Horror Short Film "Progeny" | ALTER

[@WatchALTER]

"Progeny" was created by the incredible Justin Daering and his talented team at AFI. Be sure to check out the film's website and Instagram to keep up with the project: progenymovie.com/ instagram.com/progeny_movie/

[@7-illx]

Thanks for rainbow gummy 😚💕

[@1NavyLT]

Deep film. Well done.

[@EmmaGoldmanlovesyou]

Holyfuck. That was intense.

[@melissalynn4366]

Wow that was intense and awesome at the same time. I can't wait for the movie.

[@Dubs22005]

well hot damn this is quite interesting I thought Id tab out in a few minutes but it was so engaging

[@BB-gr9hq]

"The Boss has something up his sleeve" takes on a whole new meaning. Also, the phrase "Like a Boss" will never be the same for me.

[@jjlfc7403]

L

[@Eggpie_]

Good god this is the lamest comment ever

[@StegoVERSE]

W

[@lealmelisa]

Omfg 😅😅😅

[@tylerh866]

LOL😂😂😂😂😂😢

[@lesliemorgan3880]

The fact that the doctor immediately dismissed the possibility of a miscarriage and went straight to claiming the host did it to himself speaks volumes.

[@wvu9787]

This movie was very smart covering topics like abortion, rape, abuse of workplace power, religion and more in such a unique way. Awesome 👏 I would love to see a full 90 minute movie based on this.

[@ruthieworldtravels]

You covered all the major topics it touched on!

[@YourlocalOreoo]

Same

[@amnihaha1127]

I know right!!

[@mishagirl1414]

Best comment ever. Up !

[@crebspark]

lol say what?

[@drsupit]

The idea alone is an Oscar-winning material. Such an impressive way to convey issues metaphorically around Motherhood, Pregnancy and its frightening physical changes, Rape, Abortion, Victim - all in reversed gender-role - while packaging Beliefs, Norms, Power and Abuse in a seemingly normal alter-world. Well-delivered in all aspects, everything in less than 30 mins. Bravo, bravo.

[@MinaKootbaully]

My thoughts exactly bruhh like very rare to see stories well made/told like this one. Kudos to the ones responsible for making this awesome short.

[@Layzz_Chipss]

When he said “he attacked me” it almost made me want to cry, It reminded me of when I was telling my aunt about what happened to my relationship with my ex and why I don’t talk to him and his family anymore and I just told her “he attacked me…” and she understood what I meant and I just cried in her arms… I truly hope more messages are spread about these kinds of things…

[@Desonia]

I’m sorry that happened to you

[@SortisTV]

I admire you for watching this film despite everything. You seem to be a strong woman, and you should always be proud of that and never forget it. People can paint our flesh, but the color will wash away. They can scar us, but those scars will heal. However, no one can ever steal our soul, even if they try to tear it apart. Deep inside, there remains a light, and this light can only be seen by the people we choose to show it to.

[@Layzz_Chipss]

@@Desoniait’s alright, i’m doing much better now :)

[@Layzz_Chipss]

@@SortisTVthank you, that truly means a lot 🥹

[@TheSCPStudio]

The most terrifying part was at the end when you hear all the other alien creatures screaming. You know there’s no escape for these two…

[@bgschannel9357]

Yeah but that just made me root for them even more

[@foxlancaster4044]

Like the ending of The Crazies or The Invitation. You feel good for about three seconds... lol

[@YamiPoyo]

No other aliens screamed at the end

[@lovelylovelylauren]

after she kills him you can hear some muted screams in the background right before it cuts out, it’s much easier to hear and pick up on with headphones.

[@2112jp]

@@YamiPoyo true, bc they were born on Earth…

[@mazeltovcocktail2.0]

Really really effective storytelling about violation without being exploitative, I am super impressed and as a survivor, this hit hard. The victim-blaming, the way people treat your differently or like to act like nothing happened? Spot on.

[@anastasiaarmitage]

I'm a survivor uwu

[@d3ad_ro0ster]

I'm a survivor aswell. This film got everything on point.

[@pissapocalypse]

​@@anastasiaarmitagewtf

[@leafyishereisdumbnameakath4259]

They treat you differently AND like everything is normal?

[@mazeltovcocktail2.0]

@@leafyishereisdumbnameakath4259 they shame you and treat you like a pariah or they don't offer any support and expect you to act like nothing happened

[@SuperCHERISHED]

What a twist! I was very pleased when the wife finally stood up for her husband. How horrible it must have been for so many men being assaulted. I don't know if women were also being implanted. The short film was indeed creative.

[@lycheeweirdo1371]

It's a play on real life but roles reversed

[@shamefullife2459]

To be based on realism I think they couldn't have women being implanted as it would create a stigma on it the same as assault. With this race being similar to humans a man forcing this onto another man is going to make it less accepted just like male rape cases vs female. Still all very hot topics and great representation

[@Foxiepawstotti]

No I think it was only the men. Its horrifying but then its something we women have had to deal with since the begining of humans.

[@chloeknight1245]

@@Foxiepawstotti amen girl !!!

[@raellskys4083]

@@Foxiepawstotti yea, th men in this movie got to experience being a male seahorse !

[@kathrinrades]

No one talking about how Darryl looks at him after the rape, he KNEW what happened.

[@Z._.Zo8]

Period I’d be surprised if anyone missed that

[@PRINCE_Of_PRIVILEGE]

IT WAS HORRIBLE BECAUSE HE SCREAMED AND YOU DONT HEAR THEM TALK UNTIL IT WAS DONE WTF , I love the symbolism the story and how it’s written and can look at it from the perspective it wants but FROM A REALISTIC AND CRITIC VIEW JESUS THIS WAS DARK

[@dylanjwicklund92]

No one's talking about the neighbor that stopped mowing when he mentioned getting rid of it then starts again after he walks away

[@MinaKootbaully]

​@PRINCE_Of_PRIVILEGEits the actors also they did a hell of a good job that's what makes a movie captivating and leaves the viewer talking and thinking about it. Btw that scene you referring to can be interpreted in many ways that's what the director/writer of this short wanted to imo atleast.

[@idk8964]

​@Z._.Zo8I missed it, I'm incredibly dumb though

[@homie8289]

when the other victim was downplaying his experience and told him to stay quiet it sent so many flashbacks rushing into my head. its a conversation i know all too well. this was an amazing film. thank you.

[@margaretjohnson6259]

i'd have supported you in any decision you made.

[@asandax6]

Down playing? Did you not see the ending? They are now going to lose their lives. He wasn't downplaying anything just warning him going against his boss will only lead to destruction which it did.

[@forbol]

Integrate your agenda into the dominant religious beliefs and most anything will be accepted. Also loved flipping the script on the male/female birthing roles. This was quite good. finally one of these short films that tells a story from beginning to end.

[@sugadaddy7050]

ikr !

[@cristydorado525]

🤔 mmh kind off it didn’t really have an ending .... but still loved it

[@nonmutualgroup]

Well said this is a alot going on in one story...

[@Walter-Dodds]

@@IcyLife3956 me neither

[@ottosump3356]

Ebbin Dodds At least we had some kind of morality with religion , that's why the NWO want it gone .

[@2m8o15]

This short is one of my favorites holy shit. The way she doesn’t listen to him being attacked, the religious aspect, the way she’s like “well maybe this could be a good thing for us” To see everything gender swapped is truly incredible

[@DocBree13]

You took the words right out of my mouth - plus the way she reacted when he said he wanted it removed

[@zdubzz1280]

Idk if everything is swapped. I can’t imagine a man reacting to his wife being raped and forcefully impregnated. The reaction would probably be anger and sadness not celebration!

[@techpriest6962]

I too couldn't help thinking about how in society we have aliens who just go around impregnating women and the men just brushing it off. Gender swapping totally opened my eyes. Wait... you mean we don't have aliens? And that impregnating someone against their consent is a serious crime? And that by using exaggerations it just creates skeptics?

[@kesardogra5529]

Yeah totally your husband will urge you to keep your r*pist child. He won't even believe you yeah sure. I assume you have never been around a father or a brother or a husband.

[@cristinafultz4572]

Except they really didn’t reverse the gender Because they wrote the man’s role as if he was a woman

[@98loud]

not sure if anyone else noticed, but at the end, after the alien is hit with the bat, you can hit other similar types of screams happening all around, presumably from the other aliens... implying that somehow they're all connected, and they were alerted when he was hit

[@lianhorvat5744]

A hive mind.

[@Mant111]

More like the scream was a cry for help kind of yell, like the Pod People

[@visualdosage234]

yeah, he used the excuse of a check up, but he felt it when the baby was murdered so thats why he came over

[@popermen694]

I really love how much perspective this gives. Without it being preachy or cheesy.

[@kamikeserpentail3778]

Well it is kind of preachy, but it's a message some people still somehow can't get so it gets a pass.

[@proudsaiyanprince2651]

I thought it was pretty heavy handed and not particularly subtle

[@techpriest6962]

It's only "Not Preachy or Cheesy" if you believe the narrative its exaggerating.

[@bostontowny4life744]

@@techpriest6962 And it's a good narrative. People should have the rights to their bodies. IF they don't want to be hosts to parasites, then that should be their choice, it's their body

[@RoseRelisnot]

The way the tentacle goes back up his sleeve and they even make a clearly audible zipper sound drfinitely solidifies the analogy

[@chrollophile]

great one! I love the way the pregnancy happens behind their neck, just show how much burden this whole thing on their shoulder.

[@arwenthegreat]

Thays a awesome interpretation!

[@thatguy6227]

I feel like the pregnancy is more of a metaphor for trauma, that coupled with this makes a lot of sense

[@devinbright5792]

You guys are sick

[@Rixoli]

@@devinbright5792 How? It's a very literal interpretation of how this person's consent was violated. The womb on his shoulders as seen by the other person's egg on his shoulder is *very literally* a weight on their shoulders. It's akin to how HR Giger's Xenomorphs were intended to make men uncomfortable with the. A violation of one's body to create a very violent birthing. This entire short is meant to flip the script and put men in the vulnerable state, to steal their masculinity from them.

[@decaliciousyt1997]

@@devinbright5792in what way?

[@lordot8665]

23:31this is why its so important to sharpen your kitchen knives because you really never know when you got to slice an alien parasite baby out of your partners neck.

[@sugadaddy7050]

tee hee... Sooooo...you want a promotion do you?....

[@kaws2290]

agreed

[@santoshidevi4881]

​@@sugadaddy7050 no de don't 💀

[@sgg3586]

I think the symbolism in this was amazing, and the production/effects top-notch.

[@lola_nas.7749]

What's the meaning of top-notch?

[@bettyblack2974]

Heavy and Man Just Heavy

[@Lelo.Machaka]

@@lola_nas.7749 just means it’s really good

[@kristimcgrew1916]

@@lola_nas.7749 stellar, extemely good, above the average

[@whookidd1979]

I agree, really deep!!

[@strawberrypoptart1886]

“Did YOU do soemthing to cause it?” “I know you boys like to drink.” Hearing victim blaming from people you expect to support you is the worst feeling in the world. The people that should be there during one of the hardest times in your life is saying that you caused the feeling. Its horrible and the way the actor portrayed that through his “he attacked me” line is heartbreaking.

[@akumabazooka9169]

We live in a world where men are just walking stoic ATM's who cannot be victims of anything at all, ever. Feelingless trash.

[@techpriest6962]

*Two Decades Ago* Police = Ungently asks what led to the situation for the report. Victim = Eventually explains what happened. *One Decade Ago* Police = Gently asks what led to the situation for the report. Victim = May explain the situation, and with a 50/50 chance then goes online and reads a bunch of comments making them believe everyone is judging them. After all support forums are like cults, they don't want you to leave and fill your head with bad ideas. *Now* Police = 50% chance they don't even ask because of internet will cry "Victim-Blaming". Victim = 50% chance they don't even get help because the internet brainwashed them into thinking they'll be judged for it. *Moral of this Story?* It's people like you perpetuating the idea that you'll be judged that plays the largest part in preventing victims from seeking help.

[@akumabazooka9169]

The world we live in, men cannot be victims of anything at all ever. We are just supposed to be stoic, feelingless walking ATM's.

[@techpriest6962]

@@akumabazooka9169 To be fair that is the ideal for men, to be the reliable provider in the society. Though that ends up getting turned on its head by modern society that thinks anyone can be anything, and forcefully disrupts the harmony of our coexisting nature to force equality.

[@strawberrypoptart1886]

@@techpriest6962 so I was reading your other comment and trying to figure out if you were genuinely thinking “victims are afraid of victim-blaming so much that they won’t talk” or if there was soemthing else underlying it. Then I saw this comment and realized you’re just a bullshitter who thinks only certain people can be victims under certain circumstances and victimized by certain people. Thats not how it works and I sincerely hope for your sake and the people around you that could be victimized at any moment and wouldn’t say anything to you because of your state of mine that you try to look at things differently. Victimization sucks and you have a very warped view of it.

[@ovrmya]

i’m actually blown away how well messages are portrayed through these short films, truly very creative and and heart wrenching, i was on my toes half of the film and that really says something. i put this specific one on just as a background noise so i could fall asleep, now i’m just stunned.. wow i think i found out what i’m going to be doing during the summer, binge watching all these 😭

[@robshort5620]

Said it once and I'll say it again, I love Alter for bringing this type of content to wide audiences. Justin should be praised for a well made movie that didn't resort to cheap shocks to get the message across. Also the thumbnail was perfect, I had no idea where this was going!

[@tonyprice5344]

The guy's wife was kicking ass and taking names. Good for her. Great film that would make a fantastic feature length.

[@techpriest6962]

Had the roles been reversed I'd bet my bank account you wouldn't get the same response.

[@RowBlanka]

it wouldn't, we saw everything the topic offered.

[@gnocchidokey]

Yeah, I like how she didn't get it at first (this is called "rape culture" irl) but by the end she understood the violation and that it was completely unacceptable.

[@QwertyUiop-yp8jt]

I must say this was an incredible film. It makes me feel even more sorry for the people who are raped every day. The scariest films are the real ones. I hope everyone who watched this film had the same experience I did.

[@coderdbd]

That was amazing on so many levels. Storytelling, placing a man in the position often suffered by a woman and seeing the abuse of power and everything from his perspective, the creepyness of that society, the practival effects, acting... That was one very well made film.

[@So_Toasty]

I went into this expecting typical body horror, but I was really impressed when all of the deeper thematic concepts became clear and even more impressed by how those concepts were presented in a way that didn't feel too obvious or preachy or pretentious. I would really like to see a longer film of this.

[@themug406]

Skin deep, didnt feel too obvious? Come on man lol

[@gabbi9415]

​@@themug406 Considering this is a short film covering a very complex story, it was obvious, but not /too/ obvious.

[@Eris_Strife]

Whether husband or wife, it's always good to know the other has your back. I do include all types of relationship configurations in that equation.

[@Mr2stubborn2quit]

@Eris Strife...Well, something was on HIS back!

[@moniquevandeplas5210]

The wife pissed me off so much when he first tried to tell her and then she pissed me off more when he yet again tried to tell her a few seconds after he first tried.

[@josecortes9799]

There's no other type of configurations like you say, it's only husband and wife period. Stop trying to be political correct, the government ain't God. They can't change what God instituted.

[@ICONICPARIS]

@@josecortes9799 you are absolutely INCORRECT

[@josecortes9799]

@@ICONICPARIS says who, you. The politicians and wicked people of this corrupted world. Bro stay in your little space that these demonic people have put you in.

[@blacksheep2234]

That yelling, alien guy made after being hit, was actually terrifying and I'm not easily scared, but goddamn that actually made me really uncomfortable.... Good job 😁

[@Bethany0420]

So the multiple rapes didn't make you uncomfortable, but the attacker screaming did?

[@shaunablack8512]

Was looking for this

[@jonhoward6040]

That noise what some of the demons in real life sounds like these screams

[@trixon2118]

Btw you can hear same yelling after he is dead meaning it alerted others

[@wwiflyingace6422]

It felt like a tribute to The Body Snatchers.

[@driftin90src]

What's worse than alien warfare is that they find a way to be deeply integrated into human society, especially political and religious groups.

[@NeoGeo85]

Hahaha es verdad.. Pero la idiosincrasia de la humanidad dudo mucho que los hombres se dejen inseminar por aliens.. Bueno digamos que los Snowflaks actuales tal vez si..! Hahahaha creo que medio planeta estaria destruido.. Aunque venga el mismo Jesucristo alien! Hahahaha

[@Jaelismyhomegirl]

@@NeoGeo85if the aliens are physically stronger than you, you will.

[@bru9]

​@@NeoGeo85You ok there?

[@jordantoohey7813]

I need more of this. I want sequels. I want more backstory. This was one of the best shorts I have ever seen. The acting was absolutely amazing; all of them. Oh wow. I can’t say enough good things.

[@themug406]

What for, its a short story of abuse, theres nothing else to it

[@stylishsteamy8197]

Watch black mirror. Way better.

[@astralanomaly42]

​@themug406 You're on sooo many of these comments being a hater. 😂 Go make something better, since you seem to know so much, and stop wasting everyone's time (including your own).

[@perrolacc867]

I love the way it portrays such real life situations in a flipped way is so horrifically beautiful

[@moniquevandeplas5210]

One last thing. Huge respect for all the actors in this. Each one played their role to the t. Be it victim, predator, sell out, manipulator, or caught in the cross hairs, or compliant...each one owned every single emotion and that is no easy feat. I did a play years it was dark. Different than this but it was a three person and the other actress...not the actor...he was the other one....told me to purge because she started to see crossover between character and person. I took her advice and the thing is these things stay with you. So to be able to perform at this level and keep the integrity of the project intact that's just WOW. I need to take acting lessons from all of them but I can't. I can't do it. One hour of this acting and I would need to purge for a month...so again RESPECT. HUGE KUDOS. You actors are all lit! Or in some cases bang up...sorry couldn't help that pun. Just lit. Fantastic job!

[@ElpSmith]

Purge in what way?

[@moniquevandeplas5210]

@@ElpSmith Purge in like doing everything you can after rehearsing and after the show to remind yourself that you are you and you play a character but the character doesn't have to overtake you.

[@ElpSmith]

@@moniquevandeplas5210 I figured. I was just wondering what you would do

[@peterd3215]

Wow hitting the zeitgeist on the head. So many ethical and moral issues and social commentary this deals with in such a little space of time

[@techpriest6962]

It's really not that deep.

[@astralanomaly42]

​@@techpriest6962 I think you're projecting. 🙃

[@Allthistomfoolery]

This should be a feature length film. Awesome job. My wife calls the many videos I watch "stupid internet videos" but she was fascinated and love the allegory behind the story. This short deserves way more likes than it has.

[@pancakes590]

I found it so cathartic when the alien got beat with the bat at the end…

[@Rixoli]

This channel is hands-down one of the most fascinating I've seen on KZbin. It gives people to tell short stories, some of which could easily be expanded into full fledged films or TV shows. On top of this these shorts address topics one doesn't think about very often in very creepy and fascinating ways: Pregnancy: survivor's guilt; PTSD; obnoxious bureaucracy; time travel; lovecraftian horror and more all in 15-20 minute bites.

[@sb.1035]

wow what an original story refreshing to watch something new good job Justin and all involved

[@simplesimon755]

This was intense, outstanding, and a genuine toe-curler. I rarely say puns this deliberately but this one hits it out of the park. The story was riveting. The symbolism and messages were powerful and courageous. The execution of the story was outstanding. In short, I enjoyed it immensely. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@teemoney116]

Would you allow him to give you a baby for a promotion?

[@raellskys4083]

I don't think you know what a PUN actually is......a pun is a joke ! A pun is literally just a small joke in WORDING, if there was a PUN/JOKE in there somewhere, I totally missed it, and everyone who liked that comment is ignorant as well. WHEN YOU ARE UNSURE OF A WORD,JUST LOOK IT UP TO CHECK WHAT IT ACTUALLY MEANS, DON'T JUST USE IT ANYWAY !! Its very simple actually

[@stacie7766]

@@raellskys4083 I was thinking the same thing, and read the responses to see if I was the only one that caught it. I think they meant where they said, "hits it out the park.", which is an idiom, not a pun. Where the hell do people like this go to school???🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@stacie7766]

That was an idiom, not a pun. 🙄🤦‍♀️

[@ThomasPCGuruENGINES]

Is it a pun because she's referring to the baseball bat murder at the end- she sure hit that out of the park :)

[@bensweiss]

The wife and the bat were very cathartic. This was an interesting way to present a number of issues in a different way. Thank you.

[@Bartagamus]

Man some of these short films could be an Black Mirror episode

[@consistencydiscipline]

this short film was better than the whole last series combined

[@anaelizabethrondon2645]

Yes

[@lianhorvat5744]

@@consistencydiscipline I agree!

[@MinaKootbaully]

*AWARD WORTHY SHORT* The people responsible for making this masterpiece should be rewarded someway like applause to yall a job very well donein my opinion.

[@thatbmorechickfoodiecookin500]

I felt so bad for that poor man; that was an assault, a kind of rape. And this is exactly how many perpetrators behave. Attack, then act as if they have done nothing wrong as their victim attempts to get themselves together trying to process WHAT has just happened to them. ...and omg, when he put that knife in his back to try to get that thing out I almost stopped the vid. Not to mention when the wife rushed in and did what she did. This was really good but I don't want to ever imagine a world where this is happening, even to men with whom I have a love/hate relationship with. Lol. I feel like this short pays homage to more than a few horror movies of the past. The ending had an Invasion of The Bodysnatchers ending feel to it although 2 totally different things. I also get a little Rosemary's Baby where the husband's career took off after he was ok to have his wife attacked by the Devil and have his baby. (Although in this case the wife came around towards the end and realized that this situation was all wrong.) Anyway. Awesome horror/sci fi short; actors & story pulls you right in from the very beginning & some very good believable acting + special effects.

[@jshelton100]

Unfortunately, this horror story is all too real for some people.

[@thegreatreaper8840]

yeah, aliens are roaming around :))

[@Dosbomber]

@@thegreatreaper8840 Well, how else do you explain Mark Zuckerberg?

[@ClarkyWarky]

​@@thegreatreaper8840no. He basically got r@ped by his boss for a promotion.

[@derschatten8757]

rape or abortion?

[@may-ln7jj]

The way she saved him... 😍 protection goes both ways..

[@deedeegreen8338]

I loved this. It was amazing. The rape scene was so powerful. The rape doesn't end with the attack, it continues when no one would listen and be as horrified as you, that the attack affects every part of your life. And can we talk about how real the "penis" looked. This is a work of art. Kudos to every actor. There wasn't one dud in the cast. This will stay with me for a while, because I know how it feels to be attacked and to have everyone around you pretend it didn't happen.

[@drawing-ology]

Where was the penis shown ? Shouldn't yt ban it?

[@uncertaintytoworldpeace3650]

Too bad it also continued until the entire earth was populated with slaver rapists…

[@themug406]

Out of context your comment is comedy gold "I loved this. It was amazing. The rape scene was so powerful. The rape doesn't end with the attack, it continues when no one would listen. And can we talk about how real the penis looked. This is a work of art."

[@jkgcproductions7589]

prolly an ovipositor

[@7prudent]

is this comment even real ... wow...

[@CAMBY608]

I didn't want the story to end...that's what I consider really good, when I want to see it play out....very good short!

[@curtischildress9580]

This sci-fi short film was superbly written, directed, and portrayed by a group of talented performers bringing to life an intense storyline full of controversial issues and a stack of human layers. The creators of this short film "gave birth" (pun intended) to their own progeny of which they can all be proud of and celebrate by sharing it with the world. This short film rises way high above the fray. Congratulations To Everyone!

[@bud_smokinzie]

the part where she takes the thing out of his neck was amazing!I haven't felt nauseous from a scene in a movie for so long I can't even remember.

[@ashtonfoster6891]

Putting it on the man’s back instead of his stomach….. the symbolism is BRILLIANT. A baby, wanted or unplanned, is a GROWTH inside of a REAL PERSON. We’ve gotten so ‘used to’ seeing a pregnant belly, that so many people don’t see it fit what it MEDICALLY IS at the end of the day…. something FEEDING OFF THE HOST. Switching the genders and the placement was brilliant. I’m not even finished with it I’m still watching as I type this…. I’m so impressed.

[@dinghysupreme2972]

"feeding off the host" This implies the human fetus is a parasite, it isn't. A parasite is an organism that lives in or on another species, usually at the expense of the host. A human fetus is not a foreign organism of a different species, it is formed by your body which evolved to create it and literally possess part of your DNA. That is why people are "used to" seeing a pregnant belly, because that how the human body works, the only person who has a problem with it is you. Regardless of whether you're for or against abortion and the circumstances involved. Dehumanizing a human fetus by comparing it to a non human parasite, in this case a literal alien parasite, is not clever symbolism. Its a lazy disingenuous argument and is no better than comparing it to a face hugger injecting a human with xenomorph eggs. There are plenty of legitimate and reasonable arguments for abortion, so stop making absurd ones like this.

[@WickedKittie666]

an organism that lives in or on an organism of another species (its host) and benefits by deriving nutrients at the other's expense.

[@WickedKittie666]

That is the definition. No where does it say foreign organism. So yes fetuses are parasites. They take from the host while the host gets nothing. I've always said kids are parasites. They fit the definition

[@dinghysupreme2972]

@@WickedKittie666 The definition literally says an organism that is in or on an organism of another species. The key words there being ANOTHER SPECIES. meaning a different species, IE not human, you even commented it yourself. So no they are not classed as a parasite as they do not fit the required stipulation of being a different species to the host (foreign organism). Do not quote a definition that blatantly disproves what you're asserting while acting as if you know what you're talking about, unless you're trying to imply a human fetus isn't human, which would be absurd.

[@jerryanderson1245]

Kek, these are how baby killers rationalize they’re murders

[@arturhellmann9138]

This should be a full 2 hours movie... honestly.

[@tonybarnes3658]

Bloody hell that was brilliant!!!! Words fail me. Loved the movie,the story,the message,real story etc etc. brilliantly done! Feel lucky to have this pop in my feed. Thank you guys,so so good! So many unanswered questions now!

[@whiteymctrash8956]

That was easily top 3 best of these videos ive ever seen...well done to the folks responsible for it...when he cut into that thing i felt my soul die a little bit...oh em gee...probably one of the most completely messed up things ive ever seen in a movie ever...i thought watching a girl get her eyeball blowtorched out in hostile was as nausea inducing cringe as it got...also the boil in the baby backpack at church is HILLARIOUS!!!...AWESOME JOB N GREAT FLICK...

[@loveland2556]

So glad the wife stood by her husband. I enjoyed this thriller!

[@Jaelismyhomegirl]

The scene with the host who died because of medical staff who didn’t give a sh!t about him was a powerful scene. Hard to watch, but necessary.

[@ivana6325]

This may be the first time ever a movie actually made me nauseous. Incredible

[@PRINCE_Of_PRIVILEGE]

I felt sick to my stomach watching this but great message for how our society functions and what we can do to make it bett😮

[@atimidbirb]

This does an AMAZING job showing how dismissive people can be of rape and workplace abuse, because ´who´s going to change it´.´Who´s going to believe you´. Fucking superb. I needs to be a manistream horror.

[@techpriest6962]

I can assure you it doesn't. I'm more of a Skeptic after watching this, and if I showed this to other people in my area they would be too. Parody and Exaggeration are terrible ways to bring attention to an issue.

[@TherealLumpendoodle]

⁠@@techpriest6962I disagree. This was a perfect allegorical adaptation of what it is to be controlled, subjugated and defiled, all in the name of producing good strong male stock. Using men as the sexual victims in this allegorical tale, will hopefully make it touch a nerve in those who think that behaviour towards women is just fine and dandy. Sadly, it is obvious that some are just too blind in their faith to see.

[@julieellis2870]

Does this qualify as "No means No"? It was very thought provoking, and I really liked the male victim twist. Great job mr. Daering and the crew at AFI. Bravo !

[@Electrify13]

One of the best creepiest shorts I’ve seen. So glad it was relatively ‘long’ for a short and they used every second of the time beautifully. Wee done 👏🏼

[@SincereEddy]

This film was nothing short of amazing. The parallels to our own "rape" culture were stunning. The actors were great. Story was great. And the point was great. Well done.

[@7yep4336dfgvvh]

There is no rape culture. There is a moral bankruptcy, mental illness, and promiscuity culture.

[@derpestarzt]

This film message: - an unwanted pregnancy is like an alien parasite - a women who wants an abortion is a Hoe(st), and she got the parasite from carelessly h0eing around. Two difficult truths society has to grapple with.

[@techpriest6962]

Sounds like you need to spend a year in the middle east or Africa to get some perspective.

[@Mant111]

There's no rape culture though

[@mtorr2345]

That was one of the best short films I think I have ever seen. Sooooo good. Wish this was an actual movie. Would be so incredibly sick.

[@hsd]

I make this argument all the time, that some men will never understand rape. Having something inside of you that you don’t want, only to leave something behind that will never be fully gone. That abusive person will always be apart of you, no matter what you do to clean yourself.

[@Rum-Runner]

@@noisemarine4246That is not even remotely comparable in the slightest.

[@josmith1815]

So how do waman that havnt been raped understand it any better? Usual mysandric crap.

[@King_WhiteWolf]

This isn't a gender issue, it's a cultural and religious issue and the people who don't "understand" are unfortunately on both sides of the gender aisle in spades.

[@Rum-Runner]

@@King_WhiteWolf You’re partly right. There are victims of sexual abuse from either sex, male or female. They are all equally victims of this kind of abuse, regardless of their sex. However, is it not telling that the vast majority of victims of sexual abuse are women? Most men do not have to carry around that sense of paranoia and apprehension because the fact of the matter is that men are far less likely statistically to become victims of sexual abuse. Even still, this is missing the point of the original comment. Men can’t become pregnant. Men don’t have to worry about needing to get an abortion or carrying to term something that was forced into them. That’s the point being made here. Men could never fully understand it, because men could never experience it. Edit: But your point that people who don’t understand on both sides of the aisle still stands. And I agree entirely.

[@whoopsjodibeanagain]

@@noisemarine4246 “I don’t understand how fetal development works, and government-approved killing is ok!”

[@midgetarmy1912]

This was just amazing, it took me a minute to realize it was about abortion and religion but once it clicked this hit me like a freight train, I believe the injecting scene might've been rape as well

[@thegreatreaper8840]

it's not about that, it's about alien domination

[@midgetarmy1912]

@@thegreatreaper8840 Nah it's about stonks

[@All_will_be_revealed]

@@thegreatreaper8840 alot of there are metaphors of something so i think they're right

[@MAILLADY2010]

Welcome to the 1980s where the tables were turned. Yes. That most certainly was about rape. Shut your mouth, don't say a word, here is your promotion.

[@AxolotlMochiYums]

@@thegreatreaper8840 it's about religion, abortion and rape, it's just used differently with roles reversed

[@Foxiepawstotti]

Very well done. Fantastic idea turning the idea of rape and unwanted (in the mans case) pregnancy on its head. It touched on so many topics and I really hope we see much more from the writers and makers of this.

[@josmith1815]

It's estimated that more men that waman in us us raped. But mysandrists like you could never consider that

[@blvckcvrd]

There were sooo many little details and lines delivered rapid fire that are so spot on. Didn’t miss a mark. The location on the back of the neck for at least two reasons. It looks insanely uncomfortable. And also the position by which he’s taken advantage of, it’s all just horrific. It really painted a terrifying picture of something all too real today. My heart broke when he says it’s okay at the end because it seemed to ring in my ears like an endless sea of women’s voices now and throughout history. This needs to be seen by a lot of people.

[@josmith1815]

@justinrodgers2388 men have on countless times been assaulted by men AND by waman. Waman have assaulted children and made them fathers while still being children themselves. But knuckle draggers like you would never care about that.

[@SandwichGodAllMighty]

This should really be its own movie. Fascinating and eerily relatable to anyone who’s been in any of the subjects covered.

[@greendesertgoddess]

This movie is excels on so many levels . . . if ever a short is worthy of being made into a feature film, this is it. The acting was outstanding to say the least. It made me uneasy and is also disturbing on many levels. Should be an award winner if it isn't! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@viktoriabecsi5855]

This is one of (if not the) best shorts I've ever seem. It is terrifying, because it's real. It is smart, because it's symbolic. It is exciting and tragic. The actors are all amazing, and the visuals are great, too.

[@jeffypeters333]

This could EASILY be made into a full length movie. Just this short had more story and narrative than most blockbusters these days. I wish there was more stuff like this being drilled into our eyes with constant commercials than the family friendly garbage these days.

[@michaelwatt968]

WOW! Great use of 28:00 minutes! Great effects and so many horrifying aspects laid out to think about. Feels like a complete full length film. Great work! M.A.W.

[@nisha1636]

A series would be better.

[@Mmmpat]

Didn't realize it was that long until reading this comment. It went by so quickly

[@Kund_ai]

wow. One of the most well thought out short films I have ever watched. A unique portrayal of some very sensitive topics

[@babyhoneybee777]

One of the best movies on Alter- probably the best. It's just genious, something so unique, a way to say so many things, in a way I could have never have dreamed up. KUDOS!!!!

[@vanniee_]

this made me so uncomfortable because I've been through this time and time again, and the whole abortion situation going on right now made this all too clear. The rape apologist, the religious maniacs, the boss abusing his power and taking advantage of his workers, etc., is so raw and real.

[@paulb9769]

Especially when you realise men can get pregnant!

[@danbodi167]

Abortion should be allowed when there is rape

[@7yep4336dfgvvh]

​@@paulb9769they can't though

[@slyguythreeonetwonine3172]

Okay Child Murder Apologist.🤷‍♀️🖕

[@dreamytheclown-he6cp]

​​@@7yep4336dfgvvh think they mean in the universe that it takes place in where men can get 'pregnant'

[@jeffg7936]

Role reversal full of clichés on morals and dealing with shit people put up with, while society try to keep you in moral check. Cool concept portrayed well.

[@ForeverExtreme]

Shame the child had to die though.

[@artoramccarty6093]

I FREAKING LOVED IT!!! 5 FREAKING STARTS I LOVE YOU GUYS!! I love how she bashed his brains in and how she was the hero for her husband. I loved the concept that men have the baby in this universe.

[@ginamarie2349]

This was incredibly done, covering so many taboo subjects in a reverse way that forces people to see things in a new light/from the other side.

[@characters.inc_1233]

I love this narrative so much. I especially loved the touch of how religious people value the baby more than the mother by the doctor trying to save the alien over the host. Amazing film

[@wwiflyingace6422]

That, and the alien was unnerved by how much the woman understood of the procedure.

[@theen.d.5353]

They both are valuable

[@RJzombiedude19]

Props to the creators. this shit was extremely thought provoking, and a lil disturbing

[@CuriousGoodsJessica]

As a Mom (today is actually my kid's 20th bday) & as a person of strong belief, this was one of the scariest freaking things I have ever seen. It's a GREAT film, it's scarier than any movie about something "unworldly", because this is closer to reality than we want to admit. And that "injection" scene was symbolically a rape, seeing that from a man's viewpoint was terrifying in a different way. I don't have the vocabulary to describe all the parts I admire in this film, and I'm not one to ever shut up. 💯

[@screamingcat-o2x]

happy late birthday

[@bensweiss]

Happy belated to your son.

[@summerfields2792]

This must be turned into a full length feature. Amazing!

[@dion789]

Very well made movie. It's hard to watch most of the characters' reactions, but the wife's most of all. She's the one he expected to be able to trust above anyone.

[@tabsters16]

Shit dude I'm pretty desensitized when it comes to horror stuff but even for me this was gut wrenching. Absolutely genius writing and acting, and a super unique way to talk about real world issues in a way that might actually make people take it seriously once they connect the dots.

[@Samaelwyn]

Damn... you guys took on a topic that is not easy to deal with, and you made an absolutely fantastic, and harrowing, film out of it. The acting was top notch, the special effects great, the writing strong. Man, this film seriously provided an emotion response from me, which shows how intense and tense the film was. This is thought provoking...

[@CroatanWolf44]

🤣 the temper tantrum at the end tho. I'm truly disturbed by how great this movie is. Top notch acting. Great storyline. Disgusting sound effects and visuals. Loved It!!!!

[@totta0soso]

I love it everything ; the story , the symbolism and I’m already waiting for part 2

[@guyinpurple]

There aint gonna be part 2

[@smilebbyily2445]

@@guyinpurple Your Grammer is AWFUL!!

[@ajfoxxen7605]

@@smilebbyily2445 please be aware that some people normally talk like that and won’t stop because a stranger on the internet told them they talk weird.

[@firstname445]

@@smilebbyily2445 why complain about someone’s grammar when you can’t even spell grammar correctly lmao

[@astarryeyedgirl]

If men could suffer from unwanted pregnancies, RU-486 would come in flavors and be available for $5/less at any drugstore. Awesome story, well told.

[@alexandreasward2368]

I knew something was off when the nurse didn't practice proper needle safety.

[@tiffanyash]

Wow. This is was so well done. The nuances and the topics covered, but switched, were so good. This is easily one of my favourites.

[@mithanelan]

Interesting twist on workplace harrassment 🤔

[@ronaldbelflower1236]

wow , i loved this , from the switched roles affects acting ,great story , i wish this was longer needs to be a full film

[@Badruborg]

I really need a sequel to this. I really want to dip into this universe more seriously ❤

[@pagan22]

This is one I'd love see a full movie of. I was so into it. Excellent story

[@wakingohiomama9110]

Loved this one!! The way this meshed the 2nd coming with alien take over is really symbolic of how primitive our brains truly are. This was well written and the acting was very very good. I'd like to see a series for sure!

[@lisamorales4286]

This hit home for me.. I can totally relate to the/his situation. Talking from experience. I fought tooth and nail so that he (boss) wouldn't hurt, belittle, bully or violate another woman/employee again! He's due to be released in 2025... NO means NO!!!

[@hxneysk1es949]

I'm sorry your R@p1st will be out soon, they should have gotten life or the death penalty. I hope you're doing well and are recovering okay.

[@tombarter3287]

I think you should spend the next three years researching which baseball bats are the most reliable and sturdy!

[@lisamorales4286]

@@tombarter3287 thank you tomorrow... I sure will. Are the aluminum one good?? 😉

[@tombarter3287]

@@lisamorales4286 I'd go for something wooden myself.

[@Snekelord12]

​@@lisamorales4286 I think maybe a metal one with nails works better 😌

[@MerryKeli]

Ohhh, I really liked this one. Horror with a twist. And it reminded me that I often think that if men had the capability to become pregnant by force, reproductive rights issues would have been solved aged ago.

[@WednesdayPoeAddams]

Absolutely loved this! Bravo! I loved how they were able to touch on so many topics that effect so many without making just another torture/grape film. Kudos to all involved. Would love to see a feature length film of this. 🎉

[@asturiancetorix2552]

This indeed has a VERY satisfying ending.

[@1Down5UpOfficial]

That's messed up tbh. Seeing it from the guys point of view is crazy but still as serious as it is for women, just good to see it from a different POV, definitely eye opening.

[@Milk-ck1wv]

It's about religion

[@Bethany0420]

@@Milk-ck1wv it's about rape and abortion too

[@uncertaintytoworldpeace3650]

@@Bethany0420all priests are rapist pedos. Yes it’s about religion.

[@azizahamura2592]

How are humans still bred in this hellscape? Are the alien invaders unisexal? I enjoyed this. especially the ending where the female lead saves the day

[@fiacradoyle7474]

Thanks for ruining the story ....

[@stefanba2029]

@@fiacradoyle7474 Do not read comments before watching it - I would suggest

[@Bethany0420]

@@fiacradoyle7474 the comment section is meant to discuss what we've seen. It's your own fault for not watching it first.

[@aliteralboiledcabbage4836]

The “female lead saves the day” because she is the only person who cares enough about the male lead to help him. The whole point is that he was isolated. Who cares if she’s female? It doesn’t change the story in any way. If it were a female lead character who was the focus of the story, it would lambasted for having a “woke” female lead. If it were a same-sex couple, people would be complaining that having a gay character is “forced representation.” It doesn’t. Fucking. Matter.

[@justanotheridiot6188]

I think they are, throughout the film we only see "male" aliens. I suspect that the species in parasitic and survives by attacking other species for their host.

[@JPBetts]

This was phenomenally good! I was hooked for the whole length of it. Well done!

[@Kroggnagch]

This was incredibly good! The ending! Omg, all you can hear in the distance...

[@problematiccheeto]

The curtains blocking out the P in HOPE omg this short is golden