Is That You? | Short Horror Film

Confined to her bedroom on Halloween night, Whitney notices an eerie figure lurking outside her home. "Is That You?" is episode five of THE WITCHING SEASON horror anthology.
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Written/Directed/Edited: James Morris
Story by: James Morris, Michael Ballif
Assistant Director: Allen Bradford
Producers: Jordan Swenson, Allen Bradford
Executive Producer: Michael Ballif
Director of Photography: Michael Ballif
Music: Randin Graves
Cast: Karlee Broschinsky, Charla Cochran Bocchicchio
Featuring: Samuel Morris as "The Wraith"
Featuring: James Morris as "Count Spookula"
Art Director: Sadie Z Ballif
Production Design: Allen Bradford
Creature Design: Jordan Swenson
Makeup Artists: Jordan Swenson, Allen Bradford, Rush Martin
Gaffer: Allen Bradford
Sound Recording: Parker Marcroft
Sound Design: James Morris, Michael Ballif
Foley Artist: Allen Bradford
Production Assistants: Parker Marcroft, Adam Zeller
Halloween Decorations by: Vintage Beistle Halloween Collection
Special Thanks: Stephanie Broschinsky, The Morgan Family
Makeup supplied by: Taylor Maid Beauty & Theatrical Supply. (taylormaidbeautyandtheatrical.com)
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[@xcardzx-1395]

i jumped when the mom popped up

[@interestinglife7745]

SWARM FEEDZ same

[@kizzysalahuddin5593]

Me too LOL

[@mauricefuqua1459]

Swarm Feedz lol 🎃 me too

[@toby7059]

Mom's are scary fr

[@AmandaB.6529]

XParasiteX me too lol xx

[@Desertb420]

in the beginning it had that 80's halloween movie feel to it lol

[@taylorkirkland62]

Star Shatter I don't think Desert Bloomz was talking about the movie Halloween, but the feel of low budget horror films of the 80s. I agree though, it felt more like 70s grindhouse than anything.

[@user-ri3oz1hi4k]

Star Shatter-Your too immature to understand what he's saying.

[@informationage559]

Indeed it was seventies set but It had Synthwave music in the beginning which is very eighties in aesthetic. It also feels like a horror directed by seventies directors Carpenter or De Palma

[@Sandman9811]

Beginning was awesome

[@MoonMoonTM]

Kinda made me think of Hocus Pocus lol

[@debosmitaatta5058]

The mom was scarier than the actual ghost

[@SuperBhavanishankar]

she is my mom ;'(

[@thewanderingassassinlk3136]

@@SuperBhavanishankar that’s not what they meant that jump scare was deadly

[@SuperBhavanishankar]

@@thewanderingassassinlk3136 😝

[@sunilyt4]

Sorry to know that

[@evanmarsden8504]

That Spider-Man was so funny

[@riyak8835]

Hyper Velocity ya he was rough and tough 😂😂😂

[@jackwells4721]

I stg it was

[@sanjanachouhan1929]

That was not really scary😂😂

[@gerjaffers7055]

yeh made me laugh

[@tenelum9865]

Evan Marsden I agree

[@Perfectpearl]

9:45 I knew her useless friend would call too late. Smh

[@EELClove98]

the mom was amazing

[@GamerLuvz]

@Abishek alwin good one😂🤣

[@luizclaudio6476]

Cool

[@novaphonix8284]

I've been watching this every year since it's been out during October, it's the perfect Halloween short.

[@jamesmorris4258]

Our first feature "They Live Inside Us" released a few days ago...

[@relatedeverything6488]

I jumped when her mom scared her! Scared me too! 2nd Jump when the ghost screamed!

[@skuffedgamertag]

That’s gotta be the coolest mom..I used to watch horror with my mother yrs ago..Why I’m here..Nice film

[@breanna2514]

Honestly, her mom is my mom in real life. Makes life exciting for a shy introvert like me

[@yumitslily]

Abishek alwin gay

[@2189fallenangel]

I feel you.. I was the same way and my mom was pretty cool like that.. I hope I can be half the mom she is.

[@poutinedream5066]

@@2189fallenangel I am so thankful to both you and the original post. I have two kids, both girls, one very introverted and one the polar opposite. They are 20 and 21 years old now. This girl reminded me of my introverted daughter so much- from her dark features to her air cast (my daughter spent like 6 weeks in one when she was in her teens). Anyway, I am so much like that mom (well, I would never do the scary mask jump scare- I learned that the hard way when she was like 6 years old). So yeah, it was like looking in a mirror- then being horrified by what you see. If I was a not-so-good mom, it wasn't for lack of trying- God knows I tried. Seeing this had me wondering did I try TOO hard. I have an autoimmune disease now, I spend 99% of my time in bed, and I don't expect to see my 50th birthday in 7 years. Being a mom was without question, my most important endeavor and my daughters are what I am most proud of. That is why these two comments mean so much to me- I like to think that my girls feel pretty similar to you and the original comment poster. Sorry, I know I'm rambling- I guess the comment section got me feeling a bit sentimental. Maybe, if you feel like it, you might tell your mom that you think she's a great mom. She knows you love her- of course you do, she's your mom- but thinking she was a GOOD mom, that's entirely different. Especially with your introverted nature, sometimes we don't know if you actually want us around or if we are just getting in your way or even worse than that, embarrassing you. So obviously I don't know anything about your whole situation- but I am positive that it would mean so much to your goofy, obnoxious, play-too-much mom to know that you actually think that she did a job.

[@RottenDoctorGonzo]

@@yumitslily You mother is???

[@RottenDoctorGonzo]

Where did your "mom" learn to act? I enjoyed her performance.

[@ellaclaire7534]

Loved seeing my friend Karlee! She did great! 10/10 scared me for sure!

[@stephaniebroschinsky5298]

Thank you

[@friendlyfoe9707]

You look like you Jenny from the phone call

[@lauralowery69]

when the mom scared the daughter, i freaked out

[@KarleeBroschinsky]

It turned out amazing! Had an amazing time working with everyone!!

[@zethraelofteldrassil3149]

I thought it might be the mother, but then again it didn't seem it. And, where was she taking her girl?

[@XBLxMaverickX]

Karlee Bro are u the girl who died in this

[@ameynarvekar4528]

Brandon's Vlogs lmao but no

[@mrmastercocacola7414]

What do you do for a sock no Nick

[@emilyb6843]

good work amigo

[@vegeta5819]

When the mom just scare her I die 3:01

[@laurabacico2627]

Me too:))

[@tori2741]

The grammar is immaculate.

[@byletheisner2479]

No like you XD

[@Perfectpearl]

3:04 THAT scared me!

[@love23music1]

Lol

[@raymondweston8997]

Charla Cochran Bocchicchio (played the mom) was quite good in this movie. Not the typical, overbearing mom. Just the right amount of character; to blend with the scenes.

[@charlaactor]

Thank you very much!! Glad you liked it!

[@anonymous-td1hu]

@Raymond Weston. I totally agree that Charla Cochran Bocchicchio was also excellent in this film. She really did add just the right touch in this film. She and Karlee were great together. John

[@stephaniebroschinsky5298]

Charla is an amazing actor, we love working with her. www.imdb.com/name/nm4377242/?ref_=nv_sr_1

[@stephaniebroschinsky5298]

@anonymous1 Thank you, I agree with you. Karlee and Charla did an amazing job as mother/daughter. We appreciate your support.

[@humbertojimmy]

Usually these shorts feature real bad acting, but not this time! This girl pulled off a convincing sense of dread and confusion. If she takes this stuff serious, she could go places. Wishing the best!

[@stephaniebroschinsky5298]

Thank you for your kind words. www.imdb.com/name/nm6196130/?ref_=nv_sr_1

[@smigget3415]

Can't believe that first scare got me lol

[@ritsukachan8280]

8:04 those ghost lamps are soo cute tho !

[@jazz9268]

Man I wish my mom like that. She is but she’s not the Halloween type. It’s okay. I love you mom you’re my favorite

[@michaelclemons8298]

Love this! Especially love the feisty Mom. Great use of jump scares.

[@witchingseasonfilms]

Thank you! Charla brought a ton to that role. Her presence is one of our favorite things about the short. Thanks for watching!

[@akhileshchunam5094]

I almost peed myself in real as I was watching this from under my sheets at night

[@ParkerBrennonFilms]

Perfect Halloween atmosphere 👻 I love Charla Bocchicchio's character 🎃

[@charlaactor]

Thanks so much!!!

[@ParkerBrennonFilms]

You’re welcome - you did great 👌🏻

[@andy82471]

why did I have to watch this before going to sleep.

[@stephaniebroschinsky5298]

lol so funny :)

[@chirantandas2982]

Enver Alam perfect time

[@animeonfire8498]

It's not even scary

[@BeansOnButter]

ON ALL HALLOWS' EVE , SHE COMES WITH THE WIND AS DARKNESS DESCENDS , SHE'LL FIND A WAY IN THOSE WHO HAVE SEEN HER , THEY GO TO THE BLACK FOR ONCE YOU HAVE SEEN HER... YOU CAN NEVER GO BACK

[@theprettiestgirll]

Oh hell no

[@langstonr2805]

Is it Oprah

[@sxlarisxstar9018]

@@langstonr2805 HAHAHAHAHA

[@krishahernandez4595]

ooh so close The last part is "You never come back "

[@krishahernandez4595]

ooh so close The last part is "You never come back"

[@SamIam-bl4wk]

That’s what you get for not treating you Mum with some respect, shame pore mum bit the dust first☹️

[@ooTina00]

Fans of Halloween? Because the introduction totally reminds me of Halloween. :)

[@MrBrassboy]

I was thinking the exact same thing when I started watching! Must be some kind of filter that has gone out of favor with newer films. I obviously know nothing about film processes or lenses, etc. but I liked it.

[@Carriedmusic]

Definitelyyyy

[@krvonz9434]

hi

[@mr.meatbeat9894]

That mom was a badass. Rest in peace

[@dannyfdonahue]

I'd like a fall vacation in your opening credits, please.

[@witchingseasonfilms]

Haha, thanks Danny! Love your stuff, keep up the good work!

[@russmould830]

Danny your pro picture loveing it

[@michiko8616]

Danny Donahue are you related to Raphael Donahue?

[@bigbysnow6306]

Hey dude check us out. Your videos are cool. We want to work with more people

[@biggestbrowneyes]

We have a nice Fall up here in New Hampshire and Very Large Pumpkin Festival in Keene NH each year .....

[@hoellenkatzlehensmarr6036]

I must say I adore this flick! As creepy as Halloween ought to be.In Europe,where I grew up,Halloween was almost none existent in the eighties! I think they are trying to celebrate it now, but I haven't seen anyone trick or treating yet...Anyway,good work !

[@witchingseasonfilms]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@ineffablemars]

German?

[@bentsardine]

I'm not proud of it but I got scared when the mom jumped up. But good video

[@whydoilovepetewentzsomuch1520]

BentSardine me too wtf i didint jump i LEAPED

[@jyoung1632]

@@whydoilovepetewentzsomuch1520 lol

[@redleader8952]

i love the ambient train horns in the distance, it really adds some atmosphere for anyone interested, that horn is a Nathan AirChime K5HL, usually found on locomotives such as the ES44AC and ET44AC, and variants of those.

[@thestoryhasbeentold]

That synth music is the star of these. Great cinematography as well though. Actually these are all around badass reminds me of old school tales from the darkside but more honed in.

[@AMbradfordfilms]

I loved Randins score in this, very creative, going above and beyond once again.

[@randinmusic]

Hey, thanks! No fake orchestra in this one for a change. Fretless electric guitar takes the lead.

[@anonymous-td1hu]

@randinmusic. The music was really excellent. Really well done and different. It really added to this great short.

[@beccam2076]

When the phone rang my dog started barking and scared the shit outta me

[@brandiebayless3005]

I love the whole 80's style & music etc. They don't make movies like the used to as my mum's & pOpz would say

[@novaphonix8284]

Very enjoyable short, well plotted and acted. I like the suspense level, it was maintained to the end.

[@lynnglasgow5301]

Mr.Ballif & Mr.Morris, I have watch these amazing short stories you both & everyone in the crew is very talented & after watching these I don't feel like I'm the only person in the room & yes those jump scares does every time iv been watching horror movies all my life im 44 now & I am going to say I put you all up there with Steven King & all the greats I'm can't wait till we see your work on the big screen thank you so much & please keep them coming! Lynn G From Madisonville TN!!!!! All horror fans need to watch & follow your work you are truly gifted!

[@jamesmorris3950]

A bit late, but what a compliment. Thank you.

[@lynnglasgow5301]

Your welcome & everything I wrote I meant truly talented & gifted!

[@Sandman9811]

Video so professionally made. Intro was excellent. This should win an award.

[@AssassinGrudge]

3:24 so classic yet i got jump scared. old stuff are effective if you do it right

[@tylerw5356]

This was so much fun. Another great episode. Loved all the extra Halloween touches, especially the TV special. Can't wait for more!

[@qastimuse1568]

Tyler w let me ask you a question is the mother a monster i don't understand it

[@tylerlee4706]

Excellent work, guys! Spooky story, great cinematography, and I love how you used the drone for some awesome establishing shots!

[@witchingseasonfilms]

Thanks dude! It was fun to bring a drone into the mix for this one.

[@mehchocolate1257]

@@witchingseasonfilms are you still making movies like this

[@True38]

You're deluded. This was terrible, poor acting, and just boring. This got nothing on ALTER.

[@mehchocolate1257]

@@True38 ur mom is deluded 😂😂😂😂

[@True38]

@@mehchocolate1257 That is true actually but she got nothing to do with this.

[@melungeon55]

Excellent! I love Halloween, witches and movies about both. This film delivered everything but the candy corn! Great job and please, please, do a sequel of this film showing "the black" where they end up once they've seen her.

[@kerriewilson5185]

Horror movies are like car crashes, you know that you shouldn't watch but can't help yourself. I've got too much of an overactive imagination so this shit terrifies me

[@antionettewardell2151]

I thought was well done. The ending lagged a little too long. I would have had all the lights come back on and then the mom come back upstairs to check on her daughter. She finds out she is gone. A mother's true nightmare.

[@notafeminist4298]

Halloween is the coolest best holiday EVER! Every day from Labor Day til Halloween is a countdown. The decorations, the crisp clear air and skies... i love it. but i don't do pumpkin spice anything

[@stephaniebroschinsky5298]

Everytime I think this is my favorite one but seriously you guys out did yourselves!! So awesome!!!

[@Julia-lk8jn]

Great acting, and the mother is just adorable all over the place - a bit quirky, clearly trying to make her daughter feel a bit better, and not a push-over. (I absolutely love the cut-off at 4:30. Bloody lazy cheap-skates, if they can't bother with a good costume, they can by their own candy.)

[@owenogletree3368]

This was a really great horror short. Spectacular cinematography, an appropriately eerie and haunting atmosphere, and solid acting. As a bonus, Karlee Bro was pretty. Two thumbs up!

[@stephaniebroschinsky5298]

Thank you for your nice words.

[@kat2279]

Yaaaaass, I was so happy to see a new short film from u guys!!!

[@tracysmith4944]

Great job! Short, sweet and packed a good scare!! The acting was very good!!! Great story!!

[@interestinglife7745]

I am scared, when the ghost show itself from the window. And I jumped, screamed

[@bleach9656]

*the backgroud music is givin me chills*

[@kizzysalahuddin5593]

Thumbs up for making jump . twice'

[@rwdproductions4946]

That was well done it was worth the wait!! I can see where you incorporated your drone those scenes really gave it depth. Can't wait for the next one.

[@stevenwallace3489]

I am very impressed with some of these homemade horror shorts like "is that you?". The whole time I was hoping it would have been someone who the main character finally recognized at the end. I was on an emotional rollercoaster ride during the entire show. Bravo for a job well done!

[@Fearhaus]

Love the hold at the end! Great job to the Witching Season Team!

[@witchingseasonfilms]

Thanks Blair!

[@brendahermes9923]

This scared me from beginning to end! Awesome job!

[@loriandty]

Rainbow Girl 101 so rude you probably got scared too

[@loriandty]

Rainbow Girl 101 says the 9 year old

[@purwinrommel5568]

Count Spookula has some real meme potential.

[@siphonophores]

Still lacks attention, so fat chance of becoming a meme

[@babytails7810]

Yes he dose

[@krvonz9434]

nope

[@TheProsaicCult]

OK, that was really good. No wasted moments and it got right to the point. Great job!

[@MissTique247]

That was good! KNEW the jump scare was coming, and it STILL made me jump! LOL!

[@jaclynjt8410]

I liked it! 👍😁

[@zomberton]

another solid episode! great work all around.

[@theunknownsomeone6764]

You are safe here in the comment section.

[@timmothypoteet8609]

But are we really

[@ctarsund]

The Unknown Unique Girl Not from the trolls you aren't

[@malavikapradeep9889]

Oh god... thankyouuuu

[@jishnuo2995]

Yeah

[@sorablackwing2407]

The Unknown Someone no I'm not I'm watching on a phone.... D:

[@paranormalroadtrips3837]

Amazing job! The look and feel of Witching Season Films puts me directly into Halloween night time and time again. Keep up the good work guys!

[@itsinthefreezer1143]

Blaine Duncan it's Halloween

[@snejperus1893]

on all hallows' eve she comes with the wind as darkness descends she'll find a way in those who have seen her they go to the black for one you have seen her... you never come back

[@xblackwindhowls5476]

Severus Snape once I see her I’m outa the window In the darkness of night I will survive Screw this shit I’m gone faster than the wind I’ll leave my wife if she becomes a demon I’m sorry but I wanna live more than you apparently

[@MidnightVentures]

Nice!

[@carloslopezvaldivia8520]

she comes with

[@steviemarchant2895]

Great! Both actresses were very beautiful too, kind of distracting... Very good short film and definitely one to watch with the lights off and curtains drawn

[@ZoiddBergg]

This is the most professional looking short movie I’ve ever seen, honestly thought I was watching an actual movie at the start

[@hristonedasf]

THIS IS WHAT WE CALL THE BEST HORROR!

[@oops6661]

Amazing one! Good acting and well filmed. I always enjoy watching Halloween festives onscreen. I'm from India and here some sections of people, especially youngsters wear spooky costumes and party on Halloween night, but it's never the same kind of fun which people in USA, England and Ireland have with trick or treat and decorations inside the houses and around the streets.

[@Ch50304]

Pretty scary, really like it.

[@elizabethmckee1225]

awesome! Good work guys!

[@stephaniebroschinsky5298]

Almost 250K views!!!! Wow this is amazing!

[@waltermecham4508]

Great job guys!

[@FlixHorror]

Nice job. Great short! Very well done. Loved the 80's vibe.

[@AnneAndersonFoxiepaws]

The guy from the last film in a wig lol...he was really good!

[@chigookafor710]

The mom scared me when she jumped out in her Halloween costume

[@SuperfreakMedia]

Great job as always guys! Really neat episode! Keep it up!

[@witchingseasonfilms]

Superfreak Media Thank you, Liam!

[@ameynarvekar4528]

Witching Season Films Liam hemsworth? but gr8 job

[@ameynarvekar4528]

Witching Season Films is that ghost is her mom?

[@bigbysnow6306]

Hey can you check out our stuff and share if you like? 4 guys and an Iphone

[@user-hs2qh7lu6m]

Amazing Halloween. l LOVE iT 💜

[@donnagoldsmith7078]

I really loved that film, Halloween is my favourite time of year and this horror reminded me of all the old creepy classics from the 70's and 80's, brilliant.

[@heavyngreen8064]

“That only happened one time!” Names all the 70 times they’ve broken up😂

[@smartncrazyharmonizer7865]

8:57 I wouldn't even investigate further. I would just curl up in my blanket and yell "MAKE MY DEATH QUICK!!!"

[@mc12358]

The more I watch this one, the more uncomfortable it makes me-- in a great way of course! Possible spoilers ahead for those who have not watched yet. I just feel so bad for our young protagonist, laid up with a busted leg, a friend who in all likelihood is probably a narcissistic person who won't show up to help until it's far too late, and what about the mother? Well presumably, the Wraith kills her off? But the mother seems to have a dark streak in her, very subtly and beautifully portrayed by the actress. And do not most teenagers harbor some deep resentment for the ones who raise them? And where is the father? What I'm getting at is, I've imagined a plot twist where the Wraith *is* the teenager's mother, or at least the mother is somehow in league with the Wraith, in a way symbolic of the loving but strained relationship the girl has with her mother. I feel like the way the mother sort of "disappears" to go answer the door not only emphasizes the girl's helplessness, but sort of opens it up for interpretation as to where this Wraith came from and why it targets their house. I just like to imagine that if mom had stayed in the bedroom with her daughter, they could have somehow defeated the Wraith and both lived. But, I know that's reading way too much into it :-) this is just a delightfully terrifying, well made short film. Thanks for posting it here, I wish you all the best success!

[@williamcox955]

This is my favorite segment you guys have done so far, although I have really enjoyed them all. Keep up the good work.

[@tietjen666]

Evil exists in the world. Usually manifest in mankind but, there is no way we understand everything. By definition, we are not omniscient. The mother was so intense I kinda fell for her a little bit. The atmosphere was classic. And one friend being "into" boys while her friend still thinks they are gross is totally realistic. The witch's movements were spot on. Fine performances. Well done all!

[@ColonelNamek]

1:38 Grove street spotted.

[@sagniknath6931]

Yea homie

[@MegaCherry0]

Los Santos.

[@rizzmaster1408]

yes i thought like this too

[@natekankelfitz9735]

GSF for Life!

[@Ellis-rq6oz]

@Hilly Jilly Gaming Ryder Nigga*!

[@JustCallMeMichie]

i have that blue/green bedsheet set lmao

[@LeeLee1985Official]

That shot of the pumpkin in the cemetery was beautiful! Great job to all involved

[@Bobbywoodhogan]

That was fantastic, scared the bejesus out of me. Great work.

[@onemileproductions3425]

Well Done!

[@as-po2cm]

idk why but i think her mum is soo cute smh

[@sylviakoziarski4912]

That is a good one!

[@eriksigalraven8340]

love the intro - the halloween decorations and the inscribing too

[@emilyb6843]

good job on the ,... Everything. best acting I've ever seen

[@stephaniebroschinsky5298]

Love you sweetie, Princess was Amazing as well

[@sharontaylor5498]

Emily B I

[@stephaniebroschinsky5298]

Yes Emily was in Princess :)

[@EefsBeatz]

Really look forward to seeing these series. Once again great work!

[@lameshakastrickland5502]

the beginning gave me original halloween movie vibes.

[@nomoreroominhell]

Excellent cinematography, I really liked this episode. Great job!

[@tiffanybanks4554]

This is good💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@LanceUppercut78]

Wow, that was awesome! Seriously, the best short horror film Ive seen. You got the perfect spooky atmosphere , good characters, scary witch. This was great! Ill make a point to watch this again every October.

[@teasaric4325]

cmon man you just gota love a mom like that

[@bryantorresmedina4790]

Best presentation ever