A Scary Scene in a Scary Movie

Fourteen-year-old Rene is governed by a set of obsessive-compulsive rituals checking his hands, avoiding numbers that add up to thirteen, wearing a Batman cape when nerves spike because he's convinced any slip will unleash a disaster straight out of a horror movie. When his beloved teacher's safety is threatened and his father's disappearance resurfaces, he's caught between the superstitions that keep him grounded and the real-world problems that demand he act like everyone else. A new friend named Gio tries to teach him the art of seeming cool, but staying calm proves harder than any ritual. The story mixes humor, tension, and an honest look at a teen navigating OCD, friendship, and loss.