Witchcraft Motion Picture Company presents NIGHT SWIM (horror short)

[@stobey12]

This was phenomenal. More proof that keeping the mystery and leaving room for the imagination is scarier than anything as built out as this full motion picture. Really enjoyed this.

[@MarciaOrigaOriga]

Eu quero o filme completo Pessual.

[@Biggarou]

work 100x better then that retarded movie did

[@filmshoot472]

Who else is here after Watching the Night Swim Trailer?

[@filmshoot472]

@@christmation4515 well what can I say? I'm on here a lot. Heh😁😁

[@rodblackhurst]

Appreciate all the love.

[@filmshoot472]

@@rodblackhurst No Problem Bro.😉😉 Anything to Support a talented Artist. BTW Congratulations on The Theatrical Film. Can't Wait to see it.😁😁

[@beethalia168]

Me me meeee

[@beethalia168]

Eek I had a night swim in a pool last week alone

[@channingbloom7125]

Some stories only work in a short film format and not like a padded down feature film.

[@lovegreysonchance13]

Your underwater shots were simply stunning.

[@vkasshu]

Am I only the one who read it as "underwear?" :)

[@memeygamer4381]

@@vkasshu I read it as underwear but quickly realised it was underwater lol

[@srijan7]

Who else is here after watching Night Swim Pitch Meeting?

[@hiyorisarugaki1830]

haha

[@blackmoon34785]

Me

[@andrew_mcintosh]

Ooh, a very influential KZbin channel!

[@GizmoBeach]

I don’t know WHAT I’D DO if confronted with the conundrum of a haunted pool. Not swimming in it would just never cross my mind.

[@NewYouTubeHandle1]

Watching this short film after Pitch Meeting is tight!

[@mateosamora]

There's always something eerie about swimming alone at night. Whether in a pool in a dark yard, dimly lit motel, or in the ocean. McGuire and Blackhurst clearly know how to play on our simple, universal unease. And I'm always more than happy to lend my fear to filmmakers like them.

[@rodblackhurst]

King Complex Thank you very much for the kind words!

[@calebmcclure3893]

Swimming in the ocean at night would be far more terrifying than swimming in a backyard pool at night. In a pool you can rest assured that there’s nothing else in the water except you. Swimming in the ocean at night, any ocean predator could be under you and you wouldn’t even be able to see it

[@a-dwi]

​@@calebmcclure3893I mean swimming in the ocean (not the beach) at any given time could be terrifying. Even at the beach could be terrifying sometimes, especially at night..

[@Nerdynate253]

There's no way in hell I would swim in a lake alone at night. No siree bob.

[@DunmoresMovieMania]

Yes, but has anyone tried swimming in your own backyard swimming pool - with no underwater lights? And I mean, ZERO vision - it just looks like black water under a moonless night, and the sparse yard lights shine onto it, but don't penetrate the surface at all. And if it's over 6foot in depth, it - is - simply - terrifying. And if there is enough growth around the pool (this was enshrouded in greenery and waterfall and rocks - very picturesque), it looks like ANYTHING could be hiding under those waters, not just eels or sharks, even small organisms that would burrow into the eye of your penis or something... I couldn't bring myself to go in...

[@CZsWorld]

This is great! So simple story wise, but shot in a way that makes it feel big and suspenseful.

[@oxfopee]

CZsWorld???

[@SwaveyHardaway]

It’s definitely a different approach to movies

[@CApt-NinJA]

Nice to see he's always been on brand

[@godzilla44556]

Oh my God it's CZs world

[@candacecoulson9514]

As soon as the feature film trailer dropped I rushed to come watch this. Congratulations! This deserves to be seen by everyone and I’m so excited for you!

[@rodblackhurst]

thank you kindly!

[@nerdjournal]

Barf

[@jeffn4836]

The movie was freaking terrible.

[@nexusfuel]

Gotta say after watching the movie, I see why Wan would want to make a movie about this. The short film makes the concept seem super interesting and cool. It’s a shame the movie doesn’t live up to what this short film is.

[@spankyg8658]

“You’re supposed to say POLO!”

[@kenz-kenz]

@@spankyg8658oh god that line was so so bad 😂

[@carraokk8938]

Acho que a coisa ficaria ainda melhor se o James fosse o diretor...

[@peterddb1593]

I actually got a chill seeing the dark figure outside of the pool. As a hardened horror film fan, this is an interesting and unusual reaction for me. Thanks for letting me experience this!

[@AXCBER]

No music, fast cuts or camera motion. Just the blurry silhouette of someone standing above you, staring down at you menacingly. That's what elevates the eerie feeling. Idk man, the more I'm watching short films, the more I wanna stray away from feature films.

[@Armyblink4life554]

I came after seeing the trailer of the movie inspired by this 😭 and now watching I can see how they were intrigued by this short film. Now I’m excited for the movie 😭

[@rodblackhurst]

Thank you. 🙂

[@edaturk7529]

Can I ask what movie it is that you saw the trailer to? This is a masterpiece

[@alzorama2876]

She forgot the buddy system: Never swim alone.

[@rodblackhurst]

Haha! Exactly.

[@Tegres1]

That is the penguin credo.

[@fotisalphaafton2445]

Dont this is reall huh?

[@fotisalphaafton2445]

Dont tell this reall huh?

[@alzorama2876]

@@fotisalphaafton2445 Is it?

[@judywelsh682]

Bloody brilliant! I am never swimming alone again.

[@piomiw8938]

😂

[@omegakidmusic]

Movie is very high quality, interesting idea. Underwater shots are great and the actress knows how to do terrific buoyancy. She seems like an aquaphile, so good.

[@rodblackhurst]

Megalyn is a great actress and braved a cold pool for many many hours that night.

[@arielelizabeth2407]

such a beautiful short film, no cliche music or scenes..it's visually stunning, the color which is mainly the pool reflects fear idk why it does but it does in my perspective...Her acting for a short film is spot on she reflects fear well

[@ViceCityExtra]

Congrats on having the shortfilm made into a full length movie. Bless! ❤

[@jeffn4836]

And the movie is terrible! lol

[@DomesticAnimo]

​@@jeffn4836 in the words of Jermery Jahns it is DOGS**T LOL

[@justwarren65]

@@jeffn4836saw it twice today

[@Crystals10000]

​@@jeffn4836 the same stuff happened in the movie as this..lol

[@BrandontheBeldam2993]

Well done short film and congrats on making it a theatrical release! Seriously this was really compelling and I'll be seeing the movie tonight.

[@rodblackhurst]

Thank you kindly.

[@BrandontheBeldam2993]

You're welcome. I saw the movie and despite the general consensus, I really liked the film.@@rodblackhurst

[@TheReelRapNerd]

When I saw the trailer for the first time, I thought it sounded familiar, and it hit me today that I had watched this some time ago. Congratulations on the feature man! Already got my ticket for Thursday night!

[@rodblackhurst]

Hell yes. Thanks for the support and love.

[@raptorrodger]

Going to the theatre tomorrow after work to see Night Swim. I’ve seen the trailers at the theatre for months now and I had no idea it was a short film before! Congratulations!

[@rodblackhurst]

Thank you kindly.

[@technofire_cake1115]

This is inspiring

[@MrWumbo-ck8iy]

I love short films like this. The plot isn't all too stunning, but the production value is top-knotch

[@RYMAN1321]

Who else is here getting ready for the full length film ? 10 years in the making, it must be awesome to finally be able to do the entire film

[@rodblackhurst]

Been a saga....and still wish things had happened differently...but we'll take the wins where we can!

[@killerbeanmachine]

@@rodblackhurst Did it not come out how you wanted it to? What do you wish happened differently?

[@weldonthatcher8891]

I'm here because Blumhouse is making a feature length film version of this short.

[@rodblackhurst]

Boom.

[@JamesRobertSmith]

Damn. You guys are good! Professional camera work. Excellent direction. Kick-ass editing! Holy Moley!

[@rodblackhurst]

That's what making movies is all about! Glad you liked it.

[@mattdick6167]

Came here immediately after watching the trailer for the full movie

[@vwmagicarchives]

The pool shots are what drew me in. Simple concept but relatable af. I used to swim all hrs of the night as a child and this brought back some uneasy feelings. Nicely done.

[@adriantrusca1245]

Af. Af af af. Just say as fuck, you lazy bastard.

[@melisandebliss6096]

Such beautiful underwater shots

[@rodblackhurst]

Melisande Bliss Thank you so much.

[@DarionDAnjou]

well done short. how did you get Megalyn Echikunwoke to be in your short?

[@ILLYFletcher]

Beautiful underwater shots!

[@windsurf17]

Holy cow, what a couple of minutes, good sound and the right setting can do to bring you right in. I was looking around the room as I watched this, like, is there someone behind me??

[@CINEPR]

Who else is here after watching Jeremy Jahns review for the movie?

[@The_Moving_finger_writes]

i cant believe james wan producing a film based on this. kinda excited!

[@paulahubley660]

Watched the new movie this morning and loved it. So creepy! Then my filmaker friend told me about this original short. Also amazing and just as creepy!!!

[@rodblackhurst]

Thank you kindly.

[@Sab_MJsMama]

Subtle and atmospheric...quality short. Nice job. Love Megalyn in The 4400 back in the early/mid 2000's.

[@tonymata8070]

The short that started it all, the film adaptation looks absolutely terrifying.

[@Neon002121]

I’m here after watching the Pitch Meeting for the 2024 one. This is for sure a better film from the sounds of it.

[@DannyIAH]

Who’s here after the official trailer for the upcoming movie based off this??? They had me at James Wan producing it

[@jennifere.pergola598]

The last shot was great after all that build-up! I watched this after seeing Jeremy Jahns's review of the feature film where he mentioned that it was based on this short film in 2014 - I didn't see the feature film, but this short film was very well-done!

[@rodblackhurst]

Who is Jeremy Jahn?

[@Marvelfan-nu7ve]

@@rodblackhurst He a youtube film critic. He been here since nearly the beginning of youtube. He didn't like the feature film but thought the short was good

[@rodblackhurst]

Right on!

[@jennifere.pergola598]

@@Marvelfan-nu7ve Thanks for providing the info - I didn't get a chance to reply until now! 😆

[@jennifere.pergola598]

@@rodblackhurst I tried posting the KZbin link to Jeremy Jahns's review of the feature film as a reply here but I think the comment was flagged as potential spam 😆 - the review is the most recent video on his channel, and he recommended that viewers go watch your and Bryce McGuire's 2014 short film.

[@jelanitarik7423]

Pitch Meeting bought me here. This short was very well done.👍🏾

[@noahanthonysarabia]

This is so brilliant! I've never had a verbal reaction to a film quite like this one! 😂 my heart skipped a beat. Perfect execution, I really admire the way you portrayed the power going out and coming back in! The photography is also brilliant! Excellent work!

[@SaturnSenshi3105]

Congrats on having your movie picked up!

[@stevenblackwood6097]

Excellent use of the radio and the old fashioned music that emanated from it. Underwater shooting was terrific as was the swimmer.

[@rodblackhurst]

Thank you for the kind words.

[@Josh_MC_TN]

Was there this weekend and unfortunately I was the only person in the theater, these kinds of terrific concepts need to be supported so you guys can keep making them. The movie wasn't great but a solid entry and I will never turn down an original scary movie👍

[@ManasiJindal]

I loved the performance of Margot the most😊

[@eanagweneveredelapena9670]

Nice.. The word that can describe it. The camera angles are perfect.... Its like a real movie if it was longer Great film deserves an award.

[@rodblackhurst]

Eana - Thank you!

[@anitaechikunwoke5013]

Excellent!!! I got chills down my spine...pretty dam creepy!!!!!!

[@jeraldbrewer6087]

Another very effective suspense short Of course, you had cat people like on the edge. I look forward to your next film. Just don't harm the cat.

[@ladyboheme]

this was beautifully shot and genuinely frightening, well done

[@rodblackhurst]

+ladyboheme Thank you so much.

[@jaiauna-amorgan3044]

This was so much scarier than the full length ! Congratulations on making it to the silver screen though . 🎉

[@susiehaltmann3342]

When the short film is better than a feature length film

[@susiehaltmann3342]

@@user-uu3cv7uw7u yes

[@ronantimehd5790]

@@user-uu3cv7uw7u yes

[@Stef4ever2345]

Can’t wait to see the full length film next year!!!!!

[@Knightofducks]

This is amazing! congrats on getting a full film release! can't wait to see it!

[@infinitygames9317]

Absolutely fantastic. Well deserved to have gotten it adapted to the big screen. Indie horror projects are some of KZbin's best content. Brilliant job.

[@OneaRogue]

I love subtle, non-gimmicky suspense films like this. :)

[@rodblackhurst]

Thank you! We're glad you like it.

[@Heliosplusultra]

Rod Blackhurst I really enjoyed this. Great work.

[@terencesommer5413]

OneaRogue this is one of the best that I have ever seen.

[@bovanoverbeke2507]

The underwatershots are beautifulllll! And I like the noises to😂

[@sa1ntluke]

Here because I heard about the movie, looks like it will be great!

[@Mislav24]

Pretty creepy and interesting shirt horror film, with an intense atmosphere and good acting. That "demon from the pool" looked pretty creepy. I do think it could have been a bit longer, with more development, but I still liked it. Keep up the good work, you are talented. I will definitely watch the rest of your videos.

[@rodblackhurst]

Thank you so much. Check out my films AMANDA KNOX and HERE ALONE on Netflix.

[@yamato0965]

That's what you get for not waiting 30 minutes after eating before you take a swim.

[@Star-pl1xs]

w

[@vaniillaa.]

Actually it's better to go really after you ate because if you wait 1 hour it's like in the middle of the digestion and it's not good

[@smalltownhorrorproductions6869]

Dude, don't worry about the million views. You need to do a lot more for all of us. You guys deserve major props! Especially the DOC. I've got a feature I'm writing/producing and I am no doubt taking notes on this... Page 15 on my script... only about 100 more pages to go. lol

[@awesumtoast97]

100% now its a feature film by blumhouse

[@axelmoussavi8233]

Loved how the crickets also went silent when she was dragged unter haha

[@TeamRemForever]

I'm here watching this short for the first time, and I am even more excited for the film now!

[@_what._.]

This is WAY better than the new Blumhouse movie. It had so much potential. Such a shame.

[@piehelman]

That's great congrats! Congrats on making it in theaters !

[@scribesunlimited]

I think it was very well made. Commendable photography, great angles, very convincing lighting. If this was a college project, it deserves an A definitely.

[@rodblackhurst]

Thanks for the kind words! We'll take the A.

[@Okabim]

Agreed, this was really really nicely made, and convincing acting!

[@MartijnMuller]

Who's here after watching the Pitch Meeting condense a 2 hour movie of a 3 minute short film into a 5 minute parody?

[@brewnomars]

now that was creepy. I think it would've been a lot scarier if they didn't show the face of the 'entity'; maybe just the eyes - red, devilish eyes :) but overall i think this was creepy. good job :)

[@DarionDAnjou]

i have to agree on this. less would have been more on that specific shot. just enough to show it is a version of herself, but not so well lit like it was that she's not even scary.

[@solgato5186]

It looked like it was her kinna

[@solgato5186]

@@DarionDAnjou by not being scary, we don't know if the doppleganger is friend foe or neutral, I wish there had been no scree-- and getting dragged under, just being startled by the recognition it was her and I dunno, leaping back just like it happened and going under like happens, just no return back up. I'm biased as heck after watching ALONE TIME because it was so perfectly suspended yet had its feet on the ground perfectly, even the fast end after the not-screamy-suprise left one completely on one's own with the black screen (which stops thought briefly rather than start the whirling questions, it's like anti-applause because it retains all the energy of the performance rather than dissipate it (omg clapping at a symphony when music isn't finished drives me nuts, did we always do that or was it when DJs started fading out tracks before starting the next one?

[@megapuppers]

The pitch meeting for the movie is longer than the short.

[@Neon002121]

AND way funnier. Wow wow wow

[@AlexisAdrian621]

@@Neon002121wow

[@HumanVoiceFilms]

The cinematography and camera work is exquisite, Fantastic work.

[@rodblackhurst]

Thank you!

[@NUAProductions1]

I was clenched to my desk the whole time. This is awesome!

[@rodblackhurst]

Nerf Army Perfect.

[@JC-gq3wg]

2023 still suspenseful!👏🏾

[@juspasenthru]

I'm worried to death about the cat...

[@ttomkatt1]

I agree. I thought for sure it was going to be something involving the cat 🐈 more.

[@solgato5186]

@@ttomkatt1 Maybe too much mean would drag the film down with the protagonist.

[@brainstew8922]

quality work. love the direction and acting. briliant!

[@madnessbydesignVria]

Beautiful! Not a wasted shot. Great sense of atmosphere. All-around great job! :)

[@rodblackhurst]

Thank you so much!

[@madnessbydesignVria]

I hadn't realized you also directed "Alone". You have a promising future...

[@GGiblet]

Thank You *Frank and Paul Films* for giving lovely *Margot* the cat credit in the film! (Many animal actors go uncredited)

[@ryanulinski3]

This was a great suspense story that I cannot wait to see the new film coming next year! Bravo!

[@NicolineErSej]

Beautiful light. Nice angles. Absolutely gorgeous.

[@rodblackhurst]

Ashley - Thank you!

[@BLAZEVII]

Looking forward to the 2024 version starring Amélie Hoeferle. #watchlist

[@jorgel.quiroz8862]

Jeremy sent me here.

[@kaikai9122]

Same

[@AlexisAdrian621]

Same

[@rodblackhurst]

Who is Jeremy??

[@threehundredwords]

WOW! Fantastic job from top to bottom. Especially enjoyed the choice of music, almost an Angelheart feel.

[@unionmovieworks]

Really nice coverage of the swimming pool.

[@Ishtarru]

Note to self: have pool sanctified. Kickass. No wonder they mentioned it on Face Off.

[@lucariothehorrorguy5641]

Honestly this was better as a short IMO. There is not enough things you can do with a concept like this in a full feature film.

[@creativeideas3588]

photography is awesum.underwater shots r fantastic

[@JenJarMeg]

One of the best short films I've ever seen. So well done. I really enjoyed everything about it. And this is coming from someone who is no horror fan LOL. The underwater scenes were great. The film is scary, shocking and intense. I keep watching it over and over. I'm a big fan of Megalyn's so I knew she would do a wonderful job as she always does. I hope this short film is very successful for you and Megalyn.

[@ravutonytv590]

They’re making a movie of this!!! It comes out next year!!

[@rodblackhurst]

Oh I know. In addition to directing and producing the short film I co-wrote the story for the feature.

[@ravutonytv590]

@@rodblackhurst awesome congrats!!! Def will go see it in theaters!!

[@benwaweru1740]

​@@rodblackhurst Congratulations, definitely a must see.

[@smantherpanther1288]

Here after reading an article saying the movie is a disappointment and the short film is so much better.

[@fredystheawesomeshow8301]

I never knew NIGHT SWIM was a short film before the actual movie 😮

[@ЭльвираРомашич]

No, this is a bret, as soon as they moved to a new house, some ghosts already joined them. and as soon as they repaired the pool, horror struck.

[@BNL07604]

The subtlety of this is just amazing.

[@rodblackhurst]

BNL07604 Thank you!

[@zstick]

Solid production, well directed, and the cinematography was beautiful. I enjoyed it a lot.

[@rodblackhurst]

Thank you!

[@FATE522]

Just got back from the film! I'm so happy you got to see your short film become a full length feature one!

[@rodblackhurst]

Thank you kindly.

[@ambernelson2042]

I really loved night swimming before this! Short and scary enough to make me change a habit... Genius! :-D

[@rodblackhurst]

:-)

[@alphardconsencino7819]

i love how clean it looked

[@rodblackhurst]

alphard consencino Thank you!

[@DiscoverShortFilms]

Very enjoyable guys, we will feature this in our Top 3 Short Films of the week.

[@EdithTorres-2210]

There are a lot of short films that should be a movie, thank God they are making them

[@RichardsShortHorrorFilms]

Very professionally shot and great uses of location.

[@rodblackhurst]

Richard - Thank you! Really appreciate the kind words.

[@voivodvlad1]

This finds a new wrinkle on the basic lesson of horror films: don't be alone! Don't walk, run, travel, work or live alone. Now, don't swim alone either, especially at night. That's when they getcha!

[@YapCentral]

This will be an amazing feature film! I believe it will be one of those kinds of movies that will make over 100 million.

[@winstonsims9021]

It comes out in January

[@BroNovaGaming]

Can't wait to see where the full feature takes this idea.

[@wondermetry]

I'm here because the Night Swim Pitch Meeting :)

[@mbear1639]

This was beautifully-done. Creepy! I wanted more.