HE CAME HOME - A HALLOWEEN SHORT FILM

Written, Produced & Directed by
Anthony Knasas
Starring
Alex Arthur @alexarthr
Brett Baldridge @frcmajeure
Assistant Director
Brett Baldridge
Music by
John Carpenter
Special Thanks
Tony & Marjorie Knasas
Boris Undorf
Sam Hayes
Vimeo - vimeo.com/292870886
Filmed in Pasadena, CA
This fan film was independently produced and is strictly for exhibition. Not for profit. All characters and associated names and references are copyright and trademark of their respective holders.

[@chriscornelius2518]

I really liked the use of the tinting in this short. It had the orange look of the original. They did such a nice job. Congratulations guys.

[@ryangann4961]

Chris Cornelius helps when they haven’t got fall leaves to give it a Halloween feel

[@highonsleep4219]

6:50 that scared the shit out of me

[@jaime8729]

DocDuck scared the sh*~ out of me

[@ravenbaines6348]

I bit my fucking tongue lmao

[@nickaboaf900]

Seen all the movies sorry this didn't scare me at all

[@flipframevideos5625]

The jump scare is earned and very well executed. You, unlike the vast majority of fan films/directors ( if you can even call them directors...) understand the importance of composition and framing. Your use of negative space was perfect. This was a pleasant surprise. Keep up the good work 👍🏼

[@erikcaldwell2913]

What's negative space?

[@EsdeathandRias]

THANK YOU FOR WARNING ME I'LL BE READY

[@Matthew0171]

I liked the camera work, the phone interaction with the Linda-like character, the fact that there were more patients mentioned to have escaped, a nod to the possibility of Michael & Jason being in the same universe, and the sirens heard letting the audience know the cops are looking for the multiple patients. Almost everything about this was pretty good. My only complaint was that the actress portraying the Laurie character didn't seem creeped out at all or showed no sense of fear UNTIL Michael grabbed, attacked, and killed her. Good job overall.

[@logo.phobia7300]

Very well made. I'm never really jumpscared by Micheal in any of his scenes but this one got me.

[@JotaroKujo-ek4nh]

LOGO .phobia me sometimes

[@maryaustin2397]

Same I got nightmare

[@marquiselittle5591]

@@maryaustin2397 ::::::

[@marquiselittle5591]

@@maryaustin2397 :g g:gg::gg::g bff

[@marquiselittle5591]

@@maryaustin2397 :gg::::g

[@robertsherman7978]

That was VERY good! The actress gave a great performance and I like the nods to the original like the hat from Laurie’s bedroom on the wall. Well done!!😀👍🎃👻

[@Carlitow]

I see nobody noticed the "totally" that the friend sent to the girl, amazing mention

[@chrishanke9523]

Carlito yep from Annie in the original movie.👍🏻👍🏻

[@AnthonyKnasas]

Lynda!

[@Carlitow]

@Dr. Loomis really?

[@AnthonyKnasas]

fuckin' debbie downer over here...

[@Omnishredder]

We should congratulate Micheal... Vorhees a jolly good fellow

[@Karengenao114]

Everything was perfect. Scenery, timing, camera angles, actress, Michael omg I felt it so real like it was me there. Loved it!!

[@ryantaylor-jackson7376]

Agreed

[@user-vo5dv8pm7t]

I remember the first time I watch this it was Halloween me and my sister went trick or treating it was so much fun .

[@smeteyeify]

I’m HIGHLY critical of fan-made films. But this was VERY well done. And although much shorter, it’s up there with the likes of ‘Never Hike Alone’. 👍

[@suphakm]

I agree !!!

[@JustinWhy-dy6or]

I love never hike alone

[@ballanceproductions1712]

I agree both films are excellent (I prefer them both to some of the sequels)

[@nickaboaf900]

They really could be more scared

[@dylanmccowen3171]

I agree completely

[@jakeomara5024]

Holy shit that was actually really good!

[@Popaopp223]

yep to good

[@ceciliathomas2837]

He came home

[@thunder8590]

It was good

[@Teodifferent]

Jake O'Mara have you watched “never hike alone”? It’s also a fan made film about Jason free on KZbin and it was great

[@mariamadam8313]

Omg that freaky scary

[@JACKTHEBBTFAN]

I’ve seen a few Halloween fan films and this is the only one that did justice to the source material

[@jeffreywhite2874]

This is the one and only fan film I have watched that actually made me jump. You do a great job of getting the audience so focused on one thing! Like, I was sitting here waiting for him to come out of the shower and he came from somewhere else! That was brilliant and very well thought through. I hope you will make another one. Even if its not on Halloween, please make another one. That was truly scary and true Michael Myers fashion.

[@AnthonyKnasas]

Much appreciated, thank you.

[@amywade4035]

you haven't watched many than

[@jeffreywhite2874]

@@amywade4035 then* and your a little late lol

[@IoSonoAleM1]

The final breathing...scary and perfect.

[@lglemasters]

This was really good!! The scene with Michael in the window made me jump.I thought overall it was really good I just wished it was longer cause I was really into it!

[@antonioinfante6014]

Scared the living crap out of me 10/10

[@linternamagica100]

You, my dear sir, has a brilliant future ahead, please continue with your excelent job.

[@intothepaint1813]

It's hard for me to think of a better HALLOWEEN fan film than this. And so glad someone finally one that actually looks decent and not shot on a phone, and apparently understands the movie very well. You could wonder did Carpenter shoot this film? When the shape grabbed her at the end, dead on. Was that the same guy? Lol its crazy how well this was done

[@Iliketoeatallday]

Nice to see Michael doesn't mind sharing his turf, Jason should be thankful.

[@angelbrennenhull7812]

Damn!!! Great job! I couldn't stop watching. Camera angles were on point!

[@rmarley2100]

I think we crept up on a true film maker by accident 👍👍👍👍👍that was really good.

[@evazkee7246]

Have you ever stood point? Quit using that phrase.

[@mrskinszszs]

@@evazkee7246 shut up

[@1ZazaTree]

This is A quality. I like how you used the original location

[@robertlott8719]

This is legit. Great utilization to the jump scare. I was expecting him to get her from the shower. Great job.

[@takeoffvision2211]

She has the same clothes like Annie in H1

[@konnercastillo4221]

I know i noticed that

[@l.t.chosen5959]

This was goood! I yelled at the phone a couple of times like "GET OUT THE HOUSE STUPID" 😂😂😂😂

[@strayhyena6432]

The head tilt and the totally iconic

[@TheFatScot]

I usually don’t get scared at these type of things but that jumpscare got me really good

[@minermen16]

Who ever played michael did a excellent job. The movement. The breathing. It was all perfect !

[@prairiedust6623]

WOW!!!!! Scared the daylights outta me!! LOVED IT!! YES! YES! YES! Halloween done right!!!!!!

[@guichotamayo5078]

Now that is how you make a fan film with Michael Myers. Short n sweet. Brilliant jump scare. ;-)

[@tennkenobi]

Well done all the people involved in this👍

[@macscovers6603]

This was actually really well done 👏👏👏👏👏. Michaels movements were even done in a professional manner

[@mikewilkinton7360]

Saying totally like Lynda did really made me happy didn’t expect that shoutout

[@henryjackson2357]

I love that the girl looks like Chloë Sevigny a bit. I love the colors and visual tone you got (especially in the opening scene) - spooky, autumnal, nostalgic, melancholic. The silence from her is perfect too as it matches Michael's own and makes them silently bonded.

[@AnthonyKnasas]

"The silence from her is perfect too as it matches Michael's own and makes them silently bonded" - phenomenal observation, thank you.

[@cianloughlin104]

Omg this made my day this is so like the original and the Actress was one of the best thing bout it

[@niyaa.thecapalot140]

I love this film❤️ it was so perfect and he had got one of micheals kill movements.

[@roderick2722]

Ya know you’re gonna have to make more of these now, right!!! Lol

[@joegallicchio26]

A++++++++! Best thing I've seen in years! You nailed it!!!!

[@mikemullen472]

First fan film I actually enjoyed... the fact it knew not to take itself too seriously is what made it work.. the no dialogue was brilliant and the added humour was genius... truly impressed here..

[@AnthonyKnasas]

I appreciate that very much, thank you. Tried to strip it down to the bare essentials and make it as simple as possible like the original was (also, a lack of budget will make you do that!)

[@greenie915]

This is honestly my favorite Halloween Fan Film. In 8 min you make a very well crafted and suspenseful fan film with a jumpscare that actually scared the crap outta me. Bravo.

[@francisjtuk]

A new Carpenter in the making. This was damn good.

[@tylersumrell7815]

This was better than the new one!

[@RonDamian]

One of the better Halloween fan shorts I've watched. Great Michael!

[@ericmorgan3981]

Good looking mask and i like the no verbal dialogue

[@atticus-rex]

By far the best fan-made Halloween short film I've ever seen. Really felt in many ways that it exists in that Universe. Excellent job!

[@michael101st]

Awesome fan film! The jump scares were on point!!

[@johnm9196]

This was better than the movie that came out! Wish it was longer and the actual movie! Great work! Didn’t even need dialogue...big huge props to the creator!

[@franksilva5802]

Great job. John carpenter, would be proud.

[@AdinTosss]

6:45 scared the hell out of me:] but nice film

[@ClaireRfield]

Gamingwith Mya same omg! I was drinking water when that happened lol

[@haunsolo8328]

ME TO

[@JustinWhy-dy6or]

Thanks for telling me because WERE GOING FULL SCREEN BOIS

[@cierrajohnson7420]

Me too i threw my phone lmao

[@amandahallquist]

It was kinda funny tbh. Lmao he just kinda rolled out into sight

[@miguelvidal2335]

in 8 minutes you maked a better Halloween film than plenty of the sequels :v

[@irenejavelosa2945]

Made bro not maked

[@alienspear8706]

U better be joking

[@nickaboaf900]

@@alienspear8706 Which Halloween is your favorite.

[@diorsdomain]

Rob zombies*

[@dovel1000]

Awesome! Great tone and the bit with the "a nut in a white mask" - genius. External shots were spot on for Haddonfield.

[@NYKgjl10]

Well done. The suspense was on target and Michael coming out of nowhere was flawless!!!

[@rmarley2100]

This was Awesome, it felt like An Organic Halloween 🎃 Film 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@johngill277]

Wow, has John Carpenter seen this? , you've done him proud.

[@willnailer2118]

Hahaha the window scene got me. Damn you 🤣

[@lawless18]

Man i got to tell you...it is too great, I almost shit in my pants....just amazing even the location you used seems like haddonfield.

[@kwr2879]

The music alone sent chills...

[@sebflynnfilms]

And the attention to detail is on point, it’s a modernized 1978 Halloween

[@AnthonyKnasas]

YES. Thank you for getting it!

[@jesseplinkman5000]

That was pretty good. Haha, I just found it funny that she grabbed an entire handful of flatware, instead of just one or both of the knives.

[@shawntipton5078]

One of a handful of good Halloween fan films or fan films generally, this had the suspense of the original, and like the original,. The originally Halloween had almost no gore and very little violence, that is what makes it a masterpiece of suspense. What you don't see is often scarier, The Fog (1980) also excels at this

[@Brocrastinators1]

Damn that was good. Scared me more than the recent film.

[@leathers4340]

Two Bros Entertainment Liar lol.

[@OneManKruOfficial]

One of the best Halloween fan films

[@BillyButton63]

This is one of the best Halloween short films I've seen yet. Good ending. Thank's!

[@suphakm]

WOW !! Really good movie for only a 8 min long. I want to see more.

[@donharrison8287]

Really wasn't expecting a decent story, but have to say this has to be the best fan film I've ever seen great job 🎃 Michael lives....

[@randyjay20]

I cannot tell you how much I love this! The best I have seen on KZbin, great acting & direction!!

[@theshape4628]

Bro this is the best fan made Halloween ever

[@AnthonyKnasas]

High praise coming from The Shape himself. Thank you kindy!

[@HIGHAF420.]

that was a masterclass in jumpscares

[@walterglass8904]

On point stellar job good work👍👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌👌👏👏👏👏👏

[@brent.b.productions2015]

Very good! Completely in the spirit of the original movies! That music still haunts everyone!

[@bonzo319]

this is really freakin good! you got a lot of subtle details from the original down perfectly, especially the tint, camera work/ angles and lighting. I also really like that you can tell that the police are already looking for a couple of mental patients with the use of sirens. I only have two problems. 1: the actress that plays the Laurie-type character doesn't seem very scared at all. 2: the mask. It looks really good, except the cheek outlines and eyebrows are a small bit over-defined. overall its an amazing short film, and I hope to see more from you!

[@HorrorGalSusan]

I really loved the way this was filmed and how it was clearly done in present day (texting, etc.) and yet really felt 70's ish like the original - and throwing in "TOTALLY" was the best!! 🙌 (also loved that you used the real Myers house here in it ;)

[@AnthonyKnasas]

Thank you kindly, HorrorGal

[@Drawertv]

This is nice :) Michael Myers have nice and clean hands for a murderer :)

[@erikcaldwell2913]

Yes I noticed that to.

[@mi2ube]

AWESOME!!!!! Got a good jump scare when she turned around and he was just there, ready to choke her. I caught some references to the original. Having the girl in just a shirt & socks, the hat on the wall. Really good job.

[@AL0E]

Bro, this exceeds not only expectations, but any other Halloween KZbin video ever made. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@christianbridegroom9708]

Bruh I never ever move from jump scares but I jumped this time.

[@lonniekruse5562]

they should be so proud of you. big fan for years and you did it well . thank you LonnieRay

[@guichotamayo5078]

That Michael outside toyko driftin;-)

[@jameyhayes4065]

This is my new favorite halloween fan film.

[@AnthonyKnasas]

Word

[@fazeg8594]

Absolutely the best Halloween film that have ever created so far

[@nathancheek1234]

Love the use of the original locations!!

[@homma84]

One of the better if not the best short film regarding Myers

[@mrskinszszs]

The best of any of the Halloween fan films I've seen. Very good work.

[@scopsops866]

6:49, holy shit that got me good

[@MasMashFilms]

This was fantastic. Definitely made by a true "Halloween" fan.

[@andytso7990]

they should have made the new movie like this one, this gave me the chills and creeps

[@swordofetro8291]

Michael looks ON POINT. DARK EYES effect. Yaaaahzzz.

[@dragonstream1779]

You guys should be proud of yourselfs. This short film was AMAZING. And you did all the scares right just like how Michael would. Give yourselfs a pat on the back

[@unrecognizedaccount7175]

Scared the shit outta me. Great job, i hope John Carpenter sees this short film.

[@AnthonyKnasas]

Thanks pal

[@unrecognizedaccount7175]

Np

[@SashaRaeFierce]

I was dying when she grabbed ALL the silverware 😂 he scared the piss out of me when he jumped out and grabbed her😲

[@coolcam055]

Now THIS is how you do a fan film! I really loved all of the little references like the hat on the wall, and how her friend kept saying "totally". Really fantastic work!!

[@Jesse-or8di]

That version of The Shape Stalks kinda sounds a bit like the Dead By Daylight version. Gave me chills. Loved this short film!

[@TheBlueLynxx]

That jumpscare was pretty good lmao

[@muscularmind30]

That was really good!!!👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@joeysmooth768]

This 8 minute film was better than the whole Halloween movie that just came out

[@tylercoltsfan55]

This was 10x better than The Spirit Of Haddonfield...great job

[@chapmanproductions423]

That was amazing!! Great jump scares!

[@samwell_6977]

This is great. There's enough of the classic halloween elements that pretty much every other Halloween fan film relies on, but enough new things to keep it fresh and unique.

[@ZaeRackzz]

Best fan film ever it was like it could be a scene from the movie

[@remiel2436]

I recommend you "never hike alone"

[@armanddehorta]

This was pretty awesome, Also nice Nightmare on Elm Street reference "Nancy said her Dad" Lol

[@AnthonyKnasas]

Yes! Finally, someone noticed.

[@jeffwright1722]

So many things taken straight from the original.

[@marccatdad93]

Awesome I've grown up watching this