I was drawn to a local private screening of this short film, as I had enjoyed the director's previous effort-Janet Devis- and was curious to see the follow up.
Daniel Came Home seems to have been inspired by Bob Clark's Dead of Night and possibly the works of David Lynch. It's obviously made on a small budget, but nevertheless packs a considerable punch for a micro-budgeter.
Director Brian Gregory has managed to create a very atmospheric and imaginative film, with unusually effective performances and complimentary music for a short. Actors David Keyes and Adam Eveson are both excellent, while the 70's style, synth-lead soundtrack works very well and sound FX are cleverly used. I have seen many short films and most are pretty forgettable, but this lingered long afterwards like a frenetic fever dream. Recommended.