In Sofie Somoroff’s Ride Baby Ride, Somoroff is able to achieve an impactful and haunting story in less than 7 minutes.

In the film, we follow a female mechanic (Celina Bernstein) who purchases her dream car, a 1978 Camaro. Right away, we know we’re in for something sinister as we witness her purchase the car from two really creepy men. We soon discover that these men have passed on their menacing energies onto the car, which comes to life trapping and attacking the mechanic. The mechanic must fight for her life, and it is definitely intense, with powerful acting and shocking practical effects.

Right from the start, I was really impressed with the cinematography and of course, Berstein’s acting which heavily relied on her body language and facial expressions. Despite the limited dialogue, Berstein was able to really add to the intensity of the story; I really felt on edge, unsure of how her character would pull through. Somoroff’s directing is equally as great, as she is able to create a story that is definitely up to interpretation. The practical effects were some of my favorite parts of the film; the mechanic’s (and the car’s!) wounds were shocking and realistic.

Ride Baby Ride has had a successful festival run, winning best horror short at Another Hole in the Head, best short film at HorrorHaus, Hellifax Horror and Dark Red film festivals, and has screened at 25 festivals worldwide since its premiere at the Oscar-qualifying Hollyshorts in Los Angeles.

The film is available to watch on the Alter YouTube channel. Definitely check it out if you have the chance!

We give Ride Baby Ride a 4.5/5.