Alone - Short Film

This was a little personal project of mine. I wanted to try and make something in the horror genre. "Alone" is just an experimental project based on a simple concept.
This was a collaborative effort! no one was paid for their work and we shot this on two separate Saturdays. The cast and crew are all students and volunteered their time to help with it. Not everything went according to plan, and this should have been completed a long time ago but life got in the way.
Huge Shoutout to the ladies of apartment 1507 for letting us use their home and making it too scary for them to sleep in.
Starring
Samantha Gibson & Cami Turner
Directed by Avery Grasse
Filmed by Kyle Braby & Joseph Kitchens
Crew - Dallin Wells, Ethan Pyle, Adam Doan
Makeup - Azure Stokes
Music by Peder B. Helland

[@davids2139]

Scariest thing to me is how an alone college girl can afford to live in such a huge apartment.

[@sachindaphale7509]

Lol 😂

[@milindbhekare4929]

Actually...

[@maianaise5910]

I shouldn't be laughing at this 💀💀

[@322subject]

... sugar daddy

[@alexmorera1383]

You are a stupid. She doesnt live alone

[@ThisisAkanksha]

I would have woken up THE WHOLE APARTMENT @3:27 she didn't even scream😂

[@yayacartii]

Akanksha!! 😂😂😂😂😂💀

[@Evanikolaou645]

Probably she is a brave brave girl with no fear of monsters

[@chxrry_pxpsi3928]

I wont scream, I'd just die

[@sachindaphale7509]

Lol 😂

[@kavinprasath6457]

Yeah😂😂😂😂

[@sonaliduttaeverythingdeart3587]

Damn! That was scary 😨 Why do these people stay alone in such big houses?! Why?!

[@sehajdeep7198]

Its crazy

[@aireyanalumpkin8139]

At least she doesn't have all these windows like in scream

[@The_Beast_666]

@Sonali Dutta Sonali tum sahi keh rahi ho saalon ko itne bade ghar me akela kyu rehna padta hai?!

[@zakirhamas618]

No

[@crazyfool7075]

because they are peoples

[@beckgreyp2330]

Definitely got me on the jumpscare! I couldn't tell if it was a shared apartment or dorm, but it made it more believable in the regard that the vibes changes when you realize you are alone. As someone who is a homebody, it is a very real feeling. Loved when the music just stopped when she turned off the light for bed. Besides the not locking the front door, not turning on the phone light when she heard the scampering, and not panicking when she felt something reach out. It was good, just think it would have been even creepier if she had done those little things and still something was wrong. Good job!

[@lonewander912]

As someone who wears glasses, seeing her get up and look around the house without putting her glasses back on really took me out of the film.

[@averygrasse59]

David Ward thanks for the feedback

[@jypsih8522]

I wear glasses, but not always. They're on the shelf more than on my face! 😁

[@anastasia_plisova]

@@jesse_cole isnt it all the components of film making lol

[@daughter0fdarkness658]

Bc she has contacts on. That's what makes her still see even though her glasses are off

[@royaltyjoyces2770]

Lol right

[@danapidd6013]

Now, that's what you call a good short scary film. Great content, to the point and creepy. 😨

[@gabryaelharrisson9852]

I really love this short film . You did a wonderful work . Bravo to the whole team !

[@pranayvarma7495]

3:37 almost i jumped out of my couch 🤣🤣🤣

[@mysterylovescompany2657]

1:19 I wanted to shout to her, "No, you fool! Never use your phone in bed, in the dark! The ulfiltered blue light will destroy your circadian rhythm!" ...I may respond to the wrong things. *lol*

[@jesse_cole]

Whoa, look, it's the "scary girl ghost" from every movie...

[@saltyfire4438]

Ikr

[@LLStark]

Oooh yeah! I thought she looked familiar!😳

[@MotionBoatFilms]

Great job, extremely scary and the camera work is amazing!

[@riahj1568]

This was absolutely amazing. I watch a lot of horror shorts and I'm usually let down. But this got to me. It plays on a real fear of a lot of people. The camera angles were splendid, the quiet and lighting were spectacular. The overall vibe was incredible and I definitely jumped a few times. I've taken classes on videography and this deserves an A+ I want more people to see this.

[@alexmorera1383]

Riah J jajajjajajajajajjajajaj fucking stupid of the day

[@raduysya5634]

This film is incredibly well made. More than with most films of similar length / concept / scares, "Alone" reminds me of much of what I love about the old Val Lewton films. It's in the pacing, the use of the apartment's architecture, shifting/oppressive darkness, etc. Majorly chillworthy.

[@averygrasse59]

Radu Ysya haha thank you! That means a lot

[@thenebraskan6977]

Excellent film! For a short horror film it’s very scary. Especially when the hand grabbed her arm when she was closing the laundry room door.🧟‍♀️

[@simplyshirene8833]

These are the ones that scare me the most. The things in the dark you cannot see but they can see you. Things look different in the dark. Great job. I freaking jumped and that's the kind of scare I love.

[@Mislav24]

Pretty creepy and well acted. Keep up the good work.

[@averygrasse59]

Mislav just so you know, I'm releasing a new horror/suspense short towards the end of July. Be sure to check it out

[@rafaelar1297]

This was one of the few short horror films that actually got me scared. It was nicely done and i really enjoyed it.

[@newgobie1304]

good acting edge of your seat. well done

[@newgobie1304]

@Abby Palmer thank you ❤

[@newgobie1304]

@Rashaan Gibson what the hell was that for?

[@lilihiba3653]

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[@link9000]

Alone. Just like my relationship

[@shannonbanks9852]

Oof i felt that

[@foefeebunny3961]

I clicked on this video think it was going to be kinda crap, but it turned out to be amazing. The acting was great, well done!! 👍👍

[@averygrasse59]

Foefee Bunny Thanks! really appreciate it!

[@apomnamedtessa8111]

3:27 made me jump

[@zozohm3336]

cupcake me too

[@jesse_cole]

Yes, that's called a "jump scare." It's a device used in cheap amateur horror movies to make easily scared people "jump."

[@socialmediatricks553]

A Pom named Tessa! Yeah.. For me too...

[@cameliagabriela]

Same

[@jkhongsaikim9574]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@siddharthselvam3890]

@ 1:59 I saw a lady in a white dress behind the girl😱😱😱😨

[@averygrasse59]

Cenation Sid haha very very few people catch that!

[@siddharthselvam3890]

ohh

[@supraja7921]

I actually saw someone too

[@rekatanczos3317]

I saw when I turned lights maximum.😱

[@lorenzorossini564]

At 2:14 too

[@vettelatrioux7758]

Loved it. Creeped me out without giving anything away. Very unique.

[@finalomega8894]

There is a certain type of horror that I look for. This is it. Please make MANY more Horror films?

[@snowwalker9999]

Now that was a short scary movie. That Japanese grudge girl from 2004 is everywhere.

[@chellybeancutie]

I liked this, the jump scare really got me!

[@TornadoFace]

Maybe I'm old fashioned but I like it when ghosts follow proper etiquette and haunting behavior. To the protagonist - I'm sorry for what happened to you, but that ghost got you fair and square. You belong to the ghost now. No complaining.

[@potakuchip]

Cod Dammit! I know these jump scares are coming and I freak every time!

[@deeannmoore6463]

Very nice! I really do like this short film. Camera work and photography was really professional. Ready for big leagues.

[@Mislav24]

Pretty creepy and interesting short horror movie, with good acting and camera work. Keep up the good work, you are talented. I will definitely watch your other short movies.

[@admiral889]

Goosies. Great job. The hand was an excellent touch.

[@haneeneissa6660]

Great job, especially with the camera work and the good acting. Please continue making more horror projects as good as this one!

[@podsolpeople4836]

I liked this short film! I liked that it felt a bit experimental, as you write that it was. I like the use of lighting, how you used the sound and how you built suspense. I was genuinely creeped out and scared. I love the camera quality. And I really like the simple concept. Well done!

[@stricci7840]

why didn't she just stay in and lock the bedroom? anyway, this is good !

[@mirandaleonard1784]

Why is this called alone lol she not alone that for sure

[@maryanne8392]

Hhh

[@bluejellybeancos]

Because irony

[@Nicka2704]

Because she wasn't knew that she aren't alone

[@jeanasmith6283]

@Delta Lima Bravo lol

[@mermaidtingzzz]

Someone likes James Wan 😉! Very well done! Every she cut out the light I was like "WHY?"😂

[@azlindaibrahim1631]

Fantastic... LOVE IT😍😍😍

[@TheMichaelsuazo13]

I'm pretty sure she didn't use toothpaste XD

[@mahanadarabi163]

yeah cause i get like a sick dog when i brush my teeth

[@meganhicks6700]

Michi she did

[@pietro_ferrari]

Awesome movie! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@monifinney9042]

This is really good! I love the sound used in this and the shots are really nice!

[@Killerbrick]

Good friggin short .. The Actor did a Good job.. Good sound, good build-up, very scary.

[@paulotwixeirateixeira3452]

Very good excellent film of terror

[@piotrjaworowicz2062]

Nice short. I like it. I want some more :)

[@Gamervibes08]

The dramatic/suspenseful music towards the end was great!

[@MissTique247]

WTF!?!? YOU SCARED THE CRAP OUTTA ME @ 3:27! OK, I can breathe again, so going back up to finish the movie! EDIT: OK..I really liked it! Well acted! The production was great! If I had one ;, it would be the typical "generic" ghost girl right out of central casting.

[@VelvetVoyant]

Well done! I really liked it. Also, beautiful house, lol. Damn.

[@sharadsharma3877]

Man these 4 min and 36 sec literally scared the shit out of me

[@jjl2723]

JEEEZ! Don’t DO that, I just screamed!

[@enigmaticbrain1225]

Dialogue must be really hard. So many of these shorts have no spoken words at all.

[@munnamariam1651]

I like it. l watch this 5 times.

[@aiesha-lainesantos9909]

OHHHH EMMM GEEE !!! IT IS 2019 AND I JUST WATCHED THIS ???!! DAAAAMMMNN !! WHERE HAVE I BEEN??!! I LOVE THIS !! I HOPE U HAVE MORE ! ^_^

[@wizbangIWD]

She looks like a survivor, I'll bet she kicked ass !

[@kyleskumberg]

Samantha Gibson was amazing

[@lora16andherlrandmehsuperv66]

Love it !!!

[@MachotheRottweiler]

Enjoyed this. 😉

[@chelstastic001]

Ooooh I like this one.

[@bluelava4282]

Bravo 🎉 well done acting 🎭

[@vijayashrees7947]

Good movie. But she is brave enough or less expressions dunno. And a big apartment... oh my! I enjoyed watching. Good attempt. 👌👌👌

[@adaainthere3382]

THE JUMPSCARE SCARED THE LIVING SHIT OUT OF ME DAMN

[@scottorvito]

The editing felt like it was done with a chainsaw but still built the suspense well and good jump scares.

[@blaireofhylia1572]

2:23 when you realize the ghost is roleplaying as your wardrobe

[@MrWTFish]

THIS IS GOOOODDDD AND U MADE ME JUMP AND REALIZE I HAVE TO STUDY. WTHELLL

[@OpenFilmmaker]

very good!

[@moonbladem]

Not bad, enjoyed this.

[@DavidArvBragi]

Interesting use of the quiet spaces in between sound or action.

[@meganhicks6700]

I hate the dark

[@munnamariam1651]

Really?

[@Jacobwilliam79]

This was a pleasant surprise. And scared the shit out of me. Especially the couple times you "see" her quick. I have to pee but really don't want to go out there.

[@johnstucko2740]

Nice! I almost pooped my pants! Love the music/editing too! The girl is very pretty and has talent!

[@idoru3242]

In filming class we’re doing suspense short films. Our teacher showed us this as an example. Everyone in the class screamed when the hand grabbed 😅

[@averygrasse59]

Nadle Sks wow. I’m surprised he used this as an example? Did everyone catch what happened at 2:00?

[@idoru3242]

David Avery Grasse some people did

[@emmanueldeliancourt6497]

The longest four and a half minutes in my life!

[@c-tha-man9463]

Damn....That arm made me cuss. Nice work! : )

[@DrRonArt]

Lights were on, lights were off. TV turned on, she turned it off. Then it's ghost time!

[@sb.1035]

very good :)

[@shenonoori8889]

I'd searched alot for such a horror, good job😨

[@garrybell3492]

It was short yes but I liked it. If this was your first in my opinion you did good. I liked the music as well, real creepy.👍😀

[@mikkuueda5511]

Yeye you can do everything

[@Pinkberrystrawberry]

that hand scared me so badly 3:22

[@averygrasse59]

Carly M but did you see anything at 2:00??

[@Pinkberrystrawberry]

@@averygrasse59 i missed it at first

[@amnesiaPUZZLES]

Amazing sound work. Really got me tense, even after all these horror shorts I've seen and got used to.

[@IHaveTheUrgeToSmackHim]

Home Alone 😱

[@cjmacq-vg8um]

aahhh, but she wasn't alone after all now was she? maybe a better title would've been - "You're Never Alone." production values were excellent! everything from photography, to editing was top notch. the little stutter effect at the end was perfectly placed. the only flaw (and i'm nit picking here) is that she wouldn't have gotten out of bed without her glasses. thanks for spooky film!

[@averygrasse59]

c. j. macq thanks for the feedback!!

[@overtheedge9298]

I’ve always said that smartphones are dangerous. When a phone is used as a flashlight, you’re dead.

[@baybee7521]

I haven’t actually startled jumped in a long time, bravo

[@neverthesame7887]

who else was completely and utterly ANNOYED at how she brushed her freakin teeth

[@m.prathikshamuras4350]

Oh wow that is great

[@thefurrybastard1964]

Decent short horror. The lack of dialogue adds to the atmosphere. My one criticism is the use of the Ring style ghost that seems to be almost literally everywhere these days. Judging from the movie, you easily have enough creativity to come up with your own unique ghost.

[@averygrasse59]

The Batman thanks for the feedback. You’re totally right about the ghost thing

[@thefurrybastard1964]

No problem. I'll be sure to check your channel and watch more movies.

[@SandroBiagioni12]

Excellent😊

[@anthonymcdonagh6416]

Great scarey and creepy movie thanks

[@CoolAlex123Youtube]

What could have made the ending more scarier is of the doorknob stopped shaking.

[@robertmcghintheorca49]

Is there another upload of this? I think the other version has a scream at the end.

[@averygrasse59]

Robert McGhin Not that I know of. Tbh, this was reluctantly released. We never filmed everything we wanted and the originally planned ending didn’t work, so this is just the version we settled on.

[@JEANSrockinjeans]

That was really good! I was actually really scared :0

[@flamespitter297]

Whenever suspicious try putting on the lights...looking for something creepy in dim light 😮 😲 👻 nice horror though

[@psravindran2177]

Good.well done.

[@Cascadia007]

Wow!! and thats a horror video. It got me really bad.

[@sarah-louisemoyes7091]

Brilliant made me jump loved it

[@kaym.849]

Awesome short!! Great suspense building! So what camera and lens were used?

[@averygrasse59]

KAY M. The A7s i and the older sigma 24-70

[@kaym.849]

Brilliant, thanks! Very inspiring!

[@lablueguy2000]

scary short, i almost fell off the sofa

[@anastasia_plisova]

I actually jumped when the hand touched the girl

[@samanthacabrale567]

The hand scared me from the door

[@a21613]

I would have switched on all the lights till morning instead of saving electricity. 😂😂

[@fydenciarichardson5410]

Why didn't she run when the hand grabbed at her?? I did jump at that point.

[@averygrasse59]

Fydencia Richardson I feel like she might have thought it was all in her head. Up until the end, she wasn’t really sure it was anything

[@fydenciarichardson5410]

David Avery Grasse gotcha...i liked it jumped off of my bed...anymore short horrors?

[@averygrasse59]

Fydencia Richardson actually I’m wanting to do a new one pretty soon, but I’m having trouble coming up with a solid concept. If you have any ideas, I’d love to hear them!

[@fydenciarichardson5410]

David Avery Grasse how about a veteran fighting a war that rages; but is it within himself or is it not?.

[@averygrasse59]

Fydencia Richardson that could be very interesting!