Horror Short Film "We Die Alone" | ALTER

A chance encounter dangerously intertwines the lives of three people with differing perspectives on love.
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More About WE DIE ALONE: Aidan, a young man crippled by loneliness and insecurity, wants nothing more than to experience love, but he compulsively ghosts any connections he makes through dating sites. Aidan's co-worker Elaine, generous with her advice and kindness to a fault, encourages him to put himself out there -- although, in her heart of hearts, she wishes he would pick up on her feelings for him.
Everything changes when Chelsea, beautiful and distant, moves into the apartment across the hall from Aidan's. The two feel an instant connection based on their refusal to engage in social norms, and bond over an unusual hobby. This chance encounter throws Aidan into a spiral of dangerous infatuation that will alter all three of their lives.
Touching on themes of loneliness, obsession, and the brutal nature of relationships, We Die Alone assesses the aftermath of what happens when three isolated people with different ideas of love become dangerously intertwined.
Director - Marc Cartwright
Produced by - Marc Cartwright & Baker Chase Powell
Cassie Keet - Screenplay
Executive Producer - Sharon Ekstrom
Line Producer - Alex Ferrari
Assistant Director - Nicholas GIanforti
David Williams - Music
Gabriel Gely - Cinematography
John Garaguso - Production Designer
Jennifer Treadwell & Monica Kelly - Casting
Hair and Makeup - Stephen Bowman
CAST
Baker Chase Powell - Aidan
Ashley Jones - Elaine
Samantha Boscarino - Chelsea
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[@03x_yt28]

How to survive in a movie: be the camera man.

[@ariesglamonlineboutique1731]

😁😁

[@ashlynn7779]

So true! 😎

[@cadles5144]

you have a point

[@nicola9743]

they're the ultimate being

[@Talia.777]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@f1borgersen94]

This is less of a horror and more of a really sad story. Aiden was just about to get over his social anxiety... and Elaine was gonna ask Aiden out... :(

[@dindaseptiara5393]

I personally think this story really fit the genre horror because it applied to real life and it prolly happens out there. Aidan with his social anxiety, and Chelsea who has big scars over her past and seems hard to cope from it relates to some of living persons.

[@ultimateking4728]

True this is real life it’s not going to be a fairytale

[@glaederdiscord5672]

so close.yet so far.

[@hayden-tn1tb]

what? aiden was creepy af and clearly about to hurt her if she hadnt hurt him, the plot twist is she killed him instead of vis versa

[@iamricky1719]

@@hayden-tn1tb no

[@Bugsy-dq2en]

"Are you his mother?" - The most brutal thing in this film

[@mazzapanz0da]

Double homicide

[@Bugsy-dq2en]

@@mazzapanz0da 😂💯

[@lianhorvat5744]

Well she did look a lot older than him haha

[@odelinelorveus3941]

I was so glad that Aiden didn’t turn out to be the killer! I’ve known people with social anxiety and they are so sweet! It gets old when movies always portray the quiet ones as crazy.

[@kiv3745]

quite the plot twist too because you always expect them to be the ones who are a killer. it's so predictable, sad pathetic loser becomes an obsessed man while the sweet girl is his victim. it was quite a shock when he was the victim this time. and I like it.

[@scoresdavis3435]

​@kiv3745 it's literally never the quiet guy, it's always the loud mouths that end up abusing and in some cases even worse. It's a stereotype that comes from people fearing what they don't understand. They always make up these fake scenarios in their head when it's more likely that your buddy sitting next to you is the violent one

[@marjorielabrioche1440]

What I found interesting is that she found him "different" because he's not just someone with social anxiety; he's dangerous, he has the potential of becoming like her, a killer. But I do agree that it's a good plot twist, it deviates from the classic lines.

[@cbomb002]

she took "i'm not like other girls" wayyyy too seriously

[@scottmiller6270]

LMFAO

[@wow-ec3pv]

LOL

[@BIOSHOCKFOXX]

or that she actually meant that she is not like other girls...literally.

[@anastasiaruiz8870]

If Dr. spencer reid had a son... It would be this guy LMAO 😂😂😂

[@adampielok2892]

Lol

[@tonys9796]

Poor, Aiden. The one that really liked you was right in front of your face the whole time.

[@mikeostrowski2157]

So true

[@Guttenberg.]

True

[@lorihopkins6328]

And she was the one he could easily talk to

[@mikeostrowski2157]

@@commandericeman8588 yeah.. pretty much lol

[@bensweiss]

He did ask her out and she made fun of the date activity.

[@chrisbaker7583]

The guy who played Aiden killed it! You rarely see this caliber of acting in a short. This kid’s “got the goods” as they say.

[@emilianovidegain874]

And the girl who played Chelsea killed him

[@eldaroses.g.r.7945]

@@emilianovidegain874Too soon, bro.

[@austinwenger6001]

For real though! Played the loner trying to branch out perfectly. I got major dahmer vibes from him and thought the story was going to go a completely different direction

[@juliacaileanduenas5585]

@@emilianovidegain874 LMFAOAOOAAOAA

[@adamlucashill725]

It was pretty good

[@JewelWildmoon]

Holy shit. The fact that Aiden survived being beaten in the head with a phone, suffocated, and then hit in the head with a rock. His social skills may not be very strong but his durability sure is 😅

[@KellyClement]

If you run the movie backwards: Chelsea finds a man in the woods. She takes him to her apartment and teaches him social skills through puzzles. She introduces him to Elaine by a dating site.

[@pandagal9805]

Youre amazing, now im happy

[@CaitlynAmanda]

😹😹😹 love this

[@dethengine]

She didn't just find a man in the woods, though. He was probably dead, and she brought him back to life! At the very least, she saved his life when she removed the tape and plastic from his head.

[@KellyClement]

@@dethengine that's funny because that means she was a Witch all along.

[@caputinodelamour5983]

NANI

[@akaeso7781]

I really thought Aiden would be that psycho killer, but no, he is just socially anxious in a weird way , I understand Chelsea's thoughts but that doesn't justify killing wtf

[@TwentySevenClubb]

exactly bruh like a couple hits to get away but when you KEEP hitting him? yeah that's mental issue that's shes dealing with. that was fucking stupid tho, he was genuinely a guy who wanted a relationship.

[@DC-YumpyYotemeal_4026]

@@TwentySevenClubb I think she couldn't live with the idea of anyone close to her, so she had to completely eliminate the connection. Side note, he's still alive, so maybe he went back to his apartment and got together with Elaine finally.

[@eaglevision9791]

@@DC-YumpyYotemeal_4026 yeah, that’s a good thought. If he pokes a hole in the plastic and can remember where he lives. I’ll say....she beat the anxiety out of him.

[@DC-YumpyYotemeal_4026]

@@eaglevision9791 I hope so

[@saraishaq266]

@@eaglevision9791 if he survived that, I think his anxiety would get worse tho.

[@solayssa]

The end was mind blowing. She portrayed herself as the victim (I don't want to deny that bad things happened to Chelsea) but chose to drop him off in the middle of nowhere severely hurt,and then monologue about dying alone. That was intense.

[@LemonDissociation]

I love the detail of the dummy's face being caved in and how it parallels Aidan's death.

[@bayek9869]

He didn’t die tho…

[@RedFireRed]

He did not die

[@TheFlashpua]

Liked your comment because you actually wrote Aidan and not Aiden.

[@DVLSAN]

i didn't notice it

[@wikkimagic]

​@@bayek9869he'd die in like less than 5 minutes if someone doesn't find him immediately... He can't breathe and she smashed his head

[@elizabethcontreras7770]

I knew there was something wrong with her as soon as she started touching stuff that wasn't hers, lol

[@GlassCabinFilms]

lmao right?!?

[@erickaparks1616]

Lol

[@clomyst]

He did the same though.

[@SkitsyCat]

@@clomyst guess that shows that they both had issues

[@blackrose02.]

😂😂😂😂

[@saintlora7198]

Aiden's acting was perfect, I could feel this character. I'd like to see this actor in more films.

[@BakerPowell]

Thank you! 😊 thanks for watching

[@humanity600]

@@BakerPowell excellent acting mate.😋👌

[@BakerPowell]

@@humanity600 thank you 🙏🏻 😊

[@elisakrivas]

I'm not a guy and I felt it. He did very well.

[@armcollector6660]

I agree he really sold it for me... AWESOME!!

[@jacealbine]

I love that Aiden comes to life at the end. He's not the broken one.

[@godofmath1039]

Elaine seemed so sweet that I genuinely felt heartbroken for her character when she thought her chances with Aidan were gone on my rewatch of this short film. Aidan came off as a slightly obsessive but ultimately well-intentioned guy who just wanted to make a genuine connection with someone. Chelsea, however, was little short of a sociopath.

[@LaBronne]

little short of? she was full blown psychopath. brush up on your psych evals

[@Anal_Flute]

She killed someone breh that's a straight up psychopath right there

[@aksprkl6594]

Idk. Aiden was explicitly told that she wasn't looking for a relationship and he still tried to kiss her. He still treated her like some therapy doll. Is she a psychopath? Probably. But he is NOT the "good guy."

[@godofmath1039]

@@aksprkl6594 I never said he was a "good guy." What are you on?

[@entropyhater]

@@aksprkl6594 women really watch this and think chelsea is in the right lol, fucking psychopaths

[@StinaMariaxo]

Omg when she said “are you his mother” ouch

[@biljam972]

I thought the same. That was a cruel punch in the face.

[@Successfulinmusic7555]

i am lowkey scared of asking out my crush now i bet she finna say no and hit me with a phone, a vintage phone...

[@madamlt5758]

@@Successfulinmusic7555 ouch! Those vintage phones are heavy too.

[@tequilashots875]

It saved her life!!! I’m glad she picked up on the vibe and left.

[@peterlee9691]

@@madamlt5758 Obviously not heavy enough for a single blow, even at the end the rock wasn't heavy enough, poor guy.

[@Laguiche]

The guy actor is AMAZING. Imagine trying to act psychotic or stressed so well

[@BakerPowell]

thank you. glad you enjoyed!

[@rahuldgowda5502]

@@BakerPowell man you did a great job!

[@BIOSHOCKFOXX]

What WarmwaterSloth said, that you don't know what psychotic means. Read up about anxieties and social anxiety specifically, it's unrelated to what psycho means and is just a anxiety where the person becomes more nervous, maybe stressed (depending from anxiety type), etc., and can create depression in some cases (again, depending from anxiety type). It's basically a type of fear, but not exactly fear as normally people understand it. It can be confused/mixed with being shy. I have social anxiety, depression, anxious attachment style, and general anxiety from some things, and I am introvert by nature. I personally have had issues with meeting girls, I tend to be closed, not as talkative, quiet, but I open up only to people who are willing to get to know me. The fact that I am casually talking about it doesn't mean I open up, simply things like these - what video shows, not the horror part, but the general part before it turned out homicidal - makes me want to talk about it so that people understand more, and wouldn't think that these types of people are psychos or whatever bs you named it, these people are simply more genuine, more kind, etc. of course they lack the opposite things, but they can be gained if motivated and helped, instead of ditched aside and thrown out of society.... Eh, who I kid here, society is overrated and trash, social standards ruin society itself and others.

[@breighton6213]

So like when your parent checks your search history, or when you see your crush.

[@BakerPowell]

@@rahuldgowda5502 thanks so much 🙏

[@mads-up2ur]

Elaine is the absolute cutest in this! Her acting was so genuine and her and Aiden's chemistry was so palpable that I actually kept skipping back to the scenes that had them together.

[@ashphuck2202]

My head cannon; Aiden survives and while recuperating in hospital Elaine visits him every day until one day she gets tired of him being so aloof about how she feels about him that she finally just leans in and kisses him. Shock slowly melts into understanding as Aiden FINALLY realizes that he wasnt invisible either because SHE had seen him this whole time. They fall in love and do puzzles together forever.

[@cole1852]

i like this ending a lot better then him dying to that bitch Chelsea💀

[@bidogo]

Yep im 100% down for this. This is what happened afterwards. I'm not accepting any ending but this one.

[@ew7251]

best ending fr

[@Laxianne]

That's the confort ending I was looking for ty

[@andrewhancock2451]

Was she the one who thinks puzzles are for geriatrics?

[@KinjiroTsuchiya66]

For those that are curious the shirt Aiden was given has a French phrase basically saying that "Love should be shown through actions instead of words" ...Which weirdly fits the story

[@chemicalchameleon3469]

lol nothing "weird" about it. Probably why they used that particular shirt

[@wiawaysb]

@@chemicalchameleon3469 probably why she gave it to him in the first place

[@chemicalchameleon3469]

@@wiawaysb yeah she was tryna tell Aiden how she felt I suppose

[@pedopoulpe8843]

Where did you see this? It's just saying "There is only love", or maybe i couldn't read the entire phrase

[@pedopoulpe8843]

@@bozo8188 Please give me the time code where you see the phrase. I am a native French speaker and i assure you that this is not what i see. This is marked "N'y a plus que l'amour" 8:37 who is a strange formulation because normally we say "Il n'y a plus que l'amour", i think it's pretty much like if in English we say "Is only love" instead of "There is only love". So please, give me the time code, i think there is a misunderstanding. Ps: I am flatted that your first impressions were that i could be a native English speaker, i am unfortunately not at this level... All the fault of Britain's and their fucked up accent lmao, they speak really quickly in plus

[@Khalifa1592]

This dude has severe social anxiety 😳

[@bensweiss]

Yeah, it seemed way beyond his conscious or unconscious control to me.

[@DutchObserver]

True... not that rare though Well... apart from the mannequin and stealing lingerie that is 😅

[@lukaskubinec9608]

Well it seems not strong enough 😏 I honestly hoped that $#@®¥%€! Chelsea would get car crash in the end 🙄 I felt really sorry for Aiden, but even despite that it was almost impossible I at least understood why Chelsea was the way she was, although she simply could walk away - damn b1tćh

[@elisakrivas]

@@lukaskubinec9608 I think she felt justified. In her mind, she's saving another miserable soul from the pain she's went through by ending his life and she's also saving herself more heartache from the possibility with a man who could hurt her. She may also feel she's doing a service to other women who could be potential prey from him. (Btw, no matter how scary accurate I may be to a psycho killer's mindset, I need to say that I simply love role playing, so I often try to view another person's perspective and since I've been doing this my whole life, I've gotten pretty good at it, so just so no one gets freaked out by me and my words, I DO NOT think this way, for myself. You are right, she could and should just leave the situation and never talk to him again, but I wouldn't call her a bitch for the possibility of her mentality. She probably has a mental disability and then a self reinforcing behavior through her thoughts of justification.)

[@carlosidelone8064]

@@lukaskubinec9608 It seems, that she does walk away regularly, from one apartment to the next . . .

[@jimintae3284]

Aiden's anxiety/breakdown in front of the mirror after sticking the note to Chelsea's door....man, that was so....idk..it felt so *real* ..... sigh.....

[@valkyraeee]

"hey chelsea, do you like food?" aiden got uncomparable rizz. on a serious note though his acting was absolutely incredible

[@kanupriya4513]

Both Aiden and Chelsea needed to see therapist... that’s all

[@turoreal]

Chelsea needed to rot in jail

[@en1493]

I regret looking at the comments before i ended the vid

[@rokitap.w1193]

Aiden just has anxiety wtf

[@kanupriya4513]

@@rokitap.w1193 it is because of people like you why some people don't go to therapist because they are being told that their problem isn't "big" enough. And also going to a therapy doesn't mean someone's crazy.

[@cadles5144]

he lacks confidence

[@AnnaAreYouOkay]

Three different kinds of people: - the one who waits for the other to act - the one who’s afraid to talk to others - the one who’s past experience won’t let them trust or love again All afraid, all lonely

[@airforcegks8194]

I love u tati

[@dumpsterwind5909]

I'm all of the above 😓

[@cr4tt3mndt71]

So basically Anxiety?

[@brentonwang8688]

Honestly I don't wait, cuz nothing to expect. I just live my life

[@SniperGuy_YT]

I need help then...

[@Rexorazor]

This kid deserves to be in Hollywood, loved his acting.

[@Th3_V0id0]

I feel so bad for Aidan and Elaine, the acting was fucking amazing too and the dialogue felt so natural, props to ALTER and everyone involved in this for making such a masterpiece

[@benfrizzy6728]

He may have seemed loserish, but he called the apartment manager himself and handled the problem instead of handing her the phone. Seems minor, but he totally got points for that.

[@kaineugent8998]

I would like this comment, but you have 69 likes right now and I can’t mess that up. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@saraehernandezz]

Great point

[@mayam.235]

What's wrong with handing her the phone?

[@damien1781]

@@mayam.235 nothings wrong but it shows when a man has character, morals, manners and can protect you.

[@SabriLaMujerPelao]

This broke my heart! So sad! Elaine was right in front of him and he went for the serial killer. He had no bad intention, he was just awkward and perhaps suffering from social anxiety and a bit of agoraphobia. He didn’t deserve that fate!

[@daniellap.7879]

ikrrrr :,(

[@MrPeterMerkin]

You haven't seen Part 2?

[@nehfa9526]

@@MrPeterMerkin Where is part 2? i need it right now!

[@channelnotfound8373]

@@MrPeterMerkin it has part 2?

[@justexisting4831]

@@MrPeterMerkin what’s the name of part two????

[@cr0wd3m0n6]

I was rooting for Aidan, poor dude just wanted to get over his crippling social anxiety.

[@jeffreybetelnut8367]

The actor who played Aiden delivered brilliant, convincing, deeply moving portrayal of shy, socially awkward, rather troubled young man. BRILLIANT performance!!! Kudos to Omeleto yet again for YET ANOTHER excellent film!

[@aviyak4890]

Me this entire film thinking about how cute and sweet Adian is 😭😭😭

[@clomyst]

Really? Just because he died at the end doesn't mean he wasn't creepy and ill minded. Eg: taking that lingerie, only caring about himself(how he interrupted her and only wanted a chance with her).

[@aviyak4890]

@@clomyst ok

[@nothing-nh9tm]

He died ??

[@sangralknight3031]

@@clomyst People with this kind of disorder do only think about themselves because they lack the ability to think of others yet, Empathy comes from interpersonal interaction. You have to know pain, experience suffering, and heal to develop empathy. People with social anxiety never get that experience, they only know themselves, a person they don't understand and in many cases do not like. This is why they need a strong, solid, controlled environment to grow and develop in. People like this need someone to coax them out of their shell. Someone exactly like Elaine in this story, Sadly, man needed a therapist too and did not have one. Therapist would have given him a safe place to process what he was trying to process to the psychotic chick. Then he probably could see and engage with the feelings Elaine was showing. Girl though? she was in a state of psychoses where she could only acknowledge the reality she understood. She lacked critical awareness due to what was probably past trauma. She needed to be in an institution and on meds. Point being though, both can be helped.

[@certainlynotaserialkiller]

@@sangralknight3031 Aaand that was empathy in action right there. Very insightful. ♡

[@chuul1417]

baker is such a great actor. the way he acts isn’t just saying his lines; he becomes his lines. he becomes the character. with every word spoken, i felt the exact emotion which was being portrayed. this is art. i hope he gets a big role in a hollywood movie sometime in the future. he deserves it

[@BakerPowell]

thank you, I really appreciate the compliment

[@certainlynotaserialkiller]

YES. THIS.

[@Riley-pm6dy]

He's actually knows how to be a character

[@dripstar6183]

@@BakerPowell absolutely amazing acting dude!!! You took the viewers on a ride of feelings 😂 Thank you for this short!! Hope you fixed the vintage phone!

[@jean-daniel-draeger3559]

Damm viel nice pic

[@kennyeatsthedirt]

Edit: ⚠️Spoiler warning⚠️ The fact that they made us think Aiden was gonna be the killer and Chelsea was gonna be the victim but ended up switching the roles is just such clever writing. Chelsea was actually the psycho, Aiden was just socially awkward.

[@minotaur55]

he was a creep. good riddance

[@Bubblegumbirdjpeg]

Um no he is definitely also a weirdo-

[@kennyeatsthedirt]

@@Bubblegumbirdjpeg yes but he definitely has some form of neurodivergencey that he can’t really help, he may be weird but atleast he didn’t murder anybody

[@calebboyer3471]

👎👎👎👎👎spoilers

[@TempGames]

@@calebboyer3471 reads comments before watching, blames others, great dude 😍

[@PinuiPink]

Why was he shy-cute and yet so so creepy at the same time. My brain was so confused.

[@jcat379]

Oh yikes. The social anxiety in this is way too real.

[@kylefrank638]

Having anxiety myself, I thought it went a little overboard. Do people actually rehearse?

[@jcat379]

@@kylefrank638 I play through possible conversations in my head, but I don't rehearse. It's more common with people with debilitating anxiety disorders.

[@dawsoncarpenter2244]

Mine is the same exept he sounds crazy no offence like I’m just socially akward like him but not the creepy stuff💀

[@jcat379]

@@dawsoncarpenter2244 I agree that there were definitely some other mental issues involved, I was just only addressing the anxiety-related parts since I know what that's like from personal experience. Also, just a note, it might be better to avoid saying "crazy". There are a lot of other, milder terms or phrases that could be used instead.

[@linus855]

@@kylefrank638 I rehearse weeks before planned events, a million thoughts race through my head once I’m actually there to the point where I can’t comprehend anything so I just stand there

[@roksanaumarova947]

When you look for love but run into a psychopath:(

[@sarahoshea9603]

It's just as frustrating the other way around, trust me. 💔

[@aht_saturo]

😂😩

[@zu7260]

When you are the psychopath :>

[@dripstar6183]

@@sarahoshea9603 you mean if a girl has social anxiety and meets a male psychopath?

[@allanamadison9839]

@@dripstar6183 no if your looking for a psychopath and find love

[@akeyo33]

Effing blows my mind how incredible the acting in these short films made by/hosted on ALTER. Aidan's (Baker Chase Powell) performance here is out of this world. Unlimited kudos!!!!

[@theZDOME]

The self aggrandizing monologue in the finale really made my stomach turn

[@mounitamurmu4550]

Okay this is just sad. Too much reality in one single short film. Every person will resonate with at least one of the three characters. 😐

[@tomasotreasaigh111]

I certainly dont! Which one of those characters do you 'resonate' with?

[@missprettyschannel]

no. Not to the slightest🙃i don't solve my problems through murder.

[@heidiherrera9981]

@@missprettyschannel she said three characters not just one she was the only person that committed murder. Either you resonate with the guy who felt like he was invisible and nobody liked him or you resonate with the with the coworker that liked him and thought he did too but it turned he liked another girl and got heartbroken so yeah and I don’t mean this in a bad way so don’t think I am mad or trying to offend you in anyway.

[@spoofersgaming]

Ah yes, I too have been beat with a phone, tied with a phone cord, put in a bag, thrown into the back of a car, dragged out to the beginning of the woods, had a bag over my head, and then had a rock thrown to my neck, managing to survive

[@missprettyschannel]

@@spoofersgaming 😂😂😂😂oh my gosh cassper the friendly ghost is that you? Is that how you really died¡¿

[@ingridsantana706]

Omg I feel so bad for Elaine! I didn't wanted her to get with Aiden but she obviously liked him and had her hopes crushed :/ She was so gentle and pretty Edit: People need to chill out a little bit in the comment section ahhaha

[@2BukuENT]

I thought Elaine was going to lose it when she saw the puzzle and go after Chelsea, but oh well 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@sammyr6911]

Ingrid Sant'Ana Does it matter? We die alone

[@ingridsantana706]

@@sammyr6911 hahahaha badutssss but, maybe I'm trying to be optimistic, but our journeys don't need to be. The end, alone, is inevitable but not necessarily the way

[@lukaskubinec9608]

@@sammyr6911 what else is there to live for if we die alone ? judging from your comment it's pointless to look for love. Maybe I just can't see the other kind of happiness than love, maybe because like Aiden I have been alone for so long - like 10 years now and losing hope it will ever change.

[@GSOLID_]

@@lukaskubinec9608 y’all acting like the film Is real 💀

[@GabyReza]

Wow the actor that played Aiden really portrayed his part so well I felt like giving him a hug.

[@zog0017]

I have Social Anxiety Disorder and this is a very realistic portrayal of the condition (minus being murdered). It makes you pass up so many opportunities in life for fear; that in itself makes it a horror story.

[@uglyskully5928]

Minus being murdered 😂

[@GlassCabinFilms]

Grateful to ALTER for hosting We Die Alone! Thank you to everyone who has been watching, liking, and commenting. We appreciate the responses and feedback!

[@marilynduff-banks2726]

I LOVED this short. It made me feel SO uncomfortable, yet at the same time I found myself able to relate to both Aiden & Elaine. I'd love to see a part 2. Aiden wakes up in the hospital, no memory of what happened. National news runs the story & Chelsea realizes she has to " Tie up loose ends " . Elaine puts 2 & 2 together & not only realizes Chelsea did it, but that she has a 2nd chance at love W/ One of the good ones. Chelsea's back story is slowly revealed as she drives to the hospital. Will Chelsea or Elaine get to Aiden first? I'd have Chelsea get there first personally. She sees Aiden in the vacation shirt & sets a trap for Elaine by taking Aiden there & we as fans get to watch how the end plays out & which character/ characters " Die alone " 5 🌟 movie.

[@Angie-vf8qp]

@@marilynduff-banks2726 yooo this idea is so interesting-

[@ericjourdain892]

Hey, I liked your short apart from the very last scene, in which the sense of dread leaves place to conventional horror tropes. Good job! There is something truly uncomfortable during the chicken soup scene, simple but effective. Kuddos 🤗

[@dalriadajohannsen]

Thank You for Premium Content 😁👏🏼🌹 This is one of only a few shorts that satisfies me. Usually you're left wondering about the back story, characters, will there be a follow up to explore further? Not this one, it satisfies all on its own. Brilliant 👏🏼🌹💛

[@auritrix]

Amazing twist and definitely portraits how women who have patriarchal trauma feel somehow, loved it!

[@RandomSignz]

The actor who played Aiden was very very good, very convincing performance and pulled off the hikikomori type. This is one of the better short films on YT.

[@BakerPowell]

thank you :) Glad you enjoyed the film!

[@iamV10010]

Definitely! Great actor. But the awkwardness, glasses, and mannequin dates didn't stop me from noticing how incredibly good looking the dude is.

[@thejudgmentalcat]

@@iamV10010 He reminds me of a mix of the Zombieland guy and the Criminal Minds guy. He definitely deserves a big break!

[@jomontanee]

@@iamV10010 He looks like Justin Beiber.

[@Boycuttrapper]

@@BakerPowell really wanna see you on big screen, winning awards and getting the recognition you deserve. Lots of love🌼🌻💜

[@Noodlemonkey7]

He’s a really great actor and I feel his emotions through the screen… it’s truly incredible.

[@NaamaJimi]

This beautifully conveys the fear of making connections with people. The scary music all throughout, especially when Chelsea is in the scene, this makes me feel that Aiden is terrified by being confronted with his demons. So sad and so good

[@SamuelBlack84]

I'm not afraid of making connections. I just don't want to

[@therealmanguyman]

@@SamuelBlack84 You should. Coming from somebody who never had friends.

[@kitty_kat288]

The director beautifully portrayed how we run after someone who doesnt hav any feelings as such while ignoring the one who always loved

[@GlassCabinFilms]

Thank you for watching!

[@kitty_kat288]

@@GlassCabinFilms ❤❤❤

[@animeweeb653]

Yeah this was a great message we don't die alone that is pessimistic to say, we live on energy cannot be created or destroyed

[@wake_up_samurai77]

sometimes we don't know how a person is actually behind the mask

[@bonnettajones5898]

When you think about it, the film is even sadder because most people would have picked up on the red flags Chelsea was saying , but because Aidan was so desperate for a connection and his extreme lack on picking up social queues (since he didn’t pick up on Elaine liking him) the red flags flew right over his head 😞.

[@SamuelBlack84]

I wish people would be more honest and upfront about their feelings rather than relying on tedious mind games

[@vladimirputin8109]

i asked out this girl in my school once and she ended up telling everyone that i asked her out nd got made fun of throughout the year@@SamuelBlack84

[@jylecrennan]

Its upsetting that there are real people out there that think the exact same way as Chelsea does, although not to a murderous extent ofc.

[@Theo_.-]

this is honestly very depressing. as someone who is a mix of all three characters (besides Chelsea's murderous tendencies) this Is all too relatable for me. I genuinely hope Aiden somehow ripped the bag with his teeth and survived. that poor man didn't deserve any of that.

[@yeetlordentertainment3937]

I just got a plastic bag and tried it out. Only takes a couple of seconds if you know what to do - suck in, grab with your front teeth, and continue sucking while making a side to side motion with your jaw, kinda imitating a saw. Pretty simple with a grocery bag - thicker plastic might be harder, but not IMPOSSIBLE.

[@SamuelBlack84]

I once tried to suffocate myself as a kid with a plastic bag. I couldn't have removed it with my teeth

[@KcDior-tm2it]

Damn she did that man dirty 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@tonys9796]

🤦🤦🤷

[@carlosidelone8064]

They did have a connection. Unfortunately it was a short circuit !

[@Harmon3e]

Bruh wtf is wrong with this chick 🤦‍♂️

[@staniyabuns.productions7132]

@@Harmon3e 🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️

[@ohyoudior]

😭

[@neverthesame7887]

I don't know. This just left me with a sadness all around. No one wins. No hope for a changed life. Nothing. I guess this was the horror you were going for.

[@lukaskubinec9608]

It was deep social horror. More scary than the ghosts, demons etc, because you really can meet someone who is that way.

[@yuunn9339]

@@lukaskubinec9608 its scary that tis type of people exist

[@yanelisanchez8722]

I don’t know why but am I the only one who thinks if alter started making actual movies they would be so good!💕 Keep up the good work 💪

[@brettzforeman]

ALTER doesn't make movies, they distribute them. And the films they showcase ARE actual movies.

[@Stratmanable]

This is an actual movie. A short one.

[@Mashy8722]

The guy playing Aiden was a great actor!!! I felt so bad for him! 😢 it seemed like Elaine from work was actually diggin him and he just wasn’t pickin up on the social queues. What a crazy ending tho! Totally wasn’t expecting that at all!

[@coconutconure]

As someone who’s autistic, I related to Aiden a lot. Social interaction is near impossible for me, everything I do is a faux pas. I was really rooting for him :(

[@jazzspider8569]

Me too but I have anti-social personality disorder. Kinda hurts seeing people calling everyone a psycho in the comments lol but yknow. It's whatever. I totally get the social interaction bit and it makes me sad that he didn't get some sort of a happy ending.

[@coconutconure]

@@jazzspider8569 I guess since there's no official sequel, we can just say that Aiden got the help he needed, found an amazing and understanding lover, and lived happily ever after because everyone deserves a second chance. :) Also sending warm wishes to you, Jazz!

[@jazzspider8569]

@@coconutconure I like that idea. You too my friend, stay safe and may your travels suit you best they can ^^

[@chrissydoodle655]

Same here.

[@nohface7565]

A rather femcel twist eh? Lmao

[@kannethamartin8865]

The actor, Aiden reminds me of Dr. Spencer Reid from Criminal Minds.

[@kateschwinn3170]

That’s true 😂

[@smileyface8832]

*That's who he reminds of too.*

[@churchofmena]

he does!

[@lildez05]

THATS WHAT I THOUGHT THE WHOLE TIME

[@fitnessfreak212]

@Kannetha Martin I swear I was trying to put my finger on who he reminds me of and you nailed it lol I had the character in my head I just couldn’t remember from what show

[@demonspecialist67]

I love how this doesn't touch on him struggling with rejection but rather how he is coping with his social anxiety

[@johnnyrats7083]

For a lonely guy the feelings he’s conveying are quite relatable

[@sluttymctits4496]

The actor who played Aiden was incredible. I don't know how he is in real life, but he really sold the image of a believably awkward, mentally anguished man. I would definitely watch more films with that actor in it.

[@GlassCabinFilms]

Thank you for watching!

[@ebonypierce5976]

Thanks Alter for showing that people like Aiden with social anxieties maybe weird (like my husband) but they are HARMLESS. People like Chelsea are the ones to be on alert for and standoffish about.

[@SharonL92]

I was super glad that Aiden didn’t turn out to be the killer! I’ve known people with social anxiety and they are SO sweet! It gets old when movies always portray the quiet ones as crazy. I was rooting for Aiden!

[@MrGgabber]

I wouldn't say they are always harmless. Probably just as likely as a "normal" person, never be too careful

[@lin-cs5pf]

@@MrGgabber like have they heard of Jeffrey Dahmer... 😕

[@donnaquixote7538]

To be fair, the movie keeps leading the viewer on and giving red flags to Aiden's direction, such as the musical cues, the mannequin with the broken face, or Aiden stealing Chelsea's garment. But I agree with you on the whole. It's kind of a cliché that the socially awkward people are the dangerous ones, so I love the fact that the movie inverted the trope here.

[@Momofan69]

Nay offence but just because we don't see him outright murder people doesn't mean he was harmless? Like I was rooting for him to be killed lmao. The advice of "be alert" of ppl like Chelsea and not Aiden IRL would probably end up badly.

[@kylie6243]

First off, Aidan's actor? Nailed his role. I knew that how he was doing things was a bit...creepy, but I felt for him. Being social is hard when you've been on the outskirts for so long. Elaine is gorgeous, and seemed like she was dropping hints since pretty early on. Should have definitely gone for her. Him breathing in at the end? I'm going to cheer myself up and say the guy saved himself, then a happily ever after with Elaine.

[@dropbearkellyevehammond4446]

This is amazing! I'd love this to be a feature. Aiden's character drew me in immediately. The actor fully encapsulated what I'd expect from a person who behaves like & lives a life such as this. Brilliant work

[@romanjohnson75]

No ones talking about how fucking durable Aiden is holy shit i hope he’s still alive at the end

[@stolenqueen_]

.... I don’t think so his hands and legs are tied up and he has a plastic bag on his head that’s taped around his neck... and it literally ends with “we die alone”

[@windowsxp3977]

@@stolenqueen_ nah part 2 is gonna come out where aiden, now angerd goes full Doom slayer mode and rip and tears until shes done

[@stolenqueen_]

@@windowsxp3977 I’m okay with this 😂

[@Noperare]

*smacked with a phone several times, stoned with a big rock, suffocated in plastic Aiden: Is this all you got?

[@ESAgara-xo6lo]

Do u know when it’s gonna come out??

[@axlrose5299]

Aiden kinda looks like an awkward Justin Bieber and Jared Leto. Kinda cute tho

[@jomontanee]

Exactly!!!!

[@patronsttroll5712]

@Stacey Pack rude

[@LaydiNite]

He reminds me of Mathew Grey-Gubler, the guy that plays Agent Reed on Criminal Minds.

[@adlinnordin2309]

@@LaydiNite hey i thought so too 😂

[@qmqnsjsbsbsb]

He reminds me of JB too

[@livmustdie]

I love this type of horror, it’s so real! And Aiden plays the part of being a socially anxious person so well, its tense and I love it so much more than just jumpscares and body horror. And the twist when Chelsea killed Aiden was so unexpected

[@indigo5874]

I'm so sad for Aiden :( this was a great short film, but I wanted Aiden to get the love story he deserved :(

[@sovietta133]

I feel like this guy would be a good joker for some reason...

[@Lms2002]

Same

[@Lavanderdreams]

Omg i thought I was the only one

[@joobernardini1373]

He looks a bit like Jared Leto indeed...😍

[@erickaparks1616]

Facts

[@motherhoney3863]

Right actually.

[@scorpion7182]

Moral of the story: We die Alone.

[@elisefication790]

don't we all someday

[@scorpion7182]

Elisefied Yeah You have a point.

[@nejkgamessk6031]

Okay.

[@scorpion7182]

Nejk gamessk yeah.

[@scorpion7182]

Vasanthi Yeah. But i live alone. As for many others out there alone. I’m talking specifically to those who live alone.

[@nyomcgirt1439]

Wasn't expecting that TWIST! Wow! I have to say, after needing to stay home to recover from a surgery, I discovered short horror films! You folks make some of the best film shorts! This has to be my favorite so far! I'm hooked! Thank you! I will donate more also to support the channel!

[@dbj1852]

The acting is good in this one especially the actor who plays Aiden. Loved the twist at the end. A very well done short film.

[@killersushi99]

*I've been married for 25 years. I searched for love everywhere....but sometimes love finds you.*

[@butch7911]

Same story here, man! (insert thumbs-up smiley)

[@alexis7259]

I feel really bad for Aiden, He should have gotten with Elaine instead 🥺

[@hippiegoddess8372]

Or not of anyone

[@oknopepali6121]

you guys are criminally underrated man i told my friends about your channel they loved it

[@TheMinimalparty]

the actor who did Aiden is perfect, but also he first lady I think acts very well

[@artiejj]

This is the most relatable horror short I've ever seen. I can relate to Aiden and Elaine honestly too much.

[@sheepyleepy..2806]

omg

[@mikhalalosh1694]

I thought it was kinda wholesome when he put the number on her door and quickly ran back into his room 😂🥺

[@ismaielcummings2525]

it'd be pretty interesting to see this turned into a revenge story

[@scottmiller6270]

Hells Yeah!!

[@Redrum101896]

Yes!!!

[@thabatacaruzo2579]

Yessss

[@edreinjoyd.r.]

*YOU GOT IT DUDE! SOOO DAMNNN AGREEDDD!*

[@youreladymeme1731]

omagas thats a fricking great ideaaaaaa

[@sarahwithanh4272]

The ending of this one was insane…I was convinced from the beginning that Aiden was going to wind up being the serial killer, especially with the pictures of the girls in the box. When Chelsea hit him, I was 100% sure she was about to get murdered. Phenomenal job

[@vanzuvic7334]

It’s awesome how they’re able to get me so pulled in to the Aidan character. Just amazing writing and acting all around👏

[@stephennwaloziri]

When you meet someone with issues, every innocent thing you say triggers them. That's why it's difficult to make jokes with strangers these days, you never know where they are coming from...even if you're coming from a place of innocence.

[@imjustaguy4340]

Exactly, i learnd the hard way, now i dont trust anyone

[@rajaeelmrabet5323]

Totally correct

[@KKelly-ng1ni]

That's why you have to take the time to get to know them before you start talking about having a connection. The things that he thought made them have a connection were not that deep. He had more of a connection with the other lady at work.

[@jerryleroy9187]

So people should worry about triggering others now? I don't give a rat's ass if someone is triggered as a result of what I say. This is the main reason that our freedom of speech is being stomped on. Way too many feelings in today's society. If you're easily triggered stay the hell away from me I don't want to hang around you anyway.

[@Personal_Info8]

@@jerryleroy9187 I somewhat understand your point since I used to be told I can’t just say whatever’s on my mind but at this moment, my opinion’s a bit different. Personally I’m fine with changing my words a bit if it’s uncomfortable for some people but if they’re being unreasonable and we can’t get along, I’d just call it a day and find another friend.

[@WatchALTER]

A statement from director Marc Cartwright: "I first got the idea for We Die Alone while on a hike in Los Angeles. The park wasn’t overly crowded, but this was obviously a popular time to visit this particular trail. I studied the other hikers taking in the temporary escape from the city. Sometimes they offered a courtesy smile if their eyes met another person’s, but mostly they ignored each other. I began to think about interpersonal relationships and all of the missed connections that must occur by people not truly acknowledging the opportunities right in front of them. I believe everyone desires love or validation on some level and I enjoy mulling over the challenges in finding successful romantic relationships. For some, finding a partner is effortless, while others find it nearly impossible. I also believe that a person’s ability or inability to find connection is a choice - whether conscious or subconscious. We Die Alone is my way of touching upon the consequences of standing in our own way when attempting to build authentic romantic connections. Inspired by Alfred Hitchcock and his manner of discussing reality with a tragic twist, I felt this film would be best told in the dramatic thriller genre. I’m very proud of this movie. My goal was to make a film that not only takes people by surprise, but also leaves them thinking about the ways in which they connect to others."

[@worldofmonie9763]

this is totally awesome

[@sefarinatabor9329]

We never know what someone is going through..we should always be kind, but trust your gut. Very Smooth~Marc Cartwright

[@worldofmonie9763]

@@sefarinatabor9329 right

[@scorpion7182]

monie's world I subbed to your channel. Sorry If i was rude you “copied”

[@worldofmonie9763]

@@scorpion7182 yea i see you and its ok

[@VoidX..c]

The guy who played Aiden was just incredible. Imagine acting stressed or pshycotic. This short movie was really good😊

[@bulelwashezi4540]

Me: How melodramatic are you? This Lady: Eventually people die so now I'm a serial killer.

[@fascalnoventa2632]

Aiden has a potential to be a really good actors, his acting is very good and natural

[@fandomfreakofshame4960]

Aiden is very cute, let's start off with that, but the actor is very good and playing out anxiety. As someone who has it diagnosed, it was played out perfectly by him.

[@kamikeserpentail3778]

This is hands down the saddest horror I've ever seen. It's so relatable, on all three sides. Though not to that extreme.

[@ARFenrisulfr]

This story is sad on many different levels. There is Aiden, obviously socially anxious to the point that it isolates him and furthers the problem. His coworker is a little more normal on the surface but if you read into it, she's older and still alone. Can you imagine what is reserving her from asking Aiden out? She must feel like a cougar and all the bad connotations in addition to being at that dead end job... I feel sad for her and wish she could just reach out and find a small gem of happiness not only for herself but for Aiden too. Lastly the murderer has been hurt and doesn't believe in love anymore. It paints the perfect picture of how everyone is alone because of what is mostly self-reservation. We are social creatures, to the point that in our primitive environment being outcast from our social circle meant a literal death sentence. It is sad to realize how easy it is to make connections, we are literally wired to need it, yet how our own inhibitions prevent us form reaching out. We are all scared of what society might think of us, that we rather face the deadly coldness of seclusion. Truly a sad reality for some. For those that do reach out and find a social circle, they are truly lucky even if they often take it for granted. I find a little bit of myself in each of the three main characters. I was first Aiden, socially anxious. For a time I was Chalsea, hurt and resigned to staying a lone wolf (minus the whole murdering part of course). For a time, I feared I would become Aiden's co-worker, but I have found connections and now have a more positive outlook in life.

[@honey988]

💯💯💯

[@confusedmortal-5938]

anyone else binge-watching Alter movies at midnight alone because you need to stay up to study for an exam the next day? ... no? okay, it's just me.

[@carbondioxide857]

Wait no that's literally me rn. I have school tomorrow

[@djwawrzus7357]

You are not alone

[@myheroaus1345]

Yep, doing it right now

[@utahimeiori8739]

Me🥲🤚

[@manojsinha4980]

Whoever actor played the role of Aiden, he was really really good

[@nopenope1305]

His name is Baker Chase Powell and heck yes he's so talented!

[@violetfarraday]

I LOVE that this did not go the way I expected!! What a great lil short...kudos to everyone involved!

[@chandlerkorb8793]

Wow this was a great film. I am so glad i stumbled upon this. I did not see that twist coming. Love that it didnt end on a happy ending, it made the story much more interesting. And the sadness it invokes feels so real and relatable in some way. Good job to everyone involved, I loved this.

[@CabezaBlock]

Wow, for a murderer she's really bad at her job!

[@aestheticmusic4192]

Lmfaoooo 😂😂

[@uteen.pun.magarni]

Lmao😤

[@bringmethefalloutromance503]

You just read my mind 😂😂

[@butterjohnson5072]

I was hoping someone said this I was thinking about how she really left his body out in the open.

[@Dominator_0211]

Cut her some slack. She’s just a newb

[@elisafloriana]

I'm here say "Ouch!” everytime Aidan got hit with that vintage phone 😖

[@BakerPowell]

☎️ 🤯

[@carbon5362]

True, when she hit him with the phone first that was completely justified as it was self defense. But when he started crawling away and she straddled him and hit him in the head multiple times with the whole phone and then put a plastic bag on his head and tried to bash his head in with.a rock, first degree aggravated attempted murder.

[@sophiejames3398]

his acting was so good that I felt so happy for him when he got that phone call, even though his behaviour throughout this was disconcerting to say the least

[@jmontes5256]

Loved it! Funny thing I was rather absently watching it and several minutes into it I realized that this was not a supernatural horror film which it was actually what I was looking for so I was about to "flip the page" and then the attack with the phone scene came and I was just like "hmmm, that's a great plot twist!" . I kept watching till the end and was not disappointed. Great work from everyone involved in it! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

[@SUZUMAYBACHI]

The truth about this film, is that if you loves some one, don't be afraid to ask, Elaine likes him, but was too shy to ask Aidan, I'm sure Elaine and Aidan relationship would've been nice, instead meeting with this psycho Chic and end up dying alone.

[@EarthenDemon126]

To be fair, dating in the workplace is often deemed as inappropriate.

[@kaib0]

@@EarthenDemon126 if it doesn’t interfere with work then I see no problem with it, most of my friends who are a couple/married met through work or college

[@EarthenDemon126]

@@kaib0 I see no problem either, but I dont make the rules

[@WynneL]

@@EarthenDemon126 A lot of places will allow people to declare their relationship, so that HR can ensure neither person becomes the other's boss to avoid ethical issues.

[@snakegamer7731]

In the half of the movie i forgot that i was watching a horror movie lol

[@daisymreow]

the was this is written is amazing the way that at the ending, we realize he wasn’t plotting anything; he was just socially awkward. chelsea’s narration is honestly the cherry on top in the eerie element.

[@artszy8184]

He is even anxious in front of the mannequin.

[@autumnemerald1019]

Severe anxiety disorder does that to a person. It's hard for them to even THINK about socializing.

[@artszy8184]

@@autumnemerald1019 This is more like social anxiety disorder this is why he created this big presentation to meet that girl.

[@autumnemerald1019]

@@artszy8184 Yeah, that's what I was saying. Social anxiety really CAN be THAT extreme.

[@artszy8184]

@@autumnemerald1019 in comparison with other anxiety disorders, panic disorder is the severe one.

[@autumnemerald1019]

@@artszy8184 Trust me, I have GAD and I'm studying to become a psychologist. I definitely know how extreme just anxiety disorders can be.