Horror Short Film "The Spirit Became Flesh" | ALTER

[@JesseAultman]

Hey everyone! I am Jesse Aultman, the writer/director of The Spirit Became Flesh. Thank you all for watching and commenting! Will respond to as many questions as I can today. Thanks again to Alter for releasing our film to the world!

[@bucketogix]

Fantastic work. Acting, writing and directing all on point. Major props to the lead actress as well. I've been face-to-face with people I loved that had that same look in their eyes; burrowed so deep in their belief that nothing gets through. She nailed that look perfectly. That, IMO, is true terror. My question for you is was this film inspired by any personal experience? If so and you'd rather not share details, a simple "yes" is a perfectly valid response :)

[@cathulhu612]

Well shot. Reminded me a lot of Portrait of God, though I assume the films are not related.

[@JesseAultman]

@@bucketogix Hey, thanks so much for the kind words. Chloe was amazing to work with, and I agree, she nails that look. To answer your question, it is inspired loosely from personal experience. I grew up in the Bible Belt and have seen my fair share of fanaticism.

[@JesseAultman]

@@cathulhu612 Thanks! And no, they're not related. Although I have seen that short and really enjoyed it.

[@no-prophet]

Although I liked the film very much, unfortunately I don't get it, maybe I'm just dumb. So, he was shown the light and the glory of god, but he shot him? He killed god and he still believes? Sorry, stupid atheist needs some clarification.

[@ghostgang3847]

He didn't miss the "deer" this time. This was legitimately amazing, it reminds me why I love short horror films so much.

[@JesseAultman]

Thank you so much!

[@blazingwreckage]

The guy who plays the pastor has a deeply unsettling voice. He's perfect for horror.

[@Say_No-2_Animal-Abuse_]

I said the same thing. A Speaking voice that is perfect for stories. Lol

[@benevolentbanshee]

I was raised jehovahs witness and experienced a LOT of trauma from that cult. thank you for making this!!!

[@animalsinorbit]

My fiancée was born into JW. She left the religion in her early 20s. It is most definitely a cult and it's ridiculously harmful...

[@kennethnguyen88]

Even as an atheist, I don't think it's wrong to have a belief/religion as long as it teaches people to be good. But the moment they succumb to temptation or fanaticism, saying and doing harmful things in the name of their belief/religion, that's where I think they effectively betray their own God.

[@rickysutphin5638]

Thanks for labeling yourself 🎉

[@judgeberry6071]

Yes, because there has never been evil in the name of atheism has there?

[@kennethnguyen88]

@@judgeberry6071 Oh there certainly is, I don't deny that, it actually also falls under belief system. But, it's much harder to unite people unlike with religion, because they can't blame a higher being for their own actions. So far, I've seen only a few examples of that and in no way can compare to sacred wars

[@pappas610]

​@kennethnguyen88 I Agree with your original comment. I see that you're open-minded and follow logic so much respect. As far as religions causing wars though i have to say thats not the total truth. I know you agree when i say anything can be twisted to justify ones own selfish will. Many wars have been waged in the name of god back in the day but we both know that was just a mask.

[@kennethnguyen88]

@@pappas610 Yeah, I agree. Anything, whether it's beliefs, info, or data can be interpreted and manipulated in multiple ways, from small scale like local to big scale like world wide. It's just that religions traditionally direct people easier, but nowadays, info and news are just a similar tool. Whether it's good or bad is up to the intention of the wielders. Belief/religion/power is good when it's good, but when someone goes astray, it's worse the further that person is up the chain.

[@b3rmvd4]

The score for this is incredible. Better than many feature length films.

[@JesseAultman]

Thanks! Ethan Harbour was the composer, and he did an amazing job for sure!

[@jamesmccoysr.3595]

ALWAYS do a background check before showing up for dinner.

[@chaunybaby]

Had to watch this twice to confirm the creature's intentions. The "glowy" eyes that appeared in the background at 7:07 kinda sealed it for me.

[@brandyrose9997]

Good catch, thx for timestamp

[@vanessaconvard3894]

Oh wow I never would’ve caught that. Thank you!

[@Say_No-2_Animal-Abuse_]

I've watched this many times, the first time was years ago. I never noticed it. 👍🏻 What do you think it's intentions were? Just curious.

[@greggonzalez661]

Really good story. And the monster, which a lot of times ruins the experience was on point. Thanks!

[@JesseAultman]

Appreciate the comment! Glad you liked it.

[@marianemes72]

Midnight Mass with a hint of The Ritual...

[@p1xierose]

exactly what i thought

[@lesleyrussell8200]

and Lord of misrule

[@ashleyslawson2732]

EXACTLY

[@Sarika38]

Coming from a very religious family,this literally reminds me of my childhood. To each their own,but don’t force others to believe in your religion! That definitely looked like a Wendigo!😳

[@pappas610]

Oh jezz i'm sorry sounds rough. Fanatics can be intesne.

[@boss_niko]

But what were they eating at the dinner table?

[@Sarika38]

@@boss_niko not sure... maybe the "unbelievers"!

[@tracyhodgson8410]

Years ago Arthur Machen wrote a novella called "The Great God Pan". This short film reminds me of that story. Well done!

[@JesseAultman]

Haven't read it, but will for sure check it out now!

[@therealJamieJoy]

Yes, I also saw Pan or The Green Man -- a nature spirit -- in the looks of the creature.

[@arkhamasylumno1orderly850]

Hmm, think that's a wendigo , antlers , gaunt , the way they were feasting at the table

[@rontronimous]

Yeah, it's very similar to the full-length film The Ritual, which depicted the Wendigo as actually fucking terrifying and is a really good film with decent lore, this is like a mix of a WildMan/Woodwose and a Wendigo, more like a Wildman because it can be shot and killed inside it's own forest, Wendigos can't be harmed within their territory and is the reason the never leave it.

[@arkhamasylumno1orderly850]

@rontronimous the monster in the ritual was a child of loki but I like the idea of it being a Nordic version of a wendigo . But am definitely going with it being a family of wendigos who were turned by the original wendigo during a hard winter

[@lindahamilton800]

Truly fabulous work! Excellent camera work, editing, the score is outa this world, the acting is solid and grounded, never overdone, and a fkg weird spooky nature-spirit story. Wow. Get yourself some hefty funding for the feature - A24 should be happy to pick it up.

[@JesseAultman]

Wow, you're too kind. Thank you so much for the comment!

[@rontronimous]

Are you sure you aren't getting A24 vibes because of the VVITCH style ending track of the women singing?

[@lindahamilton800]

@rontronimous, no, I got A24 vibes because it is, as I mentioned, a fkg spooky nature-spirit story; because it's gooey and bloody and dark; and finally because it fits neatly into A24's lineup, and it does not answer all your questions for you. It's interesting, thought-provoking, and has the potential to expand to fill a feature-length film. They really oughta pick it up.

[@zethraelofteldrassil3149]

OMG, this story was gripping with a shocking ending. Just terrific!

[@JesseAultman]

Thank you so much!

[@lesleyrussell8200]

¿do you think it was a pact with the brother and the demon? for the cure of his sister if he believes in him and stays in the cult, but after the demon death i dont know if the cure was permanent or it vanishes

[@zethraelofteldrassil3149]

@@lesleyrussell8200 Nice observation. Just might be or was the sister's "illness" brought on by the cult's fanaticism and hysteria everyone seemed to be presenting?

[@BarterTom]

He was faking it. He killed the monster.

[@sallyoquinn]

So he killed the creature after it showed him the glory of the lord?

[@johnflynn6140]

Ya it lost me too.

[@bucketogix]

I think the implication is that he's lying to his sister. It showed him "the glory", but he wasn't fooled. He knew it was evil and so he killed it. But he's sticking around because he knows his sister is still sick and wants to get her out of there, so he's playing along.

[@CourtneyDeez]

​@@bucketogix That's exactly what I got from it too. Evil will lie & play tricks.

[@sallyoquinn]

​@@bucketogix That makes sense, especially based on his expression after the bright light faded.

[@no-prophet]

@@bucketogix Thanks for the explanation, I was a bit lost in the end, but that makes perfect sense.

[@BlessedAlways36]

If someone would please explain the video to me i was completely lost. Thank you.

[@robanthonyeadon]

The Sam actor reminds me of Sam Merlotte from True Blood!

[@nothing3407]

Sam really should've called Dean

[@simulacrum-oniriclibrarian]

I have a short story about an elderly woman and her garden with little strange statues, I think maybe can be a good short horror movie. PS: Sorry my english. A part of the story: "I know that if other people had experienced that horror, they would have left the house out of trauma and fear, but I decided to stay out of stubbornness, despite the fear of staying. Later that morning, I thought about removing all the objects Charlotte had given me from the house, and I began by taking a picture of a painting depicting three women, all wearing white dresses, standing in a vast area of vegetation where there was a mansion in the background. Above their heads was a blackened circle. Behind the painting, I found a hole in the wall, where there was a book, most likely kept, or rather hidden, by Charlotte. It was a black-covered book with the title..."

[@jamesson7654]

Watched this short film last night and let me freaking tell you, the sound design was phenomenal. It was absolutely spine-chilling! Very subtle sounds was meticulously crafted to send shivers down your spine. Definitely added to the depth and atmosphere of the experience. I still hear the goriness of the flesh coming apart! Ya'll wild for that.

[@patient666zero]

🎶 Deer God the only thing I ask of you is To hold her when I'm not around When I'm much too far away 🦌

[@KenedyWangham]

😂

[@ashleighnieman1500]

Such a good example of a short horror film. Incredibly engaging and thought provoking, and with a genuine twist/innovative way to resolve the narrative. Loved it!

[@kimmyball4961]

Woah!!! That was completely a surprise!!! Loved the ending!!!! ❤

[@JesseAultman]

Thanks so much!

[@Hereandlearning]

So impressed with this film!! Stellar performances, atmosphere and lighting is on point. Congratulations on a phenomenal job, will definitely look forward to more from you in the future 🎉 Also side note, anyone else think he looks a bit like Sam from True Blood?? The name is ironic lol

[@JesseAultman]

Thank you so much! And now that you mention it, you're right. I definitely see the resemblance

[@FreyjaJ]

I thought of Sam from True Blood immediately! This was a great cast all around.

[@powerofthesun1000]

Proving yet again that religion is the ultimate horror. This was really well done, the casting especially!

[@MilkyWay2English]

The ending is something! Unexpected and powerful

[@HannahEvansOfficial]

Love your short films

[@yolman25]

Awesome short. Would make a really good feature film :)

[@JesseAultman]

Thanks! And I agree lol

[@anacatarina1388]

What an awesome short The Ritual inspiration🌲😈🔥

[@PHONK_-blend]

IDK but ALTER creation deserves 5/5 ratings

[@Tammy2Tone]

OK, @Jesse Aultman.... I've got some Q?s! So, the brother, Sam, is just lying to his sister, humoring her to think he now believes as she does about this creature?? &He just left the corpse's body THERE... on the ground, not even buried??! Doesn't he think one of the other townsppl (let alone his own sister) will stumble across it, &come directly after HIM?! What does this all MEAN???🤔 🤦‍♀️ *Help, cuz I wanna understand*🙏

[@creationzikaz4836]

That was excellent, well played.

[@DylanGs-vz8yj]

Good work I wonder now that he killed the demon will he have to take its place

[@balderbrok6438]

Don't show your hand to everyone right away. Just play along, wait for daybreak, and get reinforcements somehow when it's safer to escape whatever monster makes the roof queek. Why would you try to fight it alone at night?

[@MakeAmericaSmartAgain1776]

Then there'd be no short film. There were many possible directions, but however illogical, this is what happened in that universe

[@Way2caffeinated]

Did anyone else notice the ashes on the stump at the end? What does that mean??? for Goodness sake somebody help me!

[@hardwickebenthow]

I think that's blood that looks white because of the angle that the sunlight is hitting it.

[@Kittu_sarwara]

I really like this ❤ Keep it up ( the writer of this short film) And keep it up alter❤

[@valiantwarrior4517]

Daaang. I did t see that coming. Very nice.

[@masnaringquest4626]

Loved it, guys! Wendigo obliteration at its best. ✌️

[@oppenheimer-wz6ix]

This was a damn good awesome horror film. I am atheist but still it was very good very spooky. The creature was the best part. Thanks for this film. I have been watching horror shorts on youtube for a long time. This is the most spectacular film i have seen so far.

[@anamonteiro132]

Excellent, congratulations!

[@JesseAultman]

Thank you!

[@albertchehade9916]

how, or why, would you drink wine out of a bottle?

[@acousticaesthetics7535]

This is awesome

[@paulmoore-LPC-LMFT-NCC]

That was intense. Appreciated this.

[@JesseAultman]

Thanks!

[@paulmoore-LPC-LMFT-NCC]

@@JesseAultman I’m a MH therapist and clergy and appreciate the theme you explore in this.

[@JesseAultman]

@@paulmoore-LPC-LMFT-NCC Glad you resonated with it.

[@thENDweDIE]

13:47 Didn't the big guy used to carry Lwaxana Troi's luggage around on The Enterprise..??

[@aycademirkol5445]

a great work❤❤❤

[@emreeren13]

What else did I expect? They went from one sinister entity to the next 😂 No? Change my mind.

[@scottmiller6270]

That was different. It's a good shorty though!

[@JesseAultman]

Thanks!

[@DavidShort-u7n]

I enjoyed the video but I'm confused by the ending. He seemed so convinced.

[@Rage_Harder_Then_Relax]

Congrats to everyone involved. I really enjoyed it. Everything was so professional from the acting and directing to camera and music, it was all well done!

[@JesseAultman]

Thank you so much! Glad you liked it.

[@layliansherlynteh8786]

Still nice ALTER horror movie ❤️😍

[@akumabazooka9169]

Imagine a life without miracles? Allow me to introduce myself

[@Way2caffeinated]

You are a miracle!

[@CoryAnn666]

OK before I watch anymore I just stopped at when they walked into the woods & met everyone there & the brother is like ?wtf? Why are you people here lol I would of ran off like see you! It already didn't feel right like nope a bunch of creepy people in a circle

[@Smokediver007]

Book of John chapter 1.... Word or Logos, but I guess you already knew that.

[@TheNJ93487]

I need kneel and worship the ancient spirit.

[@mcsaggynips357]

When the fuck are y’all gonna start making some bomb ass movies

[@craigturton4940]

So good!

[@JesseAultman]

Thanks!

[@SifSoul]

Wow, at 3am this light didn't save my eyes😂.

[@filipetufano1077]

Eu amei mas nao entendi o final, desculpa :(... Ele mentiu pra irmã?pq ele matou a criatura? A irmã nao estava curada de verdade?

[@vids_0429]

A sinópse na descrição induz q a criatura seja maligna, ele deve ter visto pelas mentiras dela e a matou. E a irmã provavelmente n foi curada msm, já q a criatura era manipuladora. Já sobre ele mentir pra irmã, é a melhor escolha, já q se ele revelasse a verdade eles poderiam se virar contra ele ou algo similar

[@vanessaconvard3894]

So so good

[@whereisCarmenSandiego]

Anything to do with Wendigos, I LOVE ❤️

[@MelissaMiloshka]

So is it monster or good thing 🧐

[@BeautifulKittenOfLove]

And when God saw the green antlered false "God".... she burst forth in laughter enough to rattle the sky.

[@amanpreetkaur5511]

Good short❤❤

[@JesseAultman]

Thanks!

[@gregsanchez7815]

So what was this about?

[@markbaker5599]

I have zero clue

[@intothedepthscoco]

The description gives a synopsis of the film. It says an unbeliever returns to his religious home community to find the religion has turned into worshipping a sinister monster they all believe to be The Holy Spirit.

[@rolindabrown5629]

What? He didnt like what the spirit showed him?

[@intothedepthscoco]

Read the description. It gives a synopsis of the film and then you will understand. It says an unbeliever returns to his religious home community to find the religion has turned into worshipping a sinister monster they all believe to be The Holy Spirit.

[@RawGaming420]

I think it’s supposed to confuse you, the point is you don’t know at the end whether he’s lying or possessed or whatever other theory you come up with, leaves you to think which inspires good film making. So the point of the film is actually to think

[@stormcorrosion176]

I enjoyed the paroxysms of the girl. Quite nice indeed. 😂

[@orichidiu]

This made me hungry.

[@alisv-pg2zh]

❤ I LOVE ALTER

[@leonadrian7257]

Excellent

[@JesseAultman]

Thanks!

[@fhoniemcphonsen8987]

Nice one.

[@JesseAultman]

Thanks!

[@yosephhaile9399]

watching from Ethiopia 🇪🇹

[@lizhiggins4805]

What was the twist in this

[@saidabika1092]

The end t was wow i thought he was defeated😂

[@jurrysoubitla161]

We need some movie in french Can You do it for us ???

[@mekong7529]

Didnt get the ending

[@yodalayheehoo5447]

More social commentary than horror.

[@intikabay]

so good

[@JesseAultman]

Thank you!

[@ГаоЛина]

Очень жаль что нельзя включить субтитры на русский язык 😢

[@kingrob9993]

In the beggining was the WORD (Jesus). And the WORD was with GOD. And the WORD WAS GOD. The WORD(Jesus) became flesh and dwelt among us. This is a reference to Jesus. He is the word that became flesh. The father , the Son (Jesus) and the Holy Spirit make up one Godhead.

[@sisenri]

This is fire, do yall make real movies??

[@melissadianep1981]

This is a real movie

[@obanjespirit2895]

@@melissadianep1981 you know what he means. Like a feature length 1hr30min film.

[@marianemes72]

actually there is a series called Midnight Mass. Watch that one, please, it is a masterpiece. This here is a cheap rip off. Not the usual Alter quality.

[@obanjespirit2895]

@@marianemes72 Either that or The Strain

[@Fin-gj2th]

I know a lot of people worked hard on this short. However, i just didn't care for it....

[@rosaynes7257]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾

[@mariarasilva3729]

Ele matou Cernunos?

[@intikabay]

i like this

[@sayjaacard777]

Anybody else getting severe tell me why vibes? (well minus the whole cult thing…)

[@JesseAultman]

Haven't played it but I'll have to check it out now.

[@sayjaacard777]

It‘s an amazing game and some of the dialogue and the scene of the main characters arriving at the house really reminded me of how the siblings in the game arrive at their childhood home.

[@JesseAultman]

@@sayjaacard777 Sounds right up my alley then. Thanks for the recommendation.

[@Echocomics1]

Hey I started drawing 10 months ago and I’m creating my first mini comic series and I plan to make more would appreciate some feedback

[@bigbevakaheavybevy7913]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤

[@thENDweDIE]

...but Pan strongly dislikes mankind..!!

[@Curiousfish5245]

Anyone who lives in Canada to see the solar eclipse 👇

[@-JA-]

🖤👍

[@Dr_1212]

😈

[@Chrisdee85]

That is not god!

[@GeorgeGrigore-kp8hi]

😮😂😂😂😂

[@r.7yy]

The most beautiful couple❤

[@dennisb7465]

This short film makes every sense - those enlightened northeasteners are bringing the light of, you know, c'mon man, to those heathen peasants from southern states, via permanently relocating to the South 😅

[@lightningrose3654]

I enjoyed this one.. until the unnecessary twist ending.

[@thedailylifeofstan]

Nah bro, y'all gotta draw the line between entertainment and Blasphemy of God, be really careful coz Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit is tge unforgivable sin. No hate. All out of genuine love and concern, God be with you❤

[@MalkuthSephira]

it's a shame that you're schizophrenic, but it's not our problem

[@AJITHAjith-h2j]

Alter now a days worst horror films giving very sad

[@stormcorrosion176]

Agreed. These SUCK