In the taut mystery 89, director Chance Stewart crafts a suspenseful puzzle that blurs the lines between memory and reality. The story follows a group of individuals brought together by a cryptic invitation to an abandoned theater, each carrying their own hidden motivations and unresolved pasts. Among them are Theryn Ochsner’s enigmatic protagonist, Micah Carroll’s skeptical outsider, and Dylan Mosholder’s anxious friend, all of whom must navigate a series of unsettling clues that point to a shared, forgotten event. As the group delves deeper into the theater’s shadowy corridors, they realize that the number 89 holds a dark significance, threatening to unravel their perceptions of truth. With the help of Lola Bazile, Sofia Greenwald, Tyler Collins, David Locascio, and Hayden Stewart in key roles, the tension escalates as trust fractures and secrets surface. This gripping short film, clocking in at just 18 minutes, masterfully builds an atmosphere of paranoia and dread, leaving viewers questioning what is real and what is a haunting echo of the past.