Dial Tone (A Hotline Miami Short Film)

[@SeanJohnsonFreeFireFilms]

If you guys want to hear the entire score itself, go to this link! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZa0goiFmrl7bLs

[@fallenmarker9214]

Sean Johnson now I'm gonna play hotline Miami...for the 55th time (yes I beat the game that many times)

[@latonyakelton2568]

Sean Johnson can I use some of your cool films for trailer

[@rjmario2234]

looks like a late night horror film

[@emerald7154]

Dude this is a masterpiece honestly, the 80’s display resolution, the 80’s practical effects, the lack of synthwave and using music that would actually be in the 80’s, weird 80’s pacing I don’t know it was intentional or not but it was beautiful thank you

[@pastalover6530]

Emerald i

[@voodoo2006]

although i wouldve prefered the actual hotline miami type of music but whatever

[@nok4799]

I also would have preferred the hotline Miami synth :(

[@ArkXIII]

See this, THIS is what it should feel like. That hazy, mudbane, murder fever that describes 80's Miami: Drugs, Blood, and Money. Well done Sean.

[@omipeople7071]

One of the best hotline Miami films out there, nice job.

[@SeanJohnsonFreeFireFilms]

Omi People Thank you so much!!!

[@jackporter815]

I absolutely love how this has a almost horror vibe to it almost like a cold calculated micheal myers

[@amppro5]

Awesome, I liked the retro feel in the soundtrack and "videotape" look

[@SeanJohnsonFreeFireFilms]

amppro5 Thank you!

[@Doomern]

Yeah its great

[@JohanAuditore42]

loved it, the lighting, the 80's slasher film tone, sound effects, music, etc brilliant man u have great talent

[@SeanJohnsonFreeFireFilms]

bruno dias Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@gil4335]

deserves more attention

[@gil4335]

If you somehow make it into the movie industrie, you would become big

[@sanfayyaad]

This truly feels like an 80s film. Even the cheesy acting. Good job!

[@kyumei_]

Very well done, I'm glad I saw this posted on reddit

[@SeanJohnsonFreeFireFilms]

Thank you! I'm happy you enjoyed it.

[@Pixeleyes00]

I am super obsessed with hotline Miami as the first time I played it was only recently. I've changed my phone screens, ringtones, and I've watched about 80% of the fan works on yt in the last week. The soundtracks have been on repeat and have fueled about everything I've been doing. I am obsessed with it. Why am I like this.

[@lonewanderer1328]

Pixeleyes00 ditto

[@JavaIsnom]

How do you feel about vigilantism?

[@Goethi]

Because you like hurting other people.

[@bathsleeper]

you are on the spectrum

[@themower9472]

@@bathsleeper spectrum on autism?

[@elijahdavis2288]

If someone were to do a television series like this, but with the cinematography and fight choreography of something like Kingsman or John Wick. You nailed the tone and the look, and the music is pretty darned cool to boot!

[@humanbean1095]

Nailed it !! Great job with the lighting and vhs style.

[@SeanJohnsonFreeFireFilms]

Brecht Gregoire Thank you!!!

[@JaneXemylixa]

I'm not even mad at the less-than-stellar camerawork and acting - it kinda adds to the atmosphere actually, just like the nostalgic VHS noises. This is such a good stylisation it just made me smile all the way through! This is HLM the slasher flick, start to finish :) (I kinda like how slowly and deliberately he moves, too - this is close to how I picture him. Except faster and more alert when the action happens, since that's when he'd feel truly alive and stuff... but I ain't complaining!)

[@finvulstuff2531]

This is without any doubt the best Hotline Miami fan film i have seen, i really liked the details like the camera positions, effects and the video being showed like a 80´s television, excellent job guys!

[@ambiguousparadox]

Yeah you can really tell the guy has a serious passion for not just the game, but for filmmaking too

[@mdm1664]

Wow, this was extremely well done. You nailed the aesthetics, and had a bunch of great shots. Amazing job

[@xillou5277]

Actually met the director the other day at a convention and i was conveniently cosplaying jacket! Sean was such an awsome person . Loved the short film and kinda wish these became mini sodes or some full episodes backed by devolver digital. Glad to have met ya sean!

[@mistince832]

Ahh the good old half-life voice lines. Can't miss them.

[@tonyboone2626]

It feels soaked in 80's style and brutality, it really encapsulates the feel of the game. The cinematography is stunning, and the action was really well done. Phenomenal work!!

[@SeanJohnsonFreeFireFilms]

Tony Boone Thank you So Much!!! Your comment made my whole day.

[@WayTooQuick]

What a hidden gem. Props man.

[@SeanJohnsonFreeFireFilms]

Thank you so much!!!

[@3SCAPER00M13]

I like how this was set up like an 80's indie horror splatter flick.

[@notspider-man5765]

Hey, this is incredibly well done! As another user already stated, Jaket is more of a incredibly efficient, brutal and quick killer, instead of a slasher type as shown here. Other than that, great stuff.

[@pop000690]

This is really damn good. Really captures the spirit of Hotline Miami and the gore effects are on point. Also massive props for having a cinematic feel along with that grungy VHS quality. Definitely gives it that B 80s Slasher movie feel

[@DanLotz]

FUCKING BLEW ME AWAY solid stuff dude! I subscribed i really loved the visuals! From one filmmaker to another keep it up!

[@SeanJohnsonFreeFireFilms]

Thank you so much! That really means a lot.

[@DanLotz]

Loved the effect how did you pull of the VHS effects? Also if you have a moment I just released a film of my own. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rom7Z5ekh7Cgntk That I could really use some feedback for, and with your expertise I feel I could get some good critiques :)!

[@SeanJohnsonFreeFireFilms]

For the VHS effects I used Red Giant's Universe VHS plug-in for after effects. I left a comment on your pilot, very good effort put into it.

[@DanLotz]

I really want to get some Red Giant plug ins been meaning to for a while! Thanks for the comment by the way

[@SeanJohnsonFreeFireFilms]

922 Films no problem man :)

[@JODI606]

this is possibly the greatest thing i've ever watched.

[@theplaguedoctor142]

This looks and feels exactly like an actual slasher flick from the 80s, great job, man!

[@choii966]

i love how over-the-top the violence is

[@americossack3870]

This is definitely the best Hotline Miami fan film I’ve seen. You managed to make this film so authentically 80s, which is exactly what the other fan films are lacking, IMHO. Great Job!

[@williamdonnelly665]

Props to you for making this. This has an excellent look with an interesting take on jacket. I personally would have done some things differently, but overall, you executed a solid film. Great work!

[@chawk6201]

This is basically what midnight animal was in the game, just a bit more true to events lol

[@TiredAkami]

THIS DESERVES AN AWARD

[@henrycohen5222]

I love that paper towel roll for the guys stomach, thats such a clever way to do it!

[@fordelmquist]

sean, you are such a brilliant and visionary director/writer keep do what your doing my friend

[@SeanJohnsonFreeFireFilms]

Wow thank you so much for those kind and encouraging words! I’ve got more stuff coming soon. In fact, I just released a new short film. Would love to hear what you think!

[@sonic4ever6]

that HL2 citizen death scream.

[@knowledge-um7wz]

Mannn I study audiovisuals, and I know perfectly well that this is a masterpiece. I love it. Even if it's based on Hotline Miami, that doesn't take away from how good it is on its own

[@notbanditatall]

Wow, this was incredibly well made holy shit. I saw exactly what theme and type the film was going for and it hit it on point amazingly. Crazy cinematography and editing, absolutely nailed it. Please don't stop making films.

[@SeanJohnsonFreeFireFilms]

@@notbanditatall Wow! This is An amazing comment! Thank you so much for your kind words. I’m still very proud of this short film. I promise I’m gonna keep on making short films!

[@hearts7553]

*gas mask breathing sounds intensify*

[@CamTheMan-id7qx]

now THIS is what i want from a hotline miami film!

[@higahiga]

operatives usually just straight up go in and clear the building fast as they can but this shows that this operative just like hurting others

[@tripplemxne4776]

Wow, it looks so cool! It is my favourite fan-film

[@retrox2677]

the blast on the shotgun is unrealalistic

[@SeanJohnsonFreeFireFilms]

Gee, It’s almost like it’s based off how unrealistic shotgun blasts were in 80s films 🤔

[@greninjagrey4142]

I've watched at least 5 hotline short films and none were as detailed and accurate as this was. A solid 10/10. Nice job with the special effects and old style VCR-visuals.

[@procinogen]

Pretty good short film, I enjoyed watching it.

[@SeanJohnsonFreeFireFilms]

Procinogen Thank you!!! I’m glad you liked it.

[@dadnation7227]

Holy this is sick, def the best Miami hotline adaptation I’ve seen

[@bennycastiligone6462]

Hell yeah, it takes place in Oregon!

[@TT_sv]

Really good video. And the fact that this was apparently published on my birthday only makes it better.

[@mysalsa7963]

this, this film. this is the best hotline miami film i've ever seen. bravo really

[@hangermg8653]

I love your use of color. Really reminds me of the games vibe.

[@dani1o25]

Definitely, one of the best HM movies. I liked that true 80's style.

[@racheltome5805]

If you think about it, for us. The players. Gameplay is dynamic fast action fever dream, absolute speed and fun. But from realistic perspective, its horror. A man in chicken mask bust in your house, killing your friends with bare hands and items your buddies carried. And then finish you off by pulling your eyes. so its a perfect movie, absolutely blessed

[@megazhort-yv1en]

i never tought hotline miami like a 80's movie could be like a terror movie

[@Doomern]

Great 80s/hotline miami atmosphere

[@born2die340]

Bravo, very good film, Continue more HM styled films!

[@orechor5492]

Awesome job bro!

[@nesumind]

i love the breathing effect of jacket

[@alekwhite8402]

I wish this was a movie. This would be an epic movie. Bravo

[@lewisfisher7402]

Amazing stuff, absolutely love it. Great job!

[@nickwinski4466]

YOU JUST GOT TO LOVE 80'S STYLE

[@billr3464]

The camerawork in this is really really good

[@alva-to6416]

Es perfecto con lo tranquilo en vez de ser un film frenético

[@HelloIAmAllOfThem]

I love how the brutality matched the game 🔥

[@Allen-uy5ds]

4:15 Jacket is so badass when he rack shotguns the shell disappears into thin air

[@jpeg.600x2]

Great job. u actually stuck with an 80s theme, atmosphere and tone.Im very glad I came across this short. The filming was amazing keep it up🖒🖒🖒👍👍👍

[@ntaentae6264]

This is what I can expect from an actual hotline miami movie

[@polloyon5843]

El mejor corto que he visto. Y esos efectos tipo miami. Perfecto

[@SeanJohnsonFreeFireFilms]

Muchas gracias! Estoy feliz de que lo hayas disfrutado!

[@Clubette]

Quite an unusal view on HM This film really flows like a 80s movie: angles, pace, music, color scheme and audio design all together create a realistic 80s horror movie experience

[@jedthefroggy]

At least he was kind and rewinded.

[@pseudocool9765]

Just ... wow. Simply love it, the colors, the VHS film type, the whole aesthetic, I’d love to see this with a higher budget

[@pseudocool9765]

just some tips, I feel like Jacket should be more like a Human, heavy breathing after all he did and not moving like Terminator, also the calls should be with a sexy/happy voice, a way to remind that 80s style

[@unsightlysin]

I think the only way someone can beat this is if jacket has a delorean

[@mrcomegatos6381]

I have seen a lot of real life hotline shorts, but this one I think is the one I like the most. Normally I dont see them through the end, but this was an exception, all was really well done... My only let down was the music a bit but everything else is perfect. good job guys!

[@portadordenanismo]

>Putting driving gloves on after you stop driving

[@cobrastic0913]

Great short film 👍

[@eddgamer11]

please someone make a hotline miami level like this

[@Ragua3342]

Para mi. El Mejor Cortometraje De Hotline Miami que existe.. Mis respetos, Te quedo hermoso

[@t0ttsmejellin954]

This was a real treat to watch. Thank you for making this.

[@Властный-щ6к]

Bro, I liked, subbed, shared, and if there was still an option to favorite, I definitely would. This was so fuckin good. You are a fuckin genius.

[@epic_gamer2000]

And this is from a channel what has 809 subscribers you deserve way more man

[@hotlineblues7570]

This feeds my 80s hunger

[@bigtiddygardevoirgf2037]

really solid work here man, I loved it! And also, goddamn am I glad more of these are being made

[@jakabshaw4127]

love the rewind at the end

[@misterfoxhound9092]

Love the 80s movie vibe really matches the game wonderful job

[@SeanJohnsonFreeFireFilms]

Thank you so much!

[@misterfoxhound9092]

Sean Johnson your welcome

[@alekwhite8402]

Very welld done! Bravo!

[@SeanJohnsonFreeFireFilms]

Alek White Thank You!!!

[@riffwizardsupreme]

the folly art is amazing

[@MalaysianChopsticks]

Really good. Superb. Brought me back to the 90s “America’s funniest home videos” or just feeling like a kid playing around with dad’s camera (literally have the same angle of my dad driving) that made it so real. Great camera work. Even though the modern special effects look out of place but it didn’t slow down the whole film. Really great

[@SeanJohnsonFreeFireFilms]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@AndrossfromBreun]

Love how you recreated that 80's VHS look. Subscribing!

[@TheMatrixSynth]

omg really nice!

[@reapergaming7680]

I friggin love the gore in this video! On point,my man!

[@SeanJohnsonFreeFireFilms]

Thank you! Happy you enjoyed it!

[@kaiterenless1888]

Fantastique! The continuity of tone and atmosphere was excellently realized.

[@SeanJohnsonFreeFireFilms]

Kaiter Enless Thank You!

[@GaMeScOm0890]

men...this so beautiful omg

[@Doomern]

If this was in cinema I would pay bilion dollars to see it

[@juckya9660]

Really interesting take on the themeing of hotline miami going for a more surreal gamy approach and even using a half life 2 stock sound effect really add to the sense of didactic obsurdity and obsesssion critism that the original hotline miami had

[@doodlebop7323]

Felt like i just rewatched the final scene from taxi driver

[@DragonGuy24]

Wow, takes me WAAAAAAAAAAY back. Great job!

[@rainbownuts2929]

This is just straight BadAss!

[@SeanJohnsonFreeFireFilms]

Thank you!

[@dukemations4702]

This is awesome! THIS Is how you do a fan film! You are truly underrated

[@intiwi7199]

ITS AWESOME!!!

[@SeanJohnsonFreeFireFilms]

Thank you!!!

[@pechugadj4714]

FUCK, MASTER PIECE!

[@aosevenvultures5368]

Credits song goes hard

[@aosevenvultures5368]

If you don't mind me asking what's it called

[@SeanJohnsonFreeFireFilms]

@@aosevenvultures5368 it’s part of the main score by Otto Nilsson. You can listen to the whole score here kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZa0goiFmrl7bLs

[@almasakic1148]

the sequence from 7:05-7:37 is like a beautiful dream