“Minor Anger Issues” (Küçük Öfke Sorunları) delivers a powerful message: anger can transform people. This short horror-thriller, directed by Can Sagir, shows how minor anger problems can spiral out of control.
The film begins with a teacher discussing young Mert’s (Aziz Efe Güven) anger issues with his older brother. While the brother downplays Mert’s behavior, the teacher warns that small problems can grow into bigger issues. This flags a dark twist in the story.
Back at home, Mert receives a gentle lecture about managing his temper. When night falls, he seems innocent, snuggled in bed with his teddy bear. But that calm doesn’t last. Armed intruders break in, and chaos ensues, revealing Mert’s hidden rage.
Aziz Efe Güven shines as Mert, delivering a believable performance. Meanwhile, the supporting cast, while solid, feels slightly stiff in their roles. The cinematography adds to the atmosphere, creating a brooding tension that fits the narrative well.
At just under seven minutes, the film hints at deeper themes of family trauma but doesn’t have time to explore them fully. The shift from family drama to intense horror is abrupt yet intriguing, leaving viewers with an open-ended climax. This ambiguity allows audiences to interpret the ending in their own ways.
Experts in psychology often link childhood anger to unresolved trauma, which could explain Mert’s struggles. Studies show that unaddressed emotions in children can lead to serious behavioral issues later in life (source: American Psychological Association). This context adds layers to Mert’s character and the film’s themes.
You can watch “Minor Anger Issues” on YouTube, embedded below.
