⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ — Review of Ghost Investigations – Curse of Bermudez Manor
A sharp, clever, and entertaining spin on the ghost-investigation format—driven by Jared Ditman’s creativity and standout performance.
Ghost Investigations – Curse of Bermudez Manor is another impressive showcase of Jared Ditman’s rapidly growing talent as a filmmaker. Not only does he direct the project with confidence and clarity, but he also delivers an engaging on-screen performance that anchors the entire piece. Ditman’s ability to balance tone, humor, and style demonstrates a level of creativity far beyond his years.
The film takes on the structure of a ghost-hunting show but adds its own twist—an “interesting spin,” as one judge put it—that makes it both familiar and refreshingly original. The execution is clever, playful, and smartly self-aware. For viewers who’ve worked on or watched paranormal-investigation productions, it feels authentic while still maintaining a fun, cinematic voice of its own.
Judges praised the film across the board, highlighting its well-crafted concept, strong comedic timing, and Ditman’s visionary approach to storytelling. His sense of style is clear: he knows how to build a concept, commit to a tone, and guide the viewer through a world that feels unique but fully believable within its genre.
What makes the film stand out is Ditman’s instinct for blending spoof-like humor with genuine narrative structure—without ever falling into full parody or full seriousness. It sits in that perfect sweet spot where audiences can enjoy the laughs while still appreciating the filmmaking craft behind it. That balance is difficult to achieve, and Ditman pulls it off with ease.
With projects like this and Malevolence – Chapter 1, Ditman is proving to be an exciting young voice in the Florida indie filmmaking community—a director/writer/performer with real vision, strong comedic instincts, and a gift for world-building. He’s absolutely one to watch as he continues to evolve and expand his creative range.
A fun, sharp, and impressively made short—highly recommended.
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