Sci-Fi Short Film "Laboratory Conditions" | DUST | Starring Marisa Tomei & Minnie Driver

A physician investigating a missing body disrupts an unlawful experiment.
"Laboratory Conditions" by Jocelyn Stamat
Starring Marisa Tomei, Minnie Driver, and Paulo Costanzo
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At a hospital, late one night, a physician discovers that one of her patients is missing, and likely has passed away, as he was not expected to survive the night. The physician tracks the body to a nearby medical school, where students are in the midst of an illicit experiment. The physician faces an ethical dilemma that puts her clinical judgment up against the amoral ambition of the chair of the graduate school of neuroscience. Even if the doctor can save her patient, what about the next one? And the one after that? At what point should human compassion outweigh research science and “the need to know”?
"Laboratory Conditions" Credits:
DIRECTOR: JOCELYN STAMAT
PRODUCER: JOE RUSSELL
WRITER: TERRY ROSSIO
CINEMATOGRAPHER: BEN KUTCHINS
PRODUCTION DESIGNER: EVE McCARNEY
EDITOR: ROBERT SCHEID
VFX SUPERVISOR: EFRAM POTELLE
COMPOSER: ANDREW KAWCZYNSKI
CASTING DIRECTOR: MICHELLE LEWITT
COLORIST: LEANDRO MARINI
SOUND DESIGN: NATHAN RUYLE
COSTUME DESIGNER: MARGARET KAISER
EMMA HOLLOWAY: MARISA TOMEI
MARJORIE CANE: MINNIE DRIVER
ROBBINS: PAULO COSTANZO
ALICE: LISA RENEE
DAN: ROBERT SCHEID
GEORGE LOCKWOOD: JOHN KEARNEY
CLINICAL NURSE: CASEY STRAND
CHARGE NURSE: GAYLA GOEHL
STAFF NURSE: LAURA MACCABEE
ORDERLY: BOB BANCROFT
CREEPY GIRL: JENNY MARCH
LAB TECHNICIAN: SAMBA SCHUTTE
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[@JoeRussellProductions]

Producer of the film here. Thanks for watching! I would love to hear your thoughts on the film, so please leave your comments below! If you have any questions, leave those here also and I will respond!

[@TimTimmay]

Great movie!!

[@TimTimmay]

“Nature doesn’t know Extinction, it just knows Transformation” - best line of the movie!!!

[@crackrjack31]

I would love this as a feature length film. Im so curious as to how this plays out.

[@brookers7391]

Excellent! - Really good - would like to see what happens once she gets inside! - the cast were brilliant too - you could easily turn this into a full scale movie - well done xx from Lancashire in the UK x

[@tacticoolrick5562]

Wow such a neat idea! I would love to see a feature expanding on this story. Sounds like a great sci-fi horror movie.

[@yurimadic5705]

Can't believe a short film can give me this much goosebumps which majority of the movies these days failed to do.

[@slagginobsidians1030]

Films produced by A24 are masterpieces. Psychologically crafty without your classic poorly executed scares with blaring additional sounds after predictable cliches to startle the audience. No, a much more profound, sophisticated horror relying on atmosphere and shock value and clever cinematography and superb acting.

[@___idk]

.

[@JaceD4V1S88]

thats what happens when you have everyday people with amazing ideas creating

[@JeffThompsonAtlanta]

People really do not smoke much anymore. Why is this still in recently produced shows? It's 5x as common in low budget shows.

[@VmCrAzZy]

Goosebumps, what Goosebumps! I didn't feel anything even I watched it on my headphones on...🤔🤔🤔

[@japjungho4645]

you are absolutely crazy not to make a full feature movie. This is definitely an amazing piece of art.

[@mint91577]

Part 2?

[@JasperJackson]

Part 2!!!!!!

[@amberbryan9125]

I totally agree 💯👍❤😊

[@jannykikky]

Great movie! 😍👍

[@dannaasmr8020]

I WANT A MOVIE OF THIS

[@mohammadshabir643]

These guys are crazy not to make a full movie of this, it would have shook the movie industry

[@hinatalovetonaruto]

It wouldnt be the same. Short films have the sense of wonder and uncertainty. Movies become to obvious and all the explaining makes it boring

[@TravelsWithKris]

I know everyone is saying they want a full movie, but what I like about these shorts is how they are concentrated and cut the fluff. The essence of horror.

[@bungolowfunguhlow]

I bet this director could make an amazing horror anthology!

[@smorrow]

Does being concentrated and without fluff strictly require not having an ending?

[@user-bi3vi2wx8x2]

Agreed. If this were full length we'd have to deal with addictions, a love triangle, and a sick kid needing to be saved at some point

[@stevecarter8810]

Honestly if you think this doesn't have an ending you need to read more and get off the MCU candies

[@mgonzales56]

This is exactly why I watch short films. I am hooked on them. They get to the point, and the good thing about no absolute ending is you get to imagine what happens in you own mind, or discuss it with friends as to what they think the ending would be. Short films are great!

[@shayneanderson1369]

I’ll be honest, short films are doing more for me than full length feature films and have for years now. This is perfect, the integrity is perfect. Pandora’s Box, “I have to know!” “Let’s see what happens.” Chef’s kiss.

[@slagginobsidians1030]

There are some psychological horror masterpieces out there that are astonishingly ingenious at instilling dread that gradually increases and doesnt fall away. The focus is on atmosphere and shock value which is a much more sophisticated aspect to horror. Fyi Hereditary is my favourite film. A24 in general is a legendary production company for the horror genre. Found footage films are also a gem. Host (2020), Hell House LLC, As Above so Below. Asvinns short horror is bloody horrifying (this one was nightmare feul). If your watching films that indulge in cliche thrills and excessive violence for scariness then you've been missing out imo.

[@GordyInMA]

I totally agree with you!!

[@JoeRussellProductions]

Thank you so much for the kudos!

[@TheGreatSeraphim]

They absolutely killed it. Paulo especially. I love the cliffhanger end, it leaves the mind reeling, wonder what happened next but given enough to assume what could have happened. Its a great way to end a story because it keeps you thinking about it.

[@johnstreet797]

The most important question is not what happens at the moment of death, but what happens in eternity afterwards.

[@matthewedwards6454]

​@@johnstreet797eternal nothingness. Like sleeping with no dreams. Non existence. No pain, no pleasure, just nothing. Its beautiful.

[@cantcontinue4039]

​@matthewedwards6454 I always find these views on "nothing" in the afterlife funny. Your hope is that when you die you experience nothing, when you define nothing from a (probably depressed) human standpoint. Have you ever thought that when you die, rather than experiencing nothing, you would actually experience everything the universe would have to offer all at once for all eternity? In a sense, that would also be a form of nothing. It certainly makes more sense for energy to sink back into the primordial soup of reality than for it to just dissipate into emptiness Can you imagine that? Experiencing endless whitenoise and visuals with no consciousness to actually enjoy or understand them? Truly nothing.

[@UnseenHitman-1932]

​@@cantcontinue4039 I hope I look like my profile pic when I go to the afterlife.

[@ShawnKoppenhoefer]

"Sum. forty tales from the afterlives" David Eagleman "At once funny, wistful and unsettling, Sum is a dazzling exploration of unexpected afterlives-each presented as a vignette that offers a stunning lens through which to see ourselves in the here and now. In one afterlife, you may find that God is the size of a microbe and unaware of your existence. In another version, you work as a background character in other people's dreams. Or you may find that God is a married couple, or that the universe is running backward, or that you are forced to live out your afterlife with annoying versions of who you could have been. With a probing imagination and deep understanding of the human condition, acclaimed neuroscientist David Eagleman offers wonderfully imagined tales that shine a brilliant light on the here and now."

[@genarolubongii9049]

That's already quarter of an hour and this film simply tells it all. OMG! If ever this would become a series or a lengthier version, I would be very glad 😁 Looking forward to it already ❤

[@susanwerner2453]

Oh my God! First the acting talent is world class. How did you get these two stars? They elevated the whole thing. Love the story! Original as hell. Had me on pins and needles the whole time. You need to make it into a full length feature.

[@wampuscatenterprises3188]

Can I like this twice? Yes, expand it. Give us the backstory & the aftermath!

[@garicrewsen1128]

Most stars are not averse to working with good material and direction.

[@johaniojo]

Agree!

[@skycrafts5140]

There are certainly more than two stars in this - on a number of levels. This was like watching a full blown Hollywood movie, concentrated and condensed into a great 17 minute feature, without losing anything at all. Well done. Really enjoyed this!

[@tefinnegan5239]

Making it into full-length film will destroy it.

[@anonymoose9907]

This needs to become a full movie at the theaters. Awesome star power of both Marisa and Minnie.

[@calebjust1292]

While I agree with you, due to the box office bombs of the last few years, I would much rather have an amazing short film than an extremely disappointing movie. Imagine every one that saw this short getting furious due to hollywood greed and social justice "message" ; it would taint your memory of this.

[@jose3542]

It needs to be a full 20 season experience... I would buy every second of this..

[@DKJ100]

Please turn this into a full length movie!! This short film alone is better than all the crap that passes for Sci-Fi and horror lately.

[@ZacLowing]

@@calebjust1292 Seriously? SJWs in general don't like local religions and might be the side complaining that it proves heaven and hell, and does it in a scientific way.

[@ZacLowing]

I really enjoyed the twists and would only say that this cake needs more bread under the frosting, and a full length movie would do that. Just so many great actors chewing up the scenery and quick quirky bits need some recovery time to recover from the sugar shock. Just the other day we where talking here about quantum entanglement and how you can't use it for communication due to measuring it changes it. This moving hinges on just that! Well, that and having one person for some unknown reason, can see old man Schrödinger. A back story for that would be cool, like... Ooooo! They got entangled enough to see each other?

[@TheUberdude187]

Fantastic short. This can and should be a full length movie / series. I would happily pay to watch that.

[@nessphoenix4470]

This needs to be a full film!! It was great and gives a different perspective on what death could be. Battling good and evil in life and good and evil in death! You gotta make this! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@cairnserelli72]

Wow. That was hauntingly amazing. Will the doctor be forgiven for letting a fellow human walk into the room filled with demonic horrors, even though she was doing it to stop any further push for more testing? Loved the cast. They were all fantastic. Haven't seen some of them in awhile, so it was a nice surprise!

[@W4ABN]

I was excited to see some familiar faces.

[@JoeRussellProductions]

Thanks Mike! Yeah, it was a really amazing experience working with Marisa / Minnie. Everyone in the supporting cast all got the audition because they were friends, and they all auditioned up against some pretty big names who wanted the roll. Regarding the doctor being forgiven, I guess it all depends on what happens after they (and if they) open that door. If I was in charge of the door unlock button, I would have read the room and been like "Um, yeah, you are acting really weird Dr. Holloway, I am not opening that door."

[@sir_drainsalot]

Her redemption for letting the old man die is in fact by letting the morally devoid scientist into the room, so yes forgiven.

[@cairnserelli72]

@@sir_drainsalot So 2 wrongs make a right? Never heard that from a bible verse...

[@thatolderitalianlady184]

wow was my first word too , out load no less. :)

[@mrdxiong]

This movie should be a full length one. It is professionally done. The transition between shots is around 3-10 seconds, keeping your attention span engaged. The close ups are short while the wide shots pans, amazing. You got professional actors. The music is in the right spots, not constant ambience like "B" movies. The CGI work is amazing. The script is well written. This is a great "A" movie. Wonder what the budget is for this movie.

[@Katpitz7]

the original premise that we are given is already a book. It's by Dan Brown and it's called Origin. the horror aspect after the fact is...meh imo.

[@JoeRussellProductions]

@@Katpitz7Hi! Terry wrote this story in 1988... Fyi.

[@Katpitz7]

duly noted!@@JoeRussellProductions

[@Cousin.Justin]

@@JoeRussellProductions 🍑💨 produce this

[@TheMeasureOfAnEpisode]

It’s sad that the doctor who chose saving a life and do no harm, chose revenge in that last moment. Also, I thought the lady who was so eager to see him die would be more than she seemed.

[@BeYouTiful_987]

She didn’t chose revenge, she wants them to stop experimenting on others so the souls don’t get trapped. She knows she couldn’t save all the others without lying to them. If she told the truth they will experiment on many others and their souls would be sacrificed. So she chose to let the curly lady to be sacrificed instead so they will stop the experiment and leave dying people at peace. It’s one sacrifice. I would chose the same.

[@sharzneynkandu7618]

But she would end up releasing those things to the world which I think is worse.

[@oldmexicanwoman159]

Marisa and Minnie together were a pleasure to watch. I’ve been watching a lot of channels of Hospice end of life experiences, and NDE experiences so this was a chilling twist of what happens for real. Really great short !

[@TimTimmay]

“Nature doesn’t know Extinction, it just knows Transformation” - best line of the movie!!!👍🏽

[@JaniceLHz]

Great line, but I vehemently disagree; I think extinction happens all the time.

[@TimTimmay]

@@JaniceLHz Physical extinction yes, but the carcass gets consumed by other creatures, the leftovers decompose & get absorbed into the earth. It’s the same with Energy

[@JaniceLHz]

​@@TimTimmay I agree that the mass-energy will probably be transformed into other things. However, extinction and transformation BOTH happen. There are no more trilobites, they are extinct.

[@JoeRussellProductions]

@@JaniceLHz Fair point!

[@lilakyriakides76]

It was the scariest scene inside the chamber with the trapped soul I ever watched. It felt so real and I felt the fear building up inside my chest. What an incredible experience you managed to recreate!!

[@coffee_drinker2912]

Soy Power!!

[@soulhunter59]

The woman in the chamber was the same woman who said "just die already."

[@troublemcallister730]

@@soulhunter59 - the one holding the baby? Oh.....so what was her motive then? Lots of questions, but not the normally irritating sort. I found this very entertaining and quite unsettling. It was very good.😊

[@soulhunter59]

@@troublemcallister730 She's a demon trying to eat a soul. I mean the short looked amazing and I loved the graphics but it wasn't that scary.

[@richardw1451]

@@soulhunter59 Methinks she had already sold her soul to Satan.

[@cantdance3077]

Absolutely brilliant. Perfect pacing and the pay off is thought provoking, creepy, and so much fun. Great production value. Impressive character development in such a brief time frame. Of course it didn't hurt to have Marisa Tomei and Minnie Driver. That's a pretty high bar that you set here.

[@sanarahharanas4493]

This is so good! That whisper of let's see what happens almost feels like the line of a villain even though she started as the saviour. It gives me chills in the best way.

[@jonathanmack7007]

This is one of he best DUST short films I have seen. This film was written written, excellent staging and special effects, and amazing performances by the entire cast. Please continue the story and publish part 2.

[@TyMoore95503]

Here, here! "Go ahead and open the door. There is nothing in there..."

[@duffahtolla]

For me, it's perfect the way it is. Like the ending of the Thing. It's in doubt. It leaves you with the dread of not knowing. What more can you ask of a horror story.

[@coffee_drinker2912]

Go ahead, make a part 2. LET'S SEE WHAT HAPPENS....

[@reensure]

I agree. A cut above.

[@King-Ghidora]

@@TyMoore95503 "...just, just wait until I am out of the building, then open the door".

[@polishman6692]

You can't end it on that. We need a part 2. This was so fascinating. Incredible work.

[@rileymclaughlin4831]

Disagree. It ended at exactly the right moment. This is like a Ring Lardner short story., not a novel.

[@nicolaphenixborgonon5723]

Yes Great work but it is a brilliant ending, leaves us think, imagine...

[@gdutfulkbhh7537]

Dust films usually “end” on a cliffhanger.

[@korbendallas5318]

You can't be serious. You need a resolution for everything?

[@polishman6692]

@@gdutfulkbhh7537 . Yup i know but want more. So good.

[@damieniraldo297]

Saw this on a short reel...this was dope AF. Kudos to the cast, producer and all involved. This was nice.

[@christinaoh7022]

What a treat to watch these accomplished actresses on this platform, thank you.😊 Would love to see a longer version or a full length film of this. It’s the ultimate question, isn’t it?

[@ICU-812]

This felt like a prime Twilight Zone episode. A great short story that makes you think and keeps you on the edge of your seat, wondering what's going to happen. I almost expected Rod Serling to step out and give his ending monologue. Great stuff. Subscribed.

[@murraymall5116]

I was thinking more like The Outer Limits.

[@JoeRussellProductions]

That is very high praise I'm a huge fan of the Twilight zone!

[@osareafallire]

100%. But probably better. Dang I'd love to see a whole season of stuff like this. Black Mirror-ish but just a touch less bleak.

[@bradjohnson9671]

Holy crap! That was off the chart good. This totally opens a door for a really compelling series of episodes. It caught me a bit off guard seeing Tomei and Driver, very good choice. Really great to see talented actors stepping out of "big" roles and doing something a bit different. This wasn't exactly a low budget short. Very well done by all.

[@JoeRussellProductions]

Thanks Brad! What is your budget guess?

[@bradjohnson9671]

@@JoeRussellProductions Man, that's a tough one. Obviously you or others have some great connections as I see some interesting set pieces. Some real old school tech stuff that still fits well with the story. The VFX was very well done. Given the depth of the cast and crew (lots of high level folks there!) this one has to be in the 7 figure zone.. Was this a pilot? I think some folks and or studios float ideas on the interwebs just to get a pulse of what folks think and reactions. Way different than test screenings as it's a much broader audience. I have to tell you, I love this stuff! Keep it coming! I didn't realize this was released in 2018, I need to pay a bit more attention to these gems..

[@dougimmel]

ditto

[@way2muchNFO]

@@JoeRussellProductions I said I was done for 175,000

[@Klm49]

This was just amazing!!

[@kleindavid9416]

the production quality of this is obscenely good...

[@Theyoutubecongressman]

That was so good. I would love to see a two hour movie of this or even multiple season show. Bravo, well done!!

[@williammiles8320]

I was going to say the same thing

[@DavidJD12]

Me too!!!

[@rremnar]

Same. It wouldn't surprise me to see a series like this on Netflix (or when Netflix was good), or some other way; but still it deserves its own series.

[@changalex1139]

Bru better than Netflix 😂

[@LG-ct8tw]

It works because it's short. Any longer and it's "Stranger things".... Deja vu. Great film.

[@GetEmTigerGamer]

I would definitely go to a theater to see this as a full movie. It has so much potential and talk about the graphics are beyond amazing!!! 🥰

[@loloshimmer]

More please!! Wantto see what happens:)

[@CedroneTravels]

I agree. Made the hair on the back of my neck freeze.

[@angelafountain6904]

I have seen this before. It's still so good! Excellent premise for a full-length feature. It scares the hell out of me.

[@scottabroughton]

Kudos to all the actors! This film works as a short, but I would have watching 2 hours of this as well.

[@ratkinzluver33]

I'd love a series focusing on paranormal activity in the medical field. This is awesome.

[@edwardspeece8144]

You would like “Fringe”.

[@JoeRussellProductions]

Same here!

[@MrTaxiRob]

something akin to X-Files or FRINGE with some real scientific elements would be interesting

[@ronwilkins5727]

Check out Evil - Season 3 Episode 1. This is based on the 21 Gram Experiment from 1907

[@bonniejeandominguez656]

@@ronwilkins5727 Thanks for identifying what it's based on. I was surprised at thinking no one has tried to do this before. Glad to find someone has tried to understand something so fundamental--given humanities religious history. It's cool that Duncan MacDougall tried this. Wow. His sample size was only 6 people. I wonder if there are more, similar projects like this. =)

[@2btpatch]

The “soul” acted the part superbly: I felt for him in his anguish. The malevolent creatures were brilliant. Loved the ending. Great story.

[@DewitticusBrett]

This *NEEDS* to be a full length production!!! Sooooooo good

[@rustyschakelford55]

WE WANT MORE!!! Someone used their creativity so well with this story ❤❤❤❤

[@philipdavis1052]

More entertainment and suspense in 17 minutes than most films can provide in 2 hours plus. great stuff. Superb cast.

[@mgonzales56]

So true.

[@HVACKABOOM]

This was totally captivating, really well done. Getting Marisa to act for your project was a stroke of genius. I wish we saw more of her in the film world these days.

[@dylanhunt5655]

This film is not recent. Don't you see how young Marisa Tomei is ?

[@HVACKABOOM]

@@dylanhunt5655 I didn't suggest the film is recent, I only wrote it is good to see her again. Dylan, have a really nice day. By the way, she is timeless in my eyes and she stopped changing 40 years ago. 😉

[@Youtoobsucksnow]

@@HVACKABOOM I think that's what he was getting at... Marissa Tomei is timeless

[@persistentdreams]

This is so well done! Every time it shows up in my feed I watch it again. I think I've seen it four or five times now.

[@Hiznogood]

This is a perfect example of a great short story, a genre very well suited for Sci-Fi. It has the describing of the scenario and the main character very early, the plot and in the end the twist that blows your mind. Very nicely done. I wish I could describe more correctly my thoughts here, but English isn’t my first language.

[@cathykreher3917]

I was sitting on the edge of my chair when the credits came up and was soooooo upset that it was over!!! It’s a great feeling when a film takes you and slowly pulls you in and you can feel the tension building in your mind. This film does exactly that, and leaves you crying for more! GREAT JOB! More please! ❤

[@ChuckRoss77]

Best Dust episode to date. Holy crap man! I've been a big fan of both Marisa and Minnie...for years. To get them together...for such an enthralling storyline...brilliant! Let the awards flow!

[@leaveonlywake]

I'm with Chuck - best DUST yet, great story and told *very* well, in every way. Not sure if you even needed the draw of the two amazing, established actresses - but having them sure didn't hurt! Kudos all around.

[@NathanTarantlawriter]

Def up there in my top 5 so far!

[@c.j.cleveland7475]

Wow........just...wow 😮😲🙇‍♂👏👏👏🥇🏆

[@hgmorgan2012]

This was great the first time I saw it and it still holds now. This could definitely be a successful mini series for sure . I’d definitely tune in to get more lore about the field and what was happening .

[@flymachine]

Astounding, concept to execution, cast, set, dialogue everything - a masterpiece.

[@JamesWilson-rf2pl]

Holy crap. I think you could easily make a whole movie from this. Very Lovecraftian and similar to From Beyond but with a twist. Love it.

[@GRasputin91]

Oh yeah definitely smacks of From Beyond. There's also an element of Doom here...science opening a portal to hell that lets demons through

[@nereo051184]

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[@robertjason6885]

I was going to post the same comment. Excellent, fitting score/FX as well.

[@billyandrew]

This is christian horror, not cosmic horror.

[@AenesidemusOZ]

@@billyandrew it matches the beliefs of a lot of religions, Billy, not just Christianity. Christians didn’t invent the soul or its passage though life and death.

[@daniellow426]

Amazing, even with the stellar talent on camera it surpassed my natural expectations. Fancy way, I guess, of saying that seeing the actors I was sure it would be great but that was an amazing piece of art work!

[@JoeRussellProductions]

Thanks Daniel! We certainly had fun making it. I love that we could finally share this with the world!

[@doreendaykin6693]

BRAVO…WELL DONE! The story line, character development, the acting….So much packed perfectly in one small short…Brilliant!!

[@mistersalvy]

Better than most long form films. So many people, Emotions and information done in such a simple and digestible way that anyone can just watch and get strong emotions based on everything being processed in our minds. Wonderful film hopefully one day it can be a much longer experience.

[@Cement_Feathered_Bird]

Nobody seems to be mentioning Paulo Costanzo... he played a great part in this! This film is defo one of the best things on the internet at the moment. Would LOVE this being a series of shorts... or maybe even a series! Great one @Joe Russell!

[@Armageist]

Agree. He was great in Road Trip.

[@way2muchNFO]

@@Armageist ❤

[@PragmaticOptimist_N7]

Memories of old school series like the Twilight Zone. Like no-one pays enough attention to the weird "strange " one like the lady singing.

[@jenniferboudreux2407]

This is by far the most amazing and immersive experience I've had. Please continue your work...you have a talent that needs to be shared

[@JoeRussellProductions]

Thanks for the kudos Jennifer!

[@chefscorner7063]

An old premise with a new look. I didn't realize I was holding my breath until I gasped out a breath! Loved the open ending. IMO It was the one Dr telling the other to experiment on herself not someone helpless. Would love to see the full version of this made!

[@dostagirl9551]

Holy...wow. Just wow. I can't believe my luck in stumbling across this channel. This short was better than 90% of what's coming out of Hollywood these days. Great story.

[@missionoaks6637]

I think this was perfect as is. Not one more minute of film need be shot. Everyone should appreciate what an amazing short story is, and stop asking for the storyteller to spare your anxiety. Embrace the ending with your imagination. WELL DONE!!!

[@misterbonzoid5623]

exactly

[@splashpit]

Agreed ! People asking for a movie. You don’t need a 90 minute version of this !

[@traceyphillips8641]

I agree that this is a perfectly encapsulated story that can stand on its own as a short subject matter, that being said it can easily be done as a movie, with the first 2 acts being done as character setup discovery back story, even some foreshadowing from a characters point of view on what led them to this, some suggestion of a main characters interaction with a childhood death that led them here. The final act this section is true gold, but like all things could be tweaked and drawn out a bit for increased tension, better effects larger scale, Id absolutely want this experiment to be conducted in the movie at some deep deep underground facility where extraneous EM can be shielded and some incredibly accurate bio bed scale to measure weight change at TOD. One could even add in some religious subplot of the catholic church as well, and some zealots secretly being part of the team

[@victoriaguitar]

This is honestly one of the most compelling short films I've seen in a very long while. Thank you so much for sharing this film with us! ❤❤❤

[@JoeRussellProductions]

Thanks for the kudos Victoria! And you are welcome!

[@my3sons757]

I remember seeing something several years ago about a scientific team having terminally ill volunteers sleep in specially made beds on scales to measure any weight loss at the time of death. There WAS a weight loss. The doctor running the experiment studdied near death experiences and because of his analysis he believed absolutely in the existence of souls. Many of us take this on faith. There is definitely a public interest in this. Dear Producer, If you you make a full length film on this people WILL come to the theater. I certainly will and so will my friends. Nice work.

[@EXE973]

Air has weight. As the lungs deflate, that weight would be lost.

[@epsi]

I loved the concept and the ending, but i don't necessarily want a sequel or full-length movie. Think about it: do you really want to know what happens afterwards? How many people have been and will be victims of that sort of malevolent force? Are you so curious that you'd be willing to open the door and let out whatever got trapped inside, no matter the risk to your own safety and the safety of the team? In my opinion, it's better not to know some things, especially when it involves supernatural forces we cannot begin to fathom, let alone protect ourselves from.

[@JoeRussellProductions]

Good points!

[@tomkhoury4639]

Fantastic acting of course from Marisa Tomei and Minnie Driver, but by all others as well. Even the nurses at the station. Well done! So much crammed into 17 minutes but it felt so "real time". Please do more and more.

[@JoeRussellProductions]

Thanks Tom! All of the nurses were friends of mine! One of them even married me! :)

[@interestedinstuff1499]

Over the years DUST has been a bit hit and miss. This was a definite hit. Really well done. Great acting from a good cast. Simple premise well executed. I wasn't expecting the end. The doc's answer surprised me.

[@interestedinstuff1499]

@Cam Robertson I just rewatched to check your observation. The gurney woman did several things that indicate she was doing more than the others. She air kissed the old guy good buy at the exact moment he died. She did the little song. She clearly could see something when the old man left, but she didn't tell anyone she could see what was happening. I'm not sure she was the same person in with the black holding the creepy dolly thing. The idea that she was more than she seemed is interesting. She was definitely a character the director chose to highlight, but I missed her significance. Interesting comment. I am also surprised that the doc clearly is deciding to let something potentially nasty happen to the director in the hope it might stop the experiment. Overall a well written and successfully creepy video.

[@jeffreydavis8826]

If there’s an Oscar for short movies, this is gonna get the nod. Cast/Acting/soundtrack are spot on.

[@aasolano]

There is

[@quispeagnoli]

As an avid reader of speculative fiction and a professor of literary studies -and a creative writer too-this is a fantastically written, filmed, directed piece. It is a round short fiction. Perfection (writing, filming, visual). I’ll use/cite it in my classes, papers, and publications on the genre. Thanks much director, producer, actors, entire team and @DUST for making it visible. (I can be found @MSU).

[@rustymuckybottoms]

Wow! Interesting, creepy, and extremely well done! More please!

[@JoeRussellProductions]

Thanks Rus!

[@maggipetty7047]

Dust is getting better and better. I am so glad I found this channel. This was beyond my expectations, even though you always have great shorts. This was such a dynamic idea for a story. So refreshing that the experiment was spiritually inclined. I was expecting some gruesome resurrection type scenario. I was surprised by Torme's reaction to seeing the demons and her response. I love to be surprised. Big thumbs up.

[@JamieTransNyc]

Be careful... DUST is generally not the ones who make these videos. Give credit to the actual producers and directors. DUST is like "NBC" they merely broadcast the work of others.

[@joannemurphy4083]

I soooo want to see this as a feature film, l want to see what happens when they get released, l was hooked 👀👀

[@odancia]

This needs a part two!! Amazing film, keep up the good work!

[@KaiserSoza-lw9nx]

WOW... that is the BEST short from DUST I have ever seen!!!! Joe Russell you and your team did a phenomenal job... would love to see this in a full movie format. 5 STARS.

[@chelsiemollett1542]

This short film had me at the edge of my seat, what you did was a masterpiece. I will say, you definitely have something that’s willing to go far. I want to see what happens next.

[@paulmarkert5907]

Oh my goodness! That was as close to a perfect short as I've seen in a while! It was captivating, and frustratingly ended with me wanting to know what happens when that door is opened! This could be such a great story for a long-form! As a bonus, it was nice to see Marissa Tomei again! Well done!!!

[@Teekay254]

Wow...just fckn wow.... From picture story to sound tracks...just wow ..it's been a minute since you got one like this DUST 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@JoeRussellProductions]

Thanks so much! What a nice comment!

[@jaimecastells9750]

Extraordinary! DUST often delivers remarkable shorts, but this one stands out even in that excellent company. Well done!

[@drgeoffangel5422]

Absolutely brilliant, premise, acting, effects! That should win an Oscar for best short movie!

[@gladitsnotme]

Those creatures at the end were perfection. So horrifying, yet captivating. Couldn't look away. Want to see more. This should be a full length flick! The old man needs an Oscar, he gutted me.

[@mpart_woodlathe-stuff]

Good one ! No unnecessary buildup, logical and fast paced story and action. A *big* twist when she saw the spirit, a bigger twist when she saw the ghouls(?), and the /wait for it/ the moral decision to Open The Door. Superb, simply superb Joe !

[@ricardocarmona5210]

What would have happened if she didn't open the door? I think it would eventually gotten out.

[@phelandhu]

@@ricardocarmona5210 If she didn't open the door, the next time they turned the power off they would get out and be PISSED at the doc.

[@PeanutHandles1417]

The creators of all these shows are seriously underrated. A+ on the uniqueness of the stories.

[@annettegrant6423]

Absolutely genius, film making is definitely your forte, great actors,great story. Captivated me from the beginning. Love, love love!!!!

[@Handyman-nj6fe]

Chills literal chill. My goodness the plot and monster designs were haunting. You and your team deserve 👏. Ty for a tru solid horror experience. Better than most of the "horror" now a days.

[@charlesgodwin-cv6il]

Demons* they were after the lost soul

[@CerberusLives]

Absolutely fantastic, more engaging and unsettling than any full-length horror movie I've seen for a while. Plus, it's always great to see Paulo Costanzo in anything.

[@Flash_345]

Man I wish there could be more people discussing what is happening rather than yapping about wanting this to be a full movie.

[@jenjewell3148]

Great cast ( lots of well known names) very believable acting. Interesting concept... wondering why she wanted to release the demons.

[@Flash_345]

@@jenjewell3148 I think it was maybe because she wanted the scientists to die and not continue the experiments.

[@ericnelson4540]

As a fan, it's great to hear Art Bell's voice again. Coast to Coast AM was always a fun listen and given the paranormal theme of this film a great easter egg/reference.

[@D3voidofsoul]

This is one of those times you wish you could give a rating other than a like as it feels inadequate. Definitly a 5 out of 5 star short film. Everyone was good in it, the story was engaging, the writing was well done, the effects are wow and the fact you have Marisa Tomei just puts the cherry on top of an extremely well done film. Love it. Watched it 3 times in a row. So good.

[@essiebessie661]

Absolutely perfect. I’m an ICU nurse from a research hospital. I worked decades of night shifts. This is very much on point.

[@clarencewillix7589]

Have you seen anything even remotely like this, maybe minus the unseen Reapers and the Lilith-like evil girl holding and alien looking baby?

[@sharifmahmud9583]

I am a physician! Worked in this field for last 34 years .. directly! As a medical student.. 40 years passed! .. I can't share it to all in public!

[@clintonosagie172]

​@@sharifmahmud9583I will love it if you share your experience

[@kajekage9410]

On point? You have dying patients kidnapped for nonsensical experiments?

[@kajekage9410]

​@@sharifmahmud9583, what can't you share?

[@darkpsychoelf1701]

Here from seeing this on TT and I wish there was more!!! This was awesome!

[@standardnerd9840]

Fantastic short! I’d love to see this explored as a movie! Well done by very talented actors and crew!

[@antonleimbach648]

Marisa and Mininie are such great actresses. This film would make an awesome series that blends the big questions with faith and horror.

[@berjo77]

That was BEAUTIFUL! The story is very exciting and elegantly laid out. I’m 60 and a 10 year Army Veteran. Not much frightens me. Seeing what was captured in the chamber is going to give me nightmares. Your work is fantastic. And Minnie looks great!

[@williambritt7581]

The writers and the production team did a great job.

[@kingtravisd3930]

incredible! this 17 mins was better than most full movies I've see in the past 5 or 6 year probably

[@douggraham5812]

It's perfect as it is, no need to pad it out to be a full length film. The world needs more short form visual storytelling! I can envision a feature film length collection of such tales.

[@RacerX888]

That was amazing. And needs a part 2...! Having Marisa Tomei was brilliant idea as she is an excellent actress and always gives brilliant performances which add realism and credibility to the story.

[@barrypitzer130]

Great work, Joe and all! Thank you all.

[@scourgeofman4980]

Thanks! This was awesome! Only wish it was longer.

[@Hat6000]

Riveting. I am impressed by the quality of talent you were able to bring to this project. Have always been a big fan of Marisa Tomei ever since "My Cousin Vinnie" and of course Minnie Driver is topknotch, but the other performances were really convincing as well.

[@sigurthsbane]

Wow, really impressive. Would be a terrific Series or even Movie. Would definitely watch it.

[@asc_missions3080]

Why do so many of you viewers ask for a series? Why not just keep it special and watch it again now and then? Isn't that better than watching a brilliant idea become a recycled formula and eventually dissipate threadbare?

[@citizenfive2558]

there is sorta, a tv series called "Evil"

[@billyandrew]

@@asc_missions3080 So many of them want more from a _short_ movie channel. 😂

[@WhisperingEcho33]

We need a full length film for this! This was perfection!

[@Edubs54584]

Did you come here from the yt short too?😁

[@walterengler5709]

Short quick, and powerful. LOVED IT!

[@erobertfie]

Terrific. I love how quickly we understand the mystery of the missing body and then the explanation of what is going on. Bravo to the Director. Great story telling. A total 10. Congrats.

[@marcspaeth]

Mimi Driver … she is gorgeous. I remember her in „Good Will Hunting“ 20 years ago in the movies. Good performance. I would love to see her more often

[@JoeRussellProductions]

Agreed, she is awesome.

[@garicrewsen1128]

The same has been said, a time or two, about Lovecraft's and Barker's work.

[@ForceSabersUK]

god just a few more seconds thats all i needed. This was amazing and i'd love to see the whole thing.

[@otisdriftw0od_589]

OH MY GOD THAT WAS AMAZING!!!! PLEASE MAKE IT A FULL LENGTH MOVIE!!!

[@neilruedlinger4851]

Marisa Tomei & Minnie Driver are big name stars to some of us. I thought their acting performances were flawlessly executed. Paulo Costanzo's performance was also excellent, I hope there are more short and full feature length films with their top notch talents. They draw me into the story and for a few moments I forget the outside world and its challenges and problems don't exist, as I feel myself totally immersed in the little universes they create.

[@jessgarside]

This was bloody gripping! LOVE how she becomes the experiment at the end. You are à fantastic storyteller

[@Kxzelles]

OMG SPOILER

[@swagedelic]

You mean Mini Driver becomes the experiment.

[@georgetuner2296]

This was absolutely amazing...BRAVO...please keep up the absolutely great work...I need this...☺️👍

[@elle50472]

This was excellent and I wish this would be streaming as a TV show or a full length movie on streaming or in theaters. I hope the producer checks in to read the comments.