I Wonder What's Keeping My True Love Tonight

A short psychological horror film written and directed by Harry Baker and starring Bethan Rose Young, Ailsa Joy, Oz Lamoureux, Miranda Horn and Tom Melvin.

Hester (Young) works as a bar singer and following an act of infidelity, she encounters and enlists the help of a mysterious young woman (Joy), who claims to have magical abilities. With Hester's consent, she allegedly places a curse on the one responsible for Hester's hurt and shortly after, they are involved in an automobile accident. The unfortunate victim survives, however, Hester is now forced to face the emotional complications of her actions.

A story that operates as a mystery and as a tale about witchcraft. Told entirely through Hester's perspective, the screenplay concentrates on her as she tries to come to terms with the terrible incident and keep her life in order. She carries on singing at the bar and even attempts to start a romantic relationship, however, she is haunted by the consequences of her decision to get even, being plagued by nightmares.

The film works well as a dark story about witchcraft, with visions of bloodied faces, strange rituals and appearances of Voodoo dolls and the atmosphere is supported by Harry Laurie's moody cinematography. And Joy's character, that of the supposed witch, is intriguing and, to a certain degree, menacing. Perhaps though, the viewing experience would have benefited by having more information revealed about this character. Keeping her mysterious is OK, nevertheless it would probably have been interesting to have more details about her such as a backstory.

Toung plays the protagonist, a youngster who is having to deal with the aftermath of a vile act that she feels responsible for. She puts in effort to carry on with her life, however the sinister visions and emotional strain are taking their toll on her. As mentioned, Joy's character is intriguing, even though her appearance is brief. Dressed in black, her presence creates an aura that is simultaneously mysterious and sinister.

From one perspective, this short provides an insight to life as a bar singer and pursuing romantic relationships. And it also explores witchcraft and adultery. Perhaps though, the main themes involve revenge, regrets and facing the consequences of one's actions.

A dark story about an individual who finds themselves drawn into a world where they did not want to be in the first place. The main message appears to be ''be careful what you wish for''.