’s this new girl at school, trying to fit in, and she ends up getting involved with this group that turns out to be a cult. But it’s not all spooky rituals and stuff, at least not at first. It starts off with these seemingly harmless activities, like these weird initiation things, that are supposed to make you part of the group.
Here’s what I did to get it set up:
- Found a quiet spot: I grabbed my laptop, found a comfy spot on the couch, and made sure I wouldn’t be interrupted.
- Dimmed the lights: I wanted to get that movie theater kind of feel, you know?
- Got some snacks: Popcorn, of course! Can’t watch a film without it.
As the film went on, things started getting a bit more intense. There’s this underlying feeling of something not being quite right, but you can’t really put your finger on it. It’s like, you know something bad is going to happen, but you don’t know what or when. It wasn’t super scary like a horror film, but more unsettling, like something’s crawling under your skin.
What I realized
Watching “Jelly,” I realized it’s not just about some weird cult. It’s more about how people, especially teenagers, can get sucked into things without really knowing what they’re getting into. It’s about wanting to belong, wanting to be accepted, and how that can sometimes lead you down a path you never intended to go.
Honestly, after watching it, I spent a good amount of time just thinking about it. It’s one of those films that sticks with you, not because it’s some big-budget spectacle, but because it makes you think about things you might not normally think about. It’s slow at times and feels like a 1970s film, even though it’s set in modern day. I also noticed that it explored tokenism and exploitation in mainstream. This is also why I have some thoughts after watching it. Would I watch it again? Probably not right away, but it’s definitely something I’d recommend to people who like films that make you think.