In the chilling micro-horror film "Observational Studies," directed and written by Brendon Schnathorst, a group of strangers becomes unwitting subjects in a terrifying experiment that blurs the line between reality and surveillance. The story follows a quiet researcher, played by Olivia Miller, who is driven by an obsessive need to document human behavior in its rawest form. Alongside her are Jocelyn Loveless as a skeptical participant and Brendon Schnathorst in a dual role that adds an unnerving layer of ambiguity to the narrative. As the subjects gather in a sterile, claustrophobic setting, they quickly realize that the study’s true purpose is far darker than they bargained for. The atmosphere is thick with dread, as every glance and whisper is captured by unseen cameras, and the line between observer and observed begins to dissolve. With a runtime of just two minutes, this taut, minimalist horror piece delivers a concentrated dose of paranoia, forcing viewers to question who is truly watching whom and what happens when the experiment spirals out of control.