Pokemon: Lord of Fear

What's the fastest delivery service in the Pokémon League?

No contest—Alakazam Express.

Known for lightning-fast deliveries, Alakazam Express boasts a service where orders placed at 10 a.m. are shipped by 11 a.m. and can reach the local depot by 11:01 a.m. Its unparalleled speed and reliability make it the top choice across the league. The only downside? It's expensive and unsuitable for heavy items.

The farther the delivery destination, the steeper the cost. However, efficiency remains impeccable thanks to psychic teleportation, which eliminates travel concerns.

But compared to the current buzz around Death Silence, the shipping fees for Alakazam Express seem insignificant.

Soon, copies of Death Silence were distributed to theaters in cities across the Pokémon League. Posters and release dates adorned theaters and ticketing websites, while the production company announced that one PokéDollar from each ticket sale would be donated to a stray Pokémon charity.

This gesture further amplified the movie's hype. Many viewers, motivated by curiosity or the chance to support a good cause, eagerly reserved their 33 PokéDollar tickets.

And so, the much-anticipated premiere day arrived.

"I want to see if this horror film can really surprise me," remarked Taden, a movie reviewer with nearly 10 million online followers. At the Vermilion City theater, he clutched his pre-booked ticket and joined the bustling crowd.

The release, scheduled for a Saturday, ensured the theater was packed. Couples filled the seats, and trainers accompanied their Pokémon for a night out. Armed with popcorn and a drink, Taden stepped into the theater.

"Quite the crowd for a horror movie," he mused. Horror films, often niche due to predictable tropes and clichéd "trainer subdues a mischievous Ghost Pokémon" endings, rarely drew large audiences.

The last time Taden saw such a turnout was during My Ghost Bride—Gardevoir Special Edition. While its opening day was a success, the poorly executed plot led to its swift downfall.

As the lights dimmed, Death Silence began.

The movie opened with the Phantom Film Company logo: a man wandering through ruins, his eyes catching a ghastly ghostly figure, which transformed into the Phantom Film Company's haunting insignia.

Taden raised an eyebrow. "Never heard of this studio," he muttered, noting the company's apparent inexperience.

A cryptic message followed:

"In the League's early days, people believed the dead could speak through the living."

The eerie music accompanying the text sent chills down Taden's spine. He instinctively straightened in his seat, drawn in by the unsettling ambiance.

The first scene featured a woman meticulously crafting a Mimikyu doll. As the doll's eye was attached, Taden felt an uncanny sensation—almost as if it were staring back at him.

From the chilling music to the subtle, unsettling shifts in tone, Death Silence wasted no time establishing its foreboding atmosphere.

The film quickly transitioned to the protagonist, Jamie, investigating a mysterious doll sent to him. Creepy, self-turning mannequins, sudden bursts of sound from a stereo, and abrupt silences heightened the tension. By the time the movie delivered its first jump scare, the theater erupted in gasps and shrieks.

Even Taden, an experienced horror enthusiast, found himself on edge. He admired the seamless transitions and clever camera work that enhanced the storytelling. "This director has talent," he thought.

As Jamie delved deeper into the doll's origins, the story unraveled, holding Taden's full attention. When Jamie revisited his estranged family home, the setting evoked memories of a parody video Taden had seen recently. However, the movie's set design proved distinct, quelling his concerns.

The story built towards a climactic sequence where Jamie confronted the malevolent spirit, Mary Shaw, and seemingly triumphed by destroying the last Mimikyu doll.

Taden exhaled. "Impressive, but a bit formulaic. Justice triumphing over evil—it's been done before," he murmured, already drafting his review.

But just as he relaxed, the film's final twist unfolded. The haunting music returned, and every subtle clue from earlier in the movie came together in a shocking revelation.

Taden's eyes widened. "Brilliant," he whispered, floored by the unexpected conclusion.

Death Silence wasn't just another horror film. With its innovative approach, expert pacing, and shocking twists, it transcended the genre's clichés, leaving audiences spellbound.

And for Taden, one thing was clear: this movie deserved more than just a standard review—it was a cinematic experience worth sharing.