Fear Index

1. WAX

1 min. 27 sec.

“WAX” is the first chapter in the “Fear Index” horror anthology, set in a late-night studio where an artisan shapes a lifelike wax figure. Subtle glances and pauses hint the sculpture may hold secrets of its own. Created by Teemu Ketola, this short film explores how a passion for creation can spiral into obsession, blurring lines between artist and artwork. With minimal dialogue and a measured pace, “WAX” builds an immersive atmosphere that magnifies every unspoken moment. The result is a claustrophobic tension, rooted in creativity and the silent power of what we bring to life. Each frame nudges you deeper into unease, daring you to question if the inanimate might awaken under a sculptor’s devoted gaze. Step inside this workshop, and witness the boundary between imagination and the unknown dissolve. In that hush, “WAX” beckons you to explore hidden corners of the psyche, revealing an uneasy secret. This interplay sets the stage for “Fear Index,” each chapter unveiling unique dark terror.

2. THROE

1 min. 38 sec.

"THROE" is the second episode of Fear Index, a ten-part horror anthology exploring fear through standalone, emotionally charged stories. This short horror film pulls the viewer into a surreal, symbolic descent where pain isn’t just felt—it’s constructed. With no exposition and no clear resolution, "THROE" builds dread through shifting environments, memory, and psychological pressure. Created entirely by filmmaker Teemu Ketola using AI-assisted tools, the film blends visual horror with emotional depth, challenging the viewer to interpret rather than understand. There are no monsters here—only consequences. "THROE" doesn’t offer escape. It offers endurance.

3. PULPIT

2 min. 5 sec.

Welcome to "PULPIT," the third episode in the Fear Index horror anthology—a dark plunge into a realm where ancient rites and forbidden secrets converge with medieval dread. Set in 1182, this short film blends unwavering faith with the insidious pulse of supernatural terror. In a remote village, simple folk cling to timeworn traditions while a solitary priest stands as a fragile beacon amid a crumbling stone church, bathed in flickering torchlight and cloaked in an eerie cold green pallor. His solemn sermons, steeped in the cadence of ancient scripture, warn of mysteries lurking in the depths of night, evoking both hope and foreboding. Created solely by Teemu Ketola, using advanced AI tools throughout the filmmaking process, "Pulpit" challenges the boundaries between salvation and damnation, inviting you to meditate on the eternal struggle between light and shadow.

4. HUSH

1 min. 23 sec.

HUSH is the fourth episode in Fear Index, a ten-part horror anthology from Teemu Ketola. Written by Teemu Ketola and Petteri Palo, it explores the subtle dread haunting a mother who suspects her home harbors a hidden menace. Rather than flashy jumpscares, HUSH seeps under the skin by dwelling on uncanny silences, flickering lights, and quiet corridors. Familiar routines become nerve-wracking rituals as a sense of being watched intensifies. Each hushed moment blurs the boundary between real danger and the mother’s internal anxieties, crafting an unsettling atmosphere that lingers beyond the screen. By emphasizing the cracks in everyday life, HUSH personifies Fear Index’s devotion to psychological horror. The mother’s vigilant gaze and the soft echo of footsteps convey a threat as palpable as any monster. Even in daylight, uneasy tension persists, reminding us how easily a warm home can become a place where every shadow hints at an unseen terror. HUSH transforms comfort into a realm of creeping dread.