Horror Short Film "Pruning" | ALTER | Starring Madeline Brewer

[@lolablancmusic]

Hi, I'm Lola, the director and co-writer of PRUNING! Thanks so much for watching our film. I'll be around to answer any questions y'all might have!

[@madelinecrawfordiii9728]

Hi Lola! All of us in the Whatsapp support you and your film is awesome

[@matoubmadjaou2182]

When is going to be part 2

[@horrorsharlot]

I’m inspired!! Thank you for sharing 🖤 from one filmmaker to another !! Here are your flowers 💐

[@serioussilliness2064]

i like it

[@michaelneedssleep]

I’ve been anticipating this for months. You’ve taken a frequently obfuscated reality and articulated it into the visage of an unavoidable blade. And seeing that blade is stark. Brilliant writing and the most compelling acting I’ve seen in a while. Thank you!

[@girl_bye_2056]

I kind of wish this were a Black Mirror episode so it could be longer! But this was well done

[@conservativeamber1216]

Black Mirror is pretty good

[@daddyzed128]

I've only seen this actress in "cam" but holy fuck she can go from a cute smile to completely unnerving in 2 seconds. Great actor

[@jenwieland2130]

She also plays Janine in The Handmaid’s Tale. She’s very good. 🙂

[@deemeralayna]

She also plays in Orange is the new Black

[@Nina.VanRobiart]

She will be also in "You" season 5 😉

[@jordynhardy2202]

janine!

[@howardoller443]

@daddyzed128 - you could have made your point without the obscenity and borderline profanity. Grow up.

[@theTrend7]

The way the bass dropped when she said "BUT..." that was deep!

[@Emi-zl6fz]

sure thing dude

[@DraconisWyrm]

for real, alter has the best music choices

[@lizlind7440]

I love the use of white, and her constant need of trying to keep everything nice n perfect…symbolizing that she had nothing to regret, and that her words and her message were pure. The scene in the bathroom was genius! When she purged out the fetus like image of herself, it was about a rebirth, that she still had time to change her ideals and create a new message to feed the media. When she snapped its neck, she has made a decision, that pruning was and is the only answer. She feeds off her notoriety, using her words as merely stepping stones to her throne.

[@MP-gm5gg]

Thank you.

[@1stpettyofficerHardeman]

This was incredibly interesting.

[@FabianaFerreira-h2j]

Eu pensei que era um pequeno alien que havia dado a luz💕👽

[@atshaw6832]

I think the birth/rebirth imagery is definitely there, too. I was personally taken by how paradoxically alien and humanoid it looked- nothing like a fetus, a baby, or a child, but a really ugly tiny human. Like a homunculus, in the batshit 17th c. sense. I think the climax could be construed as a deliciously graphic literal expurgation of her humanity, her capacity for empathy, sense of moral accountability, etc.

[@alysssakapfeni]

heavy on that

[@kenzoffgrid]

when she twisted that things neck i was shook 😮

[@imdevon8062]

Real!!!

[@Kink_Shaman]

“That thing” was the last of her humanity.

[@kenzoffgrid]

@@Kink_Shaman 😟😦

[@conservativeamber1216]

Spooky Look up Who Killed Cindy James The Psych Nurse from Vancouver BC If you don't want to sleep tonight

[@atimidbirb]

The main actress in this is absolutely amazing. Especially the subtle shifts in the last bathroom scene. Just... brilliant.

[@conservativeamber1216]

Shes in Orange is the New Black and the show YOU next season Many of these Short Horror film Actors are popular and are in actual Shows

[@conservativeamber1216]

Shes going to be in YOU and shes in other TV shows Many of these Short film Horror Actors are in other TV shows

[@Lxtta_Love]

What I took from this is that once you say something, whether it be to a single person in conversation, or more so to a group of people who are listening to you for your platform, it takes on a life of its own and furthermore cannot be taken back. You can then not in all good conscience detach yourself from any blame because you are the root cause- you gave birth to whatever came next. Granted, we cannot control the actions of others but we can decide what we ourselves decide to say and do. We plant the seed. You can hardly then blame people who listened and absolve yourself if it grows into something ugly. I fucking love this, one of my new favourite Alters!!! 🖤🖤🖤

[@DraconisWyrm]

exactly. i saw some wondering if she threw up her conscience, but to me it looked more like the responsibility for things she chose to bring into the world and disavowing it. obviously it had to look like a little alien too cuz these weirdos love their conspiracies.

[@DraconisWyrm]

but basically, it had her hair. and hair can mean one's words.

[@Kink_Shaman]

I like what you did with your metaphors there.

[@Lxtta_Love]

@@Kink_Shaman Thanks man, I appreciate it. I have my moments :))

[@horrorsharlot]

Was that her conscience she threw up?

[@aviangillig120]

​@rockgsxr, you're truly a comedian. please bless us with more of your superior uniqueness and humor

[@deseraecannon-mcdonald7630]

Yes, I believe so.

[@yearighht-_-]

Her guilt I guess

[@katythepsychiclady2342]

@@rockgsxr 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@robgraham5697]

Yep.

[@bananamanchester4156]

"Are you ever allowed to stray from that message? Can you ever take a beat and acknowledge that you're wrong? Cos I don't think you're as free as you think." I think this is incredibly poignant. So many people are trapped by their own limiting ideas, too afraid to consider other views or doubling down on their beliefs because their ego is wounded by the criticism their beliefs receive. This can apply to left-wing people too- although I am very left wing myself, I think it's important to remember than anyone can be susceptible to dogma. And dogma traps us, limiting our growth and cutting us off from our empathy. Brilliant film!

[@Farfromperfection]

How are you doing in this regard? I’ll give you an exam. Can men have babies?

[@Farfromperfection]

@@franken-pattern huh? What makes you think I’m angry? It’s a simple question. Can you answer it?

[@katythepsychiclady2342]

@@Farfromperfection I love this!!!

[@melissacole1821]

Liberals AND conservatives are brainless zombies 😂 You let whatever's on screen tell you what and how to think. You're all clones of each other that just look different.

[@pinkbunnywithtealeyes]

@@Farfromperfection Actually yes, though there are varying factors such as fertility, prior medical conditions, age, etc. Even if transgender men take hormone therapy, there is still a slim chance of getting pregnant, which can of course only be fully reduced to zero through bottom surgery.

[@Rebel_Lord_Taron]

Hell yeah alter to save the day on a rainy stormy day!!! Shout-out from Texas

[@thatchickcynthia]

I can't believe she pruned her conscience! I was ready for her to come to terms since she was queasy each time she had to come to terms with what she has instigated! that "But" at the end was just perfect

[@gen8030]

so lola isn't only an amazingly musician but an incredible director too??? I LOVE THIS!!! thank u ALTER but showing us this amazing short!!!

[@lexifeldmann5353]

Hang on.....Lola like.....'Hit and Run' artist Lola?!?!?!?!

[@feldu9506]

I guess she was full of herself

[@theTrend7]

Not anymore😂

[@KimberlyLetsGo]

LOL

[@DraconisWyrm]

​@@theTrend7 nah she strikes me as a cannibal

[@conservativeamber1216]

Great

[@conservativeamber1216]

​@DraconisWyrm Great Actor Perfect face to be Cute and Nuts She's going to be on the TV show YOU She's on some other shows too Many of these Short story Actors are actually Famous and are on other TV shows

[@RobertRavoalavoson]

The presence of Ben Gleib makes it even scarier.

[@tarynoneillDirector]

YESSS, great short, Lola! Powerful topic, beautiful direction and the end beat was perfect. Madeline was great -- enough humanity in her at the beginning to make for a compelling protagonist / antagonist. Well done!

[@hwtvi3466]

After reading the comments here, I’m just gonna go ahead and say it: If you are legitimately upset or offended by this film’s message, chances are that you might be part of the problem, and you are one of the people who need to hear said message the most.

[@MatthewHoetger]

It's not movie. It's propaganda

[@MatthewHoetger]

Not upset or triggered...just a bad flick with no creativity or intelligence

[@parvezhossain812]

What are you? Elementary kid?

[@lord.wolf.]

​@@MatthewHoetger Cry More

[@El_Cookies]

Tf u mean it literally talks bout a shooting against the people ta were gettin upset😂

[@thomasgibbs995]

I dug it. Great use of symmetry in what would otherwise be mundane interiors of the house. Do the best with what you've got as they say. And the idea was good too. Simple and coherent. It feels to me like a ripple effect of that scene in the Batman when he realizes hes actually been inspiring some criminals into radicalizing but here we see the protagonist eventually lean in to that notion instead of changing her ways.

[@zacharysweet1849]

If anyone has the time to explain a quick summery of what happened, i would greatly appreciate it. I was completely lost the whole time, i don't understand social media.

[@joannemadden7449]

I don't quite get it myself... Anyone out there???

[@malinasworld]

@@joannemadden7449Like a full summary of everything? Sami Geller is a politically controversial online personality. She talks about personal freedom but feels boxed in by her own audience. She tries to keep careful control of her life from her immaculate home to her polished expressions and responses, but something in the wild woods she jogs through unsettles her. After an inflammatory speech on pruning threats in society inspires a shooter, (who previously wrote to her) her friend and the internet turn on her, but while she feels guilty and horrified to the point of nausea, she deflects responsibility and asks her friend to think for herself. The controversy around her being in the shooter’s manifesto propels her into greater fame and a promising career path, so despite her changed feelings on pruning threats, she can’t express them unless she wants to throw away her new opportunities. When she finally sees the figure in the woods, it manifests as a shooting victim. He says she was right about pruning, and she turns his shears on herself, so I can assume at this point her guilt is at its peak and she recognises herself as a societal rot. But she evidently changes her mind and goes through with presenting a guiltless side on TV. Just before she airs, her birthing a fetus through her mouth- the result of several days of nausea- appears to be her last chance, but Sami snaps it’s neck and goes on air, repeating the same defensive ideas the host feeds her.

[@malinasworld]

My thoughts are that the fetus was supposed to her saving grace. Birth and life after days of stewing in the guilt of death all around her. Sami chose to get rid of it and go on the show instead of going home with it, cementing her path.

[@stay_curious]

I think that was her guilty conscience?

[@DraconisWyrm]

this woman makes her living by putting words into the world. the words she chooses to put into the world gain a life she is responsible for. since she's the one that actively made them, on purpose, she was confronted with it. but she didn't want the responsibility and disavowed herself. it's supposed to parallel how people like her feel about abortion and are hypocrites. if you accidentally get hurt or something goes wrong, that's your fault. but if you do it on purpose and decide to chew it up like a hamster, that's a-ok as long as you're the right part of the 'plant'.

[@zoe_dawg]

I think i understand it's not conservative bad, it's that turning your belief into a religion and being so egotistical you cannot question your beliefs and understand anything else. I believe that radical on either side is bad truly

[@000aleph]

So maybe we'll occasionally see this universal truth shown from the opposite political angle?

[@Mr_Flerb]

Absolutely. Almost certainly not a sentiment the filmmaker shares, though.

[@jthomasaurus]

You believe that radical on either side is bad? Ok so please illustrate for me what radical right looks like and then radical left. (We all know what radical right looks like) “…turning your belief into a religion” just wild how much you’re running into the point and still missing it.

[@Mr_Flerb]

@@jthomasaurus Hang on. Are you trying to imply there’s no such thing as radical left? You’re kidding, right? This can’t be a thing an actual human believes.

[@jthomasaurus]

@@Mr_Flerb let me know how you came to that conclusion, that’s wild. I never said that, I asked for examples of both and stated we all already know what radical right looks like. I know there’s radical left, I simply asked for them to tell me an example of radical left activism vs radical right activism. And if you’re getting involved, you should do less assuming and fewer insult attempts if you want to have an intelligent debate about this. Telling that your first comment to me includes an attempt at insult.

[@jonathanweigl]

I love that actress! She's very talented. As soon as I saw Madeline Brewer was involved in this, I clicked to watch : )

[@kateanagnostou3363]

Love love love Lola Blanc! She is so creative, she has directed her own music videos! And I highly HIGHLY recommend her podcast TRUST ME, co-hosted with Megan Elizabeth, about cults and high-control groups. Such a huge fan!!

[@mikeleddyphoto]

Stoppp I loved this so much. That cut at the end was impactful and wowowow well done to all involved

[@BluegrassAndLimestone]

Wow. That’s incredible. 2 seconds into the short I could tell exactly what direction this entire thing was headed. Predictable

[@Aster_Risk]

Because the only worth of a short film is whether it surprises you?

[@Vick-ek3id]

Now that's an actress that knows what she's doing.

[@kelseydeanndra]

Such a powerful message and beautifully directed. Amazing work Lola Blanc!

[@UnknownZeus]

@@bayshorepark1231239Facts

[@mattiemaurin]

Glad I got to see it! I often speculate on whether or not extremists believe their rhetoric or whether it's really all for reactions, clicks, and fame. I wonder how folks like that sleep at night. Unfortunately, I bet far too many have sweet dreams in their comfy and luxurious beds, cushioned by the support of their fans.

[@michaelneedssleep]

I think about this a lot too, and imo, it’s probably a mix. I’m sure almost all of them hold the beliefs to an extent, but caricaturize their performance of those beliefs for (as you say) reactions, clicks, and fame.

[@RK-qh3ll]

Exactly! Just like all those limousine liberals who live in gated all white communities yet drone on and on about the colored folk and how they live....insane. keep using your trust fund money to support your leftist agenda. Unfortunately by the time you realize the damage that you've spread, we will all have lost our freedoms through a thinly veiled version of Communism called modern socialism. What a fine record of human rights they have

[@arielview1358]

She look like she was having nightmares.

[@robgraham5697]

Very few drug dealers feel bad about selling drugs to addicts. And people like the main character deal the drugs fear, anger, and hate.

[@000aleph]

Who are the extremists in modern America, Mattie?

[@alixaustin_]

Great short! Hauntingly relevant and superbly executed, congrats to Lola and the team. Loved the practical effects too!

[@drchristinemarie]

Hauntingly relevant- perfect descriptor!

[@GenkiTheGod]

Rewatching only to say that this is the scariest short I've seen on this channel by far, so far. Ones that touch reality more are the ones that are truly scary due to the reminder of how grim the world is, not just the state of things today, but also someone going through a genuinely hard time and dealing with sorrow. This one doesn't have a lot of the metaphors so many of the rest do, it's straightforward and works just as well because of that. The depiction of her conscience is quite interesting. I always imagined that if a conscience were to have an embodiment, it'd look like an angelic being. This is pretty similar to how I would picture it, only it's tiny and sickly in appearance because she's been starving it with poppycock she doesn't actually believe deep down. And snapping its neck is basically the only metaphor here for her turning her back on her true principles and selling her soul/conscience.

[@AzuresMorada]

Preach

[@sad_divorced_dad_]

Man, I've got to watch A Handmaids Tale already. Madeline Brewer is so talented!

[@anicemyth]

absolutely stunning direction by lola. the lead actress was mind blowing as well! can't believe i'm 6 months late to this party but i'm very glad i watched this.

[@SDReelsOnline]

She is a terrific actress! Very believable.

[@303Guppy]

Brilliant depiction of the soulless mainstream media.

[@TheFireline]

Don´t forget the soulless goverments.

[@Itried20takennames]

@@TheFirelineGovernments aren’t soulless, unless a Stalin, North Korea or PolPot style dictatorship.

[@Donja.z]

From both sides. Be critical at all times, don't just follow any crowd. Although I do agree that she carries no responsibility on the tragedy, she didn't claim that violence is the answer. Many people have been seen written in manifestos, that doesn't mean that they carry responsibility for the actions of others. Unless they specifically called for violence. Many things of what she said are also true. Victimhood is being seen and used as a privilege. 'Who is more oppressed? The black people? The immigrants (ask Chicago residents)? The alphabet community (and then which one of them..)? This victimhood monster is now backfiring on the left. Hillary is called a superpredator, ryan paul the same etc. They're now running from the mindset of people that they created.

[@colonelhermesl.1710]

Powerful and very thought-provoking. The contrast with the all-white, immaculate household space and the darkness of her recurring dreams... I won't delve into politics, but we surely need more content producers like you!

[@stellakalivas2302]

Can you tell me what the alien baby was suppose to mean? Thanks a bunch.

[@GamingNationShm]

Perhaps her way of considering strangers; as aliens. She didn't think about the victims of the shooting, but only started thinking when it was someone she knew who died. Perhaps her killing the alien meant she killed all empathy for alien/stranger humans.

[@meganwalker27]

The director/co-creator has a pinned comment at the top, you could ask her there. My interpretation is that the character purged her "good conscience" or it could have even been her "soul".

[@stellakalivas2302]

Thank you so much.@@meganwalker27

[@stellakalivas2302]

Megan that makes so much sense now. Thank you. @@meganwalker27

[@drchristinemarie]

I think it represents her conscience

[@kelleycarr6414]

That was awesome, really well done. Bravo!! 🙌

[@melancholystarstudio]

Whoa!!! Hairball is so wild! Bravo!

[@badindiegamer]

The real horror is the humans we met along the way

[@godofmath1039]

When you despise the character being portrayed, you know the actor/actress is doing a good job

[@wolfy8323]

Why do I find it funny when she is running in 2x 😭🤚

[@angelarogowski8120]

I Love her! In the handmaids Tale, she was brilliant.

[@meganwalker27]

Well done 👏🏻

[@edyak6280]

Hi Lola. Congratulations on making this film and sharing it with the world. ALTER is a horror platform and there is no worse horror than that which develops from deep inside we humans. Living off the hate and bigotry of others is horrific. Your film has just shone a light on this, and I thank you for it. Great story telling and truly creepy performances from your lead actors. Question. What gave you the inspiration to tell this particular story?

[@amberv9424]

There is a pinned comment from the Creator, they're answering questions there

[@edyak6280]

@@amberv9424 thanks.

[@amberv9424]

@@edyak6280 for future reference they usually do that in all the videos. So as long as it's a new video they'll answer you

[@katythepsychiclady2342]

I think that this is an absolutely brilliant film! It is Eerie because it is so accurate, I was kind of bummed out at the end I thought to myself, but there is no end to this political business, therefore it just keeps going in a vicious vicious circle! Bravo to you I absolutely love it and can't wait for another film from you, Love alter!

[@ggates5371]

There’s nothing accurate about it. Name something accurate it stated.

[@cadkls]

​@@ggates5371that right wingers have absolutely no conscience or empathy, but are soulless husks happy to profit from the hate they perpetuate.

[@Capelvo]

Great film. The last sentence reminded me of the phrase "what comes before the 'but' worths shit." It's incredible how you can see even in the comments of this film, people who sympathize and justify the protagonist and even the murderer. Hate speech reaches frustrated and broken people easily. They didn't understand ANYTHING AT ALL.

[@Aster_Risk]

A lot of people in the comments didn't like the mirror being held up.

[@nacedesanders]

Amazing stuff, Lola!!!❤❤❤

[@candycane45]

Accurate af.

[@daniellerostaing1467]

wait what? BUT? your killing me! lmao! I love the video..............

[@MrBaba65]

Brilliant short. Great work Lola and all involved.

[@pattiray8542]

Great short! If Madeline Brewer is involved, I’ll show up. I’ll keep an eye out for future projects from Lola.

[@DraconisWyrm]

just cuz you didn't like what the story was, doesn't mean there wasn't a story. this video was made as yellow as possible so there would be 0 misinterpretation, and it did it well. the story was done well on a technical level. the story itself was important for pointing out those who shirk responsibility for their own words. also, there was literally no politics in it. the character wasn't showing an ideology, but a behaviour, so it's really telling that people are mad about it.

[@Emperor_Palpatine_66]

oh cool... i was JUST thinking that i wish that the fiction i use to escape the non stop political flood of the rest of my media, would add modern politics. and so subtly delivered, too. 🥴

[@Aster_Risk]

Emperor Palpatine username and profile picture.."Take politics out of my entertainment." Yet another uneducated, ignorant Star Wsrs fan.

[@MA-mh1vs]

Right LOL.

[@cadkls]

Most art is political, whether you notice it or not just depends what kind of politics it is and who it's criticising.

[@altaisrs2857]

If the shoe fits ...

[@MA-mh1vs]

@@altaisrs2857 It doesn't fit, that's the point, you should be able to have entertainment without political crap in it but that was a thing of the past. Granted all the political crap in entertainment has saved me a lot of money because I no longer spend money on movie theaters, movie rentals, cable or movie streaming services.

[@simbrygoldstein3085]

Political tones aside this was great. I truly enjoyed it. The juxtaposition to today's climate and the symbolism is on point. Those who didn't like it can't seperate their personal identity with liking art. Doesn't need to be triggering.

[@aidafaure8489]

Excellent horror short! Great plot, script, scenario, cinematography, sondtrack and acting. Enjoyed it@

[@1213gc]

Sorry but I just don’t get the message here, care to explain? I feel it is against the right, am I correct

[@chaos-fk6fs]

not necessary its against political propaganda in general and saying something even if you know its not true and can do harm but you still do it for your personal gain. i would say both sides are guilty of that but maybe on the right its a little bit more noticeable at least in the US and some other western countries.

[@tinylittlebabyboy]

Loved this!

[@Tamingsouls]

Love Madeline, wish I could watch her more often!

[@adrianhallchannel]

This is fantastic. Best short film I've seen in a long time. A director being brave and using horror as a satirical tool to hold a mirror up to society.

[@000aleph]

Being brave?!? 😂 Do you actually think it takes courage to reproduce the narrative of the cultural hegemony?

[@MichelleZapata-ju1jn]

Great short! ❤. Happy Saturday! And Kuddos to the writer, etc....🥰👏👏

[@crispyist7939]

I loved it! Great work

[@DeadApe133]

Jesus what an ending!

[@Kountry615]

She played that Character well. And that alien baby thing coming out her mouth 👏

[@ArseneGray]

You have to love the fact she has a fancy alarm /clock on her nightstand and it sounds exactly like the PTSD inducing Apple Alarm. :) Great movie btw!

[@jamiecardinal7211]

I have PTSD and you saying that is very insulting. STOP. PTSD isn't something to take lightly. I have literal nightmares and flashbacks from what happened to me. Saying you have 'PTSD ' from a damn ring tone is Insulting to us who HAVE PTSD, or any other mental illness for example. Please stop saying you "have" ptsd cause an annoying ringtone. Stop saying you "have" depression cause you broke a freaking nail. Stop saying you "have" adhd cause you keep getting distracted. Stop! It's NOT a fucking joke nore is it at all funny!!!! LEAVE OUR ILLNESSES ALONE!!!!

[@ArseneGray]

@@jamiecardinal7211 ehm... okay i understood the ptsd part, and I have real depression and take medication but I do not "own" the sickness, it is not mine and I do no identify myself with my mental illness ( as should no one do) . But I get where you are coming from, the "spectrum" became way too cool and people who are really suffering can feel that their pain is being ridiculed. I will be more "careful" in my choice of words in the future but you should also do not be too fast calling people "they broke a nail" or simply being "distracted". As I do not know what goes in the head of people who have PTSD you do not know how it feels to have depression or ADHD. Peace

[@AlphaFoxAdam]

Remember the tree of liberty.

[@SenseiEyeBrows69]

Is that trish from orange is the new black? 😲 Omg if so she's stunning 🥰

[@SenseiEyeBrows69]

Answering my own question....Omg yes it is her 🥰🥰

[@conservativeamber1216]

She would play Kayleigh Mceneny so well

[@mlorencetti1]

Grifters that make money being "controversial" with no regard of possible consequences are horrifying, nice to see it as an horror movie theme.

[@ElizabethRivera-z5t]

When horror reflects the heart and mind of many people we are living inside a nightmare. She keeps spewing poison onto the sound waves for her own gain. She wants to advance her career regardless of who she needs to step on to achieve it. At the end her last shred of decency is expelled and she kills it to keep going and succeed.

[@beanslabeouf1726]

I swear down, I have a swiss cheese plant called Oscar

[@meganrosa0911]

0:50 is that the girl from the CAM movie on netflix?

[@HannahEvansOfficial]

Love your short films

[@andrewadams7561]

MASTERWORK. I love it!

[@QueArres]

A haunting depiction of stochastic terrorism. Well done!

[@kiamventer4456]

Do you know what stochastic means?

[@QueArres]

@@kiamventer4456 Yes. Do you know what stochastic terrorism is?

[@kiamventer4456]

@@QueArres yes, while it is a term in sociology, it is 2 terms in 1, stochastic meaning random, and terrorism meaning an act causing terror within a public sphere, so the stochastic part I feel doesn't make sense. I am glad you used the term, it is quite interesting.

[@QueArres]

@@kiamventer4456 It is definitely one of those cases where two words together mean something different than they do separately. Example: there's a world of difference between the lightning and the lightning bug. I find language to be fascinating like that.

[@chysmallwood2238]

The lead actress (blonde) reminds me of the actress from the handmaid's tale.....

[@bobbarber5084]

FANTASTIC SHORT!! I❤ IT! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK 👍 ❤😊

[@1stpettyofficerHardeman]

This spoke with accuracy on so many levels.

[@BubblemouseM]

Phenomenal short film.

[@sailormoonXx]

Super obsessed with this channel and the many talented people who are featured on here 🥹💗

[@easybreezy7839]

Sami Geller is so based i loved her

[@k_dee9168]

Here you can see the big difference between real good actors and just some amateurs. Madeline Brewer is awesome.

[@Mashy8722]

Oh I love her! She’s such an amazing actress!!! Especially in Handmaid’s Tale!!!

[@lollipop...2]

Omggg you are so talented. ❤ thank you!

[@Narobr101loveslife]

I don’t get it

[@Himmy12345]

U don't have to

[@Bunnyluvsyou]

me too

[@shelazy_wolf1]

Basically, MC was pretty deep in denial for most of the short. She "fought" so hard against extremists who had such a superiority complex when it's clear from the way she talks and acts publicly that she had a superiority complex and was an extremist herself, just on the other end of the spectrum. But she couldn't admit that because that would mean having to admit she was wrong in some capacity. Every time there was an opportunity for her to question her ways and consider not feeding into the narrative she felt trapped in, she felt nauseous or gagged up chunks of hair. The complete alien-looking baby thing that she threw up at the end was her "conscience", I believe. The last of her compassion and her ability to be a good person. The last of her chances to back out and not keep feeding into her extremism that she felt like she had to answer to because her ego (once again, superiority complex) couldn't handle it. But she snapped its neck and destroyed that chance. She's too far gone to come back from the things she says. Which lead to her downplaying the tragedy and using it for her own political agenda.

[@KSA_coolcore]

Me too

[@IvyKittie]

Same

[@MusicLiveOn]

So... who is this supposed to resonate with, really? All I see is the antagonization of people who don't believe in left ideology. The main character in this short isn't even in the extreme right, and forgive me but she's not responsible for what people did.

[@jamiegdubois]

In my opinion, I didn’t really think this was supposed to _actually_ be about politics. I interpreted it as being about the dangers of black and white thinking and of being so trapped in your own way of thinking that you can’t even begin to understand anything else and can often end up compromising your own beliefs and morals at the risk of admitting you are wrong (this is happens with both the left and the right, if you do want to bring politics into it). The main character does not seem okay with the events that are happening from a moral perspective, but is unable to actually admit this because, in her eyes, it would invalidate everything she believes in. In the end, this results in her basically losing a part of herself. I think this message could have been conveyed in variety of different ways, but the creator decided to chose a political narrative. I think you could just as easily tell this story from the opposite perspective (i.e. the main character being far left). Anyways, that is just my interpretation of it. Also, to clarify, I’m not trying to argue or disagree with you in any way (I hope it does not seem that way). I’m just sharing how I viewed the story.

[@robgraham5697]

There is a term, stochastic terrorism. It means performing an action that will spur another person into performing an act of violence. But since it can't be predicted which person will act out the instigator can assure themselves they are not responsible. Humans are always looking for reasons to do things and not be responsible for the consequences.

[@junkonatsumizaka5149]

"but it had nothing to do with me." is my guess.

[@pamlange7289]

Hard zu watch because of the today's relevance... Great message

[@calypsoseas4128]

Loved that Ben was as in this movie 😊

[@TurinTurambarTolkien]

Sick and twisted message.

[@paulwright8378]

I don't understand

[@alekzandervenegas7409]

This is awesome, but why does she remind me of the MC girl from scary movie?

[@yuliapanina8815]

Oh no. Please tell me alter is NOT becoming about politics, like all mainstream media. Please. We used to loved it BECAUSE IT WAS NOT POLITICS.

[@superpandaidol_3]

It’s not from what I can tell.

[@yuliapanina1839]

@@superpandaidol_3 I really hope so. There are way too many things to watch in the tube about politics. It would be too bad to lose ALTER to it... This movie is political, it's mocking "conservatives", and I don't want to see any of that (political topics) here. I want just horror. Remarkably, the best horror here is Korean.

[@superpandaidol_3]

@@yuliapanina1839 it isn’t. All the movies after this were not political at all. Also, ALTER doesn’t have the same directors for movies. I’m pretty sure people either submit their movies to ALTER or catches ALTERs attention.

[@LoZLttp13]

All art is political, stop whining.

[@pamelabreska7415]

I was bored

[@Kaatee996]

As someone with emetephobia this is so creepy but I love it

[@rstock07]

Good work! 👏

[@sonja3690]

She killed these sweet alienbaby 😡

[@christianmklein]

Lola needs a feature!!

[@whydotheycallyoupsychokeil4884]

I I really enjoy this actress I enjoy the handmaid's tale! I love this actress and I really enjoyed the entry to the alter film She's such a good actress I didn't even know it was her!😮😊

[@DANiCL4WS]

loved her in Cam and OITNB.

[@FabianaFerreira-h2j]

A fotografia é incrível,os ângulos perfeitos,da um medo,uma aflição , tudo branco da um pavor,amei , parabéns a todos direto do Brasil ❤👏👏

[@KaemiSatoru]

Imagine exercising at night at a forest😂

[@Crystalwitchx]

Omg lol my name is Elias. Great movie!