The Water Thing

Written, shot, directed, and edited in Scotland over three weeks as part of a filmmaking project during Dylan’s time studying abroad.

Two American friends exploring Edinburgh stumble into a local myth when one vanishes in a shallow river after mocking a woman’s tragic story. What begins as playful banter quickly turns into something darker — and possibly supernatural.

Blending dry humor with slow-building horror, The Water Thing draws on Scottish folklore, natural atmosphere, and character-driven tension to tell a story about disbelief, grief, and the things we can’t explain.