Horror Short Film “For Old Times Sake” | ALTER

Following the death of her parents, a girl returns home to confront the monsters of her past.
“For Old Times Sake” by Paul Hart-Wilden
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Horror Short Film “For Old Times Sake” | ALTER
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[@kellyhill430]

Favorite line.... "You feel that that place between fear and rage linger in it with me THATS WHERE I DWELL" brilliant love that line

[@ball1106c]

me too. it was epic. i felt it myself as he delivered it.

[@midnightmike9850]

I swear pretty much everything on this channel is better than most of what I see in the horror/thriller section on netflix.

[@WatchALTER]

We really love that you feel that way. We work with some amazingly talented horror filmmakers. Stay ALTERed.

[@midnightmike9850]

@@WatchALTER Will do 😊

[@sussybakauwu8084]

Midnight Mike Netflix is T-R-A-S-H. No good horror movies

[@midnightmike9850]

I couldn't agree more.

[@tinarios4882]

@@sussybakauwu8084 check out tubi tv.Way more horror flicks and I'm new to this channel and I love it.

[@CroatanWolf44]

Nothing disturbs me more than a door that wont stay closed..........

[@jacobweaver4523]

Me too and there is this entity wandering around my house opening them. Whether I ask nice, ask mean, bargain, it doesn't matter they all end up open. She's pretty though so I married her.

[@scifigal1]

Priceless. The way she almost overpowered him by calling him old (as our fears and regrets become after a time), but he got back at her by talking about parents. When we feel we've conquered our fears, we are only shoved with new ones.

[@christophersingh8592]

I First thought that the demon was grief but since the demon was around when she was a kid, depression seems more likely. Very good performance from both actors and production was first class!

[@katw.6519]

Not depression as the main emotion : fear. Fear and then every emotion fear evokes, especially through practically birth to late teenage years/early twenties is practically every emotion you c have! But then, I am a bit strange. But then, she did have a demon feeding off of her!

[@k.a.u.4599]

I interpreted it as representing abuse.

[@TheOchosen]

At first i thought it was addiction lol

[@lastcaress1314]

I felt like it was her alter ego. Almost like personality disorder. To protect her from the abuse she suffered.

[@sgdgsc3236]

Not bad ,

[@theqgene826]

The guy that played the entity was astonishing. His pronunciations and tone set the mood from tense to calm in one word. Bravo! Bravo! 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻

[@monkeyfarminc]

Thank-you for watching. We're glad you liked it - we love monsters

[@thegraceofalady3629]

I was thinking the same thing. He's brilliant

[@thegraceofalady3629]

I love horror. It's hard for me to like anything. They both did excellent.

[@leanneparker1962]

That guy's voice alone is creepy enough to give you the chills!

[@bong_water]

Leanne Parker it's low key hot 😅 very not low key it's hot

[@ILoveFemboys007]

all it gave my is regret watching this because its so boring just watch him talk

[@jipsileigh4903]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this! Anyone who's going through depression, ED's or any other mental health disorders, this is the epitome of it! Love how it is portrayed in this film because this shows just shows the struggle but also the fight we put up against the disorder we have, fighting with those voices, feeling like some demon is sucking our souls from us every day, sucking our energy and purpose in life, I'm so glad she stood up to her demon(s)! The demon(s) can be got rid of, but remember others suffer with the same, help those who suffer the same

[@monkeyfarminc]

Thank-you for taking the time to watch this and thank-you for reacting so strongly to it. Makes the whole journey worthwhile. It's fascinating to see how many people are drawn to the mental health aspects of the story

[@anitarosetorres420]

Agree

[@tmalaklaryka]

How many times I shouted SHUT UP to my own spiraling thoughts and emotions having a borderline disorder. Sometimes it feels like that, talking to an inner demon who is not willing to let us go, but yet here we stand and fight it back, no matter how nasty games and tricks plays on our heads.

[@jipsileigh4903]

@@tmalaklaryka I totally get it, and well done you for fighting! It's maddening just to shout at the voices and feelings/thoughts sometimes but you're strong enough to say it :) I don't have boderline but have bipolar and an eating disorder but the bad thoughts/voices are nasty nasty nasty whatever we are diagnosed with x

[@monkeyfarminc]

@@BeauteOr thank-you for the kind words and for taking the time to watch it

[@bananaisabanana2230]

Who else thinks that ALTER is the BEST horror channel?? 💜💜💜🖤🖤🖤

[@TornadoFilms_]

Do you know any other chanal similar to ALTER...

[@bananaisabanana2230]

@@TornadoFilms_ crypt tv

[@TornadoFilms_]

@@bananaisabanana2230 i know Crypt tv... but there shorts are not so good some times... but ALTER they choose the Best ones only... I asked for another chanal like Alter Not like Cript tv

[@TornadoFilms_]

Wtf are you talking ABOUT ... Do you have two mind or wtf

[@animallivesmatter7852]

Banana IsABanana ALTER so far is the best

[@ryeepiee3356]

The part when he says “ no need to be self-conscious with me I’m the only one who’s ever excepted you , all of you ....scars and all” 🤯🤯 FUCKING PUT TOGETHER SO PERFECTLY! & hits home so much I can feel it in my chest. Movies like this one is so meaningful to me.

[@monkeyfarminc]

thank-you for taking the time to watch. We're very grateful and happy it connected with you so deeply.

[@lisamorales4286]

@ryee piee... SAME HERE! Deep down inside I felt it also, that was me in every word they spoke, every emotion showed that was me! This was one powerful film that alter showed that I could relate to 100%! This is one of my favorites thank you alter for showing me that I'm not different and that I could work through anything.

[@sora-xq7iq]

HOLY MACARONI! THE CAMERA ANGLES, THE STORY, THE QUALITY IS JUST....AMAZING!

[@monkeyfarminc]

Jersuxlmao thank you

[@bulbouspiranha758]

@@monkeyfarminc for what? ÒwÕ

[@shell6927]

@@bulbouspiranha758 For making the film of course lol... It tells you in the opening credits that it was made by Monkey Farm.

[@menyuska1977]

Holy macaroniiiii 😂😂😂😂😂😂👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@bulbouspiranha758]

@@shell6927 oOOo000OooH xd sorry-

[@jaces1322]

i love how there dead ass having a conversation

[@monkeyfarminc]

too often people's reactions (spiders, aliens... anything...) is to kill it or dismiss it without ever really getting to understand - sometimes if you take the time to engage it's possible that you can overcome your fears or find a way to live with them...

[@mareir]

This was great. The lead actress is not only stunning, but so expressive. And the 'monster' is wonderful.

[@annt.7785]

I thought you said expensive, I was like what the heck lol.

[@NohealaniMakanani]

@@annt.7785 I thought I read the same thing lol

[@grapesoda8740]

@@annt.7785 Same lmaaaooo

[@makitokai]

i mean a great actress but i wouldn't say stunning, she really didn't need another cookie XD

[@keithw4039]

Is that name pronounced...ma-rear? Hmmm ....stunning ? Good I'll admit....the creep was stunning...in a beetlejuice kinda way..

[@markbigelow2608]

Wow. I really liked that. A story where the monster is not run from but reasoned with. It also plugs into the parasites that feed off our negative emotions. She faced her demon and it was always her. Great dialog and acting. So simple to stage but to keep it interesting takes talent from all directions. Excellent.

[@monkeyfarminc]

thank-you

[@progyalabonee4651]

that demon reminded me the performance of joker in the dark night...❤

[@kellyhill430]

I dont think its ripping it off. But i think that Max Williams the actor playing the creature although it was short i think his performance was much more gripping than heath ledgers performance. The diction in the words he speaks and his expressions are fantastic. Im not taking anything away from Heaths great performance i just was really blown away by Max's portrayal of the creature in this short performance.

[@cotton.candycurls2390]

Am I the only one who's reminded of Beetlejuice...?😅😅😅

[@shantilatamohanty1116]

Mee too

[@lastcaress1314]

With a sexy voice

[@michellemckillop2931]

He looks like Jeff goldblum in the fly. Gross. Sorry. Not happening

[@sleweniqila6458]

How she covered herself when he said "My you've grown.." - I felt that. Brilliant film!

[@monkeyfarminc]

thank-you for taking the time to watch

[@thesnuggler9606]

That actor... his voice is incredible! This is god-tier horror content!

[@monkeyfarminc]

Thank-you. We're glad you liked it. We agree. We think Max is incredible

[@leighkonop4554]

That guy played crazy demon incredibly well! Awesome acting! And The Voice!!! Huge applaud all around 👏👏👏👍

[@AL-ew8qr]

Leigh Konop Max Williams is the actor and he’s amazing

[@monochromedream-eatingbaku]

The guy managed to make the demon man sound sexy

[@justinnelson6552]

They just keep getting better and better, the dollmaker, sweet tooth, balloon... Now this... These should be awarded somehow

[@monkeyfarminc]

to be honest... we won a bunch of awards for the film but seeing the reactions on here of so many people who like it is the most gratifying part. Thank-you for watching

[@neverthesame7887]

WOW! Brilliant!--that was one of the best psychological horror stories I have seen in a long time. That evil thing lived off of her fear and anger--everything negative is who he was through her. And if you noticed, when they were talking he grew weak through his breathing and talking when she wasn't upset or crying. But the minute she started to cry, he loved it and his breathing got better, etc. So well-done!

[@ridzyridz3413]

The voice of the creature is creepy & horrifying enough to give me night terrors for days 😓 Btw amazing job dear Alter for this one. People suffering from mental illness suffer so much messed up pain deep inside which is so scary to visualize in real life, & hence making us realize the suffering ones need all the more love & support we can give them.

[@dinosaurlady2]

He is just mimicking Bill Skaarsgard"s Pennywise character. It's absolutely ridiculous. They should try and think of their own ideas and not completely copy another character.

[@MiniKawaiiWorld1]

Mental illness is a serious thing that was and has been swept under the rug. More awareness has to be done. And seeing it through the eyes of a very ill person is very sad & scary too.

[@cj5788]

Sometimes when i tell ppl abput my depression they say get over it and its not a real thing. Its very sad. But i have come to accept that maybe something is going on with them to make them deny it.

[@Ch50304]

@@cj5788 Yes, my mom does the same. It took her a long time to accept that maybe I have a problem.

[@cj5788]

@@Ch50304 thats sad im sorry. It's sooo hard for us.

[@tboo.8844]

C J I have never experienced depression or any mental illnesses, and even if I’m just a gal from the internet, I hope that things will get better for you. Just know that whatever you are facing right now, there will always be a way out. Remember that there are people who love and care for you. Never put yourself down because you are worth more than all of the materialistic riches in this world. You are worth something, and even if I don’t personally know you, I still know that you are. Remember that, as cheesy as it sounds, everything happens with a purpose. Those hardships that you face will help you become a stronger person as a whole. Just keep going, and keep believing in yourself. Much love

[@tboo.8844]

Ch50304 my other response goes to you as well 💖

[@IamOmerta]

By far one of the best horror shorts out... the quotes though... "mommy's cookies... your drug of choice", "age... it cleans the soul"... "you feel that... that place between fear and rage"... this is full of gems.

[@monkeyfarminc]

thank-you so much for taking the time to watch it - we really appreciate it

[@thedrunkenramblingsnorthea4201]

"You and you alone made me. You were born from every nightmare, every fear, every bad thought or deed. The more frightened you were, the greater I became." Already commented, but still can't stop coming back to this one. This resonated with me. The demon is the manifestation of our doubts, our fears and our resentments and trauma. Also, our childhood is when we get most of our trauma as this is when we're developing, so also get hints of a kind of warped imaginary friend. Also the actor playing the demon is AMAZING - his voice is a mix between Barry white and Hannibal Lecter vibes lmao . A perfect mix of ice cold indulgence

[@janicewebb6010]

Old Times sake. The creature gave a awesome performance! Stellar!

[@robinayers8107]

Whoever these two actors are they are very good.😊

[@monkeyfarminc]

@@robinayers8107Chemistry is everything. Max Williams played the monster. Asabi Lee played the girl. We were lucky to get them both. So grateful you took the time to watch.

[@sallyoquinn]

Oh, my! This was wonderful. I lost a loved one today, and this spoke to my heart deeply. I have a renewed sense of strength in my time of despair and sadness. Thank you.

[@monkeyfarminc]

Sally O'Quinn so sorry for your loss. The loss of loved ones was part of the genesis for the story. The photos of the parents in the film are the actual parents of the lead actress. The dog in the photo was from her childhood. It’s a horrible universal experience that we tried to explore through the drama.

[@sallyoquinn]

@@monkeyfarminc You did a great job.

[@AL-ew8qr]

Sally O'Quinn i am sorry to hear about your loss. Sending love and light in a time where I know there is little. Xo

[@Ghost-cl9pu]

Does anybody else thinks the doll was cute, man now I want one. 😣😥. the female actor was really great and the male actor the way he moved his facial expressions with all that make up was insane.

[@monkeyfarminc]

Yessenia Ortiz the dolls were cool. I’ll try and remember where we got them from

[@AL-ew8qr]

Yessenia Ortiz we had those dolls custom made by this woman we found on Etsy. They are equal parts scary and cute.

[@Ghost-cl9pu]

@@AL-ew8qr thank you I'll see if I can get any 💚💚💚💚

[@thisbelindaangel2841]

Yes yes yes! I actually took a screenshot so I can make one tomorrow!

[@Tor128]

Well if my closet starts to speek to me,i will burn the hole house down.

[@eclipsearc1518]

I nearly jumped out my skin. The actor as the creature, great performance. The makeup, the facial movements and the camera angles and the actress, wow her emotions were on point. I felt as though I could relate to her 100%. That ending... omg I couldn't tell what would or could happen. More please.

[@monkeyfarminc]

Thank-you for taking the time to watch it. Glad you liked it.

[@selinasoto3668]

*ABSOLUTELY CHILLING* just like the first time I watched it 🙌🏻 such powerful/incredible acting & directing!! So grateful to have been able to play a small part on the team that brought this masterpiece to life 💀 xoxoxo

[@monkeyfarminc]

Selina Soto couldn’t have done it without you. And wouldn’t have wanted to

[@sabihasultana8002]

I guess your short movies will attract a lot more views if you could add subtitles to each and every one of them.. I know its clear enough for many people, but people who don't have English as their mother tongue may find it a little unclear(or maybe not).. But I personally think it would be much better if alter could provide subtitles.. That's just a request..

[@WatchALTER]

You're totally right! And we're working on providing subtitles in multiple languages to all of our films.

[@monkeyfarminc]

Sabiha Sultana there was a subtitle included. Is it not working?

[@sabihasultana8002]

@@WatchALTER thank you so much for considering the request.. 😊

[@sabihasultana8002]

@@monkeyfarminc well... No its not..after seeing your comment I checked from my mother's phone too.. But I didn't find any subtitle to this..

[@ViktoriaBrandt85]

Sabiha Sultana I agree ! :)

[@punyakakria5369]

Before watching the video : •opening the comment section •checking the comments •is the video too scary • or not very scary •then deciding, wheather to watch on full screen or not :)

[@LayilaFaon]

She walks around like she doesn‘t trust her own house - reflection of herself

[@maviarab]

Not her house....

[@carmencolonortiz6046]

Alter is just so phenomenal. They way they dive into and distort the everyday problems we face and make them true, blood curdling, spine tingling horror is just fantastic. On too of that they mix some of the unknown in as well and isnt that the scariest thing? Alter never ceases to enthrall and impress me. I have such a pure adortion for this channel.

[@A.M.19958]

Why would you go into a room that you've just heard a noise coming from, and u are alone!!!! Runnnnn! But the story is brilliant. GO ALTER🖤

[@joundi007]

why i feel like the monster is actualy johnny depp the way he look he talk wow

[@heprynnrobertson8806]

JoOnDy Bapaylo YESS ME TOO

[@nothingimportant7852]

He kinda sounds like penny,only a little bit

[@michellebastiani6470]

I was scrolling down in the comments and was surprised it took so long to find a comment saying how much the actor that played the demon was so much like Johnny Depp. The voice the faces. Could make alot being an impersonator.

[@netflixftmgc3126]

I thought the same thing 😂

[@philipbohi983]

I was thinking Nick Nolte...the monster isn't quite weird enough to be Depp.

[@Sunshine-pw5wj]

It’s too early, there’s nobody to hide with in the comments😭

[@tasteless8669]

Yah ikr only 40 comments

[@monkeyfarminc]

It is a little early. Everyone should watch this before going to bed with the lights out

[@gaminggirl4240]

That's why I came a day late

[@WordUnheard]

I'm not hiding in the comments section, Kendyll. I'm hiding in your posh closet.

[@RubabJaffery_CuteSagittarius]

*Top notch acting... as well as everything!* 👏😎

[@pottingsoil723]

Personally I think he represents self-doubt and self-hate. An overly vicious flavor of the truth those afflicted punish themselves with because they feel powerless to do anything else, albeit with a supernatural twist. Feeding your demon, as it were. Brilliant acting as well! Both the entity and the girl were incredibly well portrayed. Bravo! One of my favorite shorts on ALTER yet.

[@monkeyfarminc]

we're glad you liked it. Thank-you for taking the time to watch

[@shaydystheshadowqueen9584]

This combined with "Dual" Would make for a great horror film.

[@biggestbrowneyes]

One of your best the actress is very good we will be seeing her in other films for sure ! Peace

[@amandaroman3471]

As a recovering herion addict - clean for about 6 years - this hit me deeply. Now because it was with her when she was very young I am thinking it was possibly just fear or depression but it could have still been - as I seen it - addiction. It comes from a place of insecurity - loneliness - fear - depression so it very well may have evolved from childhood onward. I really appreciate the creators of this short and it really meant a lot to me even if it wasn’t suppost to have that meaning to it I could totally relate literally fighting with addiction and letting it ruin me and everyone around me and still to this day it’s there and with me. I have those moments but I’ve learned to fight them now.... I just don’t know what else to say other than it’s kinda crazy just watching this play out it felt like watching myself and my addiction going at it while I watched helplessly without being able to do anything about it.

[@monkeyfarminc]

Thank-you so much for watching. It's reactions like yours that make all the effort worthwhile

[@ladyofwinterfell5027]

Congratulations on 6 years. I’m also in recovery from heroin use I’m 3 years clean by the grace of god. You’re a warrior and I wish u the best. Much love ❤️

[@MrJIMBOISAWESOME]

best one yet, the actress emotion was spot on, the demon was absolutely breathtaking in performance and the writers have created a fantastic story

[@monkeyfarminc]

thank you so much

[@gohomedonttell4825]

I love it I’ve Been watching all ur videos and this one is. My favorite

[@monkeyfarminc]

Jay J thank you 👍🏽

[@ryeepiee3356]

Jay J I totally agree with you on this. This is my fav one too 👏🏼👏🏼

[@marioortivez5523]

This was honestly one of the best videos I've seen on this channel. . It was as if the film gave a face to the terrible feelings that we get when we suffer from something traumatic (losing a loved one in this case). We have a tendency to tell ourselves very negative things and it is up to us if we believe these thoughts or let them pass (I know...easier said than done). Great short film!

[@cornnflaekk675]

I'd be pretty scared if a juggalo was living in my wardrobe too

[@monkeyfarminc]

Чарльз Джонсон family!!!

[@cornnflaekk675]

@@monkeyfarminc what do you mean?

[@monkeyfarminc]

@@cornnflaekk675 it's what the juggalos say

[@cornnflaekk675]

@@monkeyfarminc ah okay

[@jakejollimore5453]

What a wonderful monster. Hideous, cruel, intelligent, but somehow also pitiful and sad. This creature lived for only 17 minutes, but had more depth than any other horror villain in recent memory. Proud of you guys for this. Superb writing--and that voice!

[@monkeyfarminc]

Thanks so much. Glad you liked it.

[@collar1022]

I've been binging Alter's videos for the last 2 days and this is easily the best I've seen so far. Both actor's performances are spectacular. Max Williams' voice is enough by itself to scare me. And the writing... "You created me... No! I am unique to you. You and you alone made me... Without you there is no me." Here it is OBVIOUS that the creature is her own personal demon... but it was never stated, which is brilliant in my opinion. Other writers would have beat the viewer over the head with some ham-fisted piece of dialog to make sure "they got it". Not here. This is such a great example of less is more. WONDERFUL!

[@monkeyfarminc]

wow! thank you so much. We're very glad you liked it and took the time to watch it.

[@ancientbloodlineoflight]

I hope the actors see this comment, this is the first short that I’ll watch again, this is amazing and they’ve done an incredible job! I can see why he still overpowered her, he’s a thought form entity that was created by her pain and fears, and the way she was reacting in fear, he kept feeding off of it, I love this short

[@AL-ew8qr]

Ancient Bloodline of Light thank you so much we appreciate everyone who takes the time to watch whether they ultimately like it or not. So thank you

[@ancientbloodlineoflight]

asabi Lee Very welcome

[@monkeyfarminc]

thank-you so much for taking the time to watch and to comment. Makes us very happy that you liked it.

[@Nick_-rd1dk]

Hello, you are now safe in the comment section! Help yourself to our luxury snack bar. Enjoy your stay! Snack bar:🍪🍭🍿🍩🍬🍦🍰🎂🥧

[@rebsby]

SNACK BAR YAY! ALL MY FEARS HAVE BEEN DESTROYED! SNACKSSSSS

[@sussybakauwu8084]

James Charles I wish

[@raticoochiesmith9819]

He attac He protec But importantly He give comforting snac

[@Purrpurrpurrpurr]

Safe??? I'm *bored* with this film...

[@trishnabora2831]

I need some whiskey

[@aeuouae]

Like bro just take him downstairs and share cookies with him, why not

[@theTrend7]

The 2 if them did an amazing job here. And the way he spoke,his inflections made his monster.

[@MiniEXOL]

This girl is really making a convo with that thing! 😩 I don't know to call her brave or stupid af......but Alter it left me wanting more 💕

[@reinaldolisboa49]

I love the way you invited the vocalist of Ghost to be in this one. Great!

[@monkeyfarminc]

Reinaldo Lisboa it was actually Papa Emeritus’ cousin... but they wouldn’t say which one.

[@zentaro4904]

I feel so safe in the comments section hahaha

[@sohlman9465]

That place between fear and rage, that's where all our monsters dwell. This was brilliant! Acting...script...dialogue(or monologue, depending on how you look at it)...cinematography...score...all of it...brilliant!!! Bravo!! 👏👏👏

[@monkeyfarminc]

thank-you for taking the time to watch it. We're happy you liked it.

[@abigail666]

That was my favorite so far!

[@monkeyfarminc]

So happy you liked it

[@MissTique247]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THE STORY! Completely unique! To have the "protagonist" actually carry on a dialog with the demon! Where they acknowledge each other! BRILLIANT! I really would love to see this film done till it's conclusion, which to me, would be either A) they go to battle, and in the end, they both die (he kills her, but he needs her to exist, therefore he "dies" also or B) and my personal choice, she eventually realises that it needs her fear to exist. It feeds on it. So she stands up to him, thereby defeating him! Either way, I would love to see more of this one! My ONLY critique would be the demons costume/makeup. While I loved the hair and the hands, and the voice, the face just looked too fake to me. But, honestly, that's just me nit-picking. It's not bad! It just think it could be better. But all in all, I loved it!

[@monkeyfarminc]

Kathy Hines we’re hoping if enough people like it we’ll get to tell the full story in a feature length version

[@woomod2445]

Anger too, Fear and Anger. The only way for her to beat it was to do what she had been doing and leave it behind.

[@Witchofthewoods.]

I'm never the first to comment...always a straggler, but hey at least I'm here and I'd never miss a short horror film from Alter! ♡♡♡♡

[@Sreetamadatta]

This entire video was dark and u couldn't really see the monster's face. So u have to rely on his voice for understanding his acting skills. And I'm impressed. Every breath, every alterations in voice ... Perfect.

[@monkeyfarminc]

that was a conscious choice we made - we're glad it worked... but it helps to have a great actor beneath the make-up

[@tronburgundy6148]

Asabi Lee('The Girl') is beautiful.

[@AL-ew8qr]

Tron Burgundy thank you

[@WordUnheard]

@@AL-ew8qr That was you? Tron is right about your beauty. Also, your acting is phenomenal! I'm blown away by how the acting in short films like this is miles better than the acting in most theatrical releases. Who was the other actor? He was amazing, as well! The credits flash so quickly, I couldn't catch his name.

[@jormungagap]

beautiful and talented, usually i don't like this style of horror (symbolic and dialogue heavy) but her expressiveness kept me engaged and empathetic with the character.

[@Lissi2233]

@@AL-ew8qr You did a great job, this acting with facial expressions and voice isn't easy at all, i really like this short movie. I hope i will see more from you in future, you're talented! Thanks for your great work !

[@StyledBySaffia]

Thank youuuu

[@davidwolf4267]

the sound design in this video is amazing.

[@monkeyfarminc]

they did an amazing job. Wildwoods and Atlas Sound

[@Crimsontiger133]

I actually thought he was pretty dope. I’d like my own closet demon. Maybe mine would be a woman cause that would have scared me more as a kid. I’d keep her and be the weird neighbor that rarely leaves the house and talks to “himself”. He really wasn’t malevolent. She created him so he expected her to take care of him. But she left him to die and he had to get her back. The way he acted and spoke seemed like he had always been like that so I’m sure I would have spoken civilized to him at some point.

[@johnstucko2740]

That guy deserves an Oscar!! He was 👏 awesome!!

[@bloodrosereaper2099]

Love how... tired and empty the monster sounds, like he's on those last few moments before dying. But a monster is still a monster, weak and dying though it may be.

[@monkeyfarminc]

glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@nonexistant4260]

I swear to God this guy reminds me of Johnny Depp, just me? Alright-

[@rexasaurus3853]

Why does he look like a juggalo.

[@danielegarotti7884]

Yes just U

[@nonexistant4260]

@@danielegarotti7884 Thanks

[@bellafreeman5843]

@ALTER I have a good short film idea!! So This little girl lost a guardian who was very over protective and it was a little girl and soon after she lost her guardian she started having a imaginary friend named “mr/mrs. bottons” and her guardian loves making bottons for the little girl and the little girl would get bullied and she’d tell mr/mrs. bottons every time she told him everything and when she would see her Bully they would randomly have huge bruises all over them and eventually the little girl got scared and told her other guardian who was alive and they thought she was crazy and then the other guardian would start getting bruises also and then the little girl had to figure out a way to get rid of mr/mrs.bottons and it ends up with her getting bottons sewed in her eyes and mouth stitched with rope because she kept telling ppl about mr/mrs.bottons Add more detail if wanted and if u even end up doing this 😁😁

[@MissTique247]

Interesting concept. I imagine someone could do something with that idea. Only one thing..if you are going to try to sell your idea, or give it away, the word is not bottons. It is buttons. FYI 😉

[@colonelhermesl.1710]

Emotionally powerful... the grudge towards your own family consumes you and takes you down even further, and fighting is just your own choice. I loved it, although I would have preferred to see the ending of the fight! Also the actor who played the monster had such a charming role, he was really in character. Brilliant!

[@monkeyfarminc]

thank-you for taking the time to watch it. We're glad you liked it. Yes, we too would have liked to see the fight between them... maybe in the future... who knows.

[@auroraaddison9904]

*Hears something upstairs when you live alone* Now where is my knife? I need to get to my gun which is in my closest upstairs

[@A.M.19958]

😂

[@bong_water]

Don't forget duck tape

[@craftuar2439]

Me live alone too,but for this what the demon did to her and her dog i would try to tear him in peaces ! Cause this demon look weak and old by comparison to another hard demons and supernatural monsters and i hate demons like him who harm kids and animals !

[@ranjhawritess602]

alter (like) crypt (comment)

[@mahithareddy7631]

Both

[@anxslys4192]

Idk they both aight

[@selestielwolf7949]

Both though I prefer crypt more.

[@ItzYoGyalCuTiE]

Both

[@TornadoFilms_]

DO YOU know any other chanels like those two

[@mheljhoygarsola4545]

Going to fullscreen..😨 Say "goodluck" to me😱😱😂

[@NohealaniMakanani]

U don't need luck for this one. Not scary. Has me yawning.

[@rfrancis9876]

This film is simply AMAZING! I see so much in it. Both actors did an exceptional job, they matched each other in both intensity and carving out their roles to perfection. Whoever wrote and directed this also did a stunning job. The tension was wrought throughout this film. BRAVO to all involved! I was both moved and even wept at how powerful this is as a work of art.

[@stevesampson9693]

That was kick ass! Half the movie no dialogue! She still made us FEEL it ! Lady rocked it 😎👍👍

[@monkeyfarminc]

she's did an amazing job. Asabi is a major talent. We were so lucky to get her to agree to do it and we're so glad you enjoyed it. Thank-you.

[@stevesampson9693]

@@monkeyfarminc hope you guys make another with her 😎👍

[@tats763]

Amazing. Keeping her "friend" in the shadows was perfect. A lot of videos I've seen show too much and you see the actor under the face paint. But here...he was just creepy! Now I want to see more!

[@paulchristman2456]

Very good. Thanks ! I like the way Alter's productions always incorporate an element of humanism in their stories. Even the monstrous characters often display a flicker of human emotional vulnerability.

[@shadowsquid3420]

I feel like I got shot in the chest... that was phenomenal. And familiar.

[@monkeyfarminc]

Shadow Squid thank you 👍🏼

[@thegodoffood9707]

I thoth she was going to kiss him for a minute...i was going to be like....noooo whyyyy?!?...

[@monkeyfarminc]

maybe we'll save that for the move version...

[@jellycubes1856]

Same!

[@mrdoggo3569]

thank god i wasnt the only one lmao

[@dreamwalker6500]

@@monkeyfarminc lol the Netflix adaptation

[@monkeyfarminc]

@@dreamwalker6500 Netflix would be perfectly fine for us at this point

[@sb.1035]

this short should be a feature film was excellent!

[@monkeyfarminc]

Sherry Braz we agree. Write to you local congressman, to Alter... anyone... everyone... we”d love to make the movie version

[@AL-ew8qr]

Thank you - we hope so too

[@sb.1035]

@@monkeyfarminc oh buddy im in Canada dont think they ll listen :(

[@monkeyfarminc]

@@sb.1035 if you're watching it... they'll listen

[@danneyxxx6614]

Eight hours fucking later and 20 shorts later…still watching these lol! Better than the damn movies! Keep up the great work!!!

[@monkeyfarminc]

Thank you for taking the time to watch it

[@Soluchi-InfiniteCoCreatorGod]

Amazing.

[@rachelcj4800]

Like always.. Amazing job! This time I'm so scared!!

[@alisonn43]

The actress was amazing.

[@lowrider81hd]

Wow. I feel like I just saw just a short trailer out of a full feature movie. Definitely needs to be made into one!

[@monkeyfarminc]

We totally agree Nash. Hopefully ALTER will feel the same way

[@InkedLoisLane]

I have been watching these films non stop. I have loved every single one from Alter. Their quality is beyond compare, puts others to shame.

[@mico6691]

This is not only a great production. It is profound. I still hear that voice in my head from when I was a kid telling me I'm too fat or too stupid or fearful of bullies. It's not as powerful but still lingering and the older I get It changes it's tactics it now uses regret, it says look at the opportunities you missed in life, you could have done this or that but now it's too late your too old ... maybe that's what it used on her parent's. It's a devious bastard and will use anything to steal our joy and bring us to despair but we can't believe it's lies his poison is our joy don't let him steal it.

[@monkeyfarminc]

thank-you for watching. We're glad you connected to it. So many of us are plagued with the demons of doubt, regret, fear... but you have to fight.

[@sophielove7896]

Wow..great acting by both the lady and the monster guy! I just wish there was more to the ending..

[@monkeyfarminc]

Thanks so much. We're grateful you took the time to watch it and very glad you enjoyed it. With regard to the ending, short movies a like short stories... you can go go for the 'punch line / twist' type story, or you can go for the complete, beginning/middle/end story or what we decide with this was to produce this a a kind of opening chapter or set-up for a bigger story.. So the intention was present this as a story that 'might' work as a standalone in terms of the notion of a girl confronting the monsters of her past... but then had an open ending because of the challenge to 'stay the night' so it would then hopefully leave people expecting or wanting more...

[@sussybakauwu8084]

I really had to pee and during the “scrarry “(😂) part , I didn’t have to go anymore.. any guesses why?

[@million165]

*you peed urself* LMAOOO

[@tinorovetti5707]

This is how I've always felt as a child. But even our worst demons can build us up because hate and anger is a emotion that belongs to all mortals. They are the stitches that bind us to one another. We are all children of suffering but we can endure together

[@rustinstardust2094]

I thought it was great how every time she seemed to see him for what he was and not let him affect her, he became weak. When he'd try a new angle and she got upset, he became stronger. I was really hoping to see her kill him...but I guess our fears and regrets typically don't die; at best, we usually only weaken them.

[@monkeyfarminc]

thank-you for taking the time to watch it. Hopefully she'll kill him in the feature version... or maybe....

[@DustWarden]

Creepiest damned jewelry box music I've ever heard. Edit: never mind the creepy music, that was _brilliant_ - brilliant on every level. A sequel might be suggested, but would be a mistake.

[@monkeyfarminc]

not necessarily a sequel... but we are looking to expand it to a feature so we can explore more of the world, the story and the relationship...

[@DustWarden]

@@monkeyfarminc Okay, I applaud that. That was one of the most gripping conversations with a monster I've heard in a while, and _would_ like to know what happens next.

[@summerfields2792]

Ya know what I hate about Alter? It’s never enough! I want, no I need more. You guys are simply the best, you’re better than all the rest!! 🤩

[@VictoryHardy]

Those actors have some crazy chemistry

[@kargram5721]

Our past always haunts us. No matter how hard you try to forget the past, you always remember it again even if you don't want to. Unfortunately some memories are indelible mainly the ugliest and most traumatic.

[@WatchALTER]

This is exactly what the film is dealing with. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on it. 🖤

[@kargram5721]

@@WatchALTER Thank you Alter ❤

[@bigeddy8377]

Wow. That one was really good. Ended too soon. I wanted more. Thank you Alter, you’re my top KZbin site.

[@jewelhaines8842]

WOW!! Another GREAT horror short! 💞 Thanks Again ALTER!

[@WatchALTER]

Thank you for watching!

[@monkeyfarminc]

Glad you like d it

[@monkeyfarminc]

Thank-you to everyone who is still watching our little movie or coming to see it for the first time. Very happy to finally break the 300,000 view barrier.💀☠💀☠

[@autumnemerald1019]

As somebody who has GAD and struggles with depression, this hits hard. It's VERY powerful and realistic, showing how you're CONSTANTLY battling with this THING that follows you, waits for you, craves you, and makes you feel like it's all that you have. This was seriously a STELLAR performance.

[@monkeyfarminc]

thank you for taking the time to watch. Stat strong

[@autumnemerald1019]

@@monkeyfarminc I'm happy to watch anything from the horror genre! Plus, this channel is GREAT. You're very welcome and thank you very much. 💛

[@luanfiladelfo4555]

I've Just discovered this Channel and I loved it ! ❤️

[@WatchALTER]

Welcome and stay ALTERed.

[@vrushalipawar2378]

How these persons live lonely in such a big home...having no enough sunlight and electricity.are they poor or in debt...don't know

[@kiahkyeuh6465]

Vrushali Pawar the owners died (her parents) so no one has been paying the bills and the curtains weren’t open all the way.

[@MissTique247]

The demon killed the parents, who lived in that home. The girl grew up in that house but moved out long ago and would not come back because of the demon, so it killed the parents so she would come back. But when the parents died, the power was probably shut off because no one paid the bill.

[@thedrunkenramblingsnorthea4201]

all jokes aside , for my own personal experiences I saw this to me as the addiction demon. Even when youre months down the line in recovery, the drugs and alcohol follow you, telling you that you need them, that you're nothing without them. The concept of this blew me away

[@monkeyfarminc]

it's kinda like demonic gaslighting. Thanks so much for taking the time to watch.

[@thedrunkenramblingsnorthea4201]

@@monkeyfarminc ive watched about 100 ALTER shorts now and keep coming back to this, the direction, the lighting work/light behind the demon, the actress/actor and the dialogue , this just resonates with me and my own issues and inspires me in my own journey to some day become a film maker , thankyou for making this !

[@monkeyfarminc]

@@thedrunkenramblingsnorthea4201 that's so good to hear. We're so happy that you responded so much to the film. We hope you follow your journey into film making and can't wait to see what you create.

[@TheOchosen]

I really enjoyed the dialogue. At first i thought the demon might have been addiction. But as i continued to watch i think it might have been “self hate” or “insecurity” due to the fact she covered up when he said “ youve really grown since the last time i seen you” and she covered up and he said you “shouldn’t be ashamed around me. Im the only one who ever accepted you” ooofff and then their verbal exchange after was great. Her facing her demons. Im Surprised it has so little views

[@monkeyfarminc]

thank-you for watching. We'd be happy to get more views - so spread the news. You never know, it might catch on :)