Rest Stop - Horror Short Film

After a long night of partying, a college student decides to stop at a rest stop for a drink and encounters a mysterious entity.
A horror short film made for Fitchburg State University's Spring 2022 Advanced Cinema Class.
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Directed and Written by Eric Bielakiewicz and starring Michael Brogdon as Jeremy and Riley Hogan as The Entity.
Film Accolades:
Boston Underground Film Festival (BUFF): Official Selection
Oniros Film Awards - New York: Finalist
13Horror.com Film and Screenplay Contest: Finalist
Happenstance Horror Fest: Honorable Mention
Music Provided by Artlist.io
A special thank you to everyone who contributed and supported this project. More to come.

[@9148MNE]

I don't think I would have entered the shop after seeing that figure standing and staring in the dark.

[@MWTH37]

Note to self don't stop at the rest stop in Fitchburg

[@LauraJayne-ii4bg]

The real scary thing here is how pissed he is while driving. Deserves everything coming lol could have killed someone I wonder why you made the character drunk? Is it a key point of the story? enjoyed this short, be interested to see the whole story behind why and how his face became fucked up though. haha

[@rileyhogan493]

This happened to my friend Brog.

[@ibethmartinez6882]

Is he ok?

[@thesource9127]

Based on a true story

[@jomontanee]

Beer craving never ends well!!!

[@jeffreyharnden7523]

I guess he won't be able to wash his face anymore since he no longer has one . This was pretty good though loved it.

[@durasaxon5131]

An aside: Why do they call it a REST ROOM? I've never gotten any Rest in a Restroom 🚻 After seeing this? I won't trust anything called a REST STOP

[@undeadarmy47]

Should’ve just gone to taco bell 🔔

[@jenniferhiggins227]

Love the atmosphere and creepy feel from this he good actor

[@ceedimomma]

Unexpected ending...loved it!!

[@annecohen8927]

There's something terrifying about that rest stop grocery store that turns one's face into a death mask.

[@trishazechel8402]

Moral of the story, make sure you have all your cash on hand.

[@TheGreenhillsCyclistInRagOrder]

Excellent work! I very rarely need to stop at an "in the middle of nowhere" shops, think I'll pass in future!

[@taracollins5597]

1:40 The dude is so wasted that he can barely walk....yet drives THEN BUYS MORE BOOZE?? Good grief...the only monster he should have encountered was The Sober Monster! lol Now, back to the film....

[@juanguillen9409]

Loved it! Feels like an actual nightmare I had. There is something terrifying about empty, small, midnight gas stations. You capture that here with lighting and cinematography. Well done my friend 👏🏼

[@dougwildetv]

I hate it when that happens smh

[@pinkpastelhearts]

well that scared him into sobriety, bahaha

[@captainscarlett1]

Just say no to drugs. Thank you Nancy Reagan. It worked for me.

[@roccostragapede-m2f]

😂😂

[@docwilson5384]

Great job...Peace

[@ClaudiaMitchell-jn7fw]

Cool film ! 👍. Great acting !👍

[@pommydiva1]

great short. lucky he was drunk, i dont think he would have gone back if he was sober.. good work

[@diontaedaughtry974]

I don't think he'll drink ever again. Great film good job 👍👍

[@cobbetlprogrammer1344]

Must be in Massachusetts, I 190 south Worcester! ;-)

[@lilyf.d]

Average college student life

[@MountainHomeJerrel]

Great work.

[@durasaxon5131]

I bet that sobered him up?

[@johnnyx53]

Enjoyed it! Subbed to see more of your work!

[@sofiafungayi4603]

Stay home

[@allencampbell8322]

Good job. Not a dull moment

[@astarsheran9788]

😂😂

[@xalvin4125]

Only saw the video because he was hairy

[@yawarsorani2241]

😮😮

[@rutherfrogp.wilmington4907]

Based off the “Oh Industry” scene from Beaches?

[@raymondlin8728]

I'm not afraid of anyone in a hoodie and a mask with no eye holes. How can you see and defend my attacks against you. You're at a disadvantage.

[@ericbielakiewiczvideography]

This guy gets it ☝️