S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of the Zone

[@EvanRoyalty]

Thank you guys so much for your response to the film, it's been an incredible journey these past few years but we're thrilled with how it's been received thusfar. If you wanna support us further we'll be doing a limited run on merch for the film here: interspaceanomalies.hellojuniper.com/shop-all Thank you all so much.

[@RoyaItee]

thank YOU for making this.

[@captainsafety88]

I kind of feel bad and gulity i didn’t pay to watch this movie, soo good 🤠👌🏻

[@thousand_slayer9619]

Is there anywhere where we can download this? Because KZbin's compression is wreaking havoc on the awesome night scenes.

[@captainsafety88]

@@thousand_slayer9619 Only on youtube for now im afraid 🤔

[@Kurgan0822]

I've been watching your channel since First Contact. Your films just keep getting better and better. Take care, and I can't wait to see what you do next.

[@GSCGameWorldOfficial]

Impressed by the dedication and attention to detail. Thanks to the team for this atmospheric expansion of the Zone. Enjoy the watch, stalkers!

[@AstoraNoble]

Can't wait for Heart of Chornobyl, love you guys and all your work! :) ☢

[@DigitalInfinity]

W

[@AlexiosLair]

GSC, you should cooperate with them to make a movie!

[@JoshuaGray-c1b]

Thank you GSC for the positive words and support to the team!

[@ReapersTruth]

See you in the Zone GSC! We love you!

[@OperatorDrewski]

My favorite part is when brain says “crow, you are the shadow of the zone”

[@woocashP]

Hey its the guy

[@realcantry2006]

real

[@OperatorJackYT]

this is true

[@balleater-xq5wm]

we are truly in the heart of chernobyl now.....

[@ReapersTruth]

Dreeeew!

[@The_Benign]

The fact that you can often see grains on the film from radiation just shows huge attention to detail

[@OperatorJackYT]

I noticed that too

[@HunterAnsorge-ok9jk]

How does this comment have 300 likes when it mentions something they already did back in '09? What value does this comment even provide to people???

[@MuffingDaCabage]

@@HunterAnsorge-ok9jkbrother you’re asking questions you don’t want the answer too, unless you would what to anger…him

[@andrewpan5014]

@@HunterAnsorge-ok9jk The way you type makes me think you are in poor physical health

[@HunterAnsorge-ok9jk]

@@andrewpan5014 all I really see being weird is the “those” before “people” when I only meant “to people”. If anyone is in poor physical health it’s you.

[@sims8717]

Crow's actor did such an amazing job. He was brillaint

[@uriahcook5428]

I know the guy, he's great and put a lot of work into this project!

[@sims8717]

@uriahcook5428 that's so cool

[@mooseamdumb8694]

"I HIT HIM 3 F*CKING TIMES" Welcome to the zone, stalker

[@OperatorJackYT]

Real

[@Sly_Changeling]

almost like average gamer complaining about hit reg hahahaha

[@Special_Agent_Frank_Horrigan]

Real

[@HunterGloege]

"THIS IS WHY I FUCKING ASKED FOR .308!"

[@marcjansson1039]

Love the subtle diss towards 5.56 from the games, late game-ish but damn it doesnt drop people. "This is exactly why I want .308!"

[@EvanRoyalty]

We're back.

[@Tarburz]

We're SO back

[@breadloaf176]

Lets freaking go

[@DigitalInfinity]

After a deep state of "It's Over", theres an insane signal reading "We're so back"

[@xor0001]

We are so back

[@uraverageskeleton6480]

What is this some kind of suicide squad?

[@Sober1299]

I’m 32, I’ve played stalker games for a long time, and back in June my wife passed away unexpectedly, so when the part comes around where the guy wakes up and see his wife broke my heart dude. This was a great thing y’all put together, I had a blast watching it.

[@nightsarmament]

I'm so sorry man. I can't imagine what that's like.

[@nas4572]

I am so sorry to hear that, and I hope you're hanging in there. Wherever you are, my best to you, stalker.

[@tehgerbil]

Thats terrible to hear, I'm so sorry for your loss. Stay strong, Stalker.

[@Sober1299]

@@tehgerbil you as well Stalker

[@Sober1299]

@@nas4572 and to you Stalker

[@termanedieter11]

I'm so glad the final product looks like Hollywood production, and that GSC gave an endorsement. Also finally a Mercenary centric STALKER story.

[@WarCriminal-y1u]

I thought they were NATO coalition forces seeing as their armor was blue and to my knowledge, Duty doesn't typically work with mercs.

[@termanedieter11]

@@WarCriminal-y1u Most of the factions can AND will ally with each other if the condition of the Zone dictates it. Plus just look at their weapons in the base game. You can't convince me that they are purely Slav based and not Western European in nature.

[@MarineAVNGR]

It seemed the infil team was Freedom based given the ceasefire treaty giving rostok control over to Freedom forces. That and the wolf patches they all wore. Brain seemed to be Spark if I got his patch correct.

[@retskl]

@@MarineAVNGR Brotha they all have Mercenary patches on and Brain is wearing an Ecologist patch.

[@leonecartelreborn9628]

On the contrary this is my ONLY problem with this fan film. I was expecting it to be more focused on the grittiness of STALKER life not all that heavy milsim stuff. All the fully kitted professionals with top tier weapons and equipment made it feel more like a typical action military tough guys movie. If there were just some more characters like Crow and Brain that would’ve been perfect. This and maybe also not have such a huge focus on action set pieces and more focus on the zone as an entity and a concept. Aside from that though the cinematography is top notch and there’s so much attention dedicated to small details that some people will never even notice that it’s pretty admirable.

[@MrSlavaR]

Chris James as Crow is a real gem of this film. You look at him and think: he is a true stalker. Good job guys, thank you so much.

[@JoshuaGray-c1b]

He did an amazing job in is audition and the team knew he was the right pick

[@djj1013]

He kills it in this film. I got to talk with the man at one of the live screenings. He was very keen to have feedback from those of us who watched it and was very polite and humble.

[@kohlrabe1709]

@@JoshuaGray-c1b This, absolutely this. He truly was the right pick.

[@Fimbleshanks]

Super impressed with him.

[@Kurgan0822]

Seriously, he was the heart of this film.

[@dback50]

I like the part where Crow and Brain were standing in front of the Lovecraftian horror and said “Erm, I’m gonna have to call you back, over”

[@dawidkiller]

Erm, we have a "something out of Beksinsky's nightmare" sitaution over here, over"

[@tacticaldifficulties]

Erm, Hes right behind me isnt he?

[@loafboi]

Erm what the sigma

[@dback50]

Erm, you don’t see that every Tuesday

[@spook407]

Erm, well that just happened

[@unholypepe]

Dude, Evan, bro, that bandit camp scene was peak. It looks like the whole camp gets sucked into an anomaly at first, and then the voice comes in. The look on everyone's face after though, just perfection. Everyone said "What the actual fuck just happened" without even saying it. Chills man, chills!

[@Era_SoNER]

I thought it just affected Crow at first, then after it ended everyone looked at him in horror That was so good

[@xanderbrindle]

I think that was a controller using their radio to control them.

[@LazyExfil]

@@xanderbrindle It was the scientist linked to the machine using radio signals to create a resurgence In the monolith I believe

[@gabilgathol7083]

Very good. Monolith > Great Crow > Great Only complaint, lack of mutants. I almost thought we had a controller in the first part, surely that wouldn't have been difficult, unlike other mutants.

[@dirty-civilian]

Honestly, the best short film I've seen in years. Incredible work from everyone involved. Well done.

[@jakey6274]

That's one long short film

[@BirdDoggyDog]

Dirty civilian watched Brandon Herreras sons movie 😮

[@Annihilation_Studios]

This is not a short film bro 💀

[@foolishsparky]

Bro this is feature length lol

[@jhaller90]

It ain't a short film if it is an hour long 😅 this is already a movie

[@MugiChankawaii]

Hey it's us, the extras, dying a lot 😅 Enjoyed being a part of the film! Was fun being able to get our local larp group out there and provide our military vehicles and the VSS for the project, and encouraged us to continue to make our own STALKER larp shorts as well!

[@TheRooster1922]

Hehe what's up homie

[@MugiChankawaii]

@@TheRooster1922 hihi fellow stalker

[@LoganRed-fu2ks]

the VSS is so sick

[@smotherytable39]

HOW THE HELL DID YOU GET A VSS? I may or may not be wanting one

[@rybaneightsix5085]

Why don't you try extraing harder next time, you virginers.

[@PitchDS]

6:49 OMG ITS ICEBURG BOY

[@PacificPhoenixStudios]

he’s an iceberg man now ,after oldest hugs got to him.

[@zone_braker]

@@PacificPhoenixStudios The GOONER

[@momentomori-rw6jp]

He looks so badass in this fr fr

[@mollyryan5381]

Wendigoon??

[@mollyryan5381]

Does he not show up again

[@radley1]

Always nice to watch a fan-film that's a little more than a bunch of guys in costumes running around in the woods. Props to everyone who worked on this and especially to the actor who played Crow, he nailed the role.

[@chkntndy7727]

My only gripe is the moniloth not throwing a grenade every second, almost spot on in everything else. 9.5/10

[@someonelikemevl3360]

I am pretty sure that everyone would have died in under 5min then

[@WinterMadness]

A heat seeking one at that.

[@bilboriches7216]

​@@WinterMadnessBiohoming hand grenades

[@dmitryb1012]

Fact

[@Guplk]

@@someonelikemevl3360 under 1min if it was the Gauss rifle rooftop camper

[@joshsheler7036]

I loved the part where crow said "it's right behind me isn't it" and then a bloodsucker stalked all over him

[@meretyalford5848]

True

[@Richard.Vox.]

It happened

[@cookiemaster312]

It was so intense

[@yulij9062]

Real

[@drunknecromoph5291]

Timecode ?

[@ironheartshearing2298]

The red room scene was sublime. Can't wait to see what's next from y'all.

[@qwertyshmerty1]

I KNOW RIGHT?? THE VFX WAS 🤯

[@NikosDimitris-z5f]

This is by far the best stalker mimic I have ever seen, the attention to detail is jaw dropping. Watched the whole thing without realizing that an hour had gone by

[@V2rocketproductions]

Dang the detail on this is awesome!! It’s inspiring to see that despite how difficult it is making full on films or even short films online with how short form content has taken over, it’s still being done.

[@MugiChankawaii]

How's the BRDM going 😅

[@V2rocketproductions]

@MugiChankawaii after fixing the clutch slave cylinder and radiator fan disk connector, it runs amazing. Biggest downfall is tires :( it’s practically a static prop until I can get new tires. Front two barely hold air.

[@MugiChankawaii]

@@V2rocketproductions guess it's time for us to order some tires (if people see this and need BRDM or BTR tires plz respond I need to fill a container with 50 of them)

[@V2rocketproductions]

@@MugiChankawaii Yeah I’m desperate at this point. It’s either go through you if we get enough people or pay out the ass with Mortar and potentially get nothing or rotted tires since they seem to specialize in scamming people. Regardless, I’d love to get tires in the next 3-4 months 😅

[@MugiChankawaii]

@@V2rocketproductions (time to beg the chat brb)

[@LeanBird]

My favorite part is when the c-consciousness says "i'm conscious, cheeki breeki damka" and then lassoed brain.

[@subifudriftkings]

420 likes nice. Team freedom

[@OperatorKevlar]

Lmao

[@srwhite9147]

@@subifudriftkings Duty for za win cheeki breki

[@R3TR0J4N]

AHAHAH wtf 😂 lost my shit

[@Siren-m6v]

This was soooooooo well done holy shit. The scene with the monolith guy just "I dont give a fuck" walking, taking bullets, and magdumping the bodies actually made the monolith feel terrifying. All the attention to detail was crazy.

[@rmcgowa1987]

These were clearly not normal Monolith yes they do normally not give a shit as you say but they are normally still about as weak as humans these Monolith were like tanks.

[@Siren-m6v]

@@rmcgowa1987 Yeah, I thought at first it was just an artifact when they killed the one outside before the one they unmask indoors, since they did show Crow finding one earlier aswell. The way it was done made what would've felt like just a normal shootout scene feel actually kinda scary though.

[@holtm749]

I don't know if I'm going crazy, but I swear that I heard OG stalker sfx many times during this, but they blended so well, felt like the somehow they recreated them but still sounded so much like the original.

[@bpb210]

Yeah, I was thinking the exact same thing. Sounded just like it; the part over the loudspeaker especially. This is top notch quality. Excellence.

[@GenericProtagonist7]

The PDAs made me feel all fuzzy inside.

[@Zaohaga]

Best movie adaptation of a game imo. Bonus points for being free and having Wedigoon help.

[@CCA.C17.SQL.02Idot]

Kinda wish we got a bloodsucker appearance

[@NexusWarior211]

Me when i have no clue what im talking about

[@steventaylor8723]

Wendie did more than just help...he wrote the story!!!!

[@Zaohaga]

@@steventaylor8723 writing, producing, and popping in for a cameo, kinda falls under the "helping" umbrella. Im happy how ever ya want to look at it.

[@steventaylor8723]

​@@Zaohaga You're not wrong lol. I helped too...my name is in the credits :D Just joking about helping...but not about the credits. One of the best $75 I've ever spent.

[@rileydport]

"This is EXACTLY why I wanted some .308!" DYING

[@OperatorJackYT]

Real XD

[@maddan8259]

So was Yokel rip

[@bombar014]

best part fr

[@SeaGLGaming]

He's just like me for real

[@Imagenation08]

This was fucking amazing. This deserves a part 2, or something an hour longer. The reveal of that horrifying thing in the red room was worth the chilling pay off of this atmospheric, dramatic, action-packed film.

[@qwertyshmerty1]

VFX crew deserves major recognition. I know how film productions work and I am amazed at some of the VFX in this film. Especially with the budget they had. Hats off. W>

[@PartyPooPer4256]

This is literally the first non-AAA movie ive seen that reaches the level of AAA. Most of these kinds of movies have that weird "lack of quality" vibe to them, but this... Chef's kiss

[@jeremiepage9936]

Check out Escape from tarkov raid series. This reminded me of similar quality

[@thecursed01]

watch "doomsday" (from 2008)

[@ChickenWashingExpert-d1i]

It literally doesn't though, the effects looks like crap, exactly the same quality level the Rooster Teeth shows had 10 years ago.

[@thezurban7209]

@@ChickenWashingExpert-d1i Yea It's a B-grade movie at best and an expensive fanfic at worst. Everyone on screen looks like they know they have a camera pointed at them, terrible acting can be excused, the worst part is the framing of half of these shots and the camera movements/cuts make no sense. The writing is on par with a Ubisoft game. It's a cool fanfic project but I'll be damned if any of this can be described with a 'chefs kiss'.

[@DreamersDisease88]

AAA movies 😂😂

[@ToasterBath]

As a Kickstarter, it was a treat to see this early! I can't wait for the digital goodies to arrive in the inbox. You boys did amazing things and really hit it out of the park! Enjoy the product of 3 years of hard work... You boys earned it. Cheers from NOLA, Evan 🥂

[@thecursed01]

i read somewhere there is a digital version to download via drop box. is this only for backers or can it be bought/just downloaded officially somehow?

[@glibchubik4090]

@@thecursed01 The 4k digital version was a backer exclusive, yeah. It's still not up cuz they're figuring out how to distribute it. I imagine someone will upload it eventually, and I don't think the team will be mad at all, as it's already free on YT

[@thecursed01]

@@glibchubik4090 if you can see my last reply, i can't, what i mean is, not too much benefit fro mthe youtube 1440p version for me when there are "pixels" in dark areas that make it rather look like an old vga 320x200 resolution. or vorse. especially bad for this movie with lots of darkness

[@williamgrimes6131]

I love how Baddie noticed the grav anomaly and his homie said "I don't even know what you're talking about man" there's an NPC in Stalker 2 that talks about his "trainer" that tries to teach new Stalkers how to sense anomalies. And that he says some people just have the sense for them and don't need bolts or detectors, Baddie apparently had a rare skill very few who enter the zone ever get... This whole thing was just beautiful and I hope to see more Stalker content from you guys, absolutely killed it, the writing was amazing on its own. The gunplay was extremely satisfying. My favorite part was when crow forgave his wife's killer, which freed him from the zone, I'm pondering if it was testing him, trying to see if he was ready to leave. Or if he already accepted his fate and would give into staying in the dream. What do the other Stalkers think?

[@windumaster14]

i think the c-consciousness was trying to give him a fantasy of everything he's ever wanted in order to manipulate him into being yet another part of the collective

[@samuellaging6791]

The only other STALKER fan film that I really love was the animated "Contract" from SODAZ, so finally being able to see this REALLY makes me more pumped for STALKER 2. Every single detail here and even the grain that makes it look like there's radiation just shows the love and passion that the crew had to make this film, and I commend you all for it. Great work of art! Good hunting, Stalkers.

[@julesgro8526]

"Contract" is just insane.

[@samuellaging6791]

@julesgro8526 It just felt a lot more STALKER honestly

[@manicmonad]

I seriously thought this was a short film, not a feature length... thoroughly impressed.

[@america8706]

This went way beyond my expectations. Whoever des8gned the landscape shots to fit in with the nature of the Zone really knew what they were doing. The visuals had a pleasing dreamlike quality at times that turned to stark reality at a moments notice. And whoever played Crow did a superb job, I hope he gets plenty of other work. Thank you to the team for working on this and bringing their vision of the Zone to us. You all did a wonderful job.

[@Newms118]

It was the eeriness of the wilderness they were in. Its earth yet alien at the same time, with such hightened tension. The atmosphere was fantastic.

[@BloPsy_Actual]

I must say, that for something that is basically a fan-made project, without the funding of a huge Hollywood studio, amazing job you did here. Yes, it could have been a bit better here and there, maybe a bit longer, but I am glad that we got something in the end.

[@strelok2812]

The concept for the "Evolved" C-Consciousness blew me away ! Loved the attention to detail and staying true to the atmosphere of the Zone !

[@Kelvostrass]

Just to think I first played stalker SOC over 17 years ago, and here we all are still enjoying the IP in it's various forms of media.

[@smoothyodaproductions4373]

So happy to see this IP grow. Truly deserved

[@sheldon-cooper]

I havent even seen this yet but i already know its top tier Edit: dear god it's beautiful

[@AlexiosLair]

I did, you won't regret it!

[@legion162]

I haven't watched the original stalker film, and haven't played the games, so no idea how faithful to the spirit of the game. Coming into it with zero background knowledge, I thoroughly enjoyed it

[@bpb210]

It's spot on.

[@ohlookitsethan]

Spot on

[@Breastfed_Aioli]

It's very close to the game, also the movie, books, and games are all very far appart. But this is based on the game series and it's very accurate. Would have been Nice to get some mutant action though

[@rowanmecke4680]

The foley work is exceptional, and the effects and filming hold up when streamed to my Roku from my phone. The acting, the dialogue… if I found this as a pilot to a Netflix miniseries I would still be impressed. Well done to all involved

[@thecasualplayer2187]

"A stalker destroyed it, killed the executives" not just a stalker...

[@iamabsconding6709]

marked one what da hell

[@SrGillespie]

Strelok streloking

[@worldburnerbreadman7886]

Strelok doing some tomfoolery

[@thisisboxingproductions6894]

He smoked those fools

[@m1abrams2]

Not just a stalker, but john stalker

[@BlissfulZen]

Beyond impressed. No way a AAA studio or mega corpo would have managed to capture the feel and look of the zone like you boys did. Absolutely nailed this!

[@14reasons58]

Hollywood continues to deteriorate in movie quality, while deliberately corrupting their audience. Meanwhile independant film makers like this continue to improve and make high quality content that's mind blowing in what they can achieve

[@joshuagray1702]

I really appreciate this comment, thank you from the team ❤

[@14reasons58]

@@joshuagray1702 indeed

[@newphon3-v3s]

Get off your knees

[@thefutchingfishermanphilli5980]

Absolutely incredible the first film I’ve seen anywhere that has mostly correctly radio dialogue and CQB actually done correctly and the atmosphere perfectly resembles the stalker atmosphere

[@Coppershine12]

Watching a squad clear rooms properly in a film (28:00) ngl gave me goosebumps. Well done! Great attention to detail all throughout.

[@brentonwinslow9490]

And seeing them implement an actual saw/lmg instead of just slapping a drum mag into an ar was nice

[@dotFabian]

Do you know the meaning of this gesture by the two leading soldiers at 27:52?

[@pilotgrinley8703]

​@@dotFabian It's a gesture to signal who's taking first on an entry without speaking or taking your hands off the weapon.

[@dotFabian]

@@pilotgrinley8703 Thank you a lot for explaining this to me! :)

[@Trentoll]

A story catering to the game properly, military detail that most standalone military movies miss and S tier acting from everyone involved. Evan good sir and your whole team should be given an award for this.

[@sandberg_01]

I thought the acting was lacking in basically everyone but Crow and Brain, nonetheless great film!

[@theluckyscav3487]

@@sandberg_01 I'm thinking they got ex-military or Law Enforcement to play the mercs, not "Actors". That way they don't have to teach some person who's never done it CQB, because SHEEESH were those scenes clean.

[@sandberg_01]

@ They were, but I would prefer good acting since it is a narrative film after all

[@theluckyscav3487]

@@sandberg_01 Not saying I wouldn't prefer slightly better acting, I was just giving the reason the mercs fell a little flat on dialog.

[@sandberg_01]

@ no worries man i got you

[@leftylugnutz9117]

Random KZbin algorithm got me on this. Absolute top tier quality. Directing, acting, soundscape. Bravo everyone

[@TheRoamingStoic]

This was absolutely PHENOMENAL!!!! The acting, the guns, the CGI, the lighting, the camera angles, WENDIGOON… everything just blew me away!

[@frank6587]

My favorite part is when Strelok said "I'm STALKERING" and turned into the chosen one

[@uraverageskeleton6480]

You were the chosen one!

[@JG-jz3wh]

You forgot "time"

[@mikadopen4809]

bro was NOT the chosen one

[@AstoraNoble]

MARKED ONE WHAT DA HEYLLL

[@abyssalvoice_vt2951]

Dang, this was really really good. That freaking design for the brain was crazy and chilling.

[@emanekaf145]

The brain bee hive, as Wendogoon called it in theatre. lol.

[@DoomGoy88]

The attention to detail in this film is amazing. The accurate suppressors. Seeing the light from the NODs reflecting off the characters eyes. This is shit Hollywood never paid any attention to.

[@GeorgeRamsey22]

Me and my brother watched this together on election night. We enjoyed it, and I loved the Wendigoon cameo. I kept waiting for him to pop up again. This delivered, congrats guys!

[@CheapCreep]

I read "Roadside Picnic" but I haven't played any of the STALKER games. I can tell a lot of effort and attention to detail went into this. Excellent work.

[@Fortochfel]

shame its not true to the actual games, just GAMMAtards.

[@rhabeldibabeldi6812]

if you liked roadside picknick then you will probably like the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. games aswell. Some of the novels are great aswell, but at some point (when the writer changes) they become pretty lame sadly

[@ShortBanjos]

***Spoiler*** Dude the horror of seeing the huge mass of heads and the wire collecting the head it just cut off, horrifying, and the fact it plays with your emotions but Crow resolved his conflict by forgiving the drunk driver and that’s what broke the illusion. Fantastic story telling, great suspense, not too much information and not too little, and the effects were breath taking!! This deserves a reward. Seriously.

[@jurassicturtle3666]

That was the most in-universe villain they could have possibly come up with. Simply amazing

[@特勤干员水无月]

I wish we could see such a vicious final enemy in the game. Horrible but impressive

[@hugo8500]

Felt more like SCP than stalker tbh

[@Cynic_6489]

i honestly think it was their own take on the Miracle Machine tbh. it's pretty horrifying. it's not just "haha funny pickled brain in a jar that emits psi energy" but a fucking mass of severed heads.

[@just_zone]

Ah yes, the psychological horror of "being given everything you ever wanted" and the strength to reject it, to grow as a person.

[@Mabbit_YL]

As a vet, it was a real treat to see a lot of attention to detail to things from a tactical side. Down to even small things like the arm squeeze when going in to clear the building. This could have easily devolved into "cool guys with guns", but a lot of care went in, and it shows. Amazing job, especially great acting from the lead, just, wow.

[@mrstalker4733]

Hello fellow stalker, your fan-fiim is really well done (coming from a vetern of the series). Would be looking forward for your future projects. If we can wait 13 years for S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2 they we can wait a little longer for your next stalker film. PS: please make one that explores the mutants and anomalies, including the hive controller (that fasinated me)

[@DEMONID1000]

12:08 "A NEW HAND TOUCHES THE BEACON!"

[@enricohocho]

FCK NO.... xD

[@Ticking9989]

GET OUT OF MY HEAD GET OUT OF MY HEAD GET OUT OF MY HEAD

[@roempoetliar7995]

NO! Not again!!! *Immediately runs into meat grinder anomaly*

[@TheReaver1234]

love the joke but i dont think thats actually a beacon, ive been trying to figure out if its an actual one from the games and im forgetting or if its something they put in for "hey look an artifact"

[@michaelhofler8944]

Been watching this channel since Dollhouse, showed all my friends your first couple of films. I'm in the Army and work on a lot of the NVG's and other support items you guys use for these films, like the PEQ-15s and such. The attention to detail in this is amazing, been obsessed with this channel for as long as I can remember. I cant wait to see more from you.

[@Ghostnook]

Wendigoon cameo at 6:44 👀

[@shanethomas6208]

This is why I’m here

[@hazenthal761]

For some reason I can't help but imagine Wendigoon giggling for 30+ minutes after this shot.

[@Kurgan0822]

I knew it! I had no idea he was in this 😂

[@TheGamerOfWar117]

Straight up channeled DiCaprio and started snappin at the screen XD

[@GenericName1084]

He was great as Mercenary #1

[@seantabor1802]

The only thing this film lacks is a theatrical release! I know nothing about the lore or the video games, but I still enjoyed a great SciFi tale! Bravo! I want more!

[@TesmiT.]

I love how the silencers work and sound how they would actually in real-life, not almost completely silent like portrayed in video-games. Attention to details!

[@TerminalM193]

Agreed! I now own 4 suppressors and only two are "movie quiet". Both my 22lr & 300blk dedicated suppressors are whisper quiet BUT only if I'm using subsonic ammunition aka slower than the speed of sound. Literally the second you step past the speed of sound there's no suppressor on the market that become anywhere close to hearing safe and are still extremely loud.

[@culky42]

​​@@TerminalM193I'm wondering, since that bullet isn't faster than the sound it produces, can you hear the whizzing noise like as it's coming at you?

[@ambersandboyland6240]

Crow's mental battle against the Hive Mind mirrored the climax of "Pretty Deadly: The Rat" in a lot of ways, and they both make a point that I really like: Forgiveness is the only way to be free of obsession. In Crow's case, its his obsession with the death of his wife/child and the man who killed them. Even after torturing the man, (I assume, it seemed from the way he acted in the dream he'd done it before, could be wrong though), Crow still could not let go of the pain of losing his wife and child. It was an outlet for his grief, but it also stoked it. Kept it burning long after it should have burnt down. Its only by choosing to forgive and let go that he is able to free himself from this anchor and resist the temptation presented by the Hive Mind. However, like in "Pretty Deadly", we also see those who are unable, or more accurately, unwilling to break free of their anchors. Brain could not let go of his obsession, with the idea of a better world, and thus he was consumed. (Another mostly surface level connection): Reaper of Obsession and Hive Mind both collect peoples minds/information. connections connections connections, I am very happy :))

[@nickh.27]

NERRRD, sorry just kidding. I was confused why brain was gone and not crow, thanks for the thought

[@sicklysphaghetti461]

I'm not familiar with the other movie you're talking about could you point me to it?

[@ambersandboyland6240]

@@sicklysphaghetti461 Sure thing! Its actually a series of graphic novels called "Pretty Deadly". The best reading order is Volume 1 "The Shrike", Volume 2 "The Bear", and lastly Volume 3 "The Rat". Would highly recommend you give it a read!

[@shannonlopez2295]

The gentleman who played Crow was really excellent. Great casting here. Would love to see him in more.

[@hiimmanu9352]

This film is absolutely thrilling and the quality is top notch. I love the way you interpreted the zone in this film, it was an absolute joy to watch!

[@FlorisLockeKrauger]

They really took STALKER by heart. Those Monolith mfs are bullet spongy dawgs

[@jonathanporter5223]

*to heart

[@DigitalInfinity]

ITS YOU CROW, YOU'RE THE SHADOW OF THE ZONE!

[@skuby38]

Only thing missing from this 10/10 movie is a chimera fckin´ up your day. 10/10 cheeki breeki

[@Daniel_Lancelin]

Chimeras are the reason I stay tf away from tall grass lol.

[@roempoetliar7995]

Yeah.. I was expecting a chimera or at least a boar to comes out

[@dmitryb1012]

😂😂😂

[@ryz_vik]

I thought the IED was for killing an unfortunate pseudogiant myself..

[@sirwooley]

Absolutely sublime. Captured all the essence of what makes Stalker such a great series. Hats off to everyone involved, from the acting, the superb weapons handling, the atmosphere, everything. Was a little too dark in some shots (and a little silly running nods that make your eyes glow) but was overall phenomenal.

[@OperatorJackYT]

I'm definitely playing S.T.A.L.K.E.R. after this one

[@danieldimov8625]

Good hunting, stalker.

[@OperatorJackYT]

​@@danieldimov8625 🤙

[@thecursed01]

stalker 2 is just around the corner

[@adiencrow]

Let's go!

[@kolikolikolikolikolikolikoliko]

completely forgot this was an hour and was so sad when it ended. great work y'all a stalker movie is the only thing ive been needing my entire life and y'all executed it wonderfully

[@Dwadz_plu]

Це справді якісний продукт. Дуже атмосферна робота. І звісно ноосферу можна змінити тільки правильно прожитим життям.

[@WilliamParry-db5kx]

Holy crap, this was fantastic! Nice work, truly. This is what can happen when "the message" isn't the reason for a movie/short/tv show. It's just good and full of heart, fans make the best.

[@drmigmig8704]

nobody would've died if they gave him his .308

[@cadenfleming9793]

Get this man 100 million dollars and a movie contract, NOW

[@Janzer_]

nah, too much money can kill creativity, we see it over and over.

[@damien980]

True to that

[@Scarcheeze]

A24

[@HumanButcher150]

@@Janzer_ I think it’s not too much money that kills creativity, it’s mismanagement.

[@Снайпер_Хренов]

Would not put it past him to spend it all on expensive military gear and run with the money

[@DevinHoldeman]

Saw it on early release and it just made me wanting more it was so good! I didn’t want the experience to end and easily would have been bought in for 3+ hour film. Another amazing job. Can’t wait to see the public reaction to this amazing film!

[@Ghost-tp2if]

Шикарно! Зйомка, актори, локації, сюжет - все в купі виконано на високому рівні. Коротка історія, але залишає багато питань та роздумів, дивитися було дуже цікаво, особлива подяка за українські субтитри.

[@Bravo_XD]

i must say this channel has to be one of the best on all of youtube, i have been a fan since 2019 and i love how these guys spend so much time and effort into these short films (this one is a movie i know :D). edit: thank you for the heart evan:) and i must say evan your a great person, cause your following your dreams, respect to you man, ill support you until i die

[@zahawk84]

RIP editting your comment removed the heart from Evan.

[@Bravo_XD]

@@zahawk84 no i still see it, i think your device has a problem

[@zahawk84]

@@Bravo_XD KZbin by default removes the heart on edit, otherwise people could abuse it. Evans just a lad for re-hearting your comment.

[@Bravo_XD]

@@zahawk84 buddy, i swear i can see it right now and 5 hours ago and i reloaded it so many times so?.. what you think

[@rebuilt_riders2261]

ima need about 10 more of these followed by 1 a week for the rest of my life. this was so well done and put together. i kept checking how much time I had left hoping it would never end

[@jaredbieszczat5966]

Absolutely amazingly done! The atmosphere, the attention to detail, the choreography, all of it was amazing! You and the people involved put anything Hollywood could have cranked out to shame!

[@akilahcopeland559]

Peak Evan Royalty. And the sound design in this film is 😘🤌

[@PSEVDO-STALKER]

Ідея Сталкер - інтернаціональна. Дякую хлопцям за можливість насолодитися переглядом цього фільму. Це було чудово!

[@alexeimaltsev7032]

По-русски можно было сказать, поросёнок?

[@GM-rs2fv]

Cheers from USA

[@PSEVDO-STALKER]

@@alexeimaltsev7032 по "рускі" будеш в себе на болотах квакать.

[@SeregaRussiA74]

​@@alexeimaltsev7032 сука, кровь из глаз😂😂😂

[@Neomoonbug]

​@@alexeimaltsev7032 мамулька твоя порося, кугут дурний))

[@Foehammer098]

Saw y'all in Arlington it was awesome, I'm glad I can finally share this to my buds that haven't seen it yet. I was blown away by the details you all put into the film.

[@PsychoticAmbitions]

Arlington TX?!?!?!

[@Foehammer098]

@PsychoticAmbitions yeah for their private screening

[@Sdea1903]

It is absolutely crazy to me that some guy on you tube can put something out that is vastly more entertaining and well made than any film released by Hollywood in the last 10 years. Absolutely amazing job. Loved it

[@vosskrylov4033]

Bloody fantastic. Loved every minute. The little Specks of radiation in the “camera” throughout the show was a very fine touch to detail.

[@mcfeddle]

Homage to the Soviet Chornobyl tapes.

[@signal2411]

She STALKER on my Shadow 'til I Zone

[@forwardghost_]

Shhhheeeeeeeee😩

[@bigcheese7492]

your acoustic

[@turd__ferguson]

she shadow on my zone til i stalker (stalk her)

[@smoothyodaproductions4373]

Stalker? I hardly know her!

[@ArdmorWest.1]

​@@bigcheese7492 he plays S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: spectrum of the zone💀

[@dmorfeus3910]

> These guys managed to touch every fiber of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. ; from "Roadside picnic" to Tarkovsky, to "our" side of shooter and even some "cheeky breeky" was present. I started watching with "hmmm..." but soon got pulled in, the atmosphere was just right and engagingly immersive ... Bravos ! >

[@adiencrow]

That's what I was thinking too! They captured the beauty and essence of the zone and yet how dangerous it is and how it can change at will. It was amazing.

[@Kminek246]

Same Same. Tho little bit wish the Monolith commander would have Gauss rifle.....or make it even more fun a RPG.....like in the corridors of the NPP.

[@Gravity_studioss]

I agree. I came here expecting GAMMA tacticool slop with absolute disregard for the source Material, but this was quite good

[@VeryMelonCB]

I think you watched something else.

[@LegioPanda]

@@Kminek246 It would have been a brief shootout if the commander had a Gauss rifle tbh 🤣

[@HeebeeGenie]

This was a tremendous film. Tactics, weapons, and audio all spot on, even the little things. Im very glad I came across this.

[@MrYoda-xb6mp]

THE RED ROOM needs to be a place we go to in a dlc, that scene is AWESOME.

[@bazeeki8040]

pretty great fan made movie! the lack of mutants and other shenanigans surely turned this into a more of an EFT, stalker gamma adaptation but the budget wouldn't allow them to appear. nailed it on that meat tenderizer anomaly!

[@cbulldog22]

the fact that im subbed and this wasn't recommended to me until 2 days after is criminal

[@John_Headon]

Thanks you guys) Now we're waiting for official *S.T.AL.K.E.R.* TV SERIES.

[@tormentedslayer7498]

OMFG ITS HERE!!!!!!! THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH Evan, Isaiah, an everyone else who worked on this EPIC of a tale... priming us for the launch of Stalker 2!!!

[@AGameofPwns]

I felt like this film took themes from the Roadside Picnic book, the Tarkovsky movie and the games in a very engaging way. Good job guys, loved it!

[@F1stzz]

Yea, there are lots of wide "people walking" shots in here, just like in Tarkovsky's movie!

[@mcfeddle]

STALKER overall is based on Roadside Picnic and Stalker (1979).

[@F1stzz]

@@mcfeddle it's overall "inspired by" & not "based on". The only thing S.T.A.L.K.E.R. & Roadside Picnic have in common is a concept of the Anomalous Zone & its valuable artifacts, similarities pretty much end there.

[@DeionNewlun]

Roadside picnic! Fuck yes!

[@DeionNewlun]

I'm so glad you said something because either read that in prison and it really stuck with me and I thought I was the only one going to think that

[@WEBPMAFIAONYOUTUBE]

It's commendable that this avalible FOR FREE on KZbin. Thank you so much

[@MrEderRed]

This film was so good! As a longtime Stalker fan, I adore the attention to detail and the care shown here. What a great watch!

[@Ryan-T-Hart]

The atmosphere, CQB work, squad roles have really made this film more immersive. Phenomenal job team.

[@Diesel_Budgie]

Don't know why I wasn't notified, but I happened to be searching for STALKER 2 news and saw this title. The moment I realized what it was, my heartrate spiked and I started breathing harder. No media has ever excited me so immediately and unreservedly. I'm about to drink in this long labour of love and savour every second of it. And then watch it many times over, just like Overlord!

[@yoyo-1-I]

Best Halloween Gift Ever ! Enjoy !

[@Туман-е9з]

Да

[@allergic2bulletz875]

Top notch drama and action and an overall great love letter to the series. The boys truckin through the zone before they reached the site brought me right back to Jupiter and the Red Forest. This is my favorite of your films yet.

[@ultimablue9778]

LOVED IT! Crow is an awesome actor! Such an amazing job! WELL DONE!