RUN! | Short Horror Comedy Film

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Sometimes you're caught in the moment. Sometime you're just caught!
Starring Lauren Powell and Eddie Huchro
Written by Jeph Porter
Directed by Jeph Porter
Cinematography by Rudy Rubio
Edited by Jeph Porter
Music by Joe Shadid
Color and Mix by Michael Lux
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[@themz-fitg-mrs5621]

Omg, honestly I want to see more horror movies like that. Where the killers/monsters actually comedically struggle to kill someone.

[@mariskabecker4017]

You may also like the spoon killer 😂

[@grizzlymelon8376]

There's a reverse version of that in Tucker and Dale vs Evil.

[@stevemurrell6167]

Every zombie movie ever made.

[@oliverholmes-gunning5372]

I recommend Behind The Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon which manages to be both a hilarious pastiche of slasher movie tropes and a pretty good slasher movie all at once, it has a lot of scenes on the real-life difficulties slasher killers would face that are glossed over by the movies.

[@emib6599]

One exist, but I don't remember the name

[@JF-um3wz]

Absolutely love how you can tell the killer is giving his all with the running, while the woman is just jogging leisurely. Makes it likely she escapes after the cut, too…

[@user-ze9ox6dr1j]

l

[@AshBloodfire]

"Ugh, this isn't working, what should I do...I know, I'll go get a weapon that's even heavier, more awkward, and makes noise that she could hear, surely this will bring me success!"

[@Wurstbrot81]

Who stops that often while running?? That made me more nervous than the killer :D

[@onyxcrescent9364]

I do. But that's because I'm not in great shape

[@Wurstbrot81]

@@onyxcrescent9364 then you live a life in danger!!

[@silveesteer]

Yeah, they should have given her better reasons to keep stopping

[@annecohen8927]

Don’t just run for good health. Run for your life!!😱

[@gemstar7286]

💀

[@user-ok7on9ox2h]

Получается ради здоровья

[@maxelldenomie6131]

Very few know that

[@DorisDay-lw4xs]

I don’t run. Bad for the knees.

[@user-ze9ox6dr1j]

​@@gemstar728611111111

[@jkidd1982]

Well thats a lesson in life. Dont turn back, just keep going.

[@rudibauer4585]

If you want to teach little children how "suspense" works, show them this! They will have some bad dreams but later in school they will write good essays.

[@zoomer9686]

Just tell them how their classmate Timmy is now "Tina" because his parents gave him a vaginoplasty, and then let him look that up online. Nightmare fuel for 100 short stories!

[@finnk.7717]

@@zoomer9686What

[@Cobra_125]

@@zoomer9686 Based.

[@zoomer9686]

@@Cobra_125 I swear one day LGBT is gonna get the true backlash they deserve 😅😅 and won't no one be laughing

[@greenwoods798]

The end is fabulous!!! A poor old killer finally understood that he coudn't kill the damn girl with an axe so he bring some good and effective tool. Respect!

[@chestersleezer8821]

So first off he found a small hatchet lying around somewhere then when his poor cardio didn't help he buried it and went and found a chainsaw just lying around. Now she takes off and well he didn't catch her before even after she stops several times, just how is he going to catch her now while carrying a 10 - 15 pounds chainsaw. He is going to give himself a heart attack since his cardio conditioning is just plain horrible.

[@maplightfilmworks]

somewhere they're still running....

[@detroitbecomehuman936]

😂😂😂

[@gerrardstyx1752]

Also, he can suddenly run 3x faster which helps.

[@RyanReynold_5248]

@@maplightfilmworks lmao hâhaa

[@sedrickjones2999]

That’s why I run with one ear bud 😂

[@TomrisHatun-tj9hg]

Mee to 😂

[@catmandude1800]

This reminds me of the banned Nike "Why Do Sports?" ad -- the one where the girl was chased from the house by a Michael/Jason clone [with a saw, if memory serves]. Dressed in kicks, shorts, and sports bra, she runs screaming into the darkness, easily out-distancing the wannabe killer, who ends up gasping and wheezing under a tree as we continue to hear her screams way-the-hell-off in the distance... Freaking hilarious.

[@_ArmIa]

I’m laughing just from your description of this. Sounds absolutely brilliant.

[@shan4680]

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[@shannonrichardson5129]

Why would that be banned? Sounds like a brilliant ad.

[@logangarner3578]

The fact that he probably booked it through the woods to cut her off and get a chainsaw is hilarious.

[@Fernandez218]

I never understood why people choose to drown out the noises of their environment with headphones listening to songs. Always be vigilant outside unsecure areas.

[@chandeyfabian8670]

because actively dying for something you chose to do is somehow worse. cardio is hell man

[@Fernandez218]

@@chandeyfabian8670I run 30 mins 6mph no headphones. Most people need to make better eating habits and they don’t have to run for eons working off food they ate. But that’s freedom. It comes at a cost sometimes

[@jeffreyharnden7523]

It definitely says a whole lot when horror can make you laugh more than the streight up comedies quite telling this was hilarious

[@dirkvandermerwe6027]

A comedy horror is always better than any stereotypical comedy show...

[@jeffreyharnden7523]

Absolutely

[@jeremywithacamera235]

*straight

[@jeffreyharnden7523]

Thanks for the correction in spelling

[@Sas-rf9sy]

FR!. Though you gotta love the persistence and creativity of the guy lol

[@WarlpiriMan]

Happened to me years ago, although I couldn't find my chain saw!

[@StayCalm_DoArt123]

i thought for a second, the killer would just quit with that "i'm too old for this shit" thing 😂

[@FionaJayy]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@chizorama]

This short encapsulates modern society, people lost in their own little world oblivious to the world around them. Only to notice a glitch in their matrix, & instead of running away they run towards their demise like a moth to the flame. Perfect & outstanding...

[@GuruShiya11]

Sometimes you must look backward but not to move backward

[@BougieBlkRose]

She bold to even be running in that area w/ BOTH earphones in 😂😂😂😂 NOT ME! I’m only doing one at a time!

[@user-rl9zl2nz5n]

Там вообще наушники не нужны

[@Rynewulf]

Its just a normal field

[@serenitythesiren5031]

Fields can be quite anxiety-inducing. Being able to see everything coming at you and *knowing* it’s coming and being alone in that area and running being all you can do.

[@FaZeAngela]

The origin scenario was verily enthralling. I liked the concept of the lady running in a slow speed contemporary while a serial killer is chasing her posteriorly with an axe also in a slow speed while the camera would immerse zooming in and out. I like how it's delineated the victim invariably clueless. I as well find it fascinating how ''The Texas Chainsaw Massacre'' character plays a role in too. Excellent job I must say!👍🏻👍🏻Horror is an inquisitive genre within it's diabolical & vice nature to capture one's curiosity & fear. An engrossing exposure that leads terrifying deeds that are being absorbed mentally & physically. I'm hoping for more content like this. Subscribed!

[@patrickbailey2799]

This could have easily been the opening scene for a comedy/horror film.

[@deborahblackvideoediting8697]

Dang, this was really funny - and super suspenseful at the end, as well! Amazing that you could pack this much humour and horror into less than three minutes. Very entertaining, great job!!

[@peachesnscream]

This is straight out of every Tom & Jerry chase scene

[@JAEUFM]

She was already warmed up from the beginning, that gave her an advantage right there, he could gotten severe cramps without proper stretching and warming up before starting the chase.

[@Kumire_921]

Indeed, always stretch before trying to murder someone!

[@gh5horrorshortfilms259]

Colors are interesting. Very nice take.

[@bbgal688]

My dad told me to never loose awareness of my surroundings by wearing earbuds.

[@user-hw7cx6uo2d]

ありそうでない、斬新だなあ

[@clif42cc]

Good one! Loved how she ignored the news story at the beginning

[@scottmcshannon6821]

i find it interesting that busses for the criminally insane come fully equipped with instruments of mass destruction.

[@Sas-rf9sy]

I know this was supposed to be a horror but I couldnt help laughing. The persistence of the axe man is funny. The axe didnt work out, so he got a chainsaw, but he didnt give up lol

[@LaGu1980]

More comedy than horror I guess.

[@brucemonkhouse6698]

Superb..Hallowe’en meets Monty Python..

[@marewinks7177]

That WAS fun! Thank you!

[@makemovieordie2154]

Amazing idea and lovely shot. Enjoy a lot 👍

[@KowalskiVanishing_Point]

Just great!!!

[@komalbharwad7519]

It's funny more than scary😭😭

[@jlinparis]

This is brilliant in so many ways. Congrats! Keep going.

[@joeyknowitall6656]

From a running coach perspective: her Q Factor is to wide, and her IT bands are weak on both legs

[@davidmussack4529]

So many people here in Colorado run and hike with their ear buds in. Im amazed there aren’t more animal attacks.

[@hunterblazepearson]

Loved it! 🔥🔥

[@nancyedwards9943]

Great upload. Thanks

[@danogunner]

Some Qs - 1) why does she keep stopping? No one who takes running seriously does that. 2) why didn’t he throw the axe at her? 3) where the hell’d he get a chainsaw??

[@maplightfilmworks]

she doesn't take running seriously and he's a stupid but well prepared insane person

[@valdirbergamobergamo5396]

Advancements in technology - the ax is slower than the electric saw. The poor woman learned that in the fastest, shortest - and most painful way. Thanks for the horror-comedy, good dish and good development, congratulations on all of you !

[@pokerface7840]

We seem to obliviously evade so many potential disasters in life by simply focusing on running forward. It's often when you stop to take a look around that they catch up with you.

[@yantisetiawan3103]

The killer-to-be needs more exercise...😅😅

[@danijellino1921]

My Boy realized that it ain't gon work and went to get the Big Guns.

[@roccgg]

Well done 👏✔👍👌😀

[@pixxeldust]

Taken all in one shot?? That’s insane! Looks awesome!

[@wamsies]

brilliant 2 minute movie!

[@thenebraskan6977]

Very good film. Lovely young woman. Funny and Scary.

[@FearMechanism]

Loved it.

[@jamesdoanecompositions]

Great job!! Love the ending.

[@user-vp7bj9qj6i]

She shouldn't have stop,at all just keep running

[@Erikaedesoterika]

La regina dell' intuito!

[@maplightfilmworks]

😂

[@nickziemer8123]

HAHAHAHAHAH !!! That was refreshing!!!! Awards abound!

[@vickimoran1349]

Cool!

[@sweetiepielover1169]

This is like a perfect intro for Texas Chainsaw Massacre!

[@DevilMode595]

Leatherface's Grandfather

[@swapnilsagare9848]

Good one !

[@sandravirginia9550]

Muito bom! Eu vim pelo refúgio cult do Brasil. 🇧🇷❤️

[@thedanrobergeexperience7881]

Funny little flick!

[@E.D1282]

Great one

[@envious_studios]

nice work !!!!

[@shoppingalacartetoronto]

This was great!!!

[@johnharrington6657]

Great film.

[@magica1355]

This is basically from the movie Shriek if you Know What I did Last Friday the 13th lol. Great movie.

[@lacorriveauband]

Also known as ''The Short Breath Killer ''

[@Philiopantheon82]

Yes please, more horrors that the monster can virtually miss the target everytime attacking😅

[@user-xl8qs9uc8t]

チェーンソー持ちながらではウォームアップした身軽な女の子には走りで勝てないから無事逃げられそう

[@speakingwithoutnet]

Cute story.

[@paulasimone2208]

Muito bom! 👏👏👏

[@user-ff3cv6vh5p]

Very fun job..!! 😂😂😂👍👌💯

[@Daynous]

Never give up!

[@lowe-quay-shush]

Chainsaws would seem to be ALOT heavier than axes. Holding that chainsaw gave him a second wind?

[@bravehearts6226]

Love it!

[@Maximilien.Franco]

Very funny !!!

[@Neytiri935]

Oh please, she is going to outrun him, that thing is worse to run with.

[@luiscavalcanti3431]

Great lighting

[@foreverusproduction]

Love it 😂

[@smcanalbell]

Wow good!

[@ecthox-1mork909]

Haha! Oh, this was funny! :'D The jogger switching over the radio channel in a classic horror-typical Too Dumb to Live move was the first laugh, and it only got funnier with the following gag! :'D Despite the main gag of the film leaning mostly into comedy, there was still a sense of horror-appropriate anxiety in me whenever the killer got really close. And the ending where the music stops, the camera is tight on the jogger, you're aware of how wild and devoid of civilisation for help her surroundings are, and you hear the revving is suspenseful... until you see WHAT the revving is coming from, and then the short flips right back into pure comedy! :'D :'D

[@toweypat]

"I'd better tie my hair up, so that if someone wants to cut my head off it won't get in the way." 😄

[@user-jr9hg4kp1o]

待ち伏せする頭も持っていないという チェーンソーならもっと重くてなお追いつけないし 結局疲れ切った所を置き去りにした凶器を使ってやられるワケですな

[@sirhilsam]

Chainsawman didn't get her. She really could run🙄

[@user-uz2iu1nb4l]

You can take a break. Don't stop walking. Don't pry into the past.

[@deeprollingriver52]

This was amazing

[@2painful2watch]

Well the whole irony is that we humans have a built-in 6th sense when we feel someone or something is watching us. In real life my instinct would've told me to keep on running if I sensed something awry like when she found that axe on the path, I would have high tailed it out of there. But in her case, her curiosity did her in. I keep hoping that somehow she managed to evade that chainsaw attack One more thing I wish to add is, where in the heck did that escaped criminal find an axe and a chainsaw so conveniently? I guess we'll never know. Great short though. Nice work.

[@latinafroprince148]

That was really dope and creative

[@sighlus]

haha i love this. great job.

[@mariop4057]

Who in their right mind runs and stops all the time?

[@user-fx4dy1zw1b]

Ah yes my dbd experience

[@michaelclemons1761]

Great stuff 😂😂😂

[@ciaopeople9664]

Fun!

[@manesmarcellon6059]

Lmao!!! This one was good!

[@PropellerHat_Knox]

Ofc it’s Chicago 😭 WE LOVE THE MIDWEST ‼️‼️‼️‼️

[@emilghiculescu]

Великолепно!!!!!!

[@frightertainment.]

This is actually pretty great. 😊

[@lucasmatos6201]

The stalker looks like a brazilian self-proclaimed singer called "Ovelha"

[@user-lh7oz5sw6c]

ウォーキングやランニングのときイヤホンしてる人いるけど自分は昔からしない回りの音が聞こえないと不安になるから

[@paullevine1813]

That was fun as hell , he was not going to give up & now let's see just how fast she can run ,not jog but RUN !!!! I love the fact this guy was prepared for the deed. Watching him try & catch her to the point he almost gave up was just plain funny even if being a nutbag killer is not . Good job on this one & how nice it is to his chainsaw fired up on the first pull , wish mine would & sorry but it's for trees not pretty gals .

[@angelcastellano5879]

MI PRIMERA CHAMBAAA

[@Alexanderthetitan]

This got me