Charlie Boy - Award Winning Short Horror

[@karimbennett5651]

First off let me off state that this film touched me emotionally like no other horror short. Yes, there is a supernatural entity present, but this also seems to be an exploration of loneliness, isolation, and the quiet grief of aging without companionship. I seriously wanted to walk into this film, sit with this vulnerable, elderly lady, hold her hand and be her protector. Seeing elderly ladies living alone use to make me sad as a child and it breaks my heart as an adult. This film made me spend extra time with my own mother this week.

[@MattSears]

Hi Karim, thank you so much for the kind comments. I wanted to make a horror that was a little different and my Nan was a real inspiration for this, i'm glad you saw past the supernatural elements and understood a little deeper. The fact that it made you spend extra time with your own mother is amazing, and i really couldn't ask for a better response! Again, thank you for watching and taking the time comment. I will pass on your comments to Dolly.

[@karencalifano6132]

Yes, I agree!!! So sad. I felt so bad for this elderly woman living all alone. I know some elderly people like their independence, however, the poor woman should not have been living all alone with her eyesight being bad and her having to use a walker. Very good film.

[@WellMefisto]

Karim Bennett Man, it's so weird... 'cause I felt the same here!

[@19moira90]

I had the same feelings. I have a very strong relationship with my grandparents and I would never let them be so scared and have noone to talk to like the lady in this short film.

[@MattSears]

Don't worry, she's very loved and looked after in real life :)

[@Shellyshocked]

very creepy and I felt so bad for that little old lady. She really did a great job with the acting.

[@MattSears]

Thanks Tabitha! She did an amazing job, not bad for a 94 year old huh?!

[@Shellyshocked]

Wow 94 that's amazing good for her. Please tell her she did a wonderful job and she's a great actress I'm very very impressed. And your short was spectacular.

[@MattSears]

Tabitha Abby I will do, she's actually my grandmother. She loves to hear about all the comments. It's just a shame no one discovered her acting 70 years ago haha.

[@cruzegonzalez1927]

Matt Sears I'm sure she was so very talented and had a great gift

[@cruzegonzalez1927]

Matt Sears oh and is your grandma ok please tell me she is

[@lizcarran3822]

Really brilliant. Found myself shouting at the son to go over and make sure his mum was okay! Portrayed isolation so well, of situation, age, circumstance, health and wellbeing. My heart went out to her... I wanted to walk into the film too.

[@vilmariesantos1136]

omg this really broke my heart even though i know is a movie, all i wanted to do was go to her and let her know she's not alone . you really know how to play with peoples feeling and get them invested in the character . well done

[@MattSears]

Thanks Vilmarie! :)

[@tinaflintstone8148]

vilmarie santos Why would you tell her that she is not alone when, in reality, she IS alone?

[@DKG-85]

Poor old dear I really felt for her, It actually made me a bit emotional seeing someone so vulnerable, frail and frightened But on the flip side she did an amazing job for someone of that age to seem so convincing on camera Good stuff as always, this dude has the gift and knows how to frighten people for sure!

[@MattSears]

She was the star, 95 years old and gave it her all. Couldn't have been more proud. Thanks man, very much appreciated. Working on new stuff at the moment.

[@Driftwood64]

Wow, God bless your grandmother. What a terrific actress. Great job by all.

[@commandershepardd]

My great grandmother is turning 91 this year. Fighting hard at work to be able to get time off to see her since she lives in the next state over. This short film really hits on one of my fears though. I already take meds for a deteriorating mind at 20, and I don't get along with most people. I can see this being me one way or another.

[@MattSears]

So sorry to hear. It's a story quite close to my heart and something that terrifies me too. Hopefully when we're 90 we'll have people better than Mick to look after us, and whilst we're on the topic i hope we don't see demonic children either!

[@marleighagner5399]

Commander Shepard I know what you mean I'm 20 and take meds for the same reason and my grandparents are in their 70s it's always been a worry of mine

[@LivingDeadDetroiter313]

Total ditto

[@lilold9045]

who else think its a little bit sad

[@wordunderscoremorewordsnum7018]

No one, just you. Cause all people love seeing old people get hurt, except you of course.

[@rainfall3293]

wordunderscoremorewordsnumber you have no soul

[@tinaflintstone8148]

exploringBG Yes, I think it’s sad... it’s heartbreaking. To be so very vulnerable - physically and visually - and also be alone with no one who cares about your safety or wellbeing is a fate of so many of us who are elderly and/or disabled. Loneliness is truly a nightmare. I speak from experience.

[@samigloger3610]

exploringBG me

[@kandaceashlie9116]

exploringBG. I think it was very sad :( my heart hurt for that poor old lady

[@KalteGeist]

I consume a lot of horror, and I judge it not by what it does while I'm watching it, but how much it lingers afterword, and honestly this film has stayed with me as long or longer than any feature length film ever has, and you did it in under 13 minutes. You're a skilled storyteller, and you have a respect for the genre that eclipses most people making short horror. You've earned yourself a fan in me, man. Great job!

[@MattSears]

Thank you so much! That´s a massive compliment and it´s very much appreciated. I´m not a fan of cheap scares and gore, i need horror to be a bit more than that, so I just try to make horror films which would move me or scare me, and hopefully it will do the same for others. When making a film you often become quite removed so it´s difficult to tell if it´s hit it´s mark. So thank you for taking the time to watch and comment!

[@joeyaglasi1503]

The elderly woman is such an actor... deserves a strong applause. The story is so real. Luv this much.

[@Jay_Davis]

i'm not exactly sure what the ending means, but i think the woman actually made a companion from the boy. at the beginning, she asks if he wants tea, and then finds the teacup in the house. then at the end she's still alive (unlike the annoying guy) and she leaves tea outside, where she first saw him. either she's inviting him to come over or she just leaves it out there for him. i think that it's symbolizing how she was alone and everyone seemed to be bothered by her, so now she has this strange friend. idk if that's right but that's what i got ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@35november]

Maybe thats it... She did leave the tea out there at the same time "10:52"

[@tommytoadman6471]

I think you are right

[@TajemnaTemnota]

I think it was all halucination and she doesn't want it happens again.

[@LetsDoEpic]

@@TajemnaTemnota But how can she halucinate from the sons point of view when he was in the attic?

[@veggiesarefruits]

This also reminds me of my grandfather who passed away almost 2 years ago. I was with him when he passed. He had so much wisdom and experience; it was so awesome to listen to him talk about his experiences. He was a living history book, and remembered small details like no one I've ever met. He also was nearly blind, and I used to like to sit with him and "watch" movies together and I'd paint the picture of what was happening on screen. He lived alone up until the last 2 years of his life, but was a 3 minute drive away from my parents' house. We took good care of him and let him have his dignity and independence. He had a great sense of humor, and he was also scared quite often, but one of us was always there for him when he needed us. He had a hard life growing up, so he wasn't always the kindest person, but we did right by him regardless. I miss him a lot. I mainly miss his laugh. Sometimes we'd be sitting around the table and all of a sudden he'd start silent laughing and then slowly work up into a big chuckle and it would take forever for him to compose himself and tell us what it was that he remembered that was so funny. Cracked me up so much. August 12th will be 2 years since he passed. I hope he's somewhere, and living in joy and peace.

[@MattSears]

That's lovely, he sounds like a great guy! One of the best things to come out of this film is all the responses of people saying that they visit their grandparents more because of watching the film. The lady in the film is my grandmother and she was incredible filming this, being 95 and nearly blind it was really difficult for her at times but she put in a hell of a shift and she really did steal the show. Everyone show's such great empathy towards her.

[@fuzzimsmcfuzzface8926]

THAT was AMAZING! I could allmost feel the terror in that poor woman. You know how to captivate! PLEASE make more films!

[@MattSears]

Thank you so much! :D I'm shooting a new short horror this Sunday so stay tuned.

[@fuzzimsmcfuzzface8926]

Thanks for the headsup! Can't wait!

[@toomanysandwiches8665]

this is why elderly handicapped people should never be left alone..wonder what happened to her though?

[@andrejamena4262]

None of it actually happened. It was all part of her Syndrome.

[@leo33281]

maybe it did.. maybe it didn't..

[@lpsgogirl101]

leo33281 loneliness is what got to her i think it was schizophrenia

[@ShashMasuta]

VaxyWolf24 duh. it's not schizo. it's about Charles Bonnet Syndrome. did u even watch this? it talks about it right at the beginning.

[@ShashMasuta]

sorry not meant for u, meant for leo33281

[@bigbubbabonney8091]

when i seen her praying scared for her life it really got to me evem thought this is fake that made me really sad.

[@lNavii]

KillingMachine962 same :( I’m watching this during class and I was tempted to cry cuz I felt so bad. Wonderful short tho

[@carlosidelone8064]

I was glad, that she was praying.

[@BeauteOr]

Carlos Idelone Me too , unfortunately the voice saying it won t help you, clearly helps us understand that it was not a “ nice “ entity . If not, let her pray ! Demons , ... are afraid and feel uneasy to hear : our , our Father who s in Heaven ... !

[@18missmm]

That lil old lady is so precious! Bless her heart!

[@5150MA]

It's loneliness that's the killer...

[@mountaintruth1]

yup

[@leonardocabrera1327]

is our bad reaction to loneliness more like.. ;P

[@dikshasabharwal2422]

True!

[@raedgaj3878]

is there still a part of you that wants to live

[@AmandaRScott]

Is this REAL? kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5LOc6SfqtSNqM0

[@daniellew3260]

Im a nurse who works with dementia and Alzheimer's patients... this reminded me of them and broke my heart. Very well made film though.

[@MattSears]

Thank you very much. It's a heartbreaking topic. I wanted to make a film that dealt with an elderly protagonist as I hadn't seen it done before but also one that highlights the loneliness and confusion that a lot of elderly people left living alone might deal with. Hopefully it'll get people to visit their grandparents more often :)

[@aliway4136]

This woman did an absolutely amazing job in this film! She reminded me so much of my grandma. I can proudly say my grandma was never left to feel lonely or unwanted. As a family we made sure of that. I just can't get over what a wonderful job she did!

[@MattSears]

She did an amazing job, i'm extremely proud of her. I'l pass on your praise to her when i see her! :)

[@lyndaclancy8531]

This short film gives more insight into the elderly mind than a lot of documentaries that I've seen. Such a sad end to a long life.

[@MattSears]

Thank you Lynda! The lady in the film is my grandma and thankfully she's still going strong at 95!

[@tietjen666]

Wow! This hits like a sledge hammer! My elderly father is deep in the throes of dementia and all he has is me. When I get him calmed and finally into bed, late at night I realize that when my time comes, I won't have anybody. This film really gets to it. Our (American) elderly have no one if not family. My father is scared and confused all the time. He believes there are many people in his room with him. (There are none.) Very well performed. And written, too. Thank you to everyone for this.

[@MattSears]

Thank you for the comment and i'm very sorry to hear about your father. it's something that is quite close to me and something i didn't feel had really been explored. It's amazing how many people this film resonates with and probably the best thing to ever come from it is the comments of people who said that it's made them appreciate their grandparents more and visit them etc. The leading lady is actually my grandmother and suffered from the condition. Luckily she has us and is quite happy but it must be terrifying to experience these things alone. I'm glad you enjoyed it! I'll pass on your comments to my Nan!

[@paolosartori9552]

This is the best horror film I've ever seen. What makes it so special, is that it's REAL. People suffering from this syndrome go through hell every single day. Add the condition of being old, lonely and defenseless, an heart-breaking perfect actress, and you get to see the real nightmare: no monsters, spirits, or criminals. Just the worst side of life.

[@MattSears]

Thanks Paolo. I agree, it's something that could happen to all of us, and something i think we are all afraid of, just never really face.

[@paolosartori9552]

@@MattSears Exactly, also, the ending sequence was top notch. I could feel Dolly's pain. Bravissimi!

[@indeed1965]

I remember when I used to work in a nursing home. I felt so bad for the people there. One guy went on a cruise with his wife and brought his mother back a scarf! He didnt even want to spend time with her when he came to visit. This movie reminded me that will all grow old one day. Well done!

[@MattSears]

It's really sad, probably one of the best things to have come from making this film is the amount of people saying that they called their grandparents straight after, or made sure they went to visit the next day! It's a scary thought that one day we will grow old, but its an even scarier thought to be old and alone.

[@alansmithee4150]

... Did she just invite it in for tea?

[@alansmithee4150]

Alright then... I'm never sleeping again...

[@hotbitch3978]

Anime4 Mii Stop

[@noazeta]

wtf

[@carlosidelone8064]

No, she put a cup out on the doorstep for it, like for Santa. Very hospitable of her.

[@bec2046]

@Mai Va Lee lmfao what the fuck dude?

[@dnasty9645]

This is one of the best short horror films I've ever seen. I can't believe it has so few views. Excellent work. I don't understand why the entity killed Mick and let the mom live though.

[@MattSears]

That's awesome thanks man! It's really hard to find an audience for a film, I find it way harder getting people to see my films than actually making them haha. Mick was killed so that now Dolly (the Mum) is now completely alone, and the idea was that at the end when the clock strikes 10:52 and she puts out the teacup, it's like an offering to stop the entity from coming back. Then we leave it on a cliffhanger as she waits to see if it returns. If it does then she has to re-live this nightmare all over and completely alone, with not even her son, or a panic button to turn to. Thanks for watching and the kind comments. :)

[@swargpatel7634]

Someone should have been living with the elderly grandma.

[@Robyn25100]

I don’t know how much better she would be with her son. Elder abuse is as common

[@MrChrxtian]

completely unsettling...loved it!

[@irishjoe2941]

This guy produces better quality shorts then the stuff they put out movie theaters! Definitely deserves more views and credit!

[@MattSears]

Thank you!! Glad you enjoy my stuff.

[@areldo]

This one was absolutely amazing! I feel so bad for that poor old lady! Still trying to figure out what happened at then end...

[@MattSears]

Cheers! Glad you liked it. It's kind of open to interpretation a little so people think about the film, some people have left some pretty good comments about the end.

[@16fanlakers19]

That was both scary and sad. My dad is 85 and my mom is 83 and i'm glad I got to spend some time with my mom today. My dad has Alzheimers and he can''t go out much any more. I'm so blessed to have had them so long. Great job Matt. The elderly lady did a great job. I also loved the comment by @Karim Bennett. She sounds like such a sweet person. John

[@MattSears]

Thank you very much, i'm very touched by the response the film has gotten. Seems to really strike a chord with some people. All the best to your Mum and Dad. :)

[@graygal2582]

I want more than anything else to give this woman the biggest hug anyone has ever given her in her life.

[@ArseneGray]

Jesus this is sad... I watched so much horror movies in my life. But seeing an old lady in the center of things happening broke my heart in a way I was not used to from horror movies. I called my mother just now, I think your short movie moved many of us to get up and get connected to their elderly parents. Alone in this regard you earned the award.

[@MattSears]

Thank you! That's the best thing that's happened from this film. It's inspired so many people to pick up the phone and call a parent or grandparent. It definitely wasn't my plan from the outset but it's definitely a lovely result. I'd give anything to see my grandmother now.

[@Coastalgirl88]

The use of an elderly woman as the victim and main character was surprisingly effective. I didn’t realize I had this nerve until I watched this. I’ve seen some crazy stuff but this hit me sideways. It definitely reminded me of that feeling I had as a child leaving my grandmother’s home that I spent every weekend at. I always felt like she would be lonely even though she said she preferred it. I’d always cry about it. Now as an adult I understand lol but excellent job. Love your stuff

[@tinaflintstone8148]

8:48 - What a nightmare to be so vulnerable and have no one care that you are scared and possibly in danger. Her sweet requests for help are met with frustration and contempt. She may have accidentally cried wolf many times in the past, wearing on the man’s patience. But, none the less, she’s scared now and deserves to be treated kindly. Being helpless, alone, and afraid, potentially every night for the rest of your life (whether real or perceived) is a great horror. I fear growing old for this very reason.

[@wleon4068]

This deeply saddened me. It reminded me of my own mother who now lives alone. Although I see her most every day, there are moments when she is alone. Although this was a horror of sorts, it also relayed a deeper message, that loneliness within the elderly can be a killer. I felt that the 'creature' at the end - and even the vision of the 'boy' were metaphors of her loneliness. Well done on a wonderful piece here.

[@MicRulaOldSchoola]

Holy crap... very scary and extremely well done... I hope u get noticed.. loved ur other short too!

[@MattSears]

Cheers! Me too haha. Glad you liked it.

[@ore0flake612]

This made me want to hug my grandma so bad. This is so emotional and it really shook me. For some reason when it comes to young and elderly people, I cry.

[@MattSears]

Go give her a hug. I'd give anything to be able to give mine a hug now.

[@MissTique247]

Wow...you hit it out of the park on several levels! The creepiness! The fear of the unknown! The fear of growing old! The loneliness and desperation of missing a spouse. I could go on and on. I absolutely loved it! Dolly worked her way into my heart! What an amazing actress! Please do more film's!

[@MattSears]

She's incredible, i couldn't be more proud of her! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment. You really got everything i was trying to achieve!

[@NoFriendLikeJesus]

This is exactly why I spend as much time with my mom as I can. It makes me feel awful inside to think of the mothers (and fathers) out there who just wish someone would come over an visit for a while.

[@hermannsamuelsen108]

This makes me sympathise so much with my 97 year old great-grandmother. She used to call all of her family all of the time just to check if they we're ok and everyone was quiet fed up from her. But now i understand the lonliness and issolation old people can be in. She sadly passed away this june..

[@remedy9648]

That touched off so many emotions for me. What excellent acting, writing and directing. It reminds me, in a way, of Hereditary, it scared the hell out of me while making me feel empathetic and sad at the same time. Not easy to do and rarely can a full length horror movie pull it off, kudos to the makers for achieving this and more in such a short film. With so many elderly now outnumbering the young in so many places, this is a realistic, scary, melancholy comment on the fear, loneliness, sadness and confusion that can come with age. Bravo! 💜🙏💜

[@MattSears]

Thank you so much, really happy you enjoyed it. Hereditary is one of my favourite horrors so very happy for the comparison.

[@gracexaver9087]

Amazing work. I've been watching a lot of horror shorts on youtube, and I've yet to see an elderly protagonist. Hurrah for age diversity.

[@veggiesarefruits]

Grace Sapphire I was thinking the same thing! She was such an amazing actress. Really a natural. That's really cool that she helped make this film, because we need to see the lives and hear the stories of our seniors. I was very moved by this. Really; it brought me to tears.

[@bilibenat9428]

This was a true horror story, I feel emotionally drained. She reminds me of a lady I knew that suffered from CBS and another that suffered from Alzheimer's. This was very heart breaking to watch. But very good movie. She is a great actress. Thanks for posting!

[@MattSears]

You're welcome. She was amazing in this, very proud of her.

[@SlRDancealot]

that was really good, very atmospheric! good acting, but I was unsure about what happened at the end

[@MattSears]

Thank you! I left the ending a little open so people can interpret it how they want. BUT i know what really happened :)

[@bedazzeledd]

You have killed such a good film coz it's only YOU who knows what really happened.

[@MattSears]

rahul tanwar tell me what you think happened. Then i'll tell you.

[@bedazzeledd]

Matt Sears that's the point Matt.. I didn't understood it buddy

[@MattSears]

rahul tanwar Ok, well. At the end of the film Dolly is left completely alone, she has no panic button and the son has died. Because she never saw Mick die she still can't tell if 'it' was all real or not. So the next time she is alone and the clock strikes the same time as before she pours a cup of tea and leaves it outside as a peace offering, trying to appease the ghost/demon and stop it from happening again.

[@michellelloyd4811]

A searing and truly haunting treasure of a short film. Well done. The elderly actress is fantastic!!!!!

[@MattSears]

Thank you very much!! She was fantastic. So proud.

[@alexandercontreras2249]

that scared the living shit out of me and probably the ending she was see things again

[@MattSears]

Glad it scared you! :)

[@cocoblac]

This is why I think grandparents should live with their families because as you get older you become more and more vulnerable so this is excruciatingly sad. Once an adult twice a child.

[@MattSears]

Once an adult, twice a child. I love that.

[@tinaflintstone8148]

This is very well done! The actress did an incredible job - very believable. I’m hoping that there is a deeper meaning other than to make people jump - which it did a fine job of doing. I’m hoping that you are actually trying to shed some light on the horror of being physically (including visually) handicapped and vulnerable and being alone - with no one who cares about you or wellbeing. It is not only family who neglects and abandons the elderly and disabled, it is also society as a whole. I speak from experience that the reality of loneliness can be as great a horror as anything created in a horror movie. With that being said, again, I think you did a wonderful job!

[@pjparker007]

Brilliant. I loved it. The claustrophobic fear of growing old and blind, coupled with the horror of hallucinations made fore an extremely evocative short. Really gave me the creeps!

[@d.grouard6737]

Top quality film; it immediately grabbed my full attention and held it throughout until the final frame. Plus, the actress playing “Mum” did an excellent job. Well done!!

[@MattSears]

Thank you! Dolly was amazing, she's actually my 97 year old grandmother so i'll pass on your kind words. She loves hearing the comments.

[@d.grouard6737]

Matt Sears She was amazing; I really felt for her and the situation she was in. The effectiveness of the film certainly hinged on her performance. Thank you for your reply and please send her my best wishes. Your film is definitely one of the best I have seen; I will certainly check out your channel. All the best to you and Dolly.

[@wynnie_margeaux]

What a rude murderer, she offered him tea and a warm place to stay. Sheesh

[@InternalEcstasy]

Ecomog brought me here! :-) Film is really well done. You had me at short psychological horror, but it really hit home with Dolly (as an elderly lady), the loneliness and isolation. Lovely. Looking forward to more.

[@MattSears]

Cheers! Dolly really did do an amazing job, couldn't have asked for more. Just released a new short called Toby, check it out :)

[@BradsPitts.]

I like how it was 10:52 at both the beginning and end... very tricky ;D

[@loveland2556]

This was more sad than scary. My heart went out to the lady. She was a very good actress.

[@edaturk7529]

That was incredibly impactful. Sadly, this is the reality for many elderly people, and it’s heartbreaking to witness. The mind is a powerful force, capable of playing tricks on us-making us see, hear, and feel things that aren’t real. This film brilliantly taps into that, challenging our perception of reality and forcing us to confront the complexities of life and how it shapes us in the end. Bravo to you Mr. Sears for yet another brilliant production!

[@denisesamuels6528]

What a great story. Very well done. Although the ending left me a little bewildered but, I really enjoyed it.

[@pamelaroy8007]

dude that was sad. im now 65 years old and i still cant believe it and im gonna tell u something, it aint right its not fair. haha, but seriously, im not the only one surely that feels like time has sped up or something. i mean in the last 5 years it seems like we went thru a time warp or something. somethings off in this world today. kinda got off the video but yeah poor old lady, that was sad

[@MattSears]

You're right, time is flying!!!

[@jadefugazi6141]

Pamela Roy Hey you never know you may be re-born! God loves you

[@hcinge1]

Just found this gem. Immediately subscribed. This kind of stories with a mix of horror and sadness are what really gets to me. Like the Orphanage and so. Congratulations Matt Sears, you really have it in you. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

[@MattSears]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. This is definitely my favourite film so thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment. I have a new short called 'The Sky' coming out end of the year/new year which I think you'll really enjoy. It has a similar mix of drama and horror as this.

[@mikavids5608]

Aww then the lady offered a cup of tea my heart melted she is so sweet I wish everyone was like her

[@askthefrog]

Wow! This lady's acting was too good, it broke my heart seeing her that scared. 😢 Well done, all involved!

[@MattSears]

She was an absolute star! Thank you, i'll pass on your kind words to her. :)

[@EamonWill]

I'm so glad you responded to my comment on your other video and brought me back for more. Your shorts are so simple yet the stories are complex and meaningful and you manage to scare me worse than 95% of what I've seen as an adult! Actually, the fact that you can scare me at all puts you at the top! Also, your actors are brilliant!

[@lostn65]

The acting was so good. I sympathize with any elderly who has to live alone. Its scary to think about it happening to us some day. Watching this has made me really sad. Even though you intended this film as a horror, I took it as more of a tragedy film. She didn't deserve any of this. Anyone who leaves their elderly parents alone when they clearly need assistance is a monster.

[@MattSears]

She was incredible. Was so proud of her performance. It was always a horror at heart but I definitely wanted that element of sadness to play a big part. I think thats the part that hits home the most. Sadly it's something many elderly people have to face.

[@TheFeelena]

Touching & scary movie at the same time . Very good movie , the old lady 's acting is fantastic , as if you're watching a documentary !

[@MattSears]

Thank you!

[@pieguy49]

always do a great job with the monsters, very creepy

[@tonyjohnston7427]

This is the best short film I've seen on here. The elderly lady is brilliant. Excellent Work! Thank you.

[@MattSears]

Thank you for watching. Dolly was incredible, i'm very proud of her.

[@horrorfuture7692]

Truly amazing great job!

[@MattSears]

Awesome!! Thank you :)

[@TheJillybean13]

Your grandmother is a great actress and you are a great director. Unique concept. I'm glad you explained the condition so the story made more sense. Great edge of my seat suspense tension. Thank you

[@istalkghosts497]

One of the very few film makers who know how to mix isolation and supernatural with realistic elements of human psyche and emotions. It's a class of its own.

[@MattSears]

Thank you for your kind words! Really glad you enjoyed it :)

[@istalkghosts497]

@@MattSears you're welcome ☺

[@tinaflintstone8148]

I’m watching this for the second time. The first was over 2 years ago. It’s just as powerful this time. My heart breaks (again) for the woman - helpless, vulnerable, neglected, and in fear. My worst fear is that someday I will be like her.

[@MattSears]

Thank you Tina. It's definitely a horrible thought that one day we may end up in this situation. It's something that's rarely tackled in film and yet it can be so much scarier than any ghost or monster. Thank you for revisiting the film and letting me know what you think. It's a great honour when people decide to give their time to re-watch your work!

[@fatdouche1803]

What a great short, this easily tops anything I've seen in a very long time. This story is just excellent, it just makes me want to go across the country to see my grandma, and make sure she doesn't feel alone! To be able to make people feel such important emotions is an art, and you've mastered it. Do you accept donations? Id bet a decent amount of horror fans would love to support such talent!

[@MattSears]

That's amazing thank you so much! I'm really happy with the response this film has been getting, It's a subject that's very close to my heart so i'm happy that it's come through in the film. I don't normally accept donations but that's because i don't usually ask and no one usually offers haha. BUT if someone wanted to donate money to one of my movies or future projects i'd be happy to accept. Thank you for your support :)

[@brazilianambassadordale8223]

My grandma with macular degeneration is starting to get mild symptoms like the ones that comprise Charles bonnet syndrome. It's really sad to see cause she's always been such an active and energetic person and as the damage caused by age progresses in it's severity she only seems to feel more and more defeated. I do my best to give her her independence, but there are things she simply needs help with and it hurts me to see her face when she realizes that she simply can't lift said box, read this text, understand that image, etc. I can't imagine someone having to go through that alone. Let alone with some freaky dude haunting her there...

[@andreag3532]

This old actress broke my heart. I just want to protect her.

[@Gumpified25]

This absolutely terrified me but I felt more, I felt the fear of the insanity me myself could build up in 80 years, having nobody, losing everyone, this touched and burned me inside out.

[@MattSears]

Thank you! It really is a terrifying prospect and sadly so many have to face.

[@freddiefreaker842]

this is actually better than every horror film I've seen you only used 1 jump scare and it left me creeped out after it it wasn't up in my face it wasn't that loud and I actually was worried about the people

[@Hamlethamiltonhamilson_III]

Im so sad grandmas don't deserve this they are so kind 💜

[@FixFilmsLtd]

Another compelling short film. I loved how you married horror of the "other" with the everyday horror of being alone and getting old. Powerful themes and subtext, all brilliantly filmed and acted too.

[@MattSears]

Thank you again! This one is a personal favourite of mine so really happy you took the time to watch. :)

[@lilithklebold6196]

Loved this so much. I feel so sad for the sweet little old lady. I wish I could have gone there and been her friend and kept her safe. My own grandparents had passed when I was a baby or before I was born. My mum also passed away. My Dad is in his 70s and he's already forgetting things alot I'm so worried about him. To Matt your grandmum is so sweet i just want to give her a hug. I hope she's doing well. I know this is a while after you upload this movie.

[@scottrhodes8160]

wow-don't know if I feared the unknown or the loneliness she was going through more. You definitely have to make more films that equate fear of the supernatural with the human condition and how they are emotionally contemporaneous.

[@MattSears]

Thanks Scott. Yeah i agree, if you can relate that supernatural element to something based in reality it makes it so much more powerful! Thanks for taking time out to watch!

[@gallaetha_matt]

This was such a great film. It also reminded me how I would never ever want my mum or dad to feel that alone when they get old

[@MattSears]

Cheers Matt! As much as I wanted to scare people, I also really wanted to feel that empathy so really happy about your response.

[@josefinafranci9071]

Holly shit that was scary!

[@jorgech11]

these shorts are better than most scary movies in the last 2 decades

[@LivingDeadDetroiter313]

I hope the lovely grandma in this is living life to the fullest. Would love to see her in more features

[@PANDORUM12]

Absolutely had to comment. (SPOILER ALERT) Dear god! That was terrifying! I utterly adore the use of Charles Bonnet Syndrome as a way to force the main character into a state of constant self-question. All our lives, we are taught to trust the words of our doctors, so the lady, having been diagnosed with Charles Bonnet Syndrome, has no choice but to lean on her understanding of her own disease. This in turn lures her into a false sense of semi-safety, hoping it's just her eyes playing tricks on her. The first layer of horror is in the sense of having to tell reality from hallucination, thus making reality flexible, rather than linear. THEN she gets her panic button taken away, her first line of defense. Automatic red flag. THEN she comes to realize that something is wrong, and then the third layer comes into play; being too old to fight back or run, generating an heir of total helplessness. Even her son does not remedy the dread, but in fact increases it by being bitter, making the lady see herself as a burden, thus isolating the lady even further. 　 THEN after her son's gone, the lady is reduced to easy prey, like a rabbit among wolves, putting her in a position of praying mercy... literally. 　 THEN she even has the comfort of praying torn away, making her final moments particularly hard to watch in the best/worst way. It's like watching a spider getting it's legs slowly torn off one by one, helpless all the while, until it's brutal finality. 　 The full weight of what this woman goes through weighs on the audience like heavy air, starting soft, and building gradually and more quickly as the film continues. This is capitalized by the director's use of very good actors, who can emulate genuine-feeling emotions of helplessness, loneliness, anger, underlining sadness, and terror, thus humanizing the characters and creating a connection with the audience. We remain naturally engaged, rather than drawn in by artificial means such as constant jump-scares. Matt Sears, you have some amazing talent, my friend. This is Stephen King-level good!

[@MattSears]

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and write this great review. It's always so nice when people really click and understand your work. I think you've analysed and nailed every process i was thinking when writing and creating this film haha. It's great to know what's working! It's such a great motivation to hear back from people who like your work so thank you, it's very much appreciated. i will pass on your comments to the cast as well. The lady who played Dolly is actually my 95 year old grandmother. I was blown away by how well she did and how much effort she put in. She will love to hear this.

[@gemmahamilton2565]

Amazing work! My heart broke for that poor woman, living alone in fear like that

[@elrenato82]

Poor lady.... my heart broke... I work as an nurse in a home and I seen that before how afraid old people can be. I do my job but it is hard to carry.

[@andrejamena4262]

This is AWESOME! I always enjoy psychological horror/thriller films. I also love the suspense here. Really disturbing and creepy. Plus, this is so emotional. The ending where...I don't wanna spoil it but knowing that's what she's experiencing in her life is sad. I feel sorry for her. Overall, this has got to be one of the best short horror films I've watched. I was doing a marathon of watching short films and this is the icing on the cake. Well done! 10/10 for me.

[@MattSears]

Thanks Andre! I'm really happy you enjoyed it. What other films did you see? My favourite short horror at the moment is a film called The Birch, really recommend it!

[@andrejamena4262]

Thanks. Will see it. It's pretty much a genre playlist. Different themes with awesome content.

[@pekinobo]

Felt so sad for the lady and also, I think, I was more scared then she was. She did an amazing job in this. Noticed it was your grandmother in other comments. Hallucination is so scary.

[@MattSears]

Cheers man! Yeah she's awesome, my hero. She worked so hard on this and I'm incredibly proud.

[@carolinewiggins2803]

This is brilliant. The acting and the dialogue are so natural. It has the reality of a documentary. Both of the actors were superb. Loneliness is its own horror.

[@MattSears]

Thanks Caroline! I'll pass on your kind words to Dolly. She loves hearing what people say about the film!

[@chermeeks80]

She’s got to be the best actresses I’ve seen yet!!! Love her and love this short!! Kudos!

[@MattSears]

Thanks Cher! She was incredible in this, I couldn't be more proud of her.

[@Emily-ml6jg]

I was about to cry

[@veggiesarefruits]

Emily McBride I'm in tears! Did not expect to be so moved by a horror short.

[@mariarose616]

That lady deserve s a Oscar, it was so believable, well done!! And scared the bijeeber out of me 😱😱😱

[@MattSears]

She really does! She was incredible. Couldn't be more proud.

[@mariarose616]

Matt Sears are you related?

[@MattSears]

We are indeed, she is my grandmother.

[@mariarose616]

@@MattSears 🤗

[@CorruptedStudios1]

Gosh I just love your stuff so much. it's such a nice change of pace from all the watered down generic horror films that rely strictly on jumpscares or excessive gore. You have a new sub♡

[@MattSears]

Thank you! Glad you like the films. I'm not a fan of those types of films either. I much prefer trying to create a scary atmosphere rather than thinking of how i can make people jump or vomit haha.

[@CorruptedStudios1]

Exactly! And I feel like it's become a huge problem, especially lately. Horror movies have become far too predicable. I understand that all genres of horror have masses of films, so it's hard to do something original, but I feel like most directors use it as an excuse and put little to no effort in building an atmosphere, instead thinking throwing in jump scares and lots of gore with scary music playing it will be enough to satisfy the masses. Like my friend and I took her sister to see Mama and it was so bland and predictable, I could literally guess what kind of jump scare would happen before it did. It made most of the audience jump and scream, which makes me a little sad to know such muddled efforts apparently work. But what I love about your stuff is while following these already explored genres, you find a way to build up to it in an amazing and new way. Especially this piece. The vulnerability of this old woman, the voices, the uncertainty, it really strikes a chord deep inside more than any tactless way to make people jump. It's so unsettling and so dang refreshing. Your work is a breath of fresh air in this genre and I hope you keep on making them, and I would love to see one of your feature films in a theater someday. I love how much obvious effort and thought and love you put into your stuff, and how you take the time to shake the viewer's senses and nerves. You have a fan in me

[@MattSears]

Thank you so much, that's great to hear. I'm always working on new films, I did have a few other shorts planned but i've put them on hold to work on writing for a feature so fingers crossed some day I can get it into theatres! I really want to film another short soon though. Yeah i saw Mama, i thought it was ok. Definitely not as scary as the short film though and i know what you mean about the jump scares. Don't get me wrong I do like a good shocking moment but only when it's been built up to. I think a lot of filmmakers just throw them in there as a cheap way of frightening people. Of course i you throw in a really loud noise and a sudden movement people will jump, It's not scary though, just kinda annoying ha.

[@rafaeltrivino1790]

My guess is she is really Bill Murray in a old lady costume still living Ground Hogs day over and over.

[@JC-uj3zj]

Thank you for employing Ms Beatrice Howard. She did such wonderful acting whether she really was that age and still killing it in films or she was younger and fooling us with her "physical limits" Also, thank you for not offing her. Lol. I cringed and thought to myself "No one should be tripped on the 1yd line of life". Thanks again for a great short.

[@MattSears]

Ms Beatrice Howard did an amazing job, she's actually my grandmother. She was 93 at the time of filming and we shot around her physical limitations. I know it must have been really hard for her but she really gave her all and i couldn't be more proud and grateful. She really steals the show! Thanks for taking the time to watch and i'll pass on your kind message to Dolly.

[@annegrethenythe8626]

@@MattSears Ms Howard did a great job. She must have byen a great grandmother.

[@bgray1009]

shared to my facebook, just got over 1000 on friends list so i hope some of them subscribe to you. you definitely deserve a lot more subscribers.

[@MattSears]

Thank you very much Barry! I hope you enjoyed :)

[@soulgaming6723]

This has got to be the most unsettling disturbing creepy scary short I've seen I fucking love it you did an amazing job

[@MattSears]

Thanks Jack!! Really glad you enjoyed it.

[@erkheth]

Its saddening to see someone alone and in real fear. A very emotional horror, thankyou! The woman was a great actor

[@MattSears]

No worries, i'll pass on your comments to Dolly. She's a star!!

[@HrglassHealer]

As a horror fan of 30+ yrs...dude your work needs to be on the big screen! Well done! 👏🏽Plus I'm a huge fan of the British. 🇬🇧

[@MattSears]

Thank you!!! Will be uploading some new horrors soon :) That's rare, not many fans of the British! hahaha

[@annar.69]

Wow... This was so beautiful... The fact that the protagonist was an elderly woman first off is so unique in a horror nowadays! I loved every second of this like I do Everytime I watch something of Matt's. The fact that she was wearing a panic button, the music she played when she layed in bed, the glimpse of a black and white photograph we can assess to be of her younger self and her husband who seems to have passed because she now lives alone...the loving son's frustration that lets us know that she clearly does this a lot but this one time it's true!!! Someone_or someTHING I should say_ is really there this time but the *cry wolf* makes it so neither her nor her son call 911... She doesn't trust her own senses anymore... Such a helpless feeling that must be.. Oh I want more!!! I could EASILY have watched hours of this tense melancholic atmosphere... Beautiful. I didn't want it to end....

[@MattSears]

Thank youuuuu! Really glad you enjoyed it. I think this has the to be the film i'm most proud of so I love hearing what people have to say. Extremely proud of my Nan for her performance too. She really steals the show and makes the film! I wanted to try something a little different by using an elderly protagonist and when you do that it opens films up to so many new levels and meanings etc. But mainly I think it just really puts the viewer on their side as everyone loves their grandparents! Hahaha! Thank you for the kind words again! :)

[@sherrysmith3538]

Excellent.all the way through.kept me on my toes...so to speak.best short movie I've watched so far.thanks for sharing.

[@selbalba2415]

Awesome, I loved it!