Horror Short Film “Lucy's Tale” | ALTER Exclusive

Between mean girls, her first romance, and budding hormones, Lucy begins to realize that she’s not like the other teenagers in her class in this coming-of-age horror.
“Lucy's Tale” by Chelsea Lupkin
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A statement from the director of "Lucy's Tale", Chelsea Lupkin: Lucy's Tale is a female led, coming-of-age story with a horror twist. Paying homage to Stephen King’s Carrie and dark female coming-of-age films like, Heathers and Jawbreaker, Lucy’s Tale is sure to remind you of the horrors of growing up and the body insecurity that goes along with it. A suspenseful story about a girl who no doubt wishes to grow bigger boobs, finds herself growing something else and no amount of acne cream or blemish removal can help her. So while Lucy just wants to come into her womanhood, she ultimately comes into her villainhood. The film follows a teenager named Lucy as she tries to find her place in high school after one of her best friends abandons her for “cooler” people. Lucy’s Tale is a story that dives into the complexities of mean girls and their consequences. For Lucy, her sense of betrayal and new-found outcast status serve as a catalyst for the film’s supernatural happenings. What should have been a time to grow into her sexual identity and womanhood, instead gives birth to telekinetic powers with a hideous physical side effect. A far cry from a final girls horror film, Lucy’s Tale is a film about growing up and becoming the person she was meant to be: good or bad. Whether you like it or not, you’ll be rooting for her the whole time. In an interview on Close-up Culture Lupkin says, “When girls hit puberty, there’s a whole mess of confusing things to worry about: We get our period, our boobs get bigger, our hips get wider, we get too tall or not tall enough. We suddenly worry about what we look like to boys and how we are perceived by our peers. When writing Lucy’s Tale, I explored the societal pressures of looking and behaving a certain way and thought of them as rules that my character should break in a fantastical way. So while Lucy was faced with entering her womanhood, she was ultimately also coming into her villain-hood, being supernaturally different than the other girls her age. Frankly, I’ve always been a champion of fantastic stories, especially those about characters who had physical manifestations of their flaws or internal state of being. Body horror gave me an avenue to tackle the very real and relatable issue of puberty, which is a horror in and of itself.”

[@ChrisRoxDuhh]

I immediately got Carrie vibes

[@WatchALTER]

@@lordoshower3478 The intention isn't to make it feel like you or any other fan can't or shouldn't have your own opinion. In fact, we encourage them - even if they are different that the director's statement or purpose. Instead, we share these because we believe in each filmmaker and when they create a short film, we want their voice to be seen but also heard. Hope this helps explain a little bit why we do post director's statements.

[@roymerritt6992]

Ms. Lupkin I was confused by the ending. Was her face on Fred's phone screen because he was intent to compromise her to the other wretched teenage girls and going to record their sexual tryst or being 70 years old my eyes failed me, or my mind simply didn't comprehend what it implied? And pray tell how did she kill him if she was responsible for it? I'm not sure they completed the act of coitus since it was so brief, or perhaps mere penetration of Lucy was responsible for his demise. Also since a wagging tail in a dog indicates contentment did the wagging of her tail afterward while in the car indicate she was gleeful with Fred's demise? Although I was a teenager in the sixties I'm still not so far removed from the angst of that time of life that I am totally out of touch with it. Her telekinesis obviously seems, or I assume, means she was able to cause bodily harm through mind power and somehow killed Fred after he felt her prehensile tail. I suppose it might be implying she is a spawn of the "Nether Regions" if you believe in devils. Beyond my mental infirmary about all those inquiries I thought it was a well done little cinematic tale and no doubt very much relatable to teen age girls these days, and in fact relatable to young teenage women during any period in time. It was well acted and the mean girls were particularly dislikabe and Lucy a sympathetic character though one could well perceive she is going to grow increasingly problematic in the future to those who piss her off.

[@ShawnaBro]

So I thought this little excerpt was going to explain what it was. Is Lucy becoming "Lucifer" hence her name and the growing tail and her powers? Idk it was still a good short though, I'd love to see a continuation of the story.

[@wizbangIWD]

You're right, I did end up rooting for her and now I want to see more of her story. It would be entertaining to watch as it takes her over, but also as she learns to control it and once in control, will she use it for good or evil ? Based on her personality , I think she would use it against bad people ( not always fatal ) but innocent people would have nothing to fear from her ! Ultimately I can see her becoming a kind of hero ! ( a Dark Hero perhaps ) This story could turn into a cult classic !

[@Couchmice]

Me, the whole time: GO TO A DOCTOR PLEASE

[@khamokit09]

Same here

[@MY-wo9yb]

Artsy_Cinder i was like “talk to your mom” and then there was the scene where she “abandoned” her

[@nadiaf8708]

Whole time im thinking she has a spinal condition

[@Chtinord59]

not good idea, you can be taken for experience but tell at your mom

[@savannahwaggoner]

Same I was like you can get it removed

[@xlienscozyliving]

“Do you think you’re better than me?” She is better than you sis

[@Cheshire_nova]

Lolol she is actually really pretty

[@ChelseaLupkin]

Hahaha 🙌🏼

[@annyannn0700]

I mean she can probably kill them lmao

[@michelleharris6320]

That statement just shows the "mean" girl's insecurities as well, and how she's compensating for them by attacking the thing that reminds her most of her prepubescent self, that "12 year old boy" body. It's a vicious cycle, girls against girls, because we've been broken down by society to believe we should fit a certain template or mold that we should be willing to give our body and sanity to become that unattainable photoshopped airbrushed image. Add in the confusion of puberty and the fear of talking about that confusion at that age, because its embarrassing or you think you're a "freak" and it becomes a horror movie in and of itself.

[@iamjacenelson3d3]

Thank you brother

[@TheKolen2434]

When I was a teenage boy, I don't think a tail would have slowed me down much lol. "OH wow, a tail! Let's go ahead and slide that outta the wayyy" 😂😂😂

[@reirei7851]

Seriously?! Omg 🤣🤣🤣

[@snicole2811]

She picked up the scissors and all I could think about was the healing process (of lack there of) of the wound. She was really willing to do anything BUT see a doctor 😂

[@amiashakir9935]

I love how they casually decided to kiss as that girl was choking to death

[@ChelseaLupkin]

Amia Shakir nah. Lucy used her powers to lure Brad in. 😈

[@ttvmikimoto5475]

Definitely mood

[@gimmeemknees7967]

Mhm what a beautiful scenery

[@tokyosparkle4254]

Savage moneys we just have to do ;)

[@JavedIqbal-cy3mk]

I was looking for this comment bcoz I enjoyed that scene too

[@gabbilocke9606]

"Do you think that you're better than me?" Shes literally just walking and breathing like normal human being

[@vintage.botanica3390]

That's all it takes to be a threat to someone who is disgustingly insecure

[@aesthxticxrobloxianx7468]

Ikr

[@SherioCheers]

The correct response would be "No, but you do apparently." I mean she's already gonna pelt you with balls so...

[@annas.8902]

That's literally all it takes for bullies.

[@victoryak86]

Except that she has a tail and has unpredictable supernatural powers. But yeah, other than that, completely normal. Sorry, couldn’t resist😄. And your point was completely valid.

[@longwhitemane]

I had a bully so bad in middle school that my parent's hired a lawyer to threaten to sue the school. I thought for a second that those telekinetic powers of Lucy's would be amazing to have had back then. Then I realized that I would then become the bully myself.

[@lavona8204]

That's bullshit that your family had to resort to legal action for you the school to take action. Kids are so cruel.

[@seanstewart6893]

Hope you don't get bullied now

[@UNOwen-ih8mg]

Should have punched him in the face. Bullies only go for easy marks, because they are damaged cowards, who also deserve some sympathy, but with a side of a knuckle sandwichz

[@cintia1377]

Queria ter poderes para as Valentonas do meu trabalho e nessa situação que estou os bullying e crueldades 😢 vontade de contratar um advogado também no trabalho.

[@cintia1377]

Queria ter poderes também para as Valentonas do meu trabalho e dessa situação que estou 😢 os bullying e crueldades. Contratar um advogado no trabalho também.

[@colonelhermesl.1710]

As someone who has never been 100% ok with my female appearance, and also being the nerd who has been bullied at school, I root for Lucy! And for those asking why he died after the intercourse, well, he was cheating on his girlfriend and Lucy is probably some kind of succubus.

[@LND209]

Lol

[@seanstewart6893]

Sorry to hear you get bullied,go to a gym and ask one of the biggest guys to help you,they will trust me,and you won't be bullied any more,I don't like to see girls getting bullied,

[@colonelhermesl.1710]

@@seanstewart6893 thank you, that's really encouraging. But that was years ago, for me... Now I'm at ease with my appearance (yes I started doing gym!) even if I always wanted to be born a man.

[@colonelhermesl.1710]

@@LND209 wat?

[@LND209]

@@colonelhermesl.1710 Yeah?

[@mattsu2963]

- But mom, why do you always watch this same channel? - All started with The Dollmaker...

[@elsahamukti1744]

If this ain't me

[@pj1518]

Same

[@KaiNoisseggra]

Sameee

[@ladysarah4416]

Me too

[@cindy3121]

Same

[@daegucityboy]

Did anyone else think Lucy's mom was gonna be a reptile or something?

[@dontou1519]

Yas omg

[@YungKratos]

Dude I freaking thought ao

[@empressmaine9519]

Yes!

[@4senseless]

Possibly

[@earlybird8888]

Err, What about Mini mouse ?

[@MelissaAndersonTheFutureLegend]

4:49 Don't look at the camera girl !

[@aritriroy3]

lmao you got eyes man!

[@foo8327]

It's too bad this isn't a full length film. It beats most I've seen lately by miles! I really look foreward to seeing more from this director. A follow up to this would be awesome!

[@bidziilalex146]

hi

[@thatgurllll6818]

Definitely!

[@idynsingh4458]

When the title says Lucys Tale, i didnt know it meant a literal tail😂

[@riooo8072]

Idyn Singh it’s TAIL.. not tale 😬

[@emmanuelperez1516]

@@riooo8072 just another bad joke

[@mistershakey]

dual meaning on the 2 words

[@audreemaurice4899]

Same here 😂😂🙈👌🏻

[@breedomo1054]

Right.😂

[@glossyvans4288]

Lucy: **breathes** Bully: "oh so you think you're better than me?"

[@shimley4600]

Pfft so breathing is mean XD

[@Jsjeuducjejwjsif]

Bruh fr people need to stop basing their high school bullies off of Disney movies

[@theTrend7]

😂🤣😂😂😂😂

[@thundergod562]

Niwbml

[@unionjack3836]

Stupid script, indeed

[@sophiew1967]

Another brilliant film and demonstrates the angst of being a teenager and body dysmophic issues in a very interesting way ,teen bullying send to be a very big problem universally it seems ! Your stories always remind me almost of a reprisal of the Grimm Fairy tales for the modern age ,dark ,sardonic and very thought provoking .Well done 👏 x

[@gaborbiczo5854]

I would love to see this one as a whole evening movie. So much potential, opened questions, the struggle could be built up longer and deeper.. it could be even an origin story for a real villain and create a hero who she can fight against..

[@creepy.cookie3187]

The way her kiss immediately makes him stop panicking and the tail plus him dying after sex all scream Succubus. Either that or its just a metaphor for body dysmorphia and growing up, bullying and hating yourself.

[@selestielwolf7949]

Well the description says it is about girls going through puberty and how insecure they around boys and how insecure they are about their bodies. So your second theory is right on the money.

[@sk00kum21]

I was thinking the same, at first I thought the tail went up his ass n killed him lol

[@bran3eyedraven840]

exactly ... Succubus ...

[@rodrigoablin2048]

What are the skills of a succubus?

[@HawkinaBox]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@barbstoes4633]

Who else thought it was her spine at first

[@txchll194]

Myrleth me

[@marbleade]

Yea her spine kinda freaked me out

[@trulyprimrose7307]

I thought the same thing

[@serinesoso9633]

yh cuz it wasnt moving before

[@ChangedUpNowWhat]

We should have known from the title 🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️

[@NewStarConstellation]

I found this in my recommendation list after about two years again and had to re-watch it as it is an extremely good short. I especially like that it is something different, like in old 80s horror movies where extra limbs where sometimes features. Nice one! AND the lead actress is incredible, very natural and believable! All other actors are very good too, very realistic and believable short. There SHOULD be a part 2 if I might add...

[@mrdreadful2637]

I think her telekinesis somehow predicted before .Lucy later checks brads phone and finds that brad is already with someone and is probably just using Lucy for intimacy. What I mean is that it can sense betrayal or evil before it’s even happened. Cause that’s the only way I can possibly think on how brad dies.

[@andreapunsalan8078]

OHHHHHHH I GET IT NOW TY

[@mrdreadful2637]

Your welcome

[@mrdreadful2637]

Also I gave you sub

[@ghostcatxiw_]

this one is very interesting, alter. my theory is that her tail manipulates her somehow, makes her think she's in control and hurts who hurts her, so when she wishes someone bad, it happens, she became to believe she's powerful, but the consequence is obviously, her tail growing. when it fully grows, it will do its job by itself, her wishing it to happen or not, it's kind of symbiotic, evil will come to anyone who harms her. that's how i would explain the ending, he died after they had sex, and when the call comes, she laughs to then cry, like she knows he must have planned something with the other girl, the tail knows she was played and did its work by itself without her even realizing what was going on edit: 1k likes omg thanks for all your kind comments. and yeah i'm exol! stan exo, stan kings!

[@WatchALTER]

We think this interpretation really works.

[@ghostcatxiw_]

@@WatchALTER thank you

[@Steampunkkids]

ALTER, many of us older viewers don’t have much contact with youth culture (especially not youth dating culture). We want to learn more, but we don’t inherently know it. Please, in the future, consider providing explanations for age specific cultural references. I had no idea what the big deal was with the phone call at the end. I just assumed Bethany and he were friends so what was the big deal? I didn’t know that it is now understood in our society that this means that he was cheating on her. So, pretty please consider putting explanations of these youth culture social norms under the description. I’m sure I’m not the only over 40 year-old who doesn’t get these references. Thank you

[@WatchALTER]

It's not 100% explained that Brad was cheating on Lucy with Bethany - that's just one interpretation. But it is shown that Bethany and Lucy are very jealous with each other. Thus, that phone call at the end gave Lucy the satisfaction that Bethany could never have Brad. However, it also meant Lucy can never have Brad. Which is why she cries, then laughes, then begins to cry again. Yet the tail is wagging, so ultimately, it seems like Lucy or her subconscious think it's a good thing.

[@Steampunkkids]

ALTER, thank you ALTER. Those subtleties were lost on an old person like me. Thank you so very very much!!!

[@enviousridersamvs]

I love how people in horror movies never go to the hospital If I started to grow a tail, I would be sprinting to a hospital I understand if they did it would ruin the movie xD but still

[@ChelseaLupkin]

Envious Rider's AMVS TRUTH

[@MrMusic4676]

The guy in the first Underworld film did.

[@glambear5352]

Envious Rider's AMVS so true I always say that 😂

[@whygee9340]

i would never do dat bc then they would start to invistigate you in all dat bs

[@MrMusic4676]

@@whygee9340 Its 'that' not 'dat', speak properly.

[@jjsmith5839]

✨"She truly isn't like other girls"✨😏

[@aeoligarlic4024]

In a literal sense. I also won't mock her for being "not like other girls" when she's literally bullied

[@edqitsbyyarna]

Bro you can’t leave us on this cliffhanger AINT no way 😭

[@flarion00]

Is Lucy short for Lucifer? My other thought is she might be a succubus.

[@mr.chaseyoudown6436]

BabyGravy good thinking there

[@peintresatanique2104]

Ok......

[@kisama459]

I got 50 cent

[@MrBruh-pf8nd]

Woah... Nice catch

[@sweetdreamsaudio2410]

Himesh Reshamiya IM WHEEZING 😂

[@BandHful]

Maybe I'm sensitive but the gym volleyball scene hurt me to watch..i HATE bullies 🤬😡😤

[@ChelseaLupkin]

BandHful me too!

[@the_muser7105]

Same here. I instantly thought of "plug it up" from Carrie. I kept thinking where's the teachers???

[@jed8847]

BandHful they had dodgeballs did they not?

[@BandHful]

@@jed8847 yes they had dodgeballs, I do believe they playing it all wrong

[@daniellevaughn4598]

I wanted to jump in and start throwing down 💪

[@itsjae7867]

By far one of my favorites, I’m rewatching it for the second time rn

[@a_isaac]

Se percibe y siente el ambiente de "Carrie" en esta pequeña "Lucy" y también los actos en que transcurre el corto, mostrando las etapas que vivió Carrie, pero ahora más actual y con una pequeña extremidad nueva en Lucy👌

[@veronicafernandez464]

Pues yo no he entendido nada... Será que estoy agotada hoy... 🤔🤔😅😅

[@starlightxmoonlight]

Pero por qué ha muerto el chico al final?

[@okuriinu8489]

*tries to not look in comments, because she knows there could be spoilers*

[@WatchALTER]

Good choice - the comments will always have spoilers.

[@gailhunda8477]

But does it anyway haha

[@anamknable955]

I now know whats gonna happen cause of spoilers in the comment section not cool but whatever

[@joycenjeri1382]

Ha creepy much

[@bonniemoon6790]

This actress is both beautiful and her acting is great, especially the last scene laughing and crying. One of the best acting talent ive seen on these shortfilms.

[@IrinaBravoActress]

Wohhaa!! This actress should have checked the comments section before!! Feeling all the love❤️ Thank you very much y’all!!!

[@NewStarConstellation]

True, she plays so natural. It is extremely believable.

[@poopybutthole4707]

you played very well. Should give an audition for Hollywood. You are far better than most of the existing Hollywood actresses.

[@sefatkhan78]

Can any one explain me why she was laughing in end

[@brianabeans4549]

Did she give him eb0la or something? Why did he passed away?

[@denisefreitas6727]

Awesome short! Love when Lucy is watching Carrie!

[@titusandronicus7897]

:-)

[@EverythingEsoteric11]

This is more sad than horrifying tbh..That girl had no control over what was happening to her and her classmates are so awful..Always bullying her..She was literally friendless and I really pity her and just when she was having some good time the guy also died..really sad 😢

[@kanikadas9508]

Nobody : Literally nobody : She : “did you think you’re better than me!”

[@ericbattista9341]

Kanika Das fucking loser

[@WatchALTER]

🤣

[@innerguardianXIII]

Nobody : Literally nobody : Not a soul : ... Likes this meme.

[@christmassyable]

They need to make a full movie for this this. I need to know the before and after. It’s definitely good thriller material

[@lanzhansforeheadribbon9003]

That just came out of nowhere. 😂

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

"Lucy's tale" or "Lucy's tail" Love the pun, Alter

[@user-fh3dk7fe2w]

Lucy's tail

[@yalikewaffles3783]

I didn't know you watched alter films too but I guess I can't even say that I'm surprised to find you here

[@thackerybinx1116]

Go away

[@hunterhello5210]

Well, I was like: Lucy's tale/tail, oh... Fairy tail/tale... ...

[@Aishwarya_covers22]

@dimensional X the guy cheated on her

[@PrimitiveInTheExtreme]

Magnificent. I hope it has a sequel. 🎬

[@zoeyh4078]

When I saw the scissors I was like: girl no cmon it’s not that bad

[@nomaniqbal1467]

Well, it would have not, if it was on front and she was a he.😂

[@Emopuppy69]

I was like: DO IT

[@zaniyahgordon2040]

@@Emopuppy69 sameeee

[@eaglevision9791]

😂😂🤣🤣

[@darineabdellah225]

10:17 she's watching Carrie OMG I knew there would be a Carrie tribute in this movie

[@ChelseaLupkin]

Darine Abdellah of course! Haha

[@wuldthatbeme]

I knew this also from the beginning of movie

[@Perfectpearl]

Had to be. Lol

[@AmandaB.6529]

Darine Abdellah I love Carrie!!!

[@dhruvpatel9501]

Yea the story line up is bit similar to carrie

[@StykzMasterGX]

Him: “Do you mean to confuse me” Wtf kind of teenager talks like that 😂

[@joushairvin6788]

right Shakespeare first thing came to mind .

[@akatastrophe]

He's a theater kid

[@mdredheadguy1979]

Oostin One who read the script...

[@jediknightanakin4079]

Bruh I am British and I speak like that to everyone

[@StykzMasterGX]

That’s because you’re British, lmao and don’t argue about it, that’s the reason.

[@sixsidehobbykennels9005]

A mix between Carrie and Ginger snaps, especially with the tail scene

[@lastrescarasdelmiedopodcast]

Thank you very much for adding subtitles in Spanish, the Latin American fans thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

[@GonzoSqueeze]

When she grabbed them scissors, I was like "NOBITCHWTF!?!? lol

[@thecerezar]

Idk about you all but if i started growing a tail i would literally be like LOOK EVERYBODY I HAVE A TAIL

[@Lonia1]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂omg

[@scorpiolady1995]

Same here 😂😂😂

[@blackdogadonis]

Right?

[@nichollelea272]

Same

[@michaelbritton277]

until you get kidnapped by the government and brought to some military black site for testing lol

[@danielamajic660]

this is really great! the writing and acting is so good!

[@imcarryinglilmeowmeowskitt4021]

This is just a masterpiece and this is my fave channel on youtube.

[@anh5940]

Me: scared of horror movies Also Me: ooh whats this about *clicks on video*

[@ChelseaLupkin]

Ausiah Habib I can relate to this and I write horror haha

[@lezliearellano1910]

This is so me

[@moistpigeon3193]

me: scared of horror movies also me: it’s 1 am let’s watch creepy stuff on youtube that’s a good idea

[@thebossetrino9352]

🤣🤣🤣

[@amyferguson2081]

Lmao. Love your comment! Are you still on your channel? That's me all the way. 😂😂

[@chuck2010]

Lucy getting a tail:. WHY ME!!!! Me getting a tail: LOOK EVERYONE I HAVE TAIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@maxpauvolid8558]

Congratulations on having self confidence, if i were in her spot i would just jump of a bridge and commit suicide

[@Artemyst]

you wanna see my tail???

[@nathanieljhonstonzapata9913]

Me: I'm a super saiyan!

[@Swayinglove]

@@Artemyst AYO

[@iris_heree]

@Chuck I would do the same thing

[@gingerbeard317]

3:15 that’s literally my gesture when I ask out girls 😅

[@notfoundangel0]

Crush: I don't like normal She's devil side: hold my beer sis

[@ChelseaLupkin]

Dan Angelo cheers to that! Haha

[@Devine.Conscious]

Lolll

[@foreveryoungblink8545]

chug chug chug

[@princessk4069]

@Dan Angelo How is it possible to be as beautiful as you are 😍my gosh

[@notfoundangel0]

@@princessk4069 haha thanks ≥.≥

[@Erning2994]

Teenage years doesn't last forever but our experiences during these times are so crucial for character building. It's difficult to be in Lucy's shoes. She has more haters than supporters.

[@TiffanyRay]

basically my teenage life wrapped up into one scenario constant bullying and torture because i was different

[@MrYoshiPanda]

shut upppppppppp

[@kimvora1225]

And words can last a lifetime. I remember being told I had a long face/long forehead at school and it's stuck with me to this day!

[@crissaE7628]

I think your 20s is more important for building character. High school is hell

[@crissaE7628]

Made me think of shallow Hal lol

[@SPARTAN085B]

Aw, the ending makes me sad :( Sad Lucy...

[@kaiyotee2475]

Generally school bullies are acted pretty badly, but the three girls are actually pretty realistic, especially with the exchange starting at 7:23.

[@reallydarkmatter]

I have got this habit of liking Alter videos before even watching them

[@korrosocs2580]

saaaaaaaaame

[@anneanderson3406]

Me too...actually I don't understand what happened to Brad? Did her tail kill him? I have no clue what's going on here and I am really good at interpretation...but not here!?!

[@reallydarkmatter]

@@anneanderson3406 yes her tail killed him because he was probably kind of cheating on her (as we see from that mean girl's call on Brad's phone). Her magic it seems comes from her tail which has a mind of her own, like 'gotta kill this cheating dude, I know what's best for mah gurl !'

[@itzyaboiitzyaboiiexoticnin3153]

Saaaaammemememememememmemrme

[@Reds_E]

Because.... Doctors said.... Alter is awsome And it's called SubtoAlter But it's also called CoolAltervid-itrue

[@cindymartinez9362]

Moral of the story: Don't grow a tail, it's not worth it.

[@Starteller]

No way I want the power I don't care about the tail.

[@alupheli1709]

*Yes, such wise words*

[@coreym162]

more like don't be a dirty asshhole. Everyone here got their just desserts.

[@AtifMasood2win]

Can some one explain how his BF died and why Lucy was laughing and crying at same time in last scene ?

[@diveshkumar3823]

She doesn't want to find him the tail and when he asked about the strange his tail react

[@TheReverseFlashThawn]

She laughing because she realizes she lost everything. Her "power" took away the one thing she had going for her.

[@cumisausmentega]

I think that boy made the deal with her ex-bestfriend, idk, maybe to make a fool of Lucy or they conspired so the boy could take advantage of Lucy (because he knew she was entirely smitten of him). So "the tail" actually reacts to whoever might hurt Lucy. Because the boy had an evil plan, "the tail" killed him without Lucy's consciousness. Lucy laughed then was crying towards the end is bcs she realized that her ex-bestfriend (Bethany) suddenly called the boy (Brad), idk maybe to make sure that their plan was going smoothly. We could see that the phone she was holding was different than the one she held in the scenes before (when Lucy texted Brad, her phone has a rainbow-themed phonecast. Lucy was so disappointed and angry, to think that Brad conspired with Bethany to ruin her life. But "the tail" already took care of Brad, so i guess Lucy and "the tail" were planning something to do with Bethany too later.

[@tinawrenn7389]

@@cumisausmentega I can believe your explanation the best. Thanks.

[@Dankydankdanked]

@@cumisausmentega could also have been him cheating on his girlfriend

[@sinazotame2411]

She could at least tell her mom about the tale.

[@XimsXimness]

Tail

[@chriz9959]

you think if its her real mother, she would not know? :D

[@NecroMadz]

She's skilled to be able to hook a bra from the back😂😂 I know I couldn't Edit: This comment BLEW UP😂😂 omg.. thanks for 1k Edit: thanks for 2k wtf😂😳

[@aimeeroberts1470]

Maggot #13 i thought i was the only one !!🤣🤣

[@NecroMadz]

@@aimeeroberts1470 I thought every girl did it from the front. That's how I was taught😂

[@joelee5875]

I know what you mean, I'm better at un-hooking them.

[@chickennugs1714]

Maggot #13 I could do that

[@valkyrieofgloom3324]

I learned that because my mom always did it like that. When I asked my friends and they said they always close it in the front I was confused 😂

[@quoteworld3375]

Perfect I found a replacement of Netflix...for free

[@vanillacream2797]

ikr

[@milk4984]

Same, and this never runs out of criptic sh*t

[@alupheli1709]

_for_ *free*

[@marlboro_19]

lol

[@agafilmscine4354]

You are right!!

[@jessicamerriman2336]

These films are incredible! Fan for life. ❤️

[@oldeskoolnana7543]

There's actually a movie called Ginger Snaps where the one girl grows a tale & becomes a werewolf. Another nod to Stephen King. He seems to be an enormous inspiration for a Lot of these film makers. 😍😍

[@rileyvowell173]

“Lucy’s Tale” ... more like “Lucy’s TAIL” ... haha.. get it ...

[@girlsgirlsgirls6877]

That was the whole point of their video title...

[@zyraangeleen]

Ye

[@rileyvowell173]

@@girlsgirlsgirls6877 REALLY 😯... I had noooo ideaaa

[@girlsgirlsgirls6877]

@@rileyvowell173 your comment implied that u thought of it on ur own lol

[@girlsgirlsgirls6877]

@@rileyvowell173 issa pun

[@zrayii9649]

lucy, actually growing a tail: nbd me, whenever i get the tiniest ache: mom im DYING

[@jungkookstimbs8033]

I reaaaalllly like ur pfp

[@btsxarmy126]

That's basically me

[@davidmaxwell4340]

I want this to be a full movie!

[@chrishenderson666]

The young lady playing Lucy is so cute! the look on her face when He said that he wanted her to come to the party.QQ

[@JustWhattaRuLookinAt]

4:06 Does a gym teacher even exist?

[@basufani]

A what......???

[@thesilentmajority2765]

inner-city schools.

[@lucyn9027]

I THOUGHT SHE GOT HER PERIOD AND I WAS LIKE OK THATS NORMAL AND THEN I SAW THE BUMP AND I WAS LIKE K. SLIGHTLY UNNATURAL

[@pe1rcedm0rguefr3ak]

Lmao

[@bluemoon4898]

💀💀💀😂😂

[@rhiannonjones3898]

Only slightly😂

[@wolfiecat1448]

Same

[@shannond1511]

So glad it wasnt that. I hate when movies practically center around someone getti ng theirfuxking period. Like who the fuck cares!? Its way grosser and a bigger deal when guys have their first nocturnal emission but you never see movies center around that shit.

[@chemicalwonderland2492]

It's so weird to me that its supposedly common for people to care what other people think of them. I purposely dressed weird and tried to freak people out and just laughed with them when they laughed at me. They laughed at me because I was different, I laughed at them because they are all the same.

[@michellemckillop8935]

Good for you;)

[@l.5832]

"Do you think you are better than us?" "You set the bar so low!".......

[@shototodoroki-tl4ox]

I hope there is going to be a second part, where she learns how to control her powers and get revenge or something, i really liked this story

[@vennaledi8202]

Same

[@unionjack3836]

It was already written, the name is Carrie

[@Vinxlyn]

Honey there is never a second part with these. They always gotta leave you wondering. That is why people watch more.

[@cat_lover01]

Yeah me too

[@sunFlower-of4xz]

Great story

[@TriscoG]

My take on it, she's a succubus and she's maturing into it finally. And that is why when she found "love" she ended up killing him aka stealing his soul. And that explains her crazy tail and powers, but who knows!

[@ChelseaLupkin]

Ron Romano that’s the closest anyone has gotten! Cheers friend! Haha

[@TriscoG]

@@ChelseaLupkin thanks I love interpreting the unknown or variables of life and circumstances. I think like they said it's a different take on carrie, carrie represented a tortured soul who gave in to her fears and self desire and this is a twist on it in a more demonic aspect.

[@sigmacademy]

@@TriscoG The TV showing Carrie scenes were a bit much though. Too much on the nose IMHO. The idea behind putting easter eggs and references in your film is that it should be some kind of secret that some would find nice to have discovered. If you make it too obvious it takes away from the "joy" of discovering something like that. Showing any kind of gory scene would have been okay, since it foreshadows what was going to happen later on in the short.

[@captainbanjaxavalanche4313]

I was thinking werewolf, because Ginger snaps did a similar thing, but your explanation make a whole lot more sense.

[@arcana-bellasmith656]

Bro i kept saying succubus

[@qoinu]

ngl him inviting her to the party or whatever raised red flags immediately. esp when he said “bring a bathing suit”. then he left to get her a drink y’all never trust someone you don’t know to get you a drink. if you have to, watch them make it yourself. i really think he was in on the whole thing to embarrass or bully her and there was a plan between brad and bethany. i wish she’d answer the phone at the end

[@macaronikitty4885]

The romantic moment: when someone starts choking to death Lucy: yeah I think it's a good time to kiss

[@nadiaf8708]

Was it just me or was her happy little tail in the end adorable?

[@Id939c]

I’ts not adorable, it’s scary

[@manuelazacchetti4726]

It isn’t an happy tail!

[@sallyanngrant1179]

I thought it was cute. I wish I had a tail.

[@9622paige]

It’s 6:40am, still dark as pitch outside, and freezing cold and rainy her in the Midwest. I haven’t been to bed yet so I have my heat on and am wrapped in a blanket watching these alter shorts. It’s the perfect atmosphere for some horror

[@Sli_cc]

Dark as pitch?

[@Escobar_777.]

Aqui 01:h47 da manhã, mais um pouco vai clarear...

[@rose-ez6pv]

Dang u alive?

[@TheeHairWitch]

Here I am 3 years later at 5:40 doing the same thing in the Midwest 😅 haven’t gone to sleep yet either

[@spicyF1]

I get sad and depressed when looking at films like these. there are teens out there in high school having a hard time have dark thoughts and just cant fit in, been there

[@IdaRamirez-ch5ds]

😮 OMG there has to be a part 2 i was wait for wings and more great job

[@changbeanjam8966]

No one: Lucy: I made a girl puke let’s kiss

[@zh2708]

OK but the brad died scene is really terrifying and very lively..😨

[@ChelseaLupkin]

fun fact: the blood drops we put in his eyes for that scene stung quite a bit for the actor - he was a real trooper for keeping his eyes open long enough for the effect.

[@JRec-ql5fc]

Carrie vibes, for sure. and she was watching Carrie. too funny.

[@stephanielebarron2313]

Bully: my sisters boyfriend thinks I’m hot He must have bad taste

[@Snakecggg]

She was totally a Succubus, either born one or turning into one.

[@larsw3967]

The REAL horror was in how her mom allowed her to talk to her that way and let her live.

[@WatchALTER]

the fan-made sequel can be what happens with her and her mother 👀

[@Cassieskins21]

ikr!

[@ChelseaLupkin]

A few times after Irina (who plays Lucy) did that scene, she apologized to her on-screen mother haha

[@Kate-tz4vs]

The real horror is that the mother didn't care why her daughter had that reaction and reacted as if she was a teenager, too

[@shaybrishakoonce8822]

Man this should have been a movie I wanted this to continue

[@Stratmanable]

It is a movie. A short one.

[@shaybrishakoonce8822]

@@Stratmanable thank you

[@jamesandolini1087]

Great enigmatic film. I agree with others, it would be great to get a follow up with this character Lucy (great actress btw).

[@dragonsbanecannibal9378]

I Wanna See A Sequel To This, Maybe She Starts Growing Other Parts

[@k8fearsnoart]

Hopefully, she never starts capitalizing the wrong words.

[@dragonsbanecannibal9378]

@@k8fearsnoart Hopefully She Kicks Ass

[@SeeBeautyNAll]

@@k8fearsnoart 😂😂😂😂😂Just Really Loved The Film And Wants More😂😂😂😂 Me too just without the extra parts growing. She has just enough to keep it interesting. 😂😂😂 Let There Be A Continuation 😂😂😂

[@SeeBeautyNAll]

@@dragonsbanecannibal9378 I think Kicking Ass is going to be her future after this 😬😂

[@k8fearsnoart]

​@@dragonsbanecannibal9378 "What, Do You Think You're Better Than Me?" Bwahahahaha! I totally deserved that, I supposed, point taken. ;-) :-) I was really hoping she'd get Brad for real (like, he loved her or he had a tail, too. [On his backside, not just up front, lol]) but then to discover what appeared to be a set-up/he was using Lucy/he just wanted some tail (yeah, I went there) Grrrr!

[@jeffn3223]

The ending where she killed the guy after having sex with him is giving me AHS Bitchcraft vibes from Zoe

[@Tenkichan]

THANK YOU.

[@vscogirlsrunchies7515]

U should stfu

[@kristaharmon4649]

Yes!

[@riooo8072]

IKR and why are do many people here have blue pfps?

[@rileygonzalez7944]

See that’s what I thought.

[@Coz10101]

4:25 the sound so funny 🤣🤣

[@harrychivaaree6534]

when the girl's nose bled and Lucy smiled, i smiled too.

[@proudoyster778]

Same, and the Carrie symbolism! I loved this!

[@zhangxnoir6694]

My tv is legitimately on max volume and this sounds so low.

[@bela3644]

Zhang Tao Wu 张韬武 it is. i thought it's just my low hearing problems

[@selmonboi334]

Zhang tao wu... right 👉

[@kebenanndavid3724]

True

[@HollyWood-yk2kk]

U need a new tv this sounds great

[@mrnobody4147]

get a logitec 5.1,cheap and lasts for ever...

[@TheDarkestTalesAnimationStudio]

Great Short Horror! Amazing acting and very interesting take on the Stephen king horror genre IMO. Congratulations to everyone in the project!

[@phindilemkhulisi4679]

This is what i went through every day at work because of my condition 😭😭😭😭

[@XxWoeIsVampxX]

*everytime it showed her tail* Brain: ... Me: no..brain stop- Brain: ANIME CAT GIRL

[@maryfeflores7873]

๔гєค๓t คฬคץ HAHAHAHA

[@mdredheadguy1979]

๔гєค๓t คฬคץ Oh, sounds... *Kinky*

[@emskisses8475]

HA i am not alone!

[@lokisepic]

Bruh.

[@Ikowl]

you're cringy

[@grumpus_hominidae]

Ok... Too many unanswered questions. This film definitely needs a follow-up to it.

[@hurtorheal]

Beautifully done. Good for Lucy.

[@dbp192000]

body dysmorphia, school age class systems, anxiety of youth, bullying, self-hatred

[@michaelalankford8293]

I’m sorry but the acting from the “mean girls” is so bad-

[@kourtneym431]

The dialogue is a bit cringe too but the main actress is good

[@gamergirlash984]

Especially the one who fell 💀

[@johnrocky1695]

Yes She is my girlfriend 😎

[@SuperBhavanishankar]

huh? you'r so mean :"(

[@danielyresende8392]

References: 1- Carrie 2- "Get Some" Ghosted feat. Kamille 3- Zoe Benson curse in American Horror Story: Coven

[@dogacinar1147]

The tense male breathing sound added as background sound to the video is quite good

[@dumbblondeamelia293]

Lmao I got Carrie vibes and I was about to comment that and I see her watching Carrie 😂🤷🏼‍♀️

[@whitepusaohitsdanesvlogs9964]

Um 🌺

[@bornyesterday2994]

dumb blonde amelia classic movie

[@brilensmit]

Crazy though at times this is a typical horror ending. As for her, she still has to live with what's happening to her and causing his death on top of it. I think a follow up would be great, as we might get more of a back story about how or why this came to be.