I think people who say this isn't scary doesn't realize the gravity of this situation: The Horror genre itself is fundamentally subjective and situational. Mazeophobia is the fear of being lost, and when combined with monatophobia, which is the fear of dying alone, this film realistically reflects the value of life when survival devolves into hopelessness. I've said this on two other comments, because it's important to understand the concept of a genre before criticizing it. If you can't relate or aren't afraid of this scenario, that's one thing, but remember that people have actually gone through this and were never found again. Without food or water, your internal organs slowly begin to break down as it desperately tries to keep you alive without anything in your digestive system to work with, which may cause you to throw up due to kidney problems. Not to mention the hallucinations you experience due to lack of sleep or nutrient deficiency. Wild animals may hunt you, venomous spiders or snakes may bite you, and all of this is happening while you're completely alone in the middle of nowhere, and NO ONE knows where you are. So would you go out in the woods and film yourself walking around? If you say no because you don't want anything bad to happen to you, then congratulations- you just proved why this video exists and why it's relevant to the fragile lungs you live and breathe through. Be appreciative of other people's work, even if you don't understand the insight behind it.

A very good short horror film. Very rugged scenery, actor does good job . Never go out alone without some supplies and survival eguipment.

@XzavierPhotos

5 ай бұрын

Thank you ! That was hardest part for me. Acting and recording, it's so easy to get lost in your own mind and give up, alot more I wanted to do but I learned alot from making this film and I plan to keep going with more. I truly appreciate your comment 🙏

Nothing short of unusual. An ordinary break in the woods with the Falls nowhere in the picture of the story.

genuine acting, gorgeous scenery, good story - never go hiking alone when people dont know where you are., plus make sure your mobile is fully charged. such a professional job. well done

@XzavierPhotos

5 ай бұрын

🙏🙏 thank you. Made my day to read this. I look forward to bringing more !

I enjoyed this. Really nice camera work and your actor does a great job. Where was this filmed? It looks like Tennessee. Thanks for sharing!

I style this film especially with its beautiful natural scenery wow this is a cool film nice

@XzavierPhotos

5 ай бұрын

🙏🙏

Bravo 🎉 Sceneries we’re beautiful 🌲 👌

@XzavierPhotos

5 ай бұрын

So much to see out there! Thank you for your comment. I really appreciate it !

Awesome film! 🎥 With all the Missing 411 out there you can bet, they felt this way...like being trapped in a horror movie. I enjoyed it. 👏 This happened to a family friend...Dr. John Magruder in WV a few years ago. Went hiking in the state park, went missing, hikers found him in 2022.

@XzavierPhotos

5 ай бұрын

My condolences to Dr. John. Growing up in the woods I've always had a great sense of direction. But even the best of us take a wrong turn at times. It's always best to prepared and even more so when alone. Thank you for watching and commenting 🙏 I truly appreciate it and can't wait to make another !

Loved this. I remember me, my brother and 2 of my cousins went for a walk in the woods afew years ago....yep...of course we got lost. I can still feel the absolute fear, approaching nightfall, hunger, thirst and convinced we were all going to die. Luckily we were found. I will never forget how terrifying it was to experience, however fortunate to not be alone. This film picks up the tension perfectly. Stay safe, when wandering folks.

Ayye good editing and visuals, my dude!!! Good job

@XzavierPhotos

5 ай бұрын

Presh bro 🤘

Wow man. This is good..I go out alone in the desert in Arizona alot..I love it..but make sure someone knows where Im at..in a roundabout way..

@XzavierPhotos

5 ай бұрын

Thank you ! I'm glad you keep yourself safe and prepared. Nice knowing this video is helping to spread that awareness.

Pretty nifty dude! 😀Good stuff

@XzavierPhotos

5 ай бұрын

Ay! Thanks Kris. Only had 2.5days to get it done. Having a 1yr old with me and limited time I could only do so much. Def some other angles and shots i would have liked. But I'm pretty pleased with the outcome. Thanks for watching brotha. Happy new yr !

Nice movie..

@XzavierPhotos

22 күн бұрын

Thank you I appreciate it very much

@kukunyayan4390

21 күн бұрын

Waiting for the next movie

Hard asl 💪

@XzavierPhotos

5 ай бұрын

🙏 thanks brotha. Working to get better every time.

Really cool shots and overall great film! I love the location, it reminds me of all the woods in my hometown :) amazing quality for your first ever short film, keep it up!

@XzavierPhotos

5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much. I traveled from FL -Alabama to shoot. I only had 2.5 days to get all the footage while having my 1yr old with me lol Where's your hometown ? I Def appreciate the comment, and can't wait to make the next one.

@bbumblingbbacon

5 ай бұрын

@@XzavierPhotos Oh wow, very impressive that you did all that with a 1 year old! I live in Georgia, so it makes sense that it looks so familiar lol

I liked it. Beautiful scenery and forest. Building sense of tension. Nice camera work. With more experience you'll make some ripper short horrors.

@XzavierPhotos

5 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏 I'm Def adding that word to my vocabulary also ! " ripper " sounds awesome to say

@stevenmccloskey4866

5 ай бұрын

@@XzavierPhotos it's an Aussie vernacular. I'm an Aussie 😆.

🔥 yea bro!!!

@XzavierPhotos

5 ай бұрын

🙏🙏 thanks brotha

Excellent short movie. Loosing ourself in the woods, without any food or supply is, by far, one of the most terrifying experience you can live. The way you show this man alone, in increasing anguish when he finds that he is unable to find his way, is so poignant. And the acting is really convincing. You don't know if you will survive. And if so, how long it will be? This short movie is so realistic and frightening at the same time. It's in these conditions we can feel we're very little in front of nature. Your enticing story teaches us a sincere lesson of humility.

@XzavierPhotos

5 ай бұрын

I truly appreciate this ! 🙏 thank you for taking the time to let me know how it made you feel. For my first short film... the feedback is truly appreciated and has me extremely motivated to do more 🙏👌

Damnnnn 🔥🔥🔥🔥

@XzavierPhotos

5 ай бұрын

👌👌👌🙏

Great!!! I was lost out there with you. Also made me think of all of the missing hiker news stories, this is probably how they all started, just as a hike.

@XzavierPhotos

5 ай бұрын

🙏 I appreciate your comment. Thank you for watching !

Hello X , For your first short that was pretty cosmically cool as hell & the way you used the shifting scenes did the trick as to what's really going on as he jumps around the time shifts only to still be lost in his backyard if that was his house at the start. Fantastic place to film or just be there . I would have left the cell phone & grabbed my fishing rod if i were dare go where it says no trespassing . They never learn do they !!! At least in the end he does manage to find a way out , it's called DEATH ... 💀

@XzavierPhotos

4 ай бұрын

🙏🙏🙏 thank you very much! I appreciate you letting me know .

@paullevine1813

4 ай бұрын

@@XzavierPhotos Much appreciated but you did all the work & for your first attempt well that's hard to believe as this was really good, actually more than good !! . Look forward to watching what ever you do next .

Fire af keep it up

@XzavierPhotos

5 ай бұрын

🤘 thanks payton

Moral of the story, when your lost, stay focus and keep clam.

It’s very good for your first short film but it’s definitely not a Horror

@vantablack3831

18 күн бұрын

The Horror genre is fundamentally subjective and situational. Mazeophobia is the fear of being lost, and when combined with monatophobia, which is the fear of dying alone, this film realistically reflects the value of life when survival devolves into hopelessness.

Pants.

not scary....not bad...not good

And the point is?...where's the scary part?...who goes to a unknown place for camping without the right equipment?...the only good thing were the pics...nice camera shooting....the rest...is pointless.

No real story and it’s not a horror just a man lost in the woods then dies 🥱🥱🥱

@XzavierPhotos

5 ай бұрын

Wasn't lost... then is lost... that's a story. Chain of events. I bet if it happened to you, you wouldn't feel that way.

@vantablack3831

18 күн бұрын

@@XzavierPhotos EXACTLY. I just replied to a similar comment. The Horror genre is fundamentally subjective and situational. Mazeophobia is the fear of being lost, and when combined with monatophobia, which is the fear of dying alone, this film realistically reflects the value of life when survival devolves into hopelessness.