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