Face Your Fears (Multi-Award Winning Horror Short Film)

[@tinaj1816]

Horror shorts are way scarier than the Hollywood movies. Thank you all!

[@tinaj1816]

@@biswajitbiswas3183 Looks good!

[@koopaking6148]

To me the big 60 to 90 minute movies usually just have alot of filler... Except for the few great big horror movies out there I prefer short horror movies like this one...

[@Sars_007]

So true! I'm hooked, I found out about them a year ago, and now I'm altered

[@DRACO111]

Because in movies the victim does something in action

[@MidnightVideo]

@@DRACO111 oh my

[@witchescrossing]

Phenomenal story! In reality, it was a game that she shouldn't have WANTED to win. If she had left the box alone at the end, she really would have won, in a sense. She wanted to take a shortcut in order to remove her fear. That usually doesn't work in the real world and it sure didn't work here, either. Insanely creepy ending. It was perfect! Plus, the house setting is gorgeous, too. And the dark background music, along with the spots of suspense when there is no music at all, make for the best kind of fear film. I loved every second of this short horror film. I'm looking forward to watching more from you!

[@NeilStevensFilms]

Wow, thank you Robyn! I appreciate that.

[@katw.6519]

I actually disagree! She had a phobia, a true one, and I believe the box could have cured her of that. I don't believe it to be cheating, because she WAS working on herself - or trying to - that's why she got the chance to use it at all. Problem with mystical objects is they don't give a toss WHY you broke 'The Rules,' you just did. Her fate was sealed when she did, and she brought it literally on herself with every move after the initial rule break.

[@luizclaudio6476]

Robyn yes 👍😉phenomenal

[@joanna00]

What a realistic comment 😊👍🏻

[@witchescrossing]

@@luizclaudio6476 ~ Thanks, Luiz! 😊💖

[@alanbryant8457]

Awesome reality check. People make bad decisions when they are scared. Because we can't resist temptation to see what's on the other side or in this box!! Nice touch with the Billy Idol song.

[@nelliesilvers1210]

I hadn't seen it before reading your comment and KNEW it was gonna be Idol's 'Eyes Without a Face'

[@helenrussell5634]

Great short! Great song ! Such a shame what happened to him😞

[@katw.6519]

Just loved when "Eyes Without a Face" started playing; the song was inspired by the 60's French horror film "Les Yeux Sans Visage" - literally, eyes without a face. Good tie-in all around.

[@NeilStevensFilms]

Love that movie. Didn't realized it was inspired from that movie, very cool!

[@ivorytower99]

The difference is that, Billy Idol sang the song more as an ode - via "dope poetry", regarding his own heroin addiction. And Idol's now ex-wife, who sang in the song's background "les yeux sans visage" ("eyes without a face"): she was also a dancer, who would perform with the great, late STeve STrange and his leading "New Romanic" group, *VISAGE.* Befitting.

[@katw.6519]

@@ivorytower99 I wasn't getting into the song's complete meaning (because clearly it wasn't about murder and face-stealing), just liked the tie-in and where the title clearly came from. Thanks for the extra info, though, it does complete the picture.

[@Virvum_Juggernaut]

@@katw.6519 “murder and face-stealing” : LOL 😂

[@katw.6519]

@@Virvum_Juggernaut damn right! "Murderous face-stealing!" *TRY* not to think of this when you next listen to the Billy Idol song! Just TRY. 😁

[@iloverelaxbear]

My interpretation of this is that because she didn’t finish the game she doesn’t get the cure that was promised…instead, by forcing the box open and “cheating” she loses her eyes and is now cursed with being in the dark forever

[@TruecrimeWithLeeLee]

Pls do more with this box! There are so many stories that could come from this box alone. The choices were Monsters, Alone, Trapped, Heights, Death & Dark. So much could be done with this. I love it. Simply scary, amazing story telling. I have to say, I really enjoyed this. Thanks for making and sharing. Wow

[@NeilStevensFilms]

Thank you Bisexual HillBilly! I'm working on another game movie, and a series, so we'll see!

[@carolsamudzi3341]

This was amazing, especially for a grown up who's plagued by her fear of the dark in real life. Excellent!!! Would also like to see more of the “Face your Fears” box like Laura Rhodes said.

[@andraarwen]

Yeah👍🏻

[@NeilStevensFilms]

Thank you! We'll see! :)

[@laurarhodes8170]

Wow! Speechless! I hope to see more of the “face your fears” box, please don’t stop with afraid of the dark!

[@NeilStevensFilms]

We'll see, I'm writing an anthology series but it's a little more general fears/anxieties. Not sure if the box is making a comeback yet. But I have it here just in case :)

[@yobeavis7113]

@@NeilStevensFilms you should really make more of these I loved it! Horror at its finest! I am in awe.👏👏👏👏👏

[@camillemoore7247]

I agree I’d love to see more of this with other fears omg. Love this idea

[@biswajitbiswas3183]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/raSpZ4mGatV0q8U

[@pakde8002]

I can see that too. Sort of like the wardrobe from Harry Potter but creepier because the people who get it don't know what it is. That box belongs in Ed and Lorraine Warren's safe room.

[@frog_prince3505]

This is Perfect. Nice storyline, nice effect and the actress played her role very well. On the side note, just a piece of advice. If your job is to pet sit a cat, just fucking pet sit a cat and don't do anything rather than that, it will save you from a lot of trouble. Awesome film!!!

[@Nettsinthewoods]

Totally agree!

[@MehdiGamingHQ]

We won't have this short though 😂

[@frog_prince3505]

@@MehdiGamingHQ hahahahaha yah!

[@nancycolangelo5350]

Hahahaha.. Just fucking cat sit!

[@sdanzey6441]

Exactly

[@Undefinedcreature394]

I love how the picture on the card got scarier and scarier each time it came out💯

[@dylanclark]

Your best work. Feels like a well written short story horror fable brought to life. I don’t even know what to say, this is really just top notch filmmaking and I really hope we see a feature from you someday soon. Well done to your cast and crew as well!

[@NeilStevensFilms]

Thank you Dylan, appreciate your support. I've got a feature written, different game and different story, but will be spiritually similar. We'll see what happens!

[@billyandrew]

Weird boxes and stupid people's heads go so well together. An excellent short and great acting!

[@LeahjBriese]

You are loved! I know it. 😊

[@tamijocampbell4629]

That was amazing. I love Horror Shorts more than movies because alot of horror movies is just filler anyway. These get right to the point. We dont need her whole back story and watching her go to dinner and 10 minutes of driving. They just cut to the chase and give you the meat of the story which is all we want anyway.

[@Sahiyena11]

I wish I could give you a standing ovation. As a horror junkie who has seen just about every horror flick that comes out this scratches that itch perfectly. I actually got shivers. A simple Grimm style fable almost set with a dash of Goosebumps books and a clean storyline with a relatable character that made 15 minutes feel like a satisfying full film. I love it.

[@NeilStevensFilms]

Thank you so much! Grimm's are probably the foundation for all my work. Nothing more horrific than what you find in those fairy tales.

[@WynneL]

I actually really loved this, and I'm a jaded horror fan so used to disappointment. Kudos. You didn't fail to take it far enough, you didn't go too far, didn't make the classic mistakes of showing the elephant or losing the psychological element or resorting to cheap jumpscares... your story made internal sense and was so much more satisfying than simple blood or death. The final song was truly the cherry on top, too. I started laughing after the first few notes because I recognized it immediately. What a clever joke and perfect chaser.

[@NeilStevensFilms]

Thank you Wynne, that means a lot!

[@Amadi1]

dude that was sick... loved it.. was totally zoned in!

[@OneEyedLion]

This was really good. It brings in all the classic horror tricks; startled cat, darkness, unexplained noises and a scared young girl. Any additional characters would spoil it. Really good.

[@NeilStevensFilms]

Pulled out all the stops! 😹

[@annecohen8927]

She faced her fear, but not in a good way. She lost her eyes. And lost the game, too. Very compelling film.

[@m.r.5016]

Thanks for the *SPOILER ALERT!* B i t c h!

[@detrajackson5992]

@@m.r.5016 how DUMB are you to call her out her name! The WHOLE PURPOSE of the comment section is to talk about what you SEEN. Therefore IF you don't like to read things about the film, then go to the comment section AFTER YOU WATCH...🙄

[@missprettyschannel]

@@m.r.5016 imagine being so stupid you watch the flim first then go to the comment section not the opposit.

[@StickyWickyGTAG]

thanks for ruining it :/

[@danielleransom123]

If this was me, how this movie would end: *Finds box* *Sees written words* 😑 *Walks it to the trash*

[@trash_gaming3976]

I agree

[@kylashay3027]

Not my trash at least someones trash two blocks away 🤣

[@Mashy8722]

Right 😂 but maybe the neighbor’s neighbors trash…just for safety 😂

[@usoppgostoso]

Amazing work. Great writing, acting, takes, everything.

[@johnmarchetti3815]

This needs to be an anthology. Awesome!!!

[@MarzannaMorana]

This film is absolutely amazing. The cinematography was just beautiful too. That house the Victorian and antique vibe I love. Great work and hope to see more such as this. The actress was great too ✨

[@NeilStevensFilms]

Thank you! We had a fantastic cinematographer and production designer, and the house was already super creepy to start with so that helped!

[@Bl0ndB0mb]

And now.......she will live her remaining life in “darkness”......her worst fear, no longer diminished by the simple flick of a light switch, became permanent.

[@TanyaWins007]

I want MORE OF THESE. Amazing, man. The script, the actress, the environment everything thing was A1. Good work.

[@NeilStevensFilms]

Thank you!

[@mrh4742]

I am in awe!! Beautiful movie full of mystic signs for those who know the truth, magic, and darkness.

[@gineramirez1300]

I'm watching this at 10 am and they still got me scared 😂😂 I love this freaking channel. Great short film!!

[@c.michaelmalottki]

This has to be the best short horror I've seen so far! 👏👏

[@rockingranny5278]

This is terrifying!! The best short horror film I've seen. Brilliant work!

[@NeilStevensFilms]

Rock on Granny!

[@chrisphelps8840]

Incredible storytelling and suspense building. Editing, sound design, and production design were all great. Well done!!

[@miranda13c]

At first I thought she became one of those cards and every card is a trapped soul who was sucked into the box.

[@avi4989]

The visuals in this are stunning! The use of music fits so well with the scenes & enhances everything. Brilliant brilliant brilliant!

[@NeilStevensFilms]

Thank you Avi!

[@camillemoore7247]

For someone who’s afraid of the dark she’s brave as hell to do this in the dark in someone else’s home. With one candle. Brave I tell ya. I wouldn’t have done that shit. Nay nay I say

[@camillemoore7247]

@Ashley-MaRie Deeble lmao yes I do lol. I love her. She’s amazing huh? Obviously you watch her too right? 🥰

[@jimtokee8450]

Everybody gangsta when the cameraman's around

[@camillemoore7247]

Yep ❤️

[@gilchuson7007]

This is BY FAR, THE BEST ALTER Scary Short!!! Bravo 👏🏻

[@mauriceslevines6100]

This film was the best horror short I have ever seen. Absolute perfection from start to finish.

[@NeilStevensFilms]

Thanks Maurices, glad you dug it!

[@ahzar4384]

This stuff is MONSTER. Glad I accidentally stumbled upon your channel and sub. I liked the irony in the closing song eyes without a face by Billy idol.

[@elizabethlombard8261]

The story had ended when I realized my jaw was still clenched tight. Thank you for posting!!

[@armcollector6660]

The actress LEAH did a fantastic job... I believed her fear through this short this was really well done 💝💝!!

[@LeahjBriese]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@dommurdoc6827]

I thought two hands were gonna pull her in. This was pretty good.

[@CGerke786]

Beautifully put together from beginning to end. The film kept you engaged to see what is next but scared to watch. Great acting, lighting, editing, scripting, sound effects, and scenery. Would love to see what you could do with a full length film. Best short horror genre film I have seen in a long time.

[@Bossupngetitnow]

This was absolutely amazing. Great song choice. Can't wait to see more

[@jamirick13]

Loved the call to action and the ending music! Great storytelling!!

[@wildwonderfulworldtv]

This short is truly amazing! Thanks

[@elizabethmathis5928]

This was the BEST short film EVER truly enjoyed it. Make a full movie ...i was just missing my popcorn

[@NeilStevensFilms]

Thank you Elizabeth! Popcorn and Junior Mints are a must.

[@karencalifano8708]

Fantastic!! Very original & so well done. One of the best short horror films I've seen in a while. Loved this.

[@calowenby1654]

This is just outstanding imo. I absolutely love how whenever she sees something in the dark it leaves the frame in a different way, like how at first her windshield wiper moved it away and then turning the lights on did the trick. Just awesome stuff!

[@IvoryEve]

This was very good and the billy song at the end was the perfect touch 🖤 Thats one of my favorite classics ‼️

[@MoroMoro1]

This was sooo good! GotDamnZo brought me here. You should make more of these with different people choosing the other fear options! Great movie

[@NeilStevensFilms]

Thank you!

[@JudgeDrey]

FINALLY!! A short horror on KZbin that was actually GOOD! (Loved the Billy Idol at the end also!)

[@moofoogee]

Great job. I’m extra glad you didn’t really show the entity in full. I find leaving up to the viewers imagination can be more disconcerting.

[@qqa3696]

Thank you so much...very nice Horror short Film !!!...

[@metalheadheartbeat]

This short was nothing "short" of AMAZING! I would loveee to see an entire series of these! 💗 Fantastic job!!

[@NeilStevensFilms]

Thank you Jaime!

[@konstantinoskaragiannis1596]

This is an excellent short horror film! The ending was very creepy!

[@retro9173]

A well deserved multi-award short story, I found it very engaging! Thank You!!

[@carlos-ricardochambers8486]

..but after watching I was pleasantly surprised. Extremely good job & "Eyes without a face" in the closing was an inspired touch.

[@twigratterman1617]

EXCELLENT! Bravo, I loved it!

[@Nettsinthewoods]

Daft bird. Don’t mess with a spooky box. Very good film. Thank you.

[@PaulCassidyOrchestrations]

Brilliant film making! I love the little ironic details such as "the best is yet to come" bottle opener! Definitely a superior talent on show here. Massive 👍

[@NeilStevensFilms]

Thank you Paul!

[@equiLIBERALium]

This film displays a very valuable lesson... When it comes to overcoming trauma, phobias, etc... There truly are no shortcuts, & if you try & shortcut it, you're only shortcutting yourself. Anyway, BEAUTIFUL film! The way horror should be! I really hope you do more with this box concept. It's very likeable!

[@NeilStevensFilms]

Thanks! We'll see! I still have the box here at home hah.

[@airforcegks8194]

The final music relaxed me so much 😂😂😂 great short 😍

[@tracywhitesidephotography]

If the movies on Netflix and Hulu were even half this good, at home viewing would be light years better. Congrats on a very well-done film.

[@NeilStevensFilms]

Thank you Tracy, appreciate it!

[@savannahdorris9708]

You did an amazing job from the start with the music and the tone of the voice it gave me a feeling of fear and then when i got in to the video oh boy was this amazing you did a great job!

[@NeilStevensFilms]

Thank you Cowsie!

[@MisterG2323]

Predictable ending, but very well done! Tons of talent in display here!

[@MidnightVideo]

Have you seen this one? kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqC6nGWNpslrnsk

[@MisterG2323]

@@MidnightVideo I have now! Good one, thanks!

[@sudokshinamannachatterjee8893]

And now she must endure darkness...her greatest fear...Forever..

[@sharonwolfe5210]

Ssshhhrrriiieeekkkkkkkkkkk!!!!!!!

Exactly

[@californiacobra527]

I'm afraid of the dark too, so this one gave me the chills and that's a first! So creepy, especially when she has her eyes clawed out at the end!

[@kellyherrera1128]

Great short and Eyes Without a Face at the end was the cherry on top!

[@CharliewitdaTrix]

Just watching this for the first time and I can totally see this being a series of videos with a different fear!!! I would totally watch and share to my friends!

[@d0g_0f_Christ0s]

Loved it. Excellent story. Would make an awesome full feature flix. Thank you.

[@anneshadasgupta1594]

What a fabulous short. Absolutely well done!

[@NeilStevensFilms]

Thank you Annesha!

[@shadowrunner2109]

Loved this. Two of my favorite parts from this is probably the way it displayed how the woman was afraid of the dark and saw things in it that weren't there and the ending that the box took the woman's eyes as a punishment, so now the woman is forced to forever see nothing but darkness and live in fear forever. The punishment that was given was pretty dark (pun intended) but also seemed fitting for the situation/phobia. One thing I would like to ask is if you guys are gonna make another one of these videos but have the player win? I just would like to see what exactly happens when someone successfully completes the box's challenge.

[@chrisdals5182]

Eye see, be careful what you wish for...that was pretty good!

[@MJS_1990]

awesome short horror film, one of my favorites. great acting, great atmosphere, wonderful job 👏. SUBSCRIBED 😊👍

[@NeilStevensFilms]

Thanks Matthew!

[@TruecrimeWithLeeLee]

This channel is Amazing! Best story telling & scene shots! Along with Witching Season. Just amazing.

[@NeilStevensFilms]

Thank you so much!

[@lisagross3669]

Awesome! Felt like I was watching a movie!

[@lwillis669]

This is amazing! I hope the box makes another appearance, Scott Frazelle did a fantastic job with the props

[@NeilStevensFilms]

Scott Frazelle, Terry Hud, and the whole Talmon Props shop did an amazing job making the box come to life!

[@skuffedgamertag]

The ending music was the topping on the cake..Great film!

[@anjalibharadwaj5450]

I just loved it.good message too.

[@bilibenat9428]

Really fine work. I just love your movies. Happy Halloween🎃 Thanks for posting

[@NeilStevensFilms]

Thank you Bili!

[@michaelclemons8298]

Oh yeah. The creepy factor was in full effect here. 👏👏👏

[@EVHomeEntertainment]

This was amazing. I could see a feature version of this being even better!

[@NeilStevensFilms]

Thank you! I've got a feature written for a different game so we'll see what happens with that.

[@akorafelstream2055]

I desperately need to see a series of these. This was absolutely wonderful!

[@NeilStevensFilms]

Thanks Paige, working on some stuff!

[@toniasampley695]

I LOVE this!! The story is sooo good!! I could see this being made into a full length film. It’s not the same old story, it’s something new and different and it’s really interesting. Where’d the box come from? What happens if you win? I wish I knew more lol!! Good job👏🏼

[@mrh4742]

she dies if she wins. That is how she becomes free.

[@annehaase3380]

Well done, thank you for sharing. Greatly enjoyed it. 👍👍👍💖💖💖

[@mikesmith4052]

Very cool. Good acting, filming and script

[@LeahjBriese]

Thank you Mike! 🌹

[@dyanaavendale8810]

First time I ever screamed watching one of these! Good job!

[@amandabenge8066]

That’s was great🎉 I loved this little gem!!! WELL DONE!!

[@andrewm4316]

I'd like to see a horror story where the protagonist makes a series of very well-thought-out and not-at-all stupid decisions, and then gets eaten by a monster (or goes home and has a nice, light dinner before bed, then goes in to work the next morning).

[@sagemonnarae2399]

Love the story love the box it was a amazing would love to see more of the box or something like it

[@MidnightVideo]

Thanks! Check our channel for more!

[@jordann2879]

Absolutely amazing 😄 Better than a lot of horror movies coming out these days! The only critique I have is the eye makeup at the end. It wasn't bad by any stretch, but the makeup artist could've done a few small things to help beef up the effect or simply made the scene darker so the details weren't as noticable. Either way, I loved this ☺️

[@blessings1015]

It’s intense, scary, 👍👍 But it would have gave it something that’s rare in horror shorts. She completes the tasks and LIVES

[@Justanopinionnooffense]

I feel so sorry for the main character....

[@redzmaja1805]

Exactly what I was having in mind for whole movie

[@lecturesfromleeds614]

My fear is the local shop running out of orange lucozade. But well done on the short horror, it was put together pretty well and the actress is actually really good! And I'm not just saying it, I always give a honest review

[@BklynBeth]

Great short! I'd love to see this as a limited series, with each person choosing a different fear and finding something different in the box

[@NeilStevensFilms]

Thank you. I'm writing a series, but will be a little different. We'll see what happens!

[@zethraelofteldrassil3149]

Nice! What a great ending!!

[@barbarabeesley7451]

Fantastic horror short! The best I have seen ! Great story, great actress, great set! I loved it!!!!❤

[@theTrend7]

Well, I could watch another hour or so of this one. I even really like the ending song. Really good!

[@NeilStevensFilms]

Thanks so much!

[@michaeltula8313]

Wow - the suspense and dread! Great job 😎🍿🍿

[@tanrose8645]

Super! Well written & well done❣️👏👏👏 The actress was GREAT! 🌹🌹🌹(LOVED the set & props too!) PLEASE stay 'safe', everyone❣️ Blessed be~ 🌜 xo

[@LeahjBriese]

You’re definitely loved! Thank you!

[@tanrose8645]

@@LeahjBriese Blessings, Leah 🌹 Stay 'safe'

[@catherineg9943]

Brilliant!!!! “Live by the rules, or die by the sword”!!!!!

[@jamiedecker7853]

Sure, why not open the crrepy box with one hell of a warning on it that just dropped into your living room? Sounds safe to me.

[@luiscavalcanti3431]

One of the best horrors I’ve watched since then... there’s a lack of creativity and innovation in horror genre... and the short has everything and more. I was creeped out the beginning to end. Kudos One question: Was the box hers? Where did it come from? OFFTOPIC: the third letter is practically Beyoncé in her video already

[@LeahjBriese]

Hey Luis, the box belongs to the house. My thought, and I believes Neil’s too, is that the house is supernatural due to the existence of the box in the house.

[@NeilStevensFilms]

Thanks! She was on a pet sitting gig.

[@tanrose8645]

@@LeahjBriese That box & its beautiful cards reminded me of the old "Gypsy Teller" machines (like in "Big"); (the occult & bookstore where I shop had one, but I don't know what happened to it after the owner passed away...🤔) Do your NEXT one with one of those with the same cards & 'tie' the box's history into it? JUST a thought...🌹

[@tanrose8645]

@@NeilStevensFilms I would LOVE to 'meet' kitty's owner 😘

[@luiscavalcanti3431]

Tan Rose lool