A curious paranormal psychology student lights a ritual candle meant to contact the dead and asks a simple question: “Are you there?” What begins as academic curiosity quickly spirals into a terrifying supernatural game of twenty questions where every answer could cost her life. As the candle burns down, so does her chance to escape the deadly challenge she has invited.
Are You There? is a 2025 American horror thriller directed by Kim Noonan and written by Brian S. Tedeschi and Vicki Vass. Released on February 7, 2025, in a limited theatrical run and simultaneously on digital platforms by Dark Sky Films, the film blends psychological terror with supernatural suspense. The story centres on Rosa Gonzalez (played by Laura Sollet), a paranormal psychology student whose quest to understand life beyond death leads her to light a mysterious ritual candle. When she asks “Are you there?” she unwittingly triggers a deadly game of questions tied to an otherworldly force. Rosa must endure a series of crises and confront her own traumatic past as the candle melts and the stakes rise with every answer. Supporting performances come from Eva Meyerson, Madison Geiger, Mbeng Klovis, and Chase Bridges, among others. In approximately 88 minutes, Are You There? explores the blurred lines between fear, belief, and reality, positioning it as a brooding psychological horror for fans of atmospheric scares.