I admire this short cause of 3 main reasons: 1. It's in broad daylight 2. The guy seems to be set on fighting the creature 3. The creatures design is amazing. The guys acting is also amazing Love your work!
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'm really happy that people are responding positively to the broad daylight location and the unconventional setting for a horror film. Glad you liked it!
@podsolpeople48365 жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more! This film is an achievement. Great camerawork, great setting, terrifically executed. Love the western theme and the feeling of isolation surrounding the main character.
@TheArditra7 жыл бұрын
your attempt at making a sunny location scary is admirable
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yeah it's definitely harder to make something creepy in broad daylight, but it made for a fun challenge!
@paulziolo92417 жыл бұрын
Highly original setting and story. And what's more: HORROR IN BROAD DAYLIGHT! The theme seems to be that of the Wendigo, certainly the most frightening and bizarre of all the Northern boreal legends.
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yes, I definitely drew some inspiration from the Wendigo for this!
@CZsWorld6 жыл бұрын
2:34 When you had too much caffeine.
@notyetrain5 жыл бұрын
I love how the thing disappears between takes and even the protagonist is confused by it. Adds another layer of surrealism to it.
@ryangodoy7 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Love it. Great to see an original location in a horror short.
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
Thanks dude!
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
+JackInards Thank you for the kind words, and I'm glad this stuff is inspiring to you! The best advice I can offer is just force yourself to make something. Anything at all. And keep doing it! It's good that you're writing -- that's where it all starts, but if you want to direct or shoot or produce or whatever, you gotta flex those muscles as well. Just gotta go for it with something simple and small and try not to worry about it being the best short film ever made. Anyway, I look forward to seeing some of your work down the line!
@LostUtopiaFilms7 жыл бұрын
Great work as always. You've easily become one of my favorite short film directors on KZbin!
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
That's awesome to hear -- thank you!
@kendramiller36776 жыл бұрын
At 2:33 i threw my phone
@itiellima87736 жыл бұрын
Kendra Miller Really???? 😂😂😂😂😂
@kendramiller36776 жыл бұрын
Thank you Danny and I wanted to say I love your short horror films.They are pure amazing and original.
@dannyfdonahue6 жыл бұрын
Kendra Miller So glad you think so!
@shortie772 жыл бұрын
Don't ever give up making horror/scary movies, you're brilliant at making these, would pay to see a feature length horror you'd make, keep on 👍🏻
@dannyfdonahue2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Hopefully before too long!
@erilaz74496 жыл бұрын
As someone who hunts and hikes I have often found myself imagining what it would be like if I ran across some strange being in the wilds, and the strange thing is when you are out there that idea feels uncomfortably plausible.
@heroofwar867 жыл бұрын
Hi! I really loved this short film! I'm an Old West enthusiast from Italy and I liked so much your film that I have written a post on my blog about it, hoping other fans of the genre will appreciate it. You did a great work, and this is more important considering that western-horror movies are so rare. I also liked your short films production, I see a lot of good works and passion and professionalism. I hope to see other western-horror shorts in future. Greetings from Italy!
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks! Happy to hear you're a fan of it -- it's one of my favorites so far and I hope to return to this world in some capacity before too long! Thanks for watching
@Sasha-iy1qe4 жыл бұрын
Horror in Day Light? Not Possible! After watching this video: Possible ..
@elsiewilliams98234 жыл бұрын
Actually what I thought
@aliengoboom5 жыл бұрын
Great short movies!! really nice!
@adamcalrissian7 жыл бұрын
That was awesome! It's rare to see short films set in daylight that still manage to be so creepy.
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It's definitely a challenge -- glad you found it effective!
@mareir4 жыл бұрын
Horse: "Oh not this shit again, Gerald..."
@Witchofthewoods.5 жыл бұрын
Oh Rio...what an awesome job. I LOVE THESE SHORT HORROR FILMS. ♡♡♡♡♡
@dannyfdonahue5 жыл бұрын
Tara Elizabeth Thank you! Glad you liked it!
@bensamara34047 жыл бұрын
and this.... this right here.... this is why I love every film you make. it's so well thought through and realistic that I think professionals need to take lessons from you.
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
Haha thank you
@SirBedlamProductions7 жыл бұрын
That was really well put together! Also, glad to see that face again, it's my favorite!
@chuzauraplayshorrorgames35797 жыл бұрын
Stumbled on your channel by accident. Stayed for this. Totally worth a watch :)
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you found me!
@jiretox217 жыл бұрын
Man that was good. Love youre work. And whats even more amazing is that its on a low budget. other have al kind of expensive stuff and dont have the creativity you have. Bien echo de Puerto Rico
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot! And yes, gotta make it work without much money for right now, but it forces me to problem solve creatively, so I can't complain too loudly!
@jiretox217 жыл бұрын
a little blood splater on the snow when tha camara was away and the guy screaming would of been perfect. put once again. congrats.
@sophial.66334 жыл бұрын
It’s disorientating to see something so terrifying and unexplainable in the sunlight. That’s why this is ten times scary than most shorts. It was great.
@screamingginger24427 жыл бұрын
Great job! I was surprised how much I jumped at the ending. It's really beautifully shot. Every week I share a horror short this week I'm recommending Frostbite. Thanks for posting. Terrific work
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
Screaming Ginger Thank you! Happy to hear you liked it!
@ArizonaGhostriders5 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@dannyfdonahue5 жыл бұрын
Arizona Ghostriders Thanks!
@weirdguy49486 жыл бұрын
Only a few thing gives me this special feeling of dread, it’s amazing, you are like a Guillermo del toro!
@dannyfdonahue6 жыл бұрын
Weird Guy That’s really nice of you to say, thank you!
@chrispduck96647 жыл бұрын
Just stumbled upon your videos tonight ..having now watched them all I can safely say you have got some serious talent in the horror genre I will be subscribing to your channel in the hope of seeing more of your projects.
@amandadickerson55184 жыл бұрын
Can you make a part two like if agree
@brett47117 жыл бұрын
Excellent! Remarkable how you were able to make such dreary and dread filled ambiance in a setting of daylight on white snow. Interesting that you had such authentic clothing and props on hand for this as well. Winter and snowy landscapes are my favorite settings for horror. Hope you will find more inspiration in them. Thanks!
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much! Yeah I love winter/snow settings, especially when they're western. I'd like to do more stuff in this vein, but it's difficult because I live in southern California now. I hope to make a western horror feature in the coming years however, so fingers crossed. Thanks for watching!
@Heroinedown7 жыл бұрын
Really well done, the tense atmosphere, the camera movements, the special effects, just perfect. He should have been careful, all those bonnes weren't there for decoration.
@06385sheri6 жыл бұрын
Only recently discovered the incredible talent in short films. I've been on a horror/thriller short film marathon for days. Magnificent films Danny. Hope to see many more from you! Thank you!!
@HomemadeHorror3 жыл бұрын
I needed some "scary in daylight" inspiration for this year's film. Thanks!
@jortepap7 жыл бұрын
Whoa LOVE the location👌 Gives it this really special ambiance
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
It's pretty unique and I'm lucky to have been able to shoot there!
@ShadowAlley7 жыл бұрын
Lot's of good stuff in here!... Good job!
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@RockLedgeStudios7 жыл бұрын
Was searching "horror short films" and I found this- really great job! Had me spooked, I subbed and can't wait for the next project!
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you found it! More coming soon!
@chloequinn22747 жыл бұрын
Love your wonderful pieces of horror art. Keep up the great work, always looking forward to something new by you.
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad to hear it!
@ahmedmaherr36116 жыл бұрын
That was an awesome one, Danny! Great Job!
@dannyfdonahue6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It's one of my personal favorites of the short horror films I've made.
@anthrochick16967 жыл бұрын
Amazing character design, location, and concept; stumbled across your short films and I'm blown away by the quality and creativity!!
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Really appreciate the kind words!
@FixFilmsLtd4 жыл бұрын
Excellent horror story. Good to see a suspenseful short film set outside and during the day!
@elsiewilliams98234 жыл бұрын
I love how this isn’t set in a creepy place but you were able to make it creepy, this was really well made ❤️
@JacobBobb7 жыл бұрын
Sent chills down my spine! I loved it! Great work as always.
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
Happy to hear that! Thanks
@Rifah.Tasnia6 жыл бұрын
Ahaa!!this was unique ❄
@legomigginy40547 жыл бұрын
This is just amazingly legend. It has a legend vibe and awesome creature, its sort of scary, bright and relaxing but still on edge at the same time. The cinematography is awesome.
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I was hoping people would pick up on that vibe! I wanted it to feel like the kind of thing American Indian tribes might have legends about.
@legomigginy40547 жыл бұрын
Yeah
@Hamartias_hound6 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of Wendigo.
@momsnothome20887 жыл бұрын
that horse tho.....such a majestic creature!
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
He's a good horse. I spent the whole day running around him with my camera rig and making noise and getting up in his face and he hardly flinched.
@secondhandguru35587 жыл бұрын
Awesome!! Just subscribed, found your video last night. Well shot and great acting.
@megansawyer27787 жыл бұрын
It can be hard to pull off horror in broad daylight, but this is wonderfully creepy.
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
Yup, it definitely changes the game a little in terms of making something scary -- happy to hear you found it effective!
@laurasetepenre89177 жыл бұрын
I loved this! I must say that man had a well-trained horse for it not to react. And I love that the man showed no fear. I would think he could have just blown that thing away in the end, but oh well, you can't win 'em all!
@slipkn0tgun1114 жыл бұрын
hey im quite new to your yt channel but i just wanted to drop a comment about the fact that your videos are so creepy and cool, and you can really see the effort being put in them! keep up the work dude!
@davidgeddes9606 жыл бұрын
So cool, this would be a great full length movie!
@dannyfdonahue6 жыл бұрын
Father Gayben Would be super fun to make one too!
@Mislav247 жыл бұрын
Really creepy, with beautiful scenery and great atmosphere. The end scene was chilling. Keep up the great work. You are very talented.
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot! I will!
@83shadow37 жыл бұрын
I like it that you don't see the monster till the end. I wish the hallewood Draters wood only show them at the end. Good work keep it up.
@j.jmarlon14177 жыл бұрын
I can't wait to see the behind the scenes for this one. awesome awesome cinemaphotography
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
Now I just have to make the bts haha! And thanks
@regendalue30866 жыл бұрын
if that was the wendigo. I love how they made it look and sound. that was awsome.
@1Wolf2BLoved4 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this! Very good "scare level" for just 3 minutes!! Would like to have seen the horse running away at the end, just so we would know he didn't get hurt... LOL
@Pomsbunny6 жыл бұрын
Love your films. If I was to critique it a little I'd say the horse would have reacted differently due to their heightened senses. Don't ever stop making these films they are fab!
@charliea33637 жыл бұрын
alright ..I enjoyed it, video came in crisp n clear with great sound, thank you, I love it
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@collincook98337 жыл бұрын
That was awesome! The sound was incredible!! Great work man 👍🏻
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad you like it. Sound was tough on this one. It usually is, but this one definitely required a lot of work and experimentation.
@GradKat6 жыл бұрын
Good to see a horror short set in daylight instead of a darkened room. It was damn good - but couldn’t help thinking the guy’s hearing must be pretty crap if he couldn’t hear the Thing right behind him.
@DavidTeixeiraFilm6 жыл бұрын
Awesome work as always! Love your vision!
@dannyfdonahue6 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@DavidTeixeiraFilm6 жыл бұрын
Danny Donahue check out my horror short "Girls Night" if you can and let me know what you think! ;)
@toastfilms997 жыл бұрын
Awesome job! I liked how you designed the monster and the location; definitely not common for an horror movie nowadays.
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
Toast Films Thanks! Glad to hear you liked it!
@macewinduhugs30367 жыл бұрын
Wow, this blew me away! very unique concept, and brilliant cinematography . What that your dad btw?
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
Thanks! And yes, that's my dad and his horse!
@oppathicc19397 жыл бұрын
YEEEESSSSS! NEW VIDEO! When I see notifications for your video I leave whatever I'm doing and watch. A suggestion: Put thin slab of metal or a weighted object that would slip under the depth of snow, and push it from behind using a yard stick or thin metal pole. I used to make snow move up and pretend it was some monster with my hand, perhaps you could apply it to another snow movie. Also thanks for making me scared of snow. The thing that falls from September to June sometimes where I live...
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking it out and for the thoughts!
@InclementFilms7 жыл бұрын
Really makes me sad that you don't have more subs. Great stuff dude! Keep it up :)
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'll keep putting the work out there and hopefully more people will show up to watch!
@InclementFilms7 жыл бұрын
Danny Donahue Great! 😁
@luxbrumalis8235 жыл бұрын
I subbed right after watching this. Awesome concept had me intrigued from start to finish
@alexmeza35947 жыл бұрын
Haha damn not seeing what it was through the beginning really built the tension! Great job
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@msharkz7 жыл бұрын
Great little short film dude. A little bit of constructive feedback if you want it. I think that some nice wide shots cut into it would have worked really well and less hand held just felt that I was being pulled out of it every time you switched between hand held and static shots. also not sure if it would work better but having the camera below the man on the horse gives the character more of a powerful look think it could have looked better if you were looking down on him or switched from looking up when he got there and looking down when the person started to appear. plus think the face reveal was quite good as well . Hopefully this helps btw great location and use of props.
@sarahsherwood85307 жыл бұрын
That was fantastic! Love the idea. Are you planning on doing a behind the scenes? It'd be really cool to see how you made the sounds and the creature :) Keep up the fab work!
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Happy you liked it! Yes I plan to make a BTS video for it very soon!
@user-cf5zr1rd8c7 жыл бұрын
Great work once again! The fast push-in at 1:27 looked like something David Lynch would do! Was that intentional? And if you do a Making Of for this short as well, please go into detail how you created those amazing sounds!
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
Thank you -- once again! :) That push was not intentionally similar to David Lynch because I'm not really familiar with his work. I should go watch some of it. I would say I was channeling a bit of Sam Raimi in that moment if anything.
@user-cf5zr1rd8c7 жыл бұрын
Danny Donahue Oh yeah I know one shot from Evil Dead that is like that, although I haven't seen it yet. Lynch does it in Mulholland Drive before they enter Club Silencio and in Lost Highway in the dream sequence around the 30 minute mark. I guess it's a common technique used by horror directors.
@julianfrank53007 жыл бұрын
Danny Donahue you definitely should go through some of David lynch's work. it's very fascinating
@badastronautgreatloser54217 жыл бұрын
Such a great short horror story!
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@atypk32857 жыл бұрын
So good ! Amazing work man
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot! Glad you liked it!
@luiscavalcanti34314 жыл бұрын
What an amazeballs Photography. Sounds like the new guise of horror Kudos Of all horrors, my favorite
@dwaynepetray62017 жыл бұрын
That was a cool creature, cool film too. Get it? But seriously good creature and short.
@julianaqueiroz45107 жыл бұрын
Wonderful! A whole new environment for a short of terror, in the snow and in broad daylight. Bright ❤
@galleryofrogues2 жыл бұрын
Amazing short film! Ever thought about trying to crowdsource a full length? I’d chip in for sure!
@sunayanapaul70237 жыл бұрын
That was some good stuff....short and up to the point
@MichaelPari5 жыл бұрын
was the mouth movement on the skull animated? it looked seriously realistic. really good way to portray that sound effect if i put that in the right context. great work, keep up !
@Sharkfurter7 жыл бұрын
Fantastic design for the creature.
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@heyerick1076 жыл бұрын
That's a cool dad right there
@dannyfdonahue6 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I agree!
@jakethepharaoh8827 жыл бұрын
This is amazing!!! So scary! I love how you make things scary in daylight and in such a short amount of time! Also was that the creature from the rasp?
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! And yes it is....well sort of. Actually the creature from Rasp is the creature from this film, because it was originally created for this film and this was shot first. It took a long time to get this one finished and I went out and shot Rasp in the meantime using the same creature head!
@jakethepharaoh8827 жыл бұрын
Danny Donahue Thank you for replying! You're the only youtuber I know that does reply to his subs.
@N8doge7 жыл бұрын
I can't wait to see u on big screen. I love ur vidos
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
Naterrific! Well thank you! I can't wait to direct some long form stuff. Thanks for watching!
@desi_edelman115 жыл бұрын
I love all of your short films 😍
@professorsir23086 жыл бұрын
u desrve more subscribers..its awsm man ..damm scary!
@dannyfdonahue6 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Appreciate that!
@professorsir23086 жыл бұрын
Danny Donahue when u r making another horror film?
@theweirdoproject31726 жыл бұрын
Professor Sir is
@chuckbodnar57565 жыл бұрын
that was really good. really clever. the rifle should have been a black powder rifle. the winchester was not in keeping with the mountain man persona. but sent a chill down my back. when that happens the movie short is a succeed. Moonlight man was the same. creepy chills. great stuff!!! CB
@Finn_014 ай бұрын
1:26 I love a good ol Sam Raimi POV shot
@Nejilee4ever7 жыл бұрын
Nicely done! I love the scenery!
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Me too -- one of my favorite places!
@moritzglaser436 жыл бұрын
your creature Design is awsome as always
@Sintonizarproductions5 жыл бұрын
We are going to realese a film that has the same horror feel. I just want to say I liked this very much. We didn't copy you though as I did not know you made this before I created mine.
@kirkbaddley74396 жыл бұрын
Danny, I've just watched the companion video ("Making of...) and I believe you're far too modest. My take is that the thing here is the bones of a Native American (wrapped in an Indian blanket) come back from the dead to avenge the sins of the white man (e.g., the needless slaughter of the buffalo and other wild game, which is symbolized by the skulls of the mule deer in the snow). That works absolutely. Quoting from Wikipedia, the "Ghost Dance" religion which spread widely among Native Americans throughout the West in the late 19th century taught that "proper practice of the dance would reunite the living [Indians] with the spirits of the dead, BRING THE SPIRITS OF THE DEAD TO FIGHT ON THEIR BEHALF [my emphasis], make the white colonists leave, and bring peace, prosperity, and unity to Indian peoples throughout the region."
@dannyfdonahue6 жыл бұрын
Kirk Baddley That’s a unique interpretation - it’s a cool take on it!
@universalindierec5 жыл бұрын
I love these shorts man
@novaphonix82846 жыл бұрын
Why have you got a Hollywood producer after you? Your work is unique, creative, and original. Good luck and you have a fan!!!!!
@chuckbodnar57565 жыл бұрын
when you can develop' a chill in under 3 minutes that's saying something, congratz
@jeremygreenidge52097 жыл бұрын
1:47 He was like "Nope. Fuck that shit." Haha.
@KOKOANAPAR6 жыл бұрын
Loved it!
@dannyfdonahue6 жыл бұрын
Carbon Asher Thanks!
@camerongooslin46833 жыл бұрын
When the Frost Walker calls, you know your dead!
@themarcosoma7 жыл бұрын
Nice sound fx! Keep making nice videos!
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Will do
@oreyshark22796 жыл бұрын
Great I can't go to sleep now
@jesse55286 жыл бұрын
This is amazing you are always my go to for horror
@Sintonizarproductions5 жыл бұрын
Nice work!
@eddymercan74872 жыл бұрын
Very interesting, the skulls at the beginning and end are like signs of the guy entering it's territory/hunting grounds, right?