Burning Bright

• Drama
• Horror
• Thriller

A claustrophobic psychological thriller set against the backdrop of a devastating hurricane, *Burning Bright* isn’t simply a survival story against a predatory animal; it’s a desperate struggle for agency within a fractured family. A young woman, robbed of her future and burdened with the care of her autistic brother, finds herself unexpectedly pitted against a newly acquired Bengal tiger in their isolated home. The film’s tension isn’t derived from jump scares, but from the increasingly desperate and inventive attempts to outsmart a powerful predator while simultaneously navigating the volatile and manipulative behavior of an unreliable stepfather. It explores the fierce, protective bond between siblings and how that connection becomes a lifeline when all other hope is lost, presenting a harrowing portrait of responsibility and the sacrifices made for family in the face of impossible odds.