ALONE TIME (Short Film - Thriller)

Directed by Rod Blackhurst
ALONE TIME
an Unparalleled Production in association with Frank & Paul Films
A young woman, stressed by her busy and continually crowded New York City existence spontaneously retreats to a solitary lake deep in the Adirondacks.
Ann - Rose Hemingway
Director | Rod Blackhurst
Producer | Josh Murphy
Executive Producers | Paul Pathikal + Eric Hollenbeck
Co-producers | David Ebeltoft + Chris Suchorsky
Associate Producer | Marcella Castro
Written by Rod Blackhurst + David Ebeltoft
Director of Photography | Adam McDaid
Editor | Suzanne Spangler
Composer | Tyler Strickland
Sound Designer | Jamey Scott
Strategic Partner | MBED
Subway Man - David Chokachi
Street Man - Jonathan Gundel
Cashier - Peggy Scott
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[@rodblackhurst]

Rod here. The director of this short film. I just wanted to say thank you to all of you for taking the time to watch this and comment. My friends and I made this short film in 2012. We wanted to make a short film without dialogue, relying on all the other arrows in our filmmaking quiver; sound design, cinematography, score, color, camera language, etc - to see if we could create a mood and a feeling. Since 2012 we've grown as filmmakers. Our 2016 feature film HERE ALONE won the Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature at the Tribeca Film Festival and is available to stream everywhere online. My 2016 feature film AMANDA KNOX is a Netflix Original. And I'm currently directing a film for Amblin Partners called THE WHITE ROOM. The reactions and engagement that this short film continue to get, 7 years later, is so wonderful to see. 50% of you all love it. 50% of you all don't like it. And that's okay. The very reasons some of you love it are the very reasons some of you don't like it. I'm glad we made this film and learned a lot about ourselves, our process, and our voice as storytellers. Thank you for being here.

[@nfcribeiro]

Great to see how far you've come. Godspeed =)

[@mikehubbard5493]

I like the film a lot. This makes me think of the untold millions that have been victims of the drug the "Devils Breath", and or Ecstacy-(roofies).

[@mikehubbard5493]

If I could I would cause everyone never to trust anyone again. Be careful out there in this nasty cruel world. God be with you. In God we trust.

[@peterrobinson972]

I found it thought provoking. Much in the way of Ingmar Bergman. Thank you for sharing it on KZbin.

[@MobileFilmmaking]

Thanks for taking the time to even respond. I'm a total beginner at filmmaking and I come back to this video at least twice a week to study the cinematography and color grading and try to reproduce it. Kudos to you. You need to post more stuff!

[@willier47]

I don't think anyone noticed, but she zipped the Bag from her right to her Left. Then when morning came she couldn't find the zipper until she went to her right side. Nice little touch.

[@rodblackhurst]

After all these years, you may be the first person to have noticed that easter egg!

[@willier47]

I yeah i was wondering if anyone else did. LOL

[@preetichauhan862]

Wow 👌👌 that's true

[@KatorNia]

I noticed that too, but I mistook it for some continuity error. :p

[@ImranKhan-pm6gd]

I just watched it today. I did notice that it was the only instance where she fumbled. Everywhere else she was all perfect. Kudos to the makers..

[@shelbywalters2164]

That was an awesome movie. You just described every independent woman's worst nightmare in under 12 minutes. Being vulnerable. Awesome.

[@rodblackhurst]

Shelby - Thank you for watching and for the kind words. It's a psychological film for sure!

[@edgardark7690]

@@rodblackhurst - The overly happy guy in the metro. The guy on the crosswalk who needed to act on a scary thought. The camera scene on the hill side should have warned me good but I got swept up by being all alone being immerged by beautiful panorama views of breathtaking nature. Flipping through the photo's I still felt very distant from any horror but somehow suspected someone appearing in one of the photo's. And then the flashbacks.... 'blip', -- sharing is caring, so thank you Shelby (spot on) and thank you and your friends Rod - any one recommendation on how to deal with this ?

[@livingbehind661]

Yeah. Men love feeling vulnerable. Men got it so ez omg

[@emmachapman-banks9887]

One thing I love about this short film is how the woman wanted to spend time alone with herself during her mini camping trip but in fact, she was never alone... This is a brilliant plot with such an unexpected twist and the cinematics are absolutely amazing! You are such an inspiration to everyone.

[@JC-gq3wg]

2023 and still holds strong, great film!👏🏾

[@terryoquinn8199]

2024 , loved it !

[@shoeboxphotos]

This is a beautiful metaphor about how isolating and lonely it can feel to be human. In the opening scene, Ann is alone on a balcony, surrounded by the lights and noise of the city, and a room filled with people She's on the outside looking in and not an active participant. Even when she is physically near other people, their faces are shot out of focus orfrom the neck down. When she trades her monotonous, grey life to escape to nature, everything is lush, green, and peaceful. The stark contrast between the city and the woods is tangible. She appears to be alone, one with nature, an active participant in her own life. But as her photos show at the conclusion of the film, she is not alone. Nobody is ever truly alone.

[@rodblackhurst]

shoeboxphotos you got it!

[@shoeboxphotos]

Thanks Rod, I really enjoyed your film and look forward to watching Here Alone. I edited my reply because I submitted my comment before I was done....I hope you were able to read it in full. 😊

[@colorfullconcerto]

Yeah. but i didn't really like the open ending. I wanted some kind of closure hahaha

[@StoutProper]

Erm not sure she really appreciated not being alone... 🤔 I don't really see any positive message here tbh. And who buys disposable cameras these days anyway? Wouldn't it have been more realistic if she'd just taken them on her phone? Nicely shot though

[@kevdmiller]

Guinness--I think that the answer to the cell phone question is that this story (and probably the true event that inspired the film) takes place in a time before cell phones with HD cameras were ever-present. I re-watched it and didn't really see anyone staring down at their phones. I only noticed a single woman at the crosswalk that *kinda* looks like she's holding a smart phone, but it isn't clear enough to tell for sure. Even when the main character calls her friend to tell her she's going camping, the phone she uses (though it's also hard to see) looks like a land-line cordless phone instead of a smart phone. Even the office seems low-tech. There is one shot that briefly shows a flat screen monitor so maybe it takes place in the late 90's/early 2000's when flat screens were starting to become common but most cell phone cameras weren't very high rez?

[@shayma95]

the quality and color grading of this film is amazing. the shots were breathtaking!

[@rodblackhurst]

+shayma. Thank you for the kind words! Share the film with your friends?! :-)

[@bluto212]

Yeah the visuals were professional

[@BlueBlaBle]

Oh god... It was so nice and I was thinking "Ok, and why is this a thriller?" Then she's looking through pictures and it came to me... but I still got those major chills.

[@rodblackhurst]

Feeling all those feels! Thanks for watching the whole short film.

[@TheMovieCritic83]

I’m always so impressed when a film can make me feel genuinely unnerved! There’s nothing fancy or supernatural here, just creepy, disturbing realism....Great work! Such a credit to everyone involved...

[@rodblackhurst]

Thank you so much for those kind words. That's exactly what I was hoping to do.

[@stevenday7644]

People end up getting confused with alone and lonely... When a person ia alone that means he/she wants to be but if a person is lonely its not on her/his own will

[@rodblackhurst]

Quite true.

[@kw6217]

Perhaps. But the truth is ... you can be alone, but not be lonely And you can be lonely even when you aren't alone.

[@AbuBakar-it9jf]

Its beautiful but end is confused.Plz explain

[@jaceek2030]

Nice creepy ending. I always appreciate a movie that can pull off creepy and scary unusually.

[@TheBigfootkiller]

Jacee K 100th like!😃

[@opkid1267]

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[@TheBigfootkiller]

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[@janekim5370]

omg lololol legit same

[@jeraldbrewer6087]

It shows that the fillmmakers have enough confidence & smarts not to resort to cheap tricks. They also seem to respect their audience.

[@LegionOfWeirdos]

Liked it, but it feels more like the beginning of a longer story.

[@rodblackhurst]

+Legion of Weirdos And it just might be...

[@sparkyvacdr]

+Legion of Weirdos I agree. If this was a short story it takes too long for something to happen. But as part of a longer work, a novel, the lead up is setting up tension, only broken by a feeling of dread, and an instant of replaying in our minds of what else had happened when it wasn't "alone time". I liked it. Also, it's so good to watch a film with very minimal if any background "movie music". Just the natural sounds. So much scarier. So much more believable. So much more tricked and betrayed.

[@medicallymo]

Legion of Weirdos yeah I think it was really slow & could've been shorter since it lost me a couple min in. But I really like the end & wish there was more :/

[@elisenicole474]

Watch it again, the slow starting scenes show the stalker following her...

[@George50809]

I echo your sentiments.

[@bamvideos]

Why would she pick up that camera? Over half of the movie is just her going from her usual city life style to camping. I like all of the scenery shots that tell her story without any dialog, the cinematography is very clean, although I feel their could've been more attention to finer details, I did NOT see the ending coming at all! That was nicely done!

[@rodblackhurst]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@bamvideos]

+Rod Blackhurst No problem!

[@gabegiron4516]

BAM! Videos living potato hello there

[@BrionesPalomo]

I knew that end was coming since she picked up that camera, back in the days there were plenty of urban legends around that treat

[@Jo-Noe]

Yeah ending made the film even more intensifying, but did you notice the guy watching her from behind somewhere in the middle of the film?

[@r1chard077]

I kept expecting something to happen during the hiking trip, but my expectations were subverted. Really love this one.

[@jeremymoon1]

Rose Hemingway she was really good in the short film

[@casey_katt]

I'm here because I'm digging deeper into the director's work so i could learn. And this work really makes me shiver. I mean, how can you possibly give so much to the audience in 12 minutes without any words and dialogues? I admire the job you've gone👏

[@alexsoran1849]

This is my literal worst fear as someone who loves to be alone and head out of town but THIS IS SO GRIPPING AND SO AMAZING I can't stop watching!

[@rodblackhurst]

Happy to provide the scares. Thanks for watching and commenting. Share with your friends?!

[@canvasfaces]

A great actress! Nothing overdone, likable and believable. Very very good

[@rodblackhurst]

Thank you for the kind words and taking the time to comment.

[@ameliamangan981]

I was so happy for her cause she was looking at all of her nice photos and smiling and then THAT HAPPENED and I threw my phone across the room like wtf this is based on a true story as well... WTF

[@rodblackhurst]

Hehehehe.

[@lynettenasseri753]

A movie that grabs the viewer from the very beginning and leaves them wanting more. Very well done!

[@ajs899]

I really liked this. the length of this film is wonderful. That sense of loneliness was very powerful and had a good amount of time to develop. excellent job.

[@rodblackhurst]

+PeePodd Thank you so much for the kind words!

[@hestadickeos6043]

PeePodd I agree! This film has a good deal of suspense,as anything could happen at any moment; that is left to the imagination of the viewer.... so effective! The woman's sense of lonelyness is palpable ... I also enjoyed the beautifully shot scenery,and interesting perspectives.I thought the ending was very good.Hope to see more films like this: thoughtful and in good taste.A good suspense story does not need blood and gore to be effective.

[@Panwere36]

That is freaky if it really is based on a true story. I would never go camping again. This seriously had a "I let you go this time... " feel to it for real.

[@TheWriterWalker]

I feel as if I've experienced a full-length feature. This is an elegant and subtle piece.

[@rodblackhurst]

Thank you for the kind words.

[@DrRonArt]

Me, too. Well said!

[@Charlies1970TA]

Hum, puts a new vibe on being alone in the great ourdoors and that of being a hard sleeper! Great job!

[@dirtroadfarmsjimmideanreen2458]

This film should be used as a public service announcement, that people shouldn't go camping alone!!! In this day and age is very dangerous to Camp by yourself.

[@jazzrex1]

Here is the channel of a real girl who prefers solo hikes in the area of St. Petersburg, Russia. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGa7fmqvhJyircU

[@paulm.gilbert1096]

@@jazzrex1 This is not Russia. This is the United States of rapes, murders and pedophiles. Camping out for two or three nights is not a solo hike. Jim Reen is correct, not wise to go camping on your own, especially if you're a lady. We are not being over protective males. Given today's environment, we're just giving out sound wisdom.

[@jazzrex1]

Totally agree. I am also not happy with this idea. Just showed what is.

[@ge3346]

Do you need your safe space now? :|

[@brandonstone4087]

Jim shut the fuck up

[@lenar3564]

Before the horror part I was thinking: This is my life, exactly like this; I don't speak to anyone during the week and than I go hiking during the weekend to have a rest from the noisy polluted city.

[@vivekmehta8366]

Good one

[@GeneMacRae]

Get out of the city mate

[@cotyhunter2019]

Take a camera wink wink

[@briannac3909]

Me to, I was about to write in the comments “me though” but then the photos happened

[@cotyhunter2019]

lol ..like your falcon

[@donnash5813]

I thought it was perfect. I loved transition car ride from the city to wilderness. It slowly relaxed me to make the ending jump.

[@rodblackhurst]

You are very welcome. Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@mandytreutens9099]

perfect mix of thriller, suspense and plot twist without reverting horror or gore....

[@rodblackhurst]

Thank you kindly.

[@mrv1271]

It should've been called Balls. I would never go hiking alone.

[@alistasia]

MR V 🤣🤣🤣

[@smalltowngirlbigcityheart3724]

MR V 😂😂😂😂

[@barnaliadhikary9421]

Its most normal to go hiking alone, balls are for kids to play. You lack persona

[@jameswilson1360]

My thought EXACTLY !!!!!

[@DirkDiggler2000]

@Mikael True..Although, going alone or being separated can lead to weird disappearances. Most commonly being taken by Aliens, unwanted anal play, ect... Gotta be careful out there these days!

[@clayguy1]

Would make an amazing start of a movie... Just amazing. I agree with Megan Rose... I want more..

[@ChristopherSchmidtcrs]

Another piece, though this one isn't sci-fi: A dramatic story which holds the suspense until the very end. (I kept trying to figure out where the twist was going to come from; this was great.) The cinematography in this piece was terrific: super high quality throughout. Finding pieces like this really bring home the fact that long term, creation of high quality films is going to come from independent creators on places like KZbin. Well done to the film's creators.

[@rodblackhurst]

+Christopher Schmidt Thank you so much for those kind words.

[@hopeharris3097]

I'm one of those people who reads the comment before so I know if a jump scare is gonna happen.... 😶

[@sylviaj8272]

girl meets world same! i didn't this time and it scared me!

[@nnettev3802]

Breathtaking short film, very beautiful and 100% worth warching

[@rodblackhurst]

+Janette Qureshi Thank you!

[@joelee5875]

I feel have to comment in that I'm embarrassed to say that I've watched this film 5 times, it's usually posted next to films that I haven't seen before, and I end up coming back to it., it's just that this one is done so well, even without the ending which is great by the way, I find this so compelling, every shot seems flawless but not forced and the actor is also excellent.

[@christ4u2now]

I'm sad to say it, but this is a dangerous world we are living in. We have all kind of sick people around us. A girl should never go camping alone, as she did in this video. You should always have a friend with you, this apply for men also, but especially for a young woman as she was.

[@hiyagada262]

What do you mean especially a girl? Ugh

[@webvipagent]

Hi this is just a movie.

[@migol1984]

it's a cool little film with a sweet twist. i think this could have been shorter, eliminating some of the slow moments of her wandering, spacing out. this could also work as an opening to a feature suspense/thriller.

[@KutWrite]

I liked those moments. They let us know her and the oppressiveness of her job and the city. Why she wanted to go camping and what it meant. It got me to like her, too. All the sights, too, indicated her solitude, she thought. I enjoyed 'em myself. The slow pace, to me, added to the punch at the end.

[@scattjax3908]

It's so cool when people disagree about a film & tell someone they're stupid.

[@scattjax3908]

Then I'm glad there's no disagreement. It's good you're around to tell us which comments are stupid or intelligent.

[@scattjax3908]

Why would I do that when you’ve clearly proven your thoughts are more intelligent?

[@TheTruthKiwi]

You need a bit of time for character development and I think this was about right

[@UnratedAwesomeness]

I think the most genius part in the film was when you put the attention on the guy in the train station using leading lines even though he was incredibly out of focus

[@GigiCopeland]

The cinematography is brilliant, and the tracking shots were beautiful. I absolutely love the locations you picked, so pretty! I can't start to imagine how long it must've took to make.

[@rodblackhurst]

+Gigi Copeland Thank you for the kind words! Share the film with your friends?! :-)

[@GigiCopeland]

I already did :D

[@rodblackhurst]

+Gigi Copeland Well thank you then!

[@pugernoufer]

You have to make more of these!!! I'm sending this to all my friends!!!

[@jayvora3237]

I guess it beautifully portrays the message of fear of being watched/judged everything we do in life. Have you guys notice how many times we have stress lines on his forehead in a day from waking up,driving until we sleep in bed. We always have this subconscious level of what if others are watching and thinking about me or am I over analyzing ?

[@kartikey4you]

Hi Rod I first watch this masterpiece in 2016 and still come back here whenever I want to refresh myself with a short film. I am a cinematographer and the work in this film has been my inspiration in many of my projects. Cheers to you and team for this fantastic work which is perfect in all of its aspects!

[@rodblackhurst]

Thank you kindly. Really appreciate it.

[@FairfaxHigh24]

How could anyone dislike this? Even if you don't completely understand the story, the cinematic techniques are beautiful and should appreciated. Great job my friend. Hope to make something like this one day

[@rodblackhurst]

Thank you for the kind words.

[@taylatsiaousis2213]

this was a true story i wouldn't want to recreate it :| id wet myself lol i liked it though even though it felt like a dagger went through my heart and like someone with a knife was about to walk in my room

[@marchingflute5181]

Weeeeell. Some people could also have disliked it satirically... who knows. Humans are weird creatures.

[@leslassiter6378]

Are you kidding? This was not only the stupidest thing I ever saw, it was also incredibly boring.

[@MobileFilmmaking]

You are correct with the cinematography being beautiful... I just found it a little boring. I think the same story could have been told in less time.

[@IM_ROBBY]

Incredible visuals, nice twist but it should have been shorter due to the simplicity of the plot.

[@sierraseidler138]

Nóra Jánosi I was rather waiting for something creepy to happen because this innocent nature pictures and showing her every move ( like opening the tent) just seemed to simple

[@avibank]

That's what Tolkien said when he wrote Lord of The Rings, except he didn't.

[@bluto212]

Not to this one

[@brucenatelee]

I think that's the point, to build up an unexpected ending like that, thinking it was just a normal, peaceful film.

[@robertburks2162]

10 minutes I would say

[@NomadOverNormal]

Very interesting. I do feel however that this was a bit too long for the point. There was a part where she was getting on the subway, and you see a man get on the same cart as her. You don't see his face clearly thought. I feel that if you added this mysterious man as a creepy character, subtly adding him into scenes where you barely notice him- if at all, it could have been more of a connect the dots type thing. I also would have made this into 5 minutes rather than 12, because you lost me with boredom at parts. However, I must say the feeling I have after watching this film is unlike anything I have ever felt while watching a movie. I feel grossed out and creeped out, and it generated legitimate fear in me. Bravo. This was worth the watch.

[@rodblackhurst]

There are several other 'easter eggs' buried in the film! We won't spoil them for you here. The feeling you describe having after watching is exactly the feeling we wanted to create. It sounds like we our jobs!

[@NomadOverNormal]

yes you did!

[@m0n57312633k]

Rod Blackhurst Maybe I am blind, but where are the "easter eggs"?

[@lucaswittrup30]

thesiegecinema m0n57312633k There are multiple easter eggs. I'll spoil the two I found obvious. The first one being when she gets on the train. The second one being when she crosses the road. Rod Blackhurst This was a wonderful short film. I loved the easter eggs, but at the time did not realise they were foreshadowing elements. Crazy plot twist, and amazing cinematography!

[@zoomoutfilmschannel]

Rod Blackhurst Am i the only one who noticed the creepy guy following her?

[@hcutter]

The ending not withstanding, some times not only you need a break from people but from everyday life. The smile on her face that she found peace says it all. Too bad that all was ruined.

[@Boss_Man00]

I always catch small things in shows and movies that were forgotten or left out but it’s nice to someone pay attention to the small details. This should become an actual movie , I would’ve loved for it to be longer

[@itssmmae9594]

I love the timing of the ending, that moment when she's just staring at the photo before in such peace and then she looks at the next one and the pure horror on her face, it's just so well done

[@meg-jr8pu]

My first instinct was WHAT THE FUCK! What the ACTUAL fuck!! Then I was like. That's smart though. I want more!

[@angierupple8280]

I was literally the same way.

[@MrKuman321]

yeah,literally .

[@MrKuman321]

yeah,literally .

[@danielartefilms9049]

Hey Megan could you subscribe to my channel?

[@julialuminasalsa]

I know!

[@melaniecravens7240]

The realization that some one was there was omg scary.

[@mikebradley9408]

just loved it Rod now i wanna go camping but in PA its still cold so soon. keep up the good work

[@cjrddic3548]

Wow ! Enjoyed this short film. This is what you call real talent

[@sarahkristen333]

I think it was that one guy at the train stop cause he was watching her a lot like wtf

[@andytanyaolson6]

Stephen Buffa I noticed the same thing...I wondered if it was the same person from the subway...seemed to be watching, following, and hiding...kept wondering if he was going to show up in the wooded area. Lovely scenery though.

[@novaldi3028]

It can be like that, it can be like this, but thats the point of this short movie,give us a dying feel to see more

[@TheTruthKiwi]

Yeah I noticed both those guys and thought the theme of the short might be about an attractive woman getting away from being hit on/objectified all the time, and work of course. Turns out it was a full on stalker!

[@martinblumrich8296]

From two diverse racial backgrounds? Are we talking about the same two guys?

[@bobgomescruz9572]

Life according to Sara...if a guy look at you is not because you are attractive is because he is a perv... stupid bitch the moral of the history is that you are not alone. besides who said it was a guy who took the pictures?I mean girls got opposite thumbs right.

[@gleamyhotshot1222]

So this is actually based on true story on a woman named Casey Rodriguez , she broke up from her bf and went on solo campaign in Appalachia for some alone time , Casey really choose the most secluded area she hadn't seen any one near , she took some photos from her dad's vintage camera , later coming back she gave it to him to make it clear , He then asked her if she was with someone and she is hiding it from him . She said no and matter of fact she added it was most secluded zone , then he sent her the photographs in which she was sleeping and some one else took them. Fortunately Casey returned safe back home but still this is a spine chilling story.

[@rodblackhurst]

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[@edaturk7529]

*Alone Time* is an absolute masterpiece. The way it captivates without a single word is truly remarkable. The stunning scenery and immersive atmosphere draw you in, creating a sense of realism that is both serene and chilling. The tension and suspense are brilliantly crafted, keeping viewers on edge throughout. The subtlety with which the story unfolds is a testament to masterful filmmaking. This film is a hauntingly beautiful experience that showcases the incredible power of visual storytelling. One of the best short films I’ve ever watched-kudos to the director for such an unforgettable piece of art. Bravo!

[@shotstylestudio]

Fantastic story, photography, direction ! 12 min totally focused on this movie ! congrats !!! really.

[@Jaromellz]

I've been watching a lot of shorts in preparation for shooting my own. This was the best one I've seen so far. Very well done.

[@alexandresalguero3428]

muito bom, poste por aqui quando estiver pronto!

[@leslassiter6378]

You haven't seen much, have you?

[@MobileFilmmaking]

I've been doing the same. While the cinematography and color grading are on point... the story is a little light for me. I mean.. I get it.. but I just think it could have been told with the same impact in a shorter amount of time.

[@thehowto_455]

Did you upload the video I wanna see

[@Jaromellz]

@@leslassiter6378 Just barely seeing your comment. Do you have recommendations?

[@anniebodyhome1999]

I have chills. I was not expecting that at all, and it completely threw me off. Well done!

[@lastselfie6760]

Rob, this was a brilliantly done movie. I was wondering when it was going to get thrilling, then WHAM BAM!!! Thank you for sharing your work with us!

[@janetdeloach4712]

Brilliantly done. This is why I won't even walk in the woods behind my house. Beautiful made film.

[@dawsonedwards5859]

This could’ve been a movie about self discovery but nooo

[@vielkadenerson2534]

Dawson : That was funny ! lol

[@maddie8728]

adirondacks, the most beautiful place on earth. amazing to see my home represented.

[@maddie8728]

edit: creepy as hell.

[@kopotty]

Personally i felt the ending made a mess of the rest of the film. I didn't have any suspense building in my mind so when it came out of nowhere at the end it felt out of place. But that's just my view and other than that it was a really wonderful film which i thoroughly enjoyed. Thankyou.

[@someone20ify]

Jonny Strutt you didn't see a stalker following her?

[@mayelkholy6926]

Electrohin ya and there was a bit of suspense after she went to sleep in showed the night sky and idk but personally that part felt very suspenseful to me

[@joelee5875]

I've watched this film at least 10 times which is probably why it pops up in my feed, I find this a very well made and completely watchable film, and I can't put my finger on why but I'm usually in the mood to rewatch it. Kudos to Rod Blackhurst.

[@paulmoore-LPC-LMFT-NCC]

Saw this somewhere else. Just wanted to say, it’s so subtle but so powerful.

[@kianafsah]

This Film is Amazing. It created a felling that you are been followed since she began to hike and the whole time I thought that it is just imagine but then at the last seconds it was actually true and the shots were absoluteley breathtaking. For me this is a 10/10 Movie.

[@rodblackhurst]

Thank you so much for the kind words and for taking the time to reply!

[@blackforestalbra7250]

She lives in a bleak environment. Small wonder that she wants to break out. She experiences absolut loneliness there in the wilderness, but it seems to be a way more satisfing loneliness compared to the one people have to deal with in big cities. Well done.

[@rodblackhurst]

Thank you!

[@brentkozak7025]

...the blurry blonde guy in the subway took the picture! Great art, loved it.

[@janetduncan87]

He was good looking

[@dinamariea61]

I noticed in two scenes a man that appeared to be following her, the subway scene and the one of her crossing the street. Did anyone else notice that? Maybe he was just a background performer that got put in both scenes coincidentally..

[@lilithia23]

This is perfect! I kinda saw myself in her. The social standards that is pushed onto us, to "join in" and socialise but the need for space to breath, away from the head noise and pressures. I loved her fearless, adventurous spirit(camping alone) and her obvious love of nature. The ending got me. 👌 Those two weird guys though? 🤔

[@krishelfferich3087]

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[@mugulakikawa]

It must be that guy that was following her around. Totally loved it. It leads you into a maze. Makes you wonder, what's coming next. Your use of sound is superb. She talks at the right moment. 😊👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

[@edtomorrow]

I liked this very much. Great photography and I love the contrasts of city and country side. It's the kind of content I'd strive to make.

[@rodblackhurst]

Thank you so much for the kind words. I've never made content though, I'm a film director!

[@englishlessons5700]

I was quite moved by the film, so here's a review I just posted to IMDb. (Includes some extensive summary but no spoilers) Rod Blackhurst's short film "Alone Time" is nearly 13 minutes of a young woman doing the most normal things, yet nearly every moment is suffused with dread and anticipation. More on that in a moment. We first join our protagonist Ann (Rose Hemingway) at a rooftop cocktail party where she is off by herself, lost in thought, clearly disconnected from the social scene. Then over the next several minutes of the film, we see her endure the monochrome NYC universe of cubicles, exhausting commutes, and sidewalk overcrowding. She is lonely, unfulfilled, and stifled by the concrete sprawl. We, too, want to come up for air. How much longer can she withstand such rote misery? Ann is arguably a cinematic descendant of Travis Bickle, whose urban alienation she most definitely shares, but she is fundamentally wholesome and thinks in practical and decent terms for a solution to her isolation: a weekend camping trip in the Adirondacks. Now, the fact she goes alone is not a horror cliche but rather another layer to her personality. She is an introvert with a rich interior life and she needs to be truly alone in the quiet to recharge her batteries. I know many women like her, so this struck me as authentic, despite its obvious service to the unnerving plot. Once Blackhurst's film moves to the mountains of upstate New York, the film is suddenly colorful, vibrant, and breathtaking. Ann's mood has clearly lifted, and we see that she is now enjoying a lifestyle more suitable to her spirit. This makes it all the more powerful and mysterious that we, the viewers, are now more unsettled than we were in the bleaker city scenes. Each shot feels like a warning. Each sound is suspicious. Something is definitely wrong. The movie's brief, quietly spooky reveal is as mesmerizing as everything that preceded it, and you'll likely rewatch the film to catch what you might have missed. The thing is, Blackhurst and crew are so artful and subtle in their storytelling, you just might not spot all the clues. I haven't. But that's the whole point: powerful cinema works on the subconscious, and with smart psychological horror the damage is done long before the final details are settled.

[@sheribalsoma9778]

Dear Rod Blackhurst BRILLIANT Much Love to you ❤️🌎❤️🌎❤️🌎🇺🇸

[@MaturePatriot]

Excellent!! Two Thumbs UP!!

[@pf4773]

Rod, you should be so proud of this film. Wow! Over a million views! Richly deserved. You did so many things right in this film, but everything stems from an intelligent screen play and concept. This film is such a model for how to make a short feature! You must have agonized over the ending (or maybe not :) ). So professionally filmed!!!

[@shamar4382]

who scared at 0:58 :D

[@KutWrite]

I was startled, but not scared.

[@cateblanchettsaffair9036]

Joker omg, yes XD I look after this comment :D

[@maggianderson8944]

KutWrite "

[@beautifull3781]

MarioIsAFaggot i look After this comment 😂😂😂 and yes ...... before no but After your comment yes 😂😂😂

[@sarahtrojet2894]

after your comment yes -_-

[@AnnexF]

I keep coming back to this short. Amazingly told! Without words I could feel what she was going through the whole time.

[@rodblackhurst]

So glad you felt that. That was our intention.

[@AnnexF]

@@rodblackhurst The shot selections were incredible! The ending well executed. I find inspiration in your work. Awesome job!

[@loufaolla]

Just lovely. Well directed and great cinematography.

[@ResinRat2]

Nicely done. I will say you caught me off guard. Two thumbs up.

[@carolinekv]

I saw that ending coming from a mile away because I remember reading a creepypasta about it. It was still well done though.

[@weiyao8841]

what is the name of this creepypasta

[@d.1565]

invisible dude takes picture of clueless sleeping girl

[@chuchoelroto2229]

Did anyone else notice the two creepy guys staring at her at 2:10 and 3:00??

[@alyr7629]

I watched this a week ago and told my friend about it because she loves to camp alone. This is a scary story but I like one person's take on the film...that we* are the ones intruding her alone time & not some stranger lurking in the night. Terrifying. Almost peed in my pants.

[@jeremymoon1]

This short film looks really good

[@MotionBoatFilms]

Very well made short film, entertaining from start to finish!

[@rodblackhurst]

MotionBoatFilms Thank you!

[@soul832006]

No matter how experienced and familiar with the environment, it's not that safe to go hiking alone with all the weirdos out there these days... I noticed the guy that kept following or stalking her on her daily commute.

[@soul832006]

@Steve/Beth I beg to differ as there are instances of psychopaths that kill their victims by hunting them in the forest. Here in Australia we had a serial killer who went around hacking people to bits around a famous forest. Look up Balangalow State Forest.

[@Rockking1111]

Matt NA was that the same guy? It looked like two different guys. But yeah she was definitely stalked. I’m from NZ so the wilderness is fine only hyperthermia can get you, I would not go camping in Australia unless I knew what I was doing even the damn ants can kill you, not to mention pissing off a male kangaroo. And I have heard how NYC ain’t no joke either, in a way y’all both right

[@troyfunk5578]

@@Rockking1111 if you look at the credits you find out that it IS two different guys: Subway Man and Street Man. Could have been either, or even both of them.

[@cherrycolamusic]

I recently started making short films. I tend to vent through film making whenever I need to. I suffer from severe social anxiety and depression. i turn my emotions into art; it's the only thing that tends to help me understand myself. I appreciate every view. Lot's of more content to come!!

[@rodblackhurst]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@willjhoanny2745]

Erick R i support you..

[@stevethomas74]

Hey Erick, looks like I might have to check your channel out too in that case as I also suffer from depression and anxiety. Plus I love film.

[@taracollins5597]

8:09 Boy that water has gotta be cold!! Now, back to the film....

[@mysterylovescompany2657]

Watching someone just randomly decide to pick up and head into the wilderness alone for a couple of days *without telling anyone definitely were they were going* legit gave me anxiety. Like O NO BABY WHAT IS YOU DOING

[@04bestie]

"Wow that picture is gorgeous... O.O... Oh my god" *end credits* Woooooww, well done

[@rapgoddess2756]

Someone had followed her to the woods. That's one thing for sure. Nice movie upload.

[@geralynpinto5971]

This is absolutely subtle and brilliant: none of those slightly childish devices used for shock effect; stunning photography; and a very talented young actress.

[@johnjohnmikell2879]

Thanks for the post, that would have sent me packing! Totally Unexpected!

[@williammitrus]

Beautiful footage of The Upper Ausable Lake from Indian Head. Great twist at the end as well. I really enjoyed this...Nice work.

[@NFSDieHard]

I hear the foot walking in the water before she dive into the lake. From there onwards I got thinking like some one is there with her. Holy shit at the end scene instantly remembered the water foot steps sounds

[@ziggyschumann5284]

I've only watched 6.33 min. so far, but I can say one thing for sure ; Hiking alone is Never a good idea !

[@MobileFilmmaking]

right!!!

[@sempergumby3929]

@@MobileFilmmaking some places (too close to cities) are a bit sketchy, but real wilderness in the US is actually extremely safe unless you take an entitlement mentality out with you. A few old boyscount principles and a person is good-to-go. In reality, real bad guys tend to be lazy. Unless the campsite is too short walking distance from a road, perps basically just don't go out there. Mosquitos pose the real common threat.

[@myttype]

half way through i was like how is this a thriller? so keep warching til the very end ppl

[@DaniellaSyphus]

I knew someone was stalking her ,just the way the camera was following her. She was never alone. Solitude was too good to be true . We are never alone .

[@forrestpine4596]

The reason why i love this one is because it is to close with reality, working late and feel alone at night, love the camping and scenery but course it will be creepy if i go camping and found out that someone take a picture of me while i am all alone

[@elizabethgaspodnetich9676]

I like it! I had to watch it a few times to make sure I didn't miss anything. I Know she had a creepy guy hanging around, but I didn't really put it together until the end. I am getting slow in my old age I guess! Awesome film. I love short stories, I write many of them for my children. I always try to end them with one of those "Oh Shit!" moments! Awesome, keep up the good work and I will be looking for more of your films.

[@rodblackhurst]

+Elizabeth Gaspodnetich Thank you for the kind words.

[@rayvelez3851]

Truly creepy when alone time turns out to be something else, limited only by your imagination of what may have happened.

[@BoFries]

It really make you curious in what happens next.