HAUNT ME | Short Film

Angie wants to see a ghost more than anything. After many failed attempts, she arrives at a bed and breakfast that could make her wish come true.
HAUNT ME was funded on Kickstarter and filmed in Central Ohio. One of the film's key locations is Harrison House Bed and Breakfast, a historic building in downtown Columbus.
The music was found under the Creative Commons 0 license on freesound.org.
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[@carolinewiggins2803]

"Just enjoy yourself!" This is not a normal family.

[@QueenM07]

This family creeps me out....I mean imagine this family as neighbors.

[@AveburyEddie]

As a ghosthunter, I would love that :)

[@sunluvs1653]

Right

[@prjohnnyrivera6612]

A good joint. Very spliffy. Cheers!

[@evausagisan]

I loved that hug/bye scene Its like they send her off for her 1st day of school or something. Parents hugging each other they-grow-up-so-fast-into-spirit-watching way and off she goes x"D

[@ParkerBrennonFilms]

Couldn’t have said it better myself! That’s exactly what we were going for.

[@LegendaryKev]

I didn't even know they have ghosts in Canada. Also, this is the first time I realized ghosts probably get creeped out by people sometimes.

[@aloha_oe311]

😂😂

[@cheetyliciousmeowmeow1085]

Boo...did I scare you?..I'm from Canada

[@tierrasanea9560]

Yea. They call them a "Duppy" instead of ghost tho. 👌

[@michaelclemons8298]

Check out some of Travel Channel's paranormal shows like "Paranormal Survivor" and "A Haunting". People tell their real life paranormal experiences. Quite a few are from Canada. "Paranormal Witness" on SYFY is another good one, with some stories coming from our Northern Neighbors.

[@tietjen666]

Parents caring about what is of interest to their child? wow. Anyway. Very cool portrayals- somehow a little off. I really liked it. And Angie is immediately likable. Great performances in a direct story. Well done everyone!

[@ParkerBrennonFilms]

I made this short while still in film school, and I remember feedback saying that nobody would like/care about the character Angie. Very happy to hear you did!

[@XMatiz2468X]

Her laugh after seeing this ghost was so real and cute *o*

[@meredithbyrd6678]

The woman running the estate sale is stunning.

[@KCGalanski]

She really reminds me of one of Tommy Chong's daughters.

[@da96103]

First horror short film with a win-win ending.

[@moviefandom]

That was really well shot. Super professional cinematography

[@3344TJ]

LOL...funny ending. Thanks for the upload!

[@ThePhotoaddicted]

super! thanks 4 sharing. great story, great actors. you really should do a long film !baci dall italia!

[@unplugcharger7915]

Great film... 4 out of 4 looking forward to seeing more from everyone involved

[@Killerbrick]

This was really good.. Good Characters... Good storytine. Very professional.

[@dustfreequeen5151]

This could be a great full movie too! Well done!

[@10kgent68]

Liked this a lot. Loon-like family, though I like Angie. Good casting. I smiled a lot, until I kept seeing movement in the corner of my studio. I used to write stories like this.

[@diontaedaughtry974]

Now I want to see a ghost or do I? 😐 good film great job 👍👍

[@Tinyoak2]

not sure if it's a world wide thing or southern thing...either way I was saying "nope at 0:38. The one thing ya never buy from a deceased person is a mirror. Pretty sure they didn't put a sheet over it when she passed.

[@ParkerBrennonFilms]

That's really interesting. I live in Ohio, and that's not an idea I've heard here. Although, I've seen it in THE SKELETON KEY which takes place in Louisiana.

[@mysterylovescompany2657]

Not exclusively a Southern thing. I grew up in Australia, and my Welsh and Croatian grandparents did the same thing. When a death in the home was imminent, they'd either cover all the mirrors or turn them flat to face the wall (or, if that wasn't possible, lay them facedown on the floor), and open the window at the far end of the hall while turning off all the light so that was the only point of illumination. And when the person passed, you'd divide-and-conquer to turn off all the clocks. I'd never thought to question it until I left home, and discovered not everyone did that. My grandmother told me it was so the spirit would make straight for the open window, and not get distracted by its own reflection and trapped in one of the mirrors on its way. I've since heard endless variations of the same concept, from several Eastern European cultures and also places that were previously part of the British Empire (for some reason); and they run the gamut of stopping every clock in the house and starting them again a day later at the same time and covering all mirrors and then uncovering them again at whichever set time had elapsed (and even symbolically shaking out the coverings, or discarding them), to only covering the mirror and stopping the clock in that one room - but that clock kept stopped forever, and the mirror gotten rid of by either passing/selling it on or destroying it outright. And apparently the clock thing is something to do with the idea of time stopping for that person, or something like that, IIRC. Given how many people of various related origins to those groups settled in the South during the States' colonial times, it makes sense that some permutation of those ideas would have taken root there and be prevalent today. :-) But as for the protagonist of this film choosing to buy the mirror, rather than something else, I thought the whole point was that she *wanted* to get haunted. So in her mind, the more "nope" it would have been for anyone else, the more "yasss" it would be for her.

[@d.grouard6737]

R. Weird Thank you for the information; I found it very interesting.

[@onemorerep6597]

Nice twist

[@cyberspinosaur1145]

Ok, complete honesty. I loved this! The characters were all lovely, it was a really nice change too see someone who actually wanted too see a ghost, and the twist was great! I admit I was so glad nothing went wrong for her and she left happy, it was almost heartwarming. An absolute joy too watch and a pleasure too look at, the cinematography and lighting was gorgeous! A massive round of applause for everyone involved

[@kirkbaddley7439]

Cyber Spinosaur, Agree wholeheartedly!

[@dutchsilver7661]

I remember her mom from the soundgarden video black hole sun.

[@lablueguy2000]

nice twist and storytelling. great acting by the lead character and she has pretty pair of legs to boot.

[@truthseeker508]

she is very fit, was just thinking that lol

[@MisterG2323]

Nicely done. Deserves far more views.

[@ParkerBrennonFilms]

Thank you 😺 What a great compliment.

[@DustWarden]

FANTASTIC.

[@gregjones7196]

Really liked this! ...aaaaand Subbed! :)

[@RubabJaffery_CuteSagittarius]

❤😻❤ Gorgeous kitty profile pic!

[@ParkerBrennonFilms]

Thank you 😺

[@phantomprincess2541]

when she was hiding under the table and said "don't be upset Angie" i was imagining her holding a cookie jar sneaking cookies before dinner i was laughing!

[@user-qy9yx5kz2m]

At first I was like this isn’t scary, then I was like ooooooooooooo shittttt!!!

[@ParkerBrennonFilms]

Pleasant surprise to hear something registers as creepy in this silly little movie 👻

[@KINEMAFACTORYTV]

Very nice work!

[@ParkerBrennonFilms]

thank you :D

[@julianab4854]

Good short film, I love it♥️

[@EverSoNina]

Really really enjoyed this, the plot was so unique, the acting was well done - would love to see a continuation of this! Great job

[@ParkerBrennonFilms]

Thank you, Nina -- can't stop smiling after reading this :)

[@monaraimstrength4013]

Nina Dido. 😉

[@x_inceptionz_xillx1345]

0:42 she scared the hell out of me

[@alldayeveryday20able]

meryl streep must be shaking in her boots with mom's incredible acting. woman playing the granddaughter of the estate is beautiful though

[@ParkerBrennonFilms]

I feel lucky I was able to find Sherry! This was my first short film, and I had to figure out how to find actors on my own, with very little in the budget to pay them. Sherry was such a joy and *really* into the supernatural. She brought her own crystals and looked for ghosts in the B&B when she was off work. Nothing but fond memories of her. Of course, I absolutely agree Mrva is gorgeous. She goes by Lyindaa now, and I hope to cast her again someday 😊

[@RubabJaffery_CuteSagittarius]

That was so goOd! I wish it would be made into a full movie! 😊

[@ParkerBrennonFilms]

Thanks so much! I wish that too 🙂

[@RubabJaffery_CuteSagittarius]

Hecate Hardbroom Go for it! 💃

[@cretaceous8861]

Syeda Rubab Jaffery Same

[@DBrickslego]

and she does it again 11:51 XD that music

[@brokenjade21]

So good. Had me on the edge of my seat the whole time. As a side note, I like the diversity with the characters. For me, it added to the feel of it. Overall, a great film. You just got a new subscriber as well :)

[@ParkerBrennonFilms]

Thank you kindly! Comments like yours make all the work worth the effort.

[@relatedeverything6488]

I have not seen this! They are inviting to haunt themselves or for dinner lol!

[@katyornok63]

Good flick, great job! I knew the "ghost" would be Patina, but other than that, I enjoyed this piece... the type of piece I would try to make if I were into film-making!

[@lazyishardwork]

who the fuck is "Patina?" It's Bettina

[@JulieWallis1963]

Mmanko *Thanks for spoiling it for me*

[@whoseesnow7869]

Love your acting talent

[@goldenblue8991]

I am from Columbus and the area you filmed at looks familiar. I really liked your film 😀

[@chl_o.e_r]

Golden Blue89 read the description :D

[@jordynjones3068]

Columbus Ohio? That's where I am right now on vacation

[@ParkerBrennonFilms]

Yep! We filmed the bed and breakfast stuff at Harrison House in Victorian Village.

[@ankoutechnica8211]

Fun and well done! And such a supportive family and neighbors.

[@luciddreamarium3510]

Wonderful! I came straight to your yt after seeing your kickstarter campaign-- I was very curious about your previous works, and I'm not disappointed. I really enjoyed this short. I love that Angie's family being so supportive in helping her see ghosts! It was really cute how excited they got haha. Very enjoyable! :D

[@ParkerBrennonFilms]

Thanks so much! I appreciate you seeking out my old shorts :)

[@yrenhinaymoreno7714]

Great job.

[@hollib3900]

There was something so cute about this. I don't even know how to explain it. But I really liked it!

[@schmiddy1019]

Oh hell nah if that was me ima be hell outta there

[@mareir]

Weirdos. Great house!

[@swathichowdary3632]

That blue candles are beautiful😍😍

[@ParkerBrennonFilms]

Thanks! I like them too. I don’t burn them anymore though, because their fragrance is too strong.

[@cherten1]

What a creepy family!!

[@ameliamoore4339]

You guys did an amazing job.

[@ParkerBrennonFilms]

Thank you, Amelia! Very grateful to see kind words

[@mysterylovescompany2657]

This was bizarrely wholesome; Most supportive parents ever. Nicest, friendliest, most helpful stranger ever. Most gorgeous old house ever. Urgh, it was all so lovely, I die. ^_^

[@ParkerBrennonFilms]

I'm so glad I read this comment! You really lifted my spirits today :)

[@mysterylovescompany2657]

@@ParkerBrennonFilms Awww, now we're *both* smiling! ^_^ Thanks for the great content, I'll be checking out your other stuff. :-)

[@bleachblondemermaid1964]

Good one!! 😍

[@biggestbrowneyes]

Good.....Thanks !

[@michaelclemons8298]

This was a fun ride. I can tell a lot of work went into it. Loved the characters and the twist ending.

[@michaelvalentine4867]

Cool

[@zoxify]

I love this. The twist is amazing and it feels so real!!! New subscriber comin up

[@ParkerBrennonFilms]

Thanks so much :D

[@oldirtydago7138]

I liked it!

[@stephaniedouglasaviewfroma9596]

It was cute and I like it.

[@DarionDAnjou]

the film is well shot. What kind of camera and lights did you use?

[@ParkerBrennonFilms]

Thank you 🙂 we used a Canon 5D Mark III with Canon lenses. For lighting, we frequently used my DP’s Kino but also rented a package of ARRI tungsten lights.

[@DarionDAnjou]

Hecate Hardbroom thank you for that enlightening response

[@cheetyliciousmeowmeow1085]

Yup...I'd do it to ,to get my business going

[@marymoran8859]

Excellent

[@AndruVoss]

Nice! I liked it! Great pacing!

[@deejaydark07]

lol bruh! why the parents drop her off like a block away from the house?

[@ParkerBrennonFilms]

Hahaha - you’re right. Happened because we couldn’t film on the street in front of the house, and too many neighbors were parked on the side street. We went down the side street, until we had a safe, open spot to film.

[@deejaydark07]

@@ParkerBrennonFilms lol it's all good. I had the one arch eyebrow thing going on but nice twist

[@ParkerBrennonFilms]

Thanks 😸 I appreciate you watching my strange and super indie short.

[@ParkerBrennonFilms]

If you like HAUNT ME, I have other shorts on KZbin too: kzbin.info/aero/PLQ1plgPlOZMG-LQeirohCrKnsY4M2TBrY

[@dianagerhardt526]

🍭🎃👍🍬

[@anthonymcdonagh6416]

Great movie thanks

[@waderaney7]

Creepy

[@FIONA21ful]

Funny!

[@rebeccakennedy5205]

Excellent.

[@jadeloverxd2616]

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[@robertmcghintheorca49]

I never thought I'd see a short horror film with a happy ending, but I have. This is actually quite a beautiful film.

[@ParkerBrennonFilms]

Thanks so much! 😺

[@robertmcghintheorca49]

@@ParkerBrennonFilms I wonder how a sequel would work out. But to be honest, I'm glad that Angie got her wish.

[@ParkerBrennonFilms]

I've thought about writing a feature-length version, to expand the story and delve into Angie's family history. It's an idea I may revisit in the future, but I've got some other projects in the works now 😊

[@robertmcghintheorca49]

@@ParkerBrennonFilms Well, if you and the rest of the team are able to do it, I'll be cheering you lot on.

[@jacoblawrence804]

This was great! What camera did you use?

[@ParkerBrennonFilms]

Thank you 😺 We used a Canon 5D Mark III, but that was several years ago. I’d like to try the newer 5D Mark IV. We also rented some good lenses.

[@koebelproductionstudios2780]

THIS IS A GREAT JOB AND I LOVE THE WORK ...WOULD LOVE TO NETWORK

[@goodluck2119]

It’s my first short horror where I’m not scared of the ghost or something,I’m scared of the family they are just creepy

[@raedgaj3878]

The girl's life long ambition is to see a ghost, all her family have seen one but unfortunately not her, oh dear. Now how do you think she will respond if she ever see's a ghost? Well, the silly frightened girl runs like hell terrified, wtf?

[@RafaqatAli-qb4tc]

very nice movie dear

[@marshimaroo]

Dad plucks eyebrows = scary

[@filfil9960]

Why does she have a Canadian flag on her backpack if it's filmed in Ohio

[@ParkerBrennonFilms]

I was hoping someone would ask about that. In the credits, I dedicated the film to my Canadian grandmother who passed away shortly before production. The lead actress, Katherine Genge, is also Canadian.

[@ParkerBrennonFilms]

Right, it's not tied into the story that we filmed in Ohio. Most people see the Canadian flag and guess it takes place there, but as an Easter egg, you can see Ohio’s flag out the window at 5:57 😸

[@miriamowens203]

I reuse to stay in a creep out place like that

[@jipsileigh4903]

How could she not recognize the hotel receptionist in the 'ghost' she saw in the basement? Also explains away some alleged 'haunted' hotels and castles. If people know they can make more money out of it, they'll do it..

[@otaku7143]

weird scenario...

[@ghostperves2012]

Dis is amazing!!! Tho the family is weird and why the hedgehog would they want to see ghost??? And how do u guys do the heart button thingy???? On the right

[@ghostperves2012]

The girl doesnt have a good wink!!!! Wut type of wink was that???? My dog can wink better??? Tho by far one of yhe greatest scsry film

[@ParkerBrennonFilms]

The heart button means the video creator "loves" a comment 🙂 thanks for watching my short!

[@ibebangin8101]

I wanted the black girl to actually be the dead grandmother leading the square faced girl in to some kind of demon trap but okay.

[@MissTique247]

I thought the film was very well done, but, I have to say... it was a bit predictable. I saw that comí as soon as we went to the B&B. But...good effort...and thanks for sharing!

[@robertmcghintheorca49]

4:57 Probably a silly question, but what car is that?

[@ParkerBrennonFilms]

It's a 2002 Ford E-150 conversion van. My dad says he's willing to sell, if you want it 😹

[@robertmcghintheorca49]

@Parker Brennon Thanks, but I've got a vehicle of my own. It's just that being a mild car and van enthusiast, I was curious.

[@ashleighsuthowski4716]

cool film

[@RobertJames-pl5vb]

A lot of Sick 👤👤 People in this Movie 🎥

[@philschuler9674]

If this was filmed in Ohio, why is there a Canadian flag on her back pack? Also, very well done film.

[@ParkerBrennonFilms]

Thanks! I dedicated the film to my Canadian grandmother who passed away shortly before production. The lead actress, Katherine Genge, is also Canadian. Although, as an easter egg, you can see Ohio's flag out the window at 5:57.

[@astarsheran9788]

😊

[@barbarabeesley7451]

Silly willy ding dong lilly

[@smithgonzales1321]

8:25 xd

[@jeanhunter2163]

Scream later on do the Police way More they are you is there 3am For me man I an hours ago

[@bendia77]

Kinda Yes & No. Well made, story a bit incomplete.

[@Lonchanney1]

I enjoyed it but I was disappointed. I wanted some real stuff happen to little miss ghost hunter...

[@amazingworldaroundus]

It is weird that she smiles every time hearing creaking sound but rans away when the ghost was there.

[@robertpanek5944]

Nice legs.

[@bensweiss]

I really appreciated the number of women of color in the film but disappointed in the ending.

[@ParkerBrennonFilms]

Thanks, and I like the ending because it makes Carmen’s character more dynamic, rather than existing only to help Angie achieve her goal.

[@trashcinema7559]

Can we showcase your film in the 4th Annual vault of horror film Festival

[@ParkerBrennonFilms]

Sure! Sounds fun. You can download it in the highest res on the Vimeo page. There's a download button below the video: vimeo.com/183915467

[@joebao861]

Please do not trying it in home !! 🙁

[@kapysingh1436]

WTF... I thought it was a scary short film..... Though the sound that was firstly heard at the house was actually like someone was FARTING 😂🤣🤣🤣

[@ParkerBrennonFilms]

Yeah! I did the sound editing myself, and I wasn’t very good at it 😅

[@kapysingh1436]

Hecate Hardbroom at what!! FARTING!!!!!.... just kidding.....

[@lasthavoc]

Oh my god, why can't she wink properly? Plot twist: There aren't any ghosts, but I'm pretty sure everyone in this film is an alien.

[@ALIENIGHTMARE]

well it wasn't creepy, but hell yeah it was weird xD i wish to be more like her xD lol

[@ParkerBrennonFilms]

Me too