The Dulling

The Dulling (2026)



8.0 2026 12 min —

Director: Evan Dempster

Cast: Seamus Dempster, Emily Bitar, Benjamin Herman

In a world where the ill are taxed for the sound of birds, where does comfort hide?

More About This Film

The Dulling is a Canadian drama-horror short about a man whose sense of joy is threatened as cherished memories and familiar comforts are gradually taken away. The film uses this unusual premise to explore attachment, identity, and the fragile relationship between ordinary objects and emotional well-being.

Written, directed, edited, and visually designed by Evan Dempster, the project has a strongly personal independent-film character. The short format allows the filmmakers to build an unsettling atmosphere around the central idea without relying on a conventional monster or large-scale horror production.

  • Written, directed, edited, and created by Evan Dempster.
  • Seamus Dempster stars in the film.
  • Runtime is approximately 12 minutes.
  • Produced by Rocklin Graves Productions.
  • The film combines drama and horror elements.

Where to Watch

The Dulling has an independent short-film release profile, with online availability likely to depend on creator and festival distribution.

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