Doorknobs, and glass. The two things that will foil super advanced species capable of harvesting the power of stars and travelling across the universe at will.

@cleobinx

5 жыл бұрын

John Galt everyone thing has its weakness

@wickedchef

4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same. Can cross vast distances throughout the universe by curving space & time. Road blocked by a locked door. Needed the poor dog to break the glass.

@d-rbrtsn9989

4 жыл бұрын

The more intelligence acquired the more confounding things like transparent barriers become. It’s not a force field....”hey, anyone know how does this switch off?” And portals that require analog input. These will stump you every time. :) I mean, WE are still trying to figure out how the pyramids were built.

@man_vs_life

4 жыл бұрын

lol

@albertchehade9916

4 жыл бұрын

My thoughts 2

I felt "Maybe something interesting will start happening before it's over", but it was already over.

@thomasfnmitchell1988

2 ай бұрын

Exactly.

It's almost like the writer did not know how to make an ending so he just ended it. A lot of these short films are doing this now. I guess it's because they can't think of a good ending.

@jayhansen9705

2 жыл бұрын

Because these things are basically trailers.

@Ryan-ze9fz

2 жыл бұрын

Every time there’s a lack of creativity they just pretend they’re being edgy

@waynemyers2469

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels this way, I actually entertained the possibility at one point that I was just too dense or too out of touch or too old to understand the new fiction. My uncertainty began over on the science-fiction channel, Dust, where nearly every tale ended abruptly and left me deflated and feeling cheated. There were a couple that were very interesting and compelling, the characters were fascinating and the story seemed to hold out some promise but then, like all the others, they would end right at the moment when it seemed as if some kind of revelation was about to appear. Now I feel somewhat redeemed although there still remains a sense of having wasted my time on so many dead-end stories and also the lingering suspicion that I haven't seen the last of this kind of lazy, bait-and-switch film-making. The question, though, is if the writers think they're creating some kind of modern art-piece and if they do, where did they get such a ridiculous idea: film-school, watching other films, maybe foreign films or counter-culture films? Wherever the notion came from I wish it would return there to make room for something that follows the old pattern of beginning-conflict-resolution-end, you know, the kind that seemed worth the the time you spent watching it instead of leaving you with the feeling you get when you open a present on Christmas morning and it's just another neck-tie you'll never wear. Is that shallow of me or ungrateful, I don't think so, I mean, why invite someone to go on an exciting journey with you when all you really plan on doing is dropping them off at the mall?

@jalinacurandera4543

2 жыл бұрын

@@Ryan-ze9fz it's funny how lack imagination really

@philyeary8809

2 жыл бұрын

Had to go for killing a small dog too. How depressing and "edgy. "

Awesome, but my heart hurts because of the doggie :(

@JF-NYC-NJ-Girl

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the warning! I’m absolutely not going to watch this because anything that happens to an animal will trigger me… Thank you comment section

@shanelorrison5224

Жыл бұрын

@@JF-NYC-NJ-Girl same for me. This looks interesting but I don’t want to see anything bad happen to the dog. I’ll try to find something else to watch.

@MsVanessa512

2 ай бұрын

Yeah I didn’t like that part about the dog but I have to remind myself that it’s just a movie 🥲

This was very good. I was wish it was a full length feature. It's always nice to see a professional actor, like Richard Burgi, in these shorts. The man just gets better looking with time.

@daniellevaughn4598

6 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. About how good looking he is. And he does age well.

@jackiecartwright9343

5 жыл бұрын

Great short!

@FrankieCallahan-nv3sy

4 жыл бұрын

Dee Green Agree,AGREE 😱😍

@princessbuttercup8954

4 жыл бұрын

Yes he does! 😍

@ronnieronson4390

4 жыл бұрын

Who tf is Richard booger?

4 Stars ✨ Good actors, good set, good special effects. But don't let the doggie, you know. Next time.

@carsfanatic2392

3 жыл бұрын

Im thinking the same ... the doggie 😭

@nightmarepolice1324

2 жыл бұрын

Bruh

This short movie is one of the best.... when it comes to the dog cant imagine how it die painfully... and it breaks my heart.... although i love the actors.. they played great and amazing... this short film deserves thumbs up....

It looks like a real movie!!! Love it so much!! I wish there's a full length movie on this one!!

You can't end it there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Great short Screamfest! Somehow the part when the father gets taken sticks with me. It looks like he knows what's coming

@jefftheriault7260

5 жыл бұрын

And who is just going to sit there in such a situation depicted at the start?

@cleobinx

5 жыл бұрын

jeff theriault where was he supposed to go?

Well, "reaver" means"plunderer" (aggressive, that is). Another good "abduction" film, with very good effects when needed. I know there's a lot of other KZread channels out there with this kind of shorts but I'm going to stick with Screamfest as the quality is pretty well always high. Only problem with some of the shorts are the open endings, which does make you want to see a full movie treatment.

@random_meta

5 жыл бұрын

Wasnt that open. Pretty sure they both died

@julieoconnell6856

5 жыл бұрын

Love Screamfest another good channel I love is Alter check it out.

@phaidradiann

4 жыл бұрын

Random Meta never know.

So a reaver is a plunderer, one who forages and takes by force. The story clearly says the father is dead, not missing, not absent under suspicious circumstances. That means his body was there in the garage. The father is planning a device that grounds electricity, keeping the house a place that electricity cannot flow through without being fed through the device, presumably robbing whatever is in the storm of its power. It also has a magnetic charge, whatever this thing is. It's also capable of manipulating physical objects, like the dog (poor dog that was hard to listen to btw), the door and the garage door. Also presumably people, as it killed the father. So... What is it? Is it something large enough to create weather patterns? Or does it only come when a storm is already brewing to hide itself? I've been puzzling over this, and I'm thinking it's aliens. It's gotta be aliens. The question is, what are they coming to plunder? The daughter. Something about the daughter. I need a follow up.

@FIONA21ful

5 жыл бұрын

It actually says in the description, "one year after his father mysteriously disappears". I didn't get a sense that he was dead , more likely taken. Reaved from his home by the takers from the sky. 😉

@futtynucker5278

5 жыл бұрын

Same reasons as in Duke Nukem, probably.

@defij2000

3 жыл бұрын

reavers+scifi = firefly ?? i know its 2 yrs late but i love firefly .... the (very short) series not the movie

I thought this was a brilliantly constructed film, brilliantly cast, directed, and shot... The only problem for me was the pay off at the end, we didn't get one... I know less is more sometimes, but this wasn't one of those times, it would have been great to have seen what they were looking at, at the end... I also think the aliens trying the door handles let the film down too... Other than that, this film was superb...

@squamish4244

6 ай бұрын

Anything we saw wasn't going to match whatever was in our heads.

I must admit, that was one hell of a cliffhanger, I NEED MORE😨😨😱😱

@micahkenneth8612

5 жыл бұрын

😰😰😱😱😱I'm so glad it's over ..dog gets killed by rain ..

@JessieJ93

5 жыл бұрын

I don't get it what even was the enemy?

@micahkenneth8612

5 жыл бұрын

@@JessieJ93 somebody farted outside that's all ..

@widowveil6919

5 жыл бұрын

@@JessieJ93 I wanna know that too! like I kept saying out loud, WHAT ARE THEY LOOKING AT??

@eaglevision9791

3 жыл бұрын

Cliffhanger-aka-A story without an ending.

Dog was afraid before the people had any clue. No way the dog stuck around to be caught and murdered. Most unbelievable part of this short.

You see, you can create fear, tension, suspense, without showing a frikin thing. This was excellent. The film makers did such a great job with this. One of my favorites, truly professional. One of my favorites from screamfest. Kudos, just kudos. Acting on point, dialogue, character development, great cinematography, foreshadowing, great job! This is how it is done and hopefully more indepedent and newer film makers in this genre and even outside this genre follow suit. There is a new movie hitting theaters that is coming out that utilizes this well, only good horror movie that will be released soon by the look of things; it is about not making a sound. I forgot the name, I am sure everyone knows the title, I cannot remember, lol, I find it funny, my memory is one of the aspects I get paid for lol, face on me. Wow, I cannot for the life of me remember what that movie is called, but it utilizes these techniques and it is a big budget film. Well done. Incredible work.

@mroovqa27

5 жыл бұрын

You mean "quiet place"?

@IvorPresents

5 жыл бұрын

Don't Breathe, (2016). but more likely, A Quiet Place.

@bravestfart

5 жыл бұрын

Bird Box or did Kardashians release a new movie?

@tharealmikezee3165

4 жыл бұрын

@@bravestfart you kno what I know that Bird Box guy's wife. We went to school together. Small world

The most unbelievable part about this is that girl being in high school.

@ronnieronson4390

4 жыл бұрын

She got held back 10 times

@cynthiakila1161

3 жыл бұрын

Go to highschool now they look grown

I’ve seen the dad in a lot of other movies always liked the character he played. The sky the wind the noises were all SCARY!!!

That short was fantastic! Great acting; great everything. I would love to see a follow up.

That sweet pupperini. I wish I could give you all the hugs and pets. Such a good doggo.

This was awesome, wish it was a full length movie!

Why aliens always having trouble with knobs??

@mimij4660

5 жыл бұрын

Lol

@cleobinx

5 жыл бұрын

Nosferatu Nosferatu lmao

@ZeroFXAirborne

5 жыл бұрын

They are not as universal as you might think...

@ajseaman3387

5 жыл бұрын

I know. The knobs are always the barrier while there are windows...

@johnconnolly4262

5 жыл бұрын

Think my Mrs might be an alien.....she's got a problem with "knobs" ....well she's got a problem with mine ! Lol !

This is a fantastic short imo! I like how despite Chris keeping his cool pretty much the whole time, and coming off very logical, his decisions make their situation a lot worse. Namely taking the device off the roof.

No mention of the quality in the comments.. I literally felt like I was watching a Critically acclaimed something or other.. good acting, cam work, affects, no cheesy looking aliens etc. honestly one of the better short films I have seen.

Why so many dislikes? That one was good compared to most of the stuff on this channel. Is it about the dog? Get over it people, it's just a movie!

@danielegarotti7884

3 жыл бұрын

And is just a dog

with these high quality shorts, I dont need full length horror flicks anymore

@septemberquest6393

4 жыл бұрын

Same here...agree wholeheartedly.

The fact that they didn’t believe their dad angered me and they deserve what they got.

Oh c'mon!!! What the heck happens?? You leave me wanting more. The suspense...I liked it!!

any creature not worth showing is a plot hole

Great vid - wonderful acting - epic scenery - talented writing and acting - look forward to more from this group of artists

*humans in horror movies* Me: oh well. *Animals in horror movies* Me: omg not the animals leave them alone 😭😭

@heatherhaze3680

5 жыл бұрын

same!

@trevorphilips2019

5 жыл бұрын

animals are better than humans. humans are a cancer to our planet

@Zombievoodooqueen

5 жыл бұрын

Same! Most humans are pathetic creatures anyway so who tf cares but animals, completely different story.

@lindsaymeier5154

5 жыл бұрын

@Kitten Lyric yes

@lillydoyon1300

5 жыл бұрын

Pourquoi vous mettez des petit film comme ça c’est bon trop cour

That poor dog :(

Well done ! Great suspense, acting, lighting , story. Thanks for the film.

Garage door opens by itself; nah I'll just pause for awhile and slowly turn my head around.

Best short I've ever seen! So many points I forgot I was watching a short and thought I was watching a feature length movie!

should've left that crap on the roof bruv.

@superaa6779

4 жыл бұрын

edward lubin....It did'nt do the Dad much good did it?

Wow, what a fantastic vid! I can't get over how a short can pull you right in and immerse you in this world! Kudos to all involved in this!

@simonjesuit3844

5 жыл бұрын

It's harder to get people into the story and completely involved in a short story. Excellent.

@iLillys

5 жыл бұрын

I agree, nothing beats a short done right. All the bullshit gets boiled away and you’re left with pure storytelling essence. And this one was great. It pulled you in, quickly let you understand not just who everyone was, but also then complex nature of their relationships. It flirted and teased and drew one in and then....nothing - it just stopped. Another 10 seconds could have given us sooo much more info. When a quality short ends abruptly it’s actually even more jarring than when a bad one does. If you’re driving 35 mph through city streets and a bad driver who has been weaving all over the place suddenly slams on the brakes and stops short in front of you, you’re exasperated and put out, but it’s not exactly surprising, but if you’re driving 75 mph on the highway and the seemingly perfect driver in front of you suddenly slams on the brakes for no reason, it’s exceptionally jarring. It’s like jumping from a height using a rope instead of a bungee cord - the ending is abrupt and jarring and one is left wondering what the heck just happened. Stories are not meant to go out into the world until they are finished - which means giving them an ending. Stopping a story is not the same as ending it. It’s really a shame, too, because this WAS a good, well executed story. Right up until it wasn’t.

Really well done except I was angry they didn’t even give a rats ass about their poor dog.. but aside from that it was very suspenseful and one of the best shorts I’ve seen🤩good job!!

So many unanswered questions. I'd love to see a full film on this! ♡

Gorram Richard Burgi owns every role he plays

That's what they get for not helping their furry friend.

@iMsOiNsO

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly they coulda brought them inside as well 😭😭😭

@carsfanatic2392

3 жыл бұрын

I know! The moment they get in and lock the doors, im like “ what about the dog?”😭

The fact that I sat through this, and still never saw what was after them grrrrrr

every body says why the dog , I say how come they forgot about the dog. .....

Another incredible short film... better than most full-length movies out there! 👏😎

@rapidingh723

Жыл бұрын

Thats bullshit, this was awful

That man is a hero of the Federation, Would you like to know more?

@pixiestixsales7569

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome 😂

scariest part of this was how long it took to get to the plot

Some comments here say this film is incomplete, but I was satisfied with it, I came away from this movie with the idea that father knows best, very well written filmed, and edited. Awesome job!

Oh my God I really love this short horror film. One of the best I have seen so far you guys should have got an award.

Every time there's a horror movie with a dog or cat, I know what's coming. I say don't put animals in horror movies. I hate to see them get hurt 😖

Now, this short is what one would call, a VERY SHORT CLIFFHANGER!

glad to see im not the only one concerned the dog was still outside...like ok

Great acting in this one. And that girl is absolutely gorgeous!

That's the 'good-looking old guy' from the Viagra commercials!!! "Being abducted by aliens REALLY increased my stamina!"

how could they left the dog outside in the first place, poor doggy well made short movie, I would have appreciate a better understanding of what was out there unless it was wanted to releash our imagination

@barbarachurchill5304

4 жыл бұрын

Max Pol Hahaha I see what you did there!🦮

@watchr740

4 жыл бұрын

They should have brought the little dog in, and made it a 2 Part Mini Movie so they could finish it right.

Omgeeee this made me feel like I was watching some 1hr 30min movie. This short was very verrrrrrrr great. I want more 😤😤😤

OMG! WOW! That is one of the best shorts I've seen. Quality all around. Should be made into full-length movie and def use the same actors, they deserve to be on the big screen! Can't say how much I loved this. And the ending... Well then there can be a movie sequel too. Fabulous job to all involved! I'm def sharing this on.

this is just perfect, atmosphere and the cinematography on another level

Nicely Done, solid acting believable characters

I need more! Make this into a full length film!

Gonna sound so bad but I lost all sympathy the moment they forgot their dog outside.

@its_k_goddamnit

4 жыл бұрын

Same.

@mikem4548

4 жыл бұрын

C P Coulter same 2

@beverlybalius9303

4 жыл бұрын

C P Coulter Me too!,,,

@deborahday1786

4 жыл бұрын

Me too. Done.

@danielegarotti7884

3 жыл бұрын

Bla boa bla

Great job guys, very nice acting too, I loved it, keep on the good work 😁😁

This is really great it has a familiar vibe can't put my finger on it but I LOVED IT!!

I'm, like, a minute and a half in and then I see that it's The Sentinel, and I'm like, "Oh, you'll be fine."

Open ended endings must be a new style or fad. I remember watching horror and sci-fi movies as a kid and felt ripped off if we didn't get to see the monster. Well, I grew up, and I still feel that way. So many new films do this. Some of them are great films, but they just ...end. No monster, no closure. You get nothing in exchange for your time. And that is getting old.

need a part 2

@shadowx2652

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

They hold each other's hands at the end. Until then, they would drive each other crazy. So I guess the moral of the story is: siblings should appreciate each other while they have the chance?

I shouldn't have read the comments can't go any further, now that you mention the dog 🥺

Great short! To the ones who base this short (or their critique rather, by the ending, or lack there of, although i’m not a supporter of these type of movies or shorts, a lot of them have it as a way for you to imagine the ending…u didn’t get to see cc all the details of the dad, u just knew..same w/the ending..plus these r shorts and they have to pack a lot into the characters to set up the characters & all they are going through..i think all in all for a 16+ min. short, ya’ll did a great job!!!

Great short as usual, but the dog!!? Whyyyyy the dog!???

@crazylegs7904

6 жыл бұрын

😭😭😭😭😭😭 noooooo the. Dog

@LoucheWoman

6 жыл бұрын

I know! It was terrified and they just left it outside!

@raphthalia329

5 жыл бұрын

Dang I thought the same thing. I was there wishing he would have grabbed the dog. Then the gruesome way it looked was heart wrenching.

@WhatTheHellRachelle

5 жыл бұрын

Ms.DeViL 2U It’s always the dog, or Forrest Whittaker!

@secondhandguru3558

5 жыл бұрын

@@WhatTheHellRachelle lol!

This gave me War of the worlds vibes

I love how they emphysized on her cross being ripped off her neck ! Demons don't like Jesus !!!!! Great film ! I'm a true sucker for horror films that are indies, speaking of the war between good and evil ! Bravo!

I know my comment isn't going to be relevant due to my being 4yrs late, however, I was so invested that I forgot it was a short film. I screamed "where's part 2!!!"

@screamfestla

Жыл бұрын

same here! Thanks for watching.

No dog was harmed during the process of making of this video.

@rebeccavaiphei21

4 жыл бұрын

Good to know..

one of the best horro shorts ive stumbled on. and i gotta say dude was one of the best looking guys ive ever seen

Wow🤗..u got Richard Burgi🥰 I love his acting & his series in the past The Sentinel I believe it was called🤔. This film is Awesome Sauce😱 across the board💯 ty 2 all involved 🦋💙🦋

Dad and son were VERY HANDSOME!

I really liked the fish analogy. I hadn't heard that one before.

Don't leave the dog outside!!!!! Noooooo!

It started with the necklace, and ended withme out of the movie! Thank you!👍

Great film, suspenseful and well acted.

Shorts are always the best and leave you wanting more.

WOW! I have that exact same red led alarm clock. This could have been a really good short, could have been one of the best, but there is NO ENDING so it get two thumbs DOWN, way down for such a sucky ending. I can not recommend this short to anyone. If you do watch it you Will be disappointed you did.

No need to have the dog killed! Any true dog lover would have made sure he was with them when they ran inside DOH🤨

@eddiegoteman9382

4 жыл бұрын

Fuck the dog! It's just an Animal!

@darrelgaines777

4 жыл бұрын

@@eddiegoteman9382 beyond the emotional ties, it is a source of food for the attacker(s), save animals when you can. A "scorched Earth" retreat can be a game changer.

I'm guessing the endings are left open for us to interpret our own ideas in what's going on or what is going to happen? It's frustrating, but they're also SO good, that I keep watching. Love the actor that played the dad. I swear he gets sexier the older he gets.

Nicely done! loved the buildup

One thing I dislike about some shorts is that the writer thinks it’s a great idea to not have an ending. Pisses me off.

Next episode is when? Wow so very good !! Truly want to know when is the follow up ? 👏

Now Screamfest you know it should have been a part 2 🙄I forgot I was watching a short horror film it was just that good and I was just that deep into it 🥴

Outstanding..You had me from start to finish,never waivers & your actors we're perfection. It's what we DON'T know & don't see that really drives the terror home. Exceptional. 4 stars.🏆🏆🏆🏆.

Oh my god! This one was good!

I just love that I can use my own imagination at the end of these shorts X 😊

Nicely done. Creepy feel throughout!

That was the new age, "Leave it to Reaver?"

Awesome job and fingernail bitingly shocking! 👏🏻 👍🏻 💚

Man this was well done! I am well used to be a small time film maker, now I write....screenplays, short-stories, novellas, etc...and I tried to start a horror film festival here in Myrtle Beach and well when I had the space and time and place to show ppls films guess how many showed up? Counting me 6.... I guess ppl here were not ready for fun and art...I did receive many movies and showed them all. Some quite well done, like this one. I guess I came along wrong time wrong decade...hey, take care and keep on pursing ur passion. YOLO! Right...then the next journey is one hell of a ride!

Moral of story listen to your parents we may be crazy but we know what we are talking about

Great film, that said, I've noticed that it's almost always around 63 or 65 thumbs down, even on a really good piece of work such as this one... I'm beginning to think that maybe it's the competition, - could I be right?-

Acting was better than I expected

Wow ! Real acting! Real suspense!

That was freaking amazing