ROOD - H.P. Lovecraft Award Winning Horror Short Film / A Night of Horror International Festival

Art by Waldkunst
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Winner 2020:
A Night of Horror International Film Festival - Best Lovecraft Inspired Film
Torino Undergound Cinefest
Independents International Film Festival
Indie Short Fest
Official Selection 2020:
Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival
Chicago Horror Film Festival
H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival
Genre Blast Film Festival
Independent Days Film Festival
Russian International Horror Film Festival
Camgaroo Award

[@DustinBarlow8P]

It is time for an HP Lovecraft Renaissance! If I don't get to see Elder Things in an Updated Adaptation of At the Mountain of Madness before I die, I am coming back as a ghost and haunting the hell out of somebody!

[@jonathanorth7132]

Damn right! One of the most under appreciated pieces of SciFi horror ever written. I saw a decent animated italian version here on KZbin many years ago. Philistines! Predators, Aliens and Jedi . Nothing ever new. Nobody reads any more. Kudos to you. Let's haunt them all.

[@biggusdickus9046]

Now that`s a film idea. lol

[@erikswanson5753]

I'm curious. Has The Mountains of Madness ever been made into a movie. I'm not aware of it if it has.

[@serrisdaylor1015]

the tension was masterful, my heart rate is quickened!

[@Falko00]

Thank you

[@chrisjones5949]

I really like how most of this film seems like it's one continuous, smooth shot. Very skillful on a technical level. It's good at building tension in a very short time, and just enough happens that the story makes sense, while enough is left unexplained that we're still mystified. Always a plus for cosmic horror.

[@talka2011]

Very good acting job but the plot is kinda meh.. the guy obviously knew what he is messing with, so it was weird to see him so scared when he was "caught by surprise"

[@drdabsmore945]

This is exactly the kind of atmospheric horror we need. Very well done, can't wait to see more!

[@Falko00]

Thank you

[@sallyoquinn]

I can see why this was an award winning film. Beautiful production all around!

[@Falko00]

Thank you sally

[@makdrumz]

Wow wow wow. That was pure lovecraftian atmosphere… No words guys… Loved it!!!

[@Falko00]

Thank you

[@sassysteveartist]

Perfectly done. Couldn't ask for better pacing, atmosphere and acting. Can't wait to see more!

[@Falko00]

Thank you Steve

[@alanloewen4148]

Well done. I can see why this film won all the awards that it did. The atmosphere of the film was so well developed, and as jaded as I am, the ending still made me jump. 😊 And top-notch acting!

[@Falko00]

Thanks

[@monsieursinister]

Same. Definitely packed in that atmosphere. Really enjoyed this little yarn.

[@dashalovesmusic]

Loved it! The camera was amazing, the actor and the ending!!!

[@Ronnock]

With this level of genius, a whole hollywood budget would blow the competition away.

[@kevincaruthers5412]

It would come with the entire Hollywood agenda and politics, which would ruin it.

[@Demortixx]

Big budgets don’t mean better

[@UwUKpeke]

are u drunk, good sir?

[@J4ap0on3es]

I love how some ppl literally reads "pact with devil" to a ghostly opened door knowing it will be a bad idea.

[@lamius]

Yes! Acting, camerawork, directing, and the sound design! I love the snapping fingers!

[@Falko00]

Thank you Dale

[@timbrown4853]

Extremely well done...want this story to go on.

[@Falko00]

Thank you tim

[@chrisdals5182]

Excellent! Ich will mehr!!!

[@edvfya9922]

Fantastic! Thank you making this

[@crust8016]

Really interesting way to present this with the whole one-shot illusion thing. Good job!

[@Falko00]

Thank you Crust

[@raygeraghty7425]

A genuinely creepy little film, well done.!!!

[@Falko00]

Thank you Ray

[@Witchofthewoods.]

This was absolutely amazing 🤩

[@Falko00]

Thank you Terra

[@xhul2558]

A wonderful gem. The cinematography is just insane, and i highly suspect some of the sequences were actually played backward. The actor's performance is sick. For my taste, the masterpiece was extremely close, not showing the antagonist at all would have been way more lovecraftian in my opinion.

[@sensorymats8544]

why do you use words with incorrect meanings?

[@xano2921]

​@@sensorymats8544maybe it could be because he's not a native English speaker just like me, yeah, hard to think, I know

[@madamvaudelune3298]

​@@xano2921why do people do this stuff? Watching this is really rough Read some creepy book of old Stuff to make your blood run cold Do you really want attention From some horrid. Cursed dimension? Just put down that book and think Tentacles that writhe and stink Enter and their foul attack Makes of you a tasty snack Leave your dreams of eldritch power Knit a sweater, grow a flower. Read to children visit Paris Stop reading De Vermis Mysteries.

[@arthurchadwell9267]

Truly beautiful... That aching sense of loss... The autumnal melancholy... That "end of all things" ( or at least YOUR time) feel so perfectly expressed by Rutger Hauer in Blade Runner back when I was young... 1982? 83? So long ago... Now I am an old man and understand it even more. All times end, all men die... As Edward James Olmos' character says about the replicant played by Sean Young: " Too bad she won't last......... But which of us does!?"

[@TruthSurge]

the old choke-hold routine. I mean.. how does he not pull back from that instead of trying to jerk the demon into his world by the arm? I would not have grabbed that arm. Just step back and you're free. Nice buildup to that tho.

[@abk6647]

This needs much more views and appreciation. Well done, I loved it.

[@Falko00]

Thank you

[@tonydabaloney]

A truly heartwarming motion picture for the whole family!😮

[@MichaelFrazierTube]

The camera work IS the story here.

[@yashuarazohr486]

Morale of the story: "Play stupid games, win stupid prices." Very nice cinematography and atmospheric ambience. Keep up the good work.

[@michaelmacdonell4834]

Oh, this is good. The soundscape is blisteringly good!

[@Falko00]

Thank you Michael

[@IAmTraceBeats]

Oh my god this is amazing! Subscribed!

[@SistorCarrera]

that was sressful...in a good way ty

[@dennisdelgado7350]

Amazing and well-crafted!

[@Falko00]

Thank´s Dennis

[@brucemonkhouse6698]

Congratulations..intense, beautiful and creative

[@samm4158]

take a shot every time he dramatically removes his glasses (this was a cool little film)

[@RaraAvis1138]

This was AWESOME!!!!

[@Only2genderzz]

I love how you crafted this. I AM IN LOVE...craft.

[@sethothvinvridvaazhvhel3593]

Wonderful!!!!

[@remc0s]

Rood is also the Dutch word for the color red.

[@tkell31]

Great creepy warehouse setting. You can imagine all the things stored there that never see the light of day. Loved the old worn looking book. The use of the glasses made it seem real as someone who wears glasses their use was effective. Two issues. I think we all got it. Knock, open, read...didnt need to keep repeating. To me made it seem like you thought the audience was too dumb to put it together. And not a fan of the end. Like what's the point? Wait another 100 years for someone to do it again? I guess it might be because he didnt open the door, or read the complete passage. Really enjoyed the short. Thank you.

[@Falko00]

Thank you

[@Lycurgus1982]

Simple and effective. The camera work, lighting and sound is terror inducing. Very good work.

[@Falko00]

Thank you

[@magnetdesignandadver]

So simple. So chilling. Excellent film

[@davidereba4120]

HPL steps out of the Door and asks "Excuse me kind Sir, Is this not Boston?"

[@mackjay1777]

Well done, and to the point which is Lovecraftian cosmic terrror!!! 😎

[@Falko00]

Thank you, jay

[@TheJericho1123]

my door does that sometimes.

[@swastman2]

Phenomenal cinematography.

[@Falko00]

Thank you

[@prestofilms]

Wow you chose a great setting to film this in!

[@stephanvenner2939]

Klasse.Sehr gut gemacht und sehr unheimlich.

[@aaronk8440]

Stellar camera work.

[@Falko00]

Thank you Aaron

[@kennyhagan5781]

When faced with a low budget, get creative. All those awards, justified. This is a hella good short, reminds me of those geniuses who were making films like Nosferatu and Metropolis back in the day. I have a feeling that we're going to see more of this sort of thing coming out of Germany in the future, and I can't wait.

[@Falko00]

Thank you very much kenny

[@sasajugovic6984]

Great and genius...so simple but swesome

[@hg1651]

Awesome !

[@robwheelut]

Very Good love the atmosphere

[@stephenparry6811]

That was an impressive short

[@Falko00]

Thank you

[@Karatejin]

Great film! Congratulations!

[@Falko00]

Thank you Jomo

[@jerichohill487]

This was great.

[@reggaetonremixes9233]

This soo need to be the beginning scene of a feature

[@jadejoseph9969]

I enjoyed this. Makes me want more. Great job. 👍🏾

[@Falko00]

Thank you Joseph

[@jordancopeland7438]

Wow… I’m hooked now

[@EndingSimple]

Pretty slick for a simple film. Somehow I knew something was going to reach out from the door and grab him. But I was expecting a tentacle.

[@markportwood4045]

This is REALLY good.

[@marco81c16]

Überragender Kurzfilm

[@erikswanson5753]

NIce. I loved the actor's voice. It was perfect.

[@-TheExposition-]

The actor was very good. Speech, delivery, tone, cadence. Also has a striking, leading man look to him. Color, camera, lighting looks good too. Obviously a lot of work and care was given to this project. Must give respect to where it's due. That being said I don't see how this received several awards and I'm honestly wondering if whoever produced this simply added that particular graphic? I encourage whoever made this to keep on making features. There's potential there because it's not bad by any means at all.

[@edrozenrozen9600]

Spine tingling. Great Work!!!!!

[@Falko00]

Thank you

[@ParanormalHorrorArtist]

Damn the time went fast. Just when I was wanting more. But alas it was perfect in everything.

[@RomeoWhiskey692]

Excellent !! I really enjoyed this .

[@Falko00]

Thank you

[@yup_pea]

THAT WAS AWESOME! 🤣🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍👍

[@Falko00]

Thank you

[@georgeknight4131]

Sweet. Simple. Effective.

[@jean-sebastienchabot8161]

Super beau montage de qualité.

[@forestglover1509]

I really liked this, nice. 👍🏽

[@enxman7697]

Really well done!

[@leifjansson8074]

Amazing... horrifying.. shocking...

[@rolandomontenegro6677]

What a good...good acting and narrative

[@Falko00]

Thank you

[@TheFireline]

The guy is really smart, cool voice!

[@pauloalvesdesouza7911]

A well produced grade 6 script.

[@Falko00]

Thank you

[@mournstar4578]

Loved it.

[@ronaldturner4849]

Are you supposed to chuckle with relief at the ending, or did I misinterpret the deeper meaning?

[@Rick.Fleischer]

How rood!

[@dawnatkinson7704]

Well what did he think was going to happen?!

[@000aleph]

This film was made by Fail Army

[@Drachenhannes]

So i am asking myself thing. Is there a single "Horror Short Film" to not win an award?

[@karllieck9064]

All these gushing compliments seemed manufactured. This short film was not The Shining or The Others. C'mon guys.

[@000aleph]

I know a short film that has won "over 18 awards". Now marvel at what the exact number might be!

[@ProffessorYellow]

the actor taking his sunglasses on and off was cracking me up, but it was very well made.

[@philschuler9674]

Brilliant.

[@Falko00]

Thank´s Phil

[@keilanluke]

Fantastic Lovecraftian film!! You did an awesome job #SkyroadFilms

[@Falko00]

Thank you Keilan

[@daybreaker1539]

Excellent!

[@Falko00]

Thank you

[@daybreaker1539]

@@Falko00 this was a great composition and beautiful story telling! Best of luck in your future creations.

[@reddjinn911]

well done!

[@anneniliam3911]

LIKE IT

[@Rrrinity]

"Hell of hells - Pact with the devil" - what did he expect?:)

[@Matt42MSG]

This seems very reliant on sound effects to add drama and tension to situations that lack them. Such effects ought to reinforce horror rather than be solely responsible for them.

[@soulreaver1983]

Outstanding video 😎👍

[@Falko00]

Thank you

[@soulreaver1983]

@@Falko00 You're welcome 🙂👍

[@diogeneskoolaid8437]

I was hoping for tentacles.

[@jeffreycarter6455]

Really well done! I think I sense a touch of Lynch and Badalamenti, which is fine by me.

[@Falko00]

Thank you

[@jonida]

I love it, I really enjoy cosmic horror.

[@Falko00]

Thank you

[@dragooncerberus33]

Great video!

[@theoxymoron8793]

Tho is Really good 👍

[@ForwardEarth]

A bloody hand? That's your big finish?

[@lindseymckirdy1830]

Lovecrafian through and through who needs 2 hours to build dread when 2 minutes can do it

[@Falko00]

Thank you

[@Spider-el9rw]

Welldone

[@MobileFilmmaking]

Awesome

[@Falko00]

Thank you

[@Hell-Awaits]

Bussare, Aprire, Leggere.

[@0penthaughtz]

I imagine the whole crew, consists of 3-4 peoples max.

[@thebrandamonium4642]

Spooky.

[@donnanhuggler8451]

Door needs replacing