HORROR SHORT FILM | Mulberry Night

[@TheBugPen]

DID YOU DISLIKE THE VIDEO? That's fine! We'd love it if you left some constructive feedback in the comments so we can improve for future films. Thanks for watching though!

[@aaroncarson1770]

Mountain North it seemed like there wasn't much substance beyond the jump scare. Maybe I missed something, but it just seemed like a detailing of him coming home and getting killed by an escapee. I was expecting more somehow.

[@kebenanndavid3724]

I loved the house it was shot in , beautiful .

[@TheBugPen]

Aaron Carson the idea is that the escapee is playing hide and seek without him knowing which is why she pops up here and there. we’re hoping that is gonna be enough build up for the end scene. in the end there isn’t much substance since it’s a short film - we’ll have to leave that for a feature! thanks for your comment and for watching though!

[@onemorerep6597]

Only ones to thumbs down are those damn trolls awesome video.👍

[@aaroncarson1770]

Mountain North thank you I appreciate the explanation.😄

[@aswins7781]

Any Flimicraft fans?

[@denv4549]

yeah bro..... filmycraft squad

[@ranjithkannan155]

S bro anga paatthutu nera inga thaan vandhen ❤️❤️❤️ only fa arun anna review ❤️❤️❤️

[@sakthikumar1]

Yeah

[@sathyabamar1691]

Yes

[@Niviprashanth_vlogs]

Here

[@omelamustdie5378]

this one was awesome! the way that murderer was actually a real human being and nothing supernatural happend made me really satisfied about your short film. good job!

[@TheBugPen]

omelamustdie very happy to hear that! thanks a lot for watching and for the kind words!

[@attiylanen]

Agreed! I'm too old for the supernatural. Besides, some humans have done more horrible things than any monster could ever dream of doing. All best horror movies are psychological. They make you think and use your own imagination. We are naturally afraid of the dark because we can't see, who's there. In my opinion, Jaws was the best horror movie of all time.

[@treisypadilla3346]

Lampson 🍟🍓🍍🍒🍎🍊🍊🍊 Heinlein osmksmo

[@srijitaroy7747]

omelamustdie exactly.

[@TheBugPen]

Huge thanks Stephanie, really appreciate that 🙏🏼 thanks for both comments. Glad you like it!

[@disappointed5430]

At 2:28 who noticed the foot hanging?

[@krislatoya7556]

pastélmilk ørbit Was wondering if anyone else caught that

[@SR-yt7un]

me too

[@DeadLisa]

Saw it!

[@warlordbdansky5731]

I saw it !

[@subblonde3101]

everyone did...you were meant to see it. How could you miss it?

[@tootyfrooty7604]

I enjoyed the film, but it drives me mad that in Horror movies no one turns their lights on in the house at night. If you are looking for something or someone in your own house you don't stumble around in the dark trying to do it.

[@christianv-h3278]

Yes but you know your own house, where all the good hiding spots are - so if you have the lights off, you supposedly have the advantage over the one breaking into your house, because you'll know how to navigate it (whereas the home invader won't). The home invader has most likely never been into your house - think how much more difficult it would be for him/her to go around your house _in the dark_

[@christianv-h3278]

@the goat Sure, but one should nevertheless hide in a way that makes an escape easy - imagine you're crouching, in your closet, then the home invader comes and opens the door to your closet. He/she obviously has the upper hand, cause you're crouched and not in a good position to fight back...

[@karenkieran]

Tooty Frooty totally agreed

[@TheBugPen]

Good observation Jack, thanks for watching and commenting!

[@ataraw.6142]

I noticed that all thriller and horror films are in the dark. I don't expect all lights on but if there's too much darkness I tune out completely from anger I refuse to be manipulated in such a stupid way if I can see what's going on I switch channels

[@thustra07]

Most realistic action scene in any film. John acted just like most people would, in mounting denial of the strange events and ends up like a lot of real people would have. Best short film I have ever seen. Genuinely scary.

[@TheBugPen]

thustra07 thank you so so much! that means a lot to us! we really tried to make it feel as genuine as possible - glad it showed! thank you for watching and for the kind words

[@1782pink]

Nice film,.....You should never leave your house doors unlocked

[@TheBugPen]

Pinky Talawdekar thank you! no you definitely shouldn’t! :-D

[@sofiaplatini1148]

Pinky Talawdekar your right even windows too

[@TheBugPen]

True that!

[@cindycarolina1402]

Yes thats true. All Doors and window must be unlocked. 😌

[@mysteriousinsaan8208]

one more thing there should be lock doors even in bedrooms

[@minamayes1529]

Holy shit! I jumped when she came around the corner with a knife. That scared me so much, I started laughing afterwards just to calm myself down.. 😂😂

[@TheBugPen]

Haha, that’s the best feedback Mina! Thanks a lot for watching and commenting!

[@The_Beast_666]

@Mina Mayes I freaking shat my pants!

[@xxrandom_userxx9994]

it scared me as well

[@jasminerose7148]

The feet hanging from the stairs @ 2:16 holy sh**🙈

[@gamingheadsup1982]

I spent all of my bathroom time just wondering how can you spot that man ?

[@geraintmorgan1775]

Scared me silly 😱

[@omegabitchitspauliefan2483]

Jasmine Rose I spot it to I thought it was a dog or something but who knows

[@julieannmiranda1486]

Holy crap!!!

[@mksolidproductions1600]

@6:48 behind him!

[@jameskendal1945]

Who noticed the woman was standing behind the man at 6:49

[@jova7677]

Everybody

[@parthabhattacharya7305]

Oh shoot!!

[@laurenraifsnider1502]

You have to be really dumb to not notice that 😂

[@tiktokfreak8910]

sucks

[@ModeusxX]

I did not see that. Surprisingly

[@bdWongsWang]

That house was beautiful. Oh, and thanks for not using jump-scare/crazy monster in your face tactics! Very nice cinematography, too.

[@TheBugPen]

We really appreciate that! That’s what we wanted to avoid, we’re glad you appreciate that too! Thank you!

[@jasonbourne6365]

This was one of the best short horrors ever. When she came out it sent chills! The "Why won't you play with me" Made it even scarier lol

[@TheBugPen]

Wow, thank you so much Jason, that really means a lot to us. We will post our next horror short very soon! We hope you’ll enjoy that one just as much! Thank you once again for watching and commenting Jason!

[@RapidFire829]

when i saw that foot dangle.. it scared the shit out of me for sure

[@TheBugPen]

Shanaya Star Glad to hear that 😬 sorry, not sorry 🤷🏼‍♂️ 😄 Thanks a lot for watching and commenting Shanaya!

[@markofcain2761]

In Hitchcock movies the camera guides you through until something happens. The whole approach reminded me of Fatal Attraction and the quiet cinematography of the front of the house before Alex appeared in the bathroom with a knife. Your skills are spot on. Truly well done.

[@TheBugPen]

Huge thanks Mark, we’re very humbled to hear that. We’re glad you picked up on details like that, not many people do! Thanks a ton again for watching and stay tuned for another horror short coming soon!

[@firealef0411]

The eerie, dark and rainy day as a background just adds more suspense to the film. Some of the things I particularly enjoy are the little noises one makes in an empty house. Please keep up the good work. Greetings from México!

[@TheBugPen]

Jorge A. Garza Thank you so much Jorge, we’re so glad to hear that!

[@apach-qt9ts]

...et les jeux de lampes miroirs tissus branches etc Un régal

[@vintagegal7376]

The foot hanging...oh man subtle but so creepy

[@latoshaadams7482]

Where

[@yukononun]

Subtle? How? lol

[@Tylericous]

12Damon3 it was hard to see for me. Like I saw it but my eyes just didn’t see it as feet, just background stuff so I missed it. I guess it wasn’t subtle but I missed it my first time

[@gopikasurendran1157]

That was really different from the cliche horror movies out there everywhere... No tricks with high sound and no peekaboos.. Just awesome.. Do continue with ur works..

[@TheBugPen]

thank you so much! we're very happy to hear that - that's what we were going for :-) much appreciated!

[@lunabearsong2043]

I absolutely agree! It played out very naturally, and because of the lack of stings and building music, the tension doesn't really lull, so it's much more heart pounding! I also love that the information was given after the fact; it made the reveal all the more surprising and frightening. AND the lack of a supernatural element (because I honestly thought there WAS one), really ramped up a rather ordinary night, giving it that unsettling feeling that this truly could happen anywhere and to anyone. It's really refreshing and the shot when it zooms into his face after the shock is absolutely heartbreaking! Spectacular job! 💕 Definitely subscribing!

[@TheBugPen]

Felicia Taylor wow! thank you so much for the kind words Felicia! you’ve definitely got exactly what we were trying to portray and that makes us very happy! much appreciated and thank you for watching, commenting and subscribing

[@MrJaycrow30]

Hands down the best jump scare I've seen in a long time! Great work guys!!

[@TheBugPen]

Thank you so much Jason, we’re so stoked to hear that! Really means a ton to us! 🙏🏼

[@nonameno0ne930]

Dark ,cold and rainy night 😍 i miss it really

[@ehsanahmad8961]

Trans Mania hi

[@hirahira6166]

U frndship with me?

[@B4StudioJP]

7:37 The symbolism by depicting tears overflowing the emotionless eye is sublime, especially within the afterglow of "mandatory" jumpscare imposed on ostensible horror film. That colorless bloodshed -- a phenomenon equivalent to still-growing hairs or nails of the deceased, which is eloquent enough to testify our existence as astride physics and metaphysics -- assures us audience that the man went through an epiphany about the absurdity of life in the nick of small margin btw being stabbed and breathing his last. In that perspective, I'd say even the twofold jumpscare, by the revelation of a mere earthly being as an agent of catastrophe instead of anything in the domain of the paranormal (as apprehended by us audience), contributes in tandem with its contrastively poetic sequel (i.e. the overflowing tears) to the three-dimensional jumpscare with subtle and profound aftertaste, the bluntly cold feel of which is relatable to us contemporaries who live under the shadow of nuclear, climate and singularity crises. The colorless bloodshed, the pearl of symbolism even shines vivid red in our mental image. It surmounts not only the ten-minute long duration, but the menagerie of short horror films with its well-crafted device. Kudos to all involved in the production.

[@TheBugPen]

I don’t think we’ve ever gotten a more thorough compliment. Thank you so much, that was very, very kind of you.

[@elliemcnamara6781]

THE END SCARED THE EVER-LOVING SHIT OUT OF ME

[@TheBugPen]

happy to hear! :-DDD thanks for watching Ellie!

[@naveedashahzad255]

Ellie Mcnamara

[@naveedashahzad255]

Litterly u r funny haha

[@elliemcnamara6781]

thanks XD

[@BetsyArcherella]

Well done! So suspenseful I could hardly breathe... then, I literally jumped. Excellent that you didn’t have cheap jump-scares or loud, shrieking, pounding music. I think one of the things that got me so engrossed is that I felt like the guy is a nice and gentle man to which no one would want to see harmed. 3:24 - That’s a gorgeous house!

[@TheBugPen]

Tina Flintstone We couldn’t be more happy with your feedback Tina, thank you so much! We have actually have another one coming soon, I hope you’ll enjoy that one just as much!

[@bigbysnow6306]

I wanted to see him die when I first saw him. Nerd. Who the fuck eats a bowl of cereal for dinner when they live there

[@mattrogers5188]

* a nice, gentle man whom no one would want to see harmed.

[@JustinLHopkins]

Bush Wookie Why do you care what someone else eats? Get a life.

[@LLStark]

@@bigbysnow6306 Me..i eat a bowl of cereal when ever i have a taste for it...morning noon or night

[@cracker20]

So the legs dangling from the stairs was awesome. The exterior shots of the home had me looking at all the windows and rooms to see if I saw "the Ghost" in the house. Obviously, I thought it was a ghost. When she ran at him, I jumped out of my seat. This was a well shot short. Nice work team.

[@TheBugPen]

cracker20 love to hear all that! we really appreciate when people focus hard and really watch the film, so thank you for that!

[@MissTique247]

I could have written that comment word for word! LOL! Even when I knew she wasn't a ghost, I went back and went over that exterior shot of the house several times convinced I was missing something! If I was...i still am! LMAO!

[@TheBugPen]

Thank you so much for the kind words!

[@TheBugPen]

Thank you so much for the very kind words! We’re really glad to hear that. We didn’t have much equipment nor experience to work with unfortunately. Again, thanks a lot for watching and sharing your thoughts!

[@sogiftedprolific6326]

@@Kiss4cooper People needed the news feed.

[@leviquiroz7595]

Ok, officially this is the best horror short film i've seen in a long time. The suspense is perfectly handled, the detail level in each frame is admirable, very good acting and the right photography (direction, color, aspect ratio, etcetera). Very good direction! Thank you very much for giving us this awesome short film! Congrats.

[@TheBugPen]

We can’t thank you enough for these very kind words! I did try to hide a few secrets/details that a lot of people missed. We’re so happy that you appreciate all the details. We have another horror short coming soon, I’d love to hear your thoughts on that one too! Thanks again for watching!

[@christopherescobar7624]

@@TheBugPen when is this coming out??? I will payyyy

[@TheBugPen]

We’ll make sure to finish this story sometime in a feature length film! Thank you so much Christopher!

[@truthb2u2]

This was brilliantly executed. Suspense, and full out terror with an urban legend (not the movies) vibe ending.

[@TheBugPen]

Huge thanks for the kind words, it really means a lot to us! We’re stoked that you really like the film, we have another horror short coming soon, so stay tuned! Thanks again for watching and commenting!

[@annecohen8927]

I knew that there was someone else 'living' at the house while Gina's away! Dang, that dangerous woman who escaped from the mentally insane ward was just epic and who just happened on by to see the first house to hide and await for her first potential victim. Wow, this film is better than the 'Silence of the Lamb'.

[@TheBugPen]

Your comments made my day Anne, I can't thank you enough! What seemed "random" in this short, actually has a reason in a longer story based on this one, that we wrote. But we didn't have the experience nor the budget to shoot the longer version, so this was meant as a "teaser". Hopefully, that story will come to life in the future! Thanks again for the kind words! We're working on a new horror short now that we're excited about, stay tuned! :D

[@mE-zx7pt]

I've seen so many films, I didn't think jump scares could scare me anymore but this one did. Good job!👻☠👻💀❤

[@gabrielsarasola2984]

I think that what impacts the most is how they show you that it goes through the house that is giant compared to a single person giving a feeling of loneliness.

[@sb.1035]

good job! the house u filmed in is beautiful!

[@TheBugPen]

Sherry Braz thank you Sherry! we will let the owners of the house know, they’ll be very happy! :-D

[@robincook8828]

yeah i liked the wine holders by the fridge great house

[@bhartidhiman6123]

Agree

[@lepidussollertiaatheriusex7274]

All houses r beautiful except mine 😤🙄

[@cindycarolina1402]

Yeah , thats beautiful house😍

[@EXPLORE_WITH_TAMIZH]

oh my man. this is a perfect short film material .short and sweet all the best for your future work

[@morganmo14able]

I loved this. I really enjoyed the ending as I felt it was going to be a ghost or something demonic. The twist at the end was great and your camera​ shots were done so beautifully!! Loved it!!

[@TheBugPen]

thank you so much for the kind words Morgan! super happy to hear you liked it :-) thanks for watching and commenting!

[@targrazery]

this deserves so much VIEWS. hats up to the actor and cinematographer CAUSE DAMN

[@TheBugPen]

raini rodriguez stan thank you so much Raini! one of us were in front of the camera and one was behind it so we appreciate that a ton! thanks for watching :-)

[@oliviaconway1596]

this short film was so well done! the camera transitions were incredible, and the whole setting/ambience was very enticing and creepy. keep up the filming!

[@TheBugPen]

Thank you so much, we really appreciate the kind words! Will do! We’re working on another one now, so stay tuned for that one! 🙏🏼

[@oliviaconway1596]

Mountain North sounds great!!! I shared with my family and my dad was genuinely terrified from it! He’s alright now, haha! awaiting more films and definitely am subscribing!

[@TheBugPen]

Hahaha, that’s awesome! Thank you so much for sharing the video and thanks a ton for subscribing too!

[@kshitijagaikwad2055]

6:48😲😲😲 she was standing right behind him!! It creeped me out! Sometimes you can give people goosebumps without actually pointing out the ghost with music....like it is just a normal background! Even the hanging feet were very naturally shown...I liked it. Keep it up!

[@DevilsDeal]

I like that at times you can see what might be someone doing something in the background, like just a part, but there's no music cue. Once I saw one, I was looking anytime there was a wide shot to see if there was anything to see. Makes me wonder what I'll catch on a second viewing.

[@TheBugPen]

DevilsDeal We’re happy to hear that, we really wanted to create that kind of feeling/reaction from the viewer too! Thanks a lot for watching!

[@Royfokker73]

Good work. It felt supernatural then turned out to be human. I was not prepared for that savage attack.

[@TheBugPen]

Thank you so much for the kind words Jeremy! We’re really glad to hear that, we really wanted to catch the viewer off guard there!

[@MCtechnoc]

This was insanely good guys! The production quality was outstanding. Please continue with this, it has so much potential. See you in Cannes!! xD

[@TheBugPen]

Tijs Ketsman Thank you so much Tijs, it really means a lot! We will, we already working on another short film! Haha, for sure, see you there! :D

[@bigbysnow6306]

It looked like a guy set up a security camera for half of it. Not sure what you’re talking about... have you seen T2? Thats production quality. These are autistic millennials with a camera. How much tone can one try to set? Also sad that it wasn’t a monster. What human does this?

[@bigbysnow6306]

I really the think the best criticism here is that you made a film when you should have been working at burger king.... Ive seen this a thousand times from a thousand different people. Maybe some like it...’ but it just makes no sense

[@BlueSkies7]

Omgoodness this was a really good one. I didn't expect that at the end. But no. Definitely DO NOT leave the doors unlocked no matter how great your neighborhood is.

[@davogifman542]

To be honest. I was about to say what the hell is this crap,and then BAM! I really like how you drew me in with this guys seemingly mundane evening; only to amp. You know what? Actually I'm not going to say anymore. I don't want to ruin it for anyone else watching it. If you read comments first. YOU GUYS NEED TO WATCH THIS! Nuff said lol

[@TheBugPen]

Davo gifman Thank you so much for the very kind feedback! That’s exactly what we aimed for, building it up towards the end. Thanks for watching my friend!

[@CowpokeCannoneer]

I’m a horror fanatic. Movies, TV shows, book, stories on KZbin. You name it. This actually scared the fuck out of me when she jumped out. Bravo

[@TheBugPen]

Thank you! These kind of comments means a lot! So glad to hear that! We have more shorts coming up!

[@TheBoss-ji5vg]

This is legit one of my biggest fears. That’s why I never leave my doors unlocked. This was a great short movie you guys! It gave me chills the entire time and was definitely not expecting her to run around the corner with a knife. I jumped 5 feet off my bed 😂. Keep up the good work!!! 👏🏻

[@biancaray1381]

Is nobody gonna talk about how beautiful that house is????

[@TheBugPen]

There’s a lot of comments on that actually, we appreciate it! Thanks for watching Bianca!

[@mE-zx7pt]

I just did🙂❤🙂

[@TheBugPen]

Thank you Pat!

[@itsmefoodaddict]

5:32 doesn't it look like eyes

[@TheFlavourTales]

Sharath Chandra I thought I was the only one noticed it 😀

[@bikergirl120rider3]

It does. I didn't notice it at 1st, wow so creepy!!

[@user-zw3rg2go4o]

Monster House

[@maisie1701]

i thought they were faces in the window lmao

[@MissTique247]

I think that was the point of that shot...

[@yee1826]

BRUH I THINK I BLACKED OUT WHEN SHE RAN AROUND THE CORNER LMAO (Great film btw! You know a horror movie is good if your audience almost dies while watching it)

[@TheBugPen]

Haha, love to hear that! Thank you so much, that really means a lot to us!

[@yee1826]

OMG THANKS ❤️❤️❤️

[@Sentai7]

This film did throw me for a loop. I usually can predict what the ending is. I couldn't on this one. Great stuff guys! The acting was also nice. Subbed and thumbs way up.

[@TheBugPen]

Sentai 7 super happy to hear that! thank you so much for the kind words! and thank you for watching and for subscribing! much appreciated :-)

[@noahpace6744]

This is the first horror film to make me scream in SO long, I have become so immune to traditional horror scares and have figured out how to tell between the real jumpscares and the fakeouts. But THIS had the perfect amount of build up, to convince viewers that it was going to be more of an aesthetic scare and then comes at you on all cylinders with that scare. Brilliant film, you earned a subscriber

[@TheBugPen]

thanks a ton for the kind words Noah! we’re really happy to hear that! :-D

[@noahpace6744]

Keep on doing what you're doing! I look forward to many more!

[@seycheahn956]

4:09 the girl passes by.............

[@yukononun]

4:07, and it was super obvious...

[@ralph9829]

5:40 scared the crap out of me. I did not expect that door to shut so loud lmaoo

[@jaxparra8168]

it was just too random. there was no set up, just... "why won't you play with me." That didn't even make any sense. he was never even asked to play. plus, ..he was technically seeking. it startled me, but it felt more akin to a jump scare.

[@TheBugPen]

jax parra thanks for your comment! in our opinion it’s a set up from the moment he walks into the door. how would you have set it up? as far as her not asking, well, she’s a mental patient, they don’t always think straight! thanks for the feedback and for watching though!

[@tyoung2823]

So immediately, what I noticed is that you tried to put as much in the scene as possible to tell a story through your cinematography but you don't actually answer any questions, just throw more things for us to think about. Why was he staying there? Why did he not notice that Gina probably wouldn't have left the tv on? Why couldn't he hear someone moving around in the house? Was that the patient moving through the bushes in the beginning? How did she catch up with his car? Why did she pick that house? Most importantly what kind of psychopath takes a bowl of emptied cereal up the stairs while looking for an intruder or looking for a strange noise? The shots that were taking were beautiful but I think you focused more on showing off your framing skills and your transition shots rather than putting together a tight narrative.

[@TheBugPen]

Ty Young That’s the thing with a short film, you can’t put all of that in it, it’s too much to cover in under 10 minutes. We would have loved to be more elaborate as to why she picked that house and all that and we do have a proper back story for a potential feature, but when doing a short we feel like you have to tell as little as possible, but even so I feel like we told a lot more than many shorts out there, with the TV announcement in the end for example. to answer your questions: he stayed there because he lived there. he obviously wasn’t worried about the TV since Gina left in a hurry leaving lights on and everything. he didn’t hear her cause she was playing hide and seek and moved quietly. yes it was her in the bush and she didn’t catch up with the car, she was closer to the house than he was. he went upstairs to see if something was wrong with the light, he wasn’t looking for an intruder since there’s no reason there should be one. I feel like all these answers are there if you just focus a little and think about it - while I do appreciate your comment it feels like you’ve focused on the wrong things throughout the film. but thanks for watching and taking the time to comment

[@tyoung2823]

@@TheBugPen Just the thing is the movie isn't for us to have to truly think that hard into. I was just showing you examples. Maybe instead of her just showing up at the house she could have been living in the attic since she escaped, or some secluded spot. In a big house like that I'm going to bet you can hear creaking in the halls when someone farts. Mis-en-scene is important and I just felt like it wasn't a strong enough product to catch me. I watched with a friend and we both had the same problem just to look in the comments and see people have the same problem. Also I still need an explanation on why he would carry the cereal bowl upstairs?!

[@tyoung2823]

@@TheBugPen Also you don't have to tell less of the story you just need to sell a package in a short amount of time. As a synopsis; Woman escapes from psych ward/ hides in old childhood house bought by the lead couple/ He goes through the same stuff through the night. Keep some of the transitions but kick out a lot of that filler and you can still end it the same because that was probably the strongest part. Although I hate that finishing line it just sounds......cheesy. Like someone tried to make it off-putting and weird. I'm not trying to shit on it just give out constructive criticism

[@sharoncooper3042]

Before I watch any further, I love this older home, the updating is just perfection, as well as the layout…

[@anniereyes4527]

I really enjoyed it. Beautiful house and when her foot started dangling from above when he was looking in the fridge freaked me out!

[@TheBugPen]

Annie Reyes Haha, love to hear that Annie! Thanks a ton for watching!

[@lindalangart]

I thought this was very competently done; I sh*t myself at the appropriate moments. Some people are commenting that the scenes where he's just walking about are 'boring' but these are what make the film so terrifying. I too have been just pottering about at home today; I could easily relate to the protagonist and find the thought of this actually happening quite scary. The sound and lighting are really professionally executed. Good work!

[@TheBugPen]

We really appreciate that Wonky, thank you so much for the very kind words!

[@hiraljoshi7211]

SOLDIER! wat are you doing in comments? Get back to full screen.... There are legs hanging from rooftop. U only notice if ur in fullscreen mode.. so get back soldier!!

[@TheBugPen]

Hiral Joshi Hahaha! 😂 Sir yes sir!

[@aris5728]

lmao

[@ahzar4384]

When that physco lady bussed out of nowhere. That scared TF outta me.

[@TheBugPen]

Haha, sorry not sorry! :D Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@sumairagul5297]

Beautiful house 🏠

[@SIMONLOWE-rh2hm]

I was thinking that it's an amazing looking house isn't it. Dreams come true!

[@sedarawarrddd9423]

when i noticed the foot dangling from the stairs i literally said “HECK NAH, THERE IS LITERALLY A FREAKIN FOOT HANGING FROM THE STAIRS” 😭🦶 but anyway , this was a very very well done short film ! i personally enjoyed this , perfect amount of ‘jump scares’ , perfect amount of suspense , i loved how she was made to sing a ‘lullaby’ and i love how the scariness was brought in by her dangling her feet from the stairs ! ❤️

[@TheBugPen]

We really appreciate that! Thank you so much, it’s really motivating to hear! We’re so glad to you liked it 🙏🏼

[@RECIPESADDA]

loved the unexpected ending. keep it up

[@TheBugPen]

RECIPE FROM INDIAN KITCHEN very glad to hear that! thanks for watching :-)

[@gamermoviedude5533]

Thoroughly enjoyed it, I very much loved the subtle scares of her, it gives the illusion of that there might be something there or there may not be and maybe some people wont even pick up on them. Simple yet effective! That jumpscare actually got me, thank god it wasn't a fake one! Really great production values and style all around!

[@TheBugPen]

GamerMovieDude thank you so much! love to hear more in depth what people like about it to see if we’ve conveyed the feeling we intended to, so very much appreciated! thanks for watching :-)

[@BuriedHatchetProductions]

And honestly, that part at 7:45 scared the shit out of me!

[@TheBugPen]

Buried Hatchet Productions we’re sorry that we’re not sorry! 😂 Thanks a lot for nice comments my man! 🙏🏼

[@mooncake624]

Buried Hatchet Productions same lol

[@Hello-eo7zk]

Buried Hatchet Productions I found it hilarious. Especially the noise the woman made 😂😂

[@zilvinaspetras9348]

Same lmao

[@sripalbalu]

Thanks Arun bro. FILMICRAFT KZbin channel for recommending this nice short film. 🤝👌👌🙏💐💐

[@rituparna6133]

Oh this was awesome... Everything was just pitch perfect!

[@TheBugPen]

Rituparna Sarkar Thank you so much Rituparna, that really means a lot! We actually have another one coming soon!

[@rituparna6133]

Mountain North I'm eagerly waiting for it then..

[@aviezerscop401]

Aca-amazing

[@forcefulcake4735]

I stg my lights went out just before 7:42 and that impeccable timing of my sadistic lights nearly gave me a stroke! stellar production though!

[@TheBugPen]

the lone potato hahaha that sounds terrifying! talk about maximizing the experience :-D thanks for watching and for the kind words!

[@MotionBoatFilms]

Brilliant work guys, great film!

[@TheBugPen]

MotionBoatFilms Thank you so much, that means a lot!

[@Deadgammer]

first time me and my bestie got scared and screamed while watching horror short movies, keep up the great work!!!

[@SF-ve3rc]

This is great! Can't wait to see more from you guys

[@TheBugPen]

Sean Frasure Thank you so much Sean, really glad to hear that! Another horror short in the works right now!

[@mariarose616]

The feet dangling, the door slamming, the weirdest music on the TV....her attacking him and the year... Yep I nearly 💩 myself!! Great film short.

[@TheBugPen]

Thank you so much Maria! Really glad to hear you liked it 😀

[@jam529]

The foot hanging is the scariest part 😭😭😭

[@TheBugPen]

Glad you liked it and noticed it 😁

[@datsryteb]

Holy 💩 I have been binging on horror movies here since our mandated Stay at Home quarantine. This little 9 min gem scared me WAY MORE than any of them so far 😱😱😱 Ain’t no way Imma live in this size house with no security system monitoring 24/7 while I’m alone! Nope!

[@TheBugPen]

Thank you sooo much Del! We're so happy to hear that, it means a lot to us! I hope you and your loved ones are safe and healthy during these difficult times!

[@antionettewardell2151]

I loved it. The reason is that it had a such a surprising end to the story. Though, I would never even leave keys under the mat or leave the door open to anyone. I can see this actually happening to someone, so it had a realistic storyline to me. I love the house. It was huge and it had all these winding around to one room to another room. That was great. I liked the part where he left a tear for his love one because he knew she was next and there was nothing he could do about it.

[@TheBugPen]

antionette wardell We couldn’t be more happy with your kind words Antionette! Thank you so much! We love that you noticed a lot of our thoughts and smaller details! We have another one coming soon, we would love to hear your thoughts about that one too! Thanks again Antionette!

[@antionettewardell2151]

I am looking forward to that one too.

[@balisongblade1899]

antionette wardell that was a deep thought. You saw his tear and you even think it was for his girlfriend. I thought that tear was due to pain and for the last breath

[@erick-gd7wo]

You combine the horror atmosphere with suspense thriller, which is very Clever done to avoid typical ghostly ending, looks very fresh for me.

[@TheBugPen]

Thank you so much Erick! Awesome, that’s pretty much what we wanted! It’s really cool to know you felt that way after watching it too!

[@aviezerscop401]

And to think that I saw it on Mulberry Street..... Just me? Ok.

[@armcollector6660]

Z-star * isn't that from the ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW LMFAO?

[@tylerdurden5160]

This little film succeeded in everything the highest grossing Hollywood horror films failed to produce.. its so well made and your techniques used in certain scenes, redirecting the watcher and hiding the scares in plain site, from the second he steps in the house there's so much creepy tension right to the end which makes the climactic jump scare so pants shittingly effective, it not only made me jump but gave me insane goosebumps like my fucking spidey-sense was tingling.. Subbed👍🏼

[@TheBugPen]

We’re so humbled to hear this Tyler, honestly means a ton for us, thank you! So pumped to hear you noticing all these details, so motivating! We have more horror shorts coming! Huge thanks again my man!

[@madhusrimahato8794]

One day d woman of d house goes somewhere... S see wat happens 😂🤣

[@Ritziey]

Another woman wants to play

[@dampax6307]

The nighttime exterior shot didn't convince me. But you did a great job in the scene of murder. It's PERFECT! The mirror, the scream, the suond... great.

[@parvezkhan1137]

First when I saw the thumbnail I think its a fairytale 😂😂😂

[@RavenVargas27]

Daaaaamn I really thought it was a ghost because of the way the electrical things were coming on seemingly by themselves, ya got me lol. So happy KZbin recommended you this is a masterpiece keep up the amazing work

[@TheBugPen]

Raven Vaughan Thank you so much, that really means a lot to us! We’re working on another horror short now!

[@masimmomasimmo2062]

waiting for more!!!

[@TheBugPen]

Masimmo Masimmo Glad to hear that, more coming soon! ;)

[@teemoney116]

Very well done! I've always thought that we humans are a lot scarier than the supernatural. ( when was the last time that there was a ghost, goblin or evil spirit on trial for murder? ) The house, ( inside and out ) was awesome.My eyes couldn't help admiring every aspect of it and that's why I caught every lil nuance ie feet hanging, chic standing behind him. So when she pounced on him out of nowhere, I was still caught off guard. Thought he would win the fight. 😔 😢 😢 And to see the tears trickle out the corner of his eyes, call back from Gina. Especially sad.

[@TheBugPen]

Thanks a lot Ty for the kind words! Really glad you liked it and caught some of the details! I guess he was caught just as off guard as you 😄 Thanks again for watching and commenting!

[@NishkaNanjappa]

I simply loved the house you've filmed this in! Also the whole atmosphere right from the start to finish has a cold grey feel to it that I love! Not just eerie, but just so cold and grey.

[@adamantsun]

I saw the feet hanging but couldn't tell what it was until I read the comments. This was very well done, and the jump scare right at the end got me more than any other horror short so far. One problem I have with some of these horror shorts and this one had the same issue is that about four or five strange events will occur and the main character will just check it out, be puzzled and then go on like nothing has happened. After several instances of it (lights turning on or breaking glass sounds, etc.) anybody would automatically know someone else is in the house. Overall this is great cinematography, mood, and I loved the house.

[@TheBugPen]

Thank you so much Adam, we really appreciate the kind words! We struggled to find a balance to that problem, keeping it realistic but also interesting/scary at the same time. We tried to keep the reactions as realistic as possible but at the same time create a tension and suspense. What kind of reaction would you rather see from the main character? Thanks again for letting us know what you thought about it!

[@adamantsun]

Something like picking up a baseball bat or kitchen knife before exploring obvious sounds and lights from an intruder. I just think it would seem more realistic. I guess it frustrated me because I knew he was doomed.

[@TheBugPen]

I agree with you on that, we tried to keep it so that the early “signs” wouldn’t be so obvious for the character that something was wrong and make the character so dumb decisions. Our idea with the light upstairs was that we tried to make it look like as if he barely saw it and wasn’t sure if it did turn off and on by it self or if it just glitched. It’s also a reason why we wanted Mary to attack earlier than he and the viewers would expect when he hears the glass, so that he didn’t have any time to prepare or defend himself. But I still agree with you that it could’ve been done better. I hope you’ll enjoy our next horror short coming soon and we’ll definitely keep this in mind working on our upcoming films! Thanks again for the feedback and for watching!

[@adamantsun]

I look forward to more of your work. I'm available as a consultant. Heehee. Seriously, you have done a good job and I look forward to your work.

[@TheBugPen]

Really appreciate that my man, thank you once again!

[@HrglassHealer]

Well done! 👍🏽

[@TheBugPen]

thanks a lot! glad you liked it! thanks for watching :-)

[@Alter_Dan_K]

I am a real horror fan and the door slam and the attack scared the living hell out of me. Well done!

[@TheBugPen]

very glad to hear that! :-D

[@lifeofme6666]

Am I the only 1 that saw that foot in the beginning

[@DeadLisa]

kasia thomas no I saw it too....

[@taydestiny38]

Initially I did not catch that. Good eye!!

[@trishala9219]

where.. I saw it 2-3 times.. didn't see it

[@taydestiny38]

top left around 2:14 mark. her feet are swinging back and forth.

[@joshuajunge27]

kasia thomas I saw it too but i thought it was an arm

[@amlockwoods]

Fantastic film, well done. Very suspenseful and twisted. What I dislike about the video is the fact that we make mental illnesses a type of horror. Portraying the mental as an evil presence. People like this have gone or have been through their own trials and tribulations. Making them the monster puts them in a negative limelight, and causes some people to become afraid. A “mental illness,” is a re ordering of the brain, it’s the brains way of processing a tragedy. To make this become a horror flick about a crazed mental women, doesn’t make people very comfortable. Now this is just an opinion and I do not mean too offend or degrade anyone here in the comment section. It’s just a thought I felt close to. Again very well done, the suspense was eerie and I enjoyed the cinematography! Very horrific!

[@TheBugPen]

thank you for your words! we’re glad you liked the film :-) we see your point for sure and we also think that’s very important. I won’t give you a whole explanation or excuse for it, I think you know the appeal of making a horror based on a mental patient so there’s no need - but we hear you and we appreciate your concern! thanks for watching and giving us positive feedback while also respectfully giving us the negative one!

[@c-u-next-tuesday]

very nice transition from 5:10-5:22. Great film!

[@TheBugPen]

Mami Suerte Thanks a ton Mami, we really appreciate that! Glad you like it!

[@ehsanahmad8961]

Mami Suerte Hy

[@robertjackson3819]

Well bloody done, The Bug Pen people. I watched twice back to back and couldn't believe all of the creepy little things I missed the first time. Excellent, brilliantly structured work with a nice twist, and the protagonist's subtle performance was bang on point. That final scene took a few years off even my life. And what a chilling, eerie figure it was. Again, I tip my hat. I'm sorry it took so long to find you.

[@markomartinolic7756]

Dope🔥🔥

[@TheBugPen]

thanks Marko!

[@tynicole88]

Okay this was great, I like the way it was shot. The feet dangling lol, what a subtle creepy moment. The lights flicking on and off in the room. Loved it!

[@TheBugPen]

thank you so much for that! glad you liked it :-) thanks for watching and for commenting!

[@sudhanm5918]

Anyone after flimicraft

[@KayDBurgundy]

Great short film! I really enjoyed it on this cool Autumn night ❤ 👻

[@TheBugPen]

thank you Nisha! glad you liked it! :-)

[@willasmith8718]

👏👏👏

[@ehsanahmad8961]

Willa Swift hello

[@willasmith8718]

Love Shove hi

[@ehsanahmad8961]

Willa Swift can we friends

[@KAdams-dr4pc]

My comment is over a year old, but I must tell you, the house is absolutely beautiful, and very well done on the movie!! Thank you for uploading it!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍 what I meant is the film is over a year old , Sorry! 🤗

[@TheBugPen]

Thank you so much Karen! 🙏🏼🤗

[@masimmomasimmo2062]

Preetttyyyy DOPE

[@TheBugPen]

Masimmo Masimmo Thank you so much!

[@vettelatrioux7758]

I love the little subtle signs at the beginning that something or someone was in the house. I liked this.

[@TheBugPen]

Thank you so much, we’re happy to hear that!

[@rehanj1382]

Hotdamn.!!👍👍👍👍👍

[@TheBugPen]

joanna J 👍🏼🙏🏼

[@MiddayLady]

Hey! I know I am just one of maaany commenters and am probably going to be ignored. This is fine! Just wanted to say: I love horror. Horror in every form an incarnation. And me going home, getting a glass of wine and watching your short film - it makes my day. It really does. I loved it. Thank you.

[@TheBugPen]

MiddayLady No no, of course not!Thank you so much, that really means the world to us! It’s so motivating to hear that! We’re working on our next one now, we hope you’ll feel the same about that one!

[@kebenanndavid3724]

I'm impressed 👏 at first I'm like ok get moving and then it did ! wow , great twist at the end . I'll watch more from y'all 👍 😎

[@TheBugPen]

KebenAnn David thank you so much!

[@RubabJaffery_CuteSagittarius]

Thank you for the detailed house tour... I'll take it! When can we start the paperwork? 😍

[@TheBugPen]

Ready when you are Syeda 🙋🏼‍♂️

[@RubabJaffery_CuteSagittarius]

@@TheBugPen OMG, gotta start packing then! 🤪

[@TheBugPen]

That’s right, I’m sure Mary wouldn’t mind 🙄

[@RubabJaffery_CuteSagittarius]

@@TheBugPen Mary, Mary, quite contrary... I'll let her stay in the garden, she'll keep things interesting around the place! 😜

[@TheBugPen]

Haha, that sounds like a good idea! 👌🏼

[@finnthecoach16]

Yooo that was the best jumpscare I've seen in a while! Like, I was actually scared holy fuck

[@TheBugPen]

Haha, thank you soo much! We’re so glad to hear that, it means a lot! We have another horror short coming soon, hope you’ll like that one too!

[@aloha_oe311]

I liked it!! These short horrors are much better than the full horrors now days

[@TheBugPen]

Thank you! We really appreciate that Poly!