Shut Eye - ANIMATIC

[@Skailla]

Shut Eye is out on comic form! Read it now on: Webtoons: www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/shut-eye/list?title_no=403370 Instagram: instagram.com/skaillart/ Deviantart: www.deviantart.com/skailla Thank you all!

[@wolfstarr56]

Skailla I can’t wait to check it out!

[@Raptor-4902]

Skailla I love this video! I also can’t wait to check it out!

[@laylaholt566]

Ooo

[@Dazertx]

What program or app u using

[@JazzyMcJazster]

:)

[@rat4002]

It makes me very sad that nobody mentioned how well the animation flows with the song. It's clear a lot of effort was put into the animation and how it matches the song. Even if I'm a couple years late, that doesn't mean I appreciate this video any less.

[@meevins]

Thank you! I was going to comment this myself. The song and animation match so perfectly which is honestly rather rare for most animatics. With most you could replace it with different music without much difference, here it would heavily impact the video.

[@Moon_Bloom]

I know

[@flabbergastedpicklerickrol8204]

I thought about that too, it really is amazing and I know that most animators couldn’t pull this off so perfectly, it was, 1 word, Awesome

[@schr4pnel]

Agreeable.

[@robertprice3952]

True

[@darkieanimations3640]

I know why the devil has a compass eye! WWAAAAYYY back when the first compass first created sailors thought it was associated with the devil and convicted themselves it was deadly and you couldn’t trust it. HOPE SOMEONE SEES THIS!

[@emberthewolf1297]

I did :P

[@verenaheuss]

That's a really good theory!

[@phyllismarshall283]

One of my great grandpa's friends died because of a wolf with this compass eye

[@phyllismarshall283]

But yes I did see this 😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😑😑😑😑😑😑😑😑😑😑😑

[@Stinky_Inky]

@@phyllismarshall283 that's dark dude

[@bloopdeboop1707]

"No Return" This guy: *that sign can't stop me because I can't read*

[@moonlight.8831]

Lol

[@FableStarlet]

😂

[@haveagoodmourning]

underrated omg this made me grin

[@a-person6878]

the dog's name is Steban I think

[@willow_animates8123]

Lol

[@StarLupus]

POV: coming back 5 years later to watch it again and memories hit *hard* Anywaysss I feel the need to say it again, THIS IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING the motion, the color choices, everything, this is definitely one of the most iconic animatics on youtube and you completely deserve it

[@Milanvandergaag]

Man ur so right, I’m watching this over and over

[@StarLupus]

@@Milanvandergaag yep same

[@tocaloca8551]

Same ! I watched it 4 million times

[@StarLupus]

@@tocaloca8551 hah same, hope you enjoyed watching it so many times (I know someone’s going to say it so lemme just say I’m aware that it’s an exaggeration, don’t reply to this saying it is)

[@iexist6677]

Fr

[@Alpha-Maia]

My theory is that the first train was a test illusion, created by the devil herself. The dog who kicked Steban after he jumped on it was so greedy that he wouldn't even let another dog be free from the curse. His greed lead him to his eternal doom, since his train seemed to turn, while Steban's train kept going straight. The train doesn't stop in the town because the devil's curse on the town makes it invisible to trains, since there's no train station in the town either way. Since Steban didn't get on the doom train, he managed to actually see the train that would free him, and he chased after it. Not with greed, but with desperation. He would have helped another dog get on if there was one, since he's not greedy. And his train kept going straight. It didn't turn like the other train, so it actually took him to freedom

[@BamBamShawam]

👁️👄👁️...👏👏👏

[@slendertubbiegamerpo6139]

true instead of helping steban on he was blinded by greed as most people are in real life and won't help others because of their own greed

[@l1vespid3r31]

*clap clap*

[@cawberto]

I read another comment that said the other dog was pushing him away so Steban wouldn’t get on the illusion train

[@theotheseaeagle]

Larkspur_The_ Leafwing no I think the other dog didn’t try and save him because he laughed at Steban after he had kicked him in the face

[@nameless4973]

In my opinion: This is a cursed town and the devil gets everyone's soul by forcing them to make a deal with her. The first time the train passed it was an illusion by her to make him think he was doomed. But then the actual train passed. Edit: most questions are already answered in the replies. Also there's another comment that explains this small theory better. The user is called "Lilarts!"

[@num5949]

Omg

[@officialbowater2430]

Nice

[@marcie9408]

AHH YES BECAUSE IT NEVER STOPS IT WOULD HAVE BEEN LONG GONE

[@donnaphilibin2340]

A N D H I S P A L M U G M A N

[@rabid_cowboy]

It also makes sense since after Steban is kicked from the train, all of the other dogs have suddenly disappeared

[@dirtydan3468]

I showed this to my grandfather and he absolutely loved it, he said the western style was so captivating 😂

[@dlg.studios5649]

Noice! 👍

[@kahyen2001]

Aww. That's so sweet.

[@justadog8011]

That’s amazing! I’m sure he’d love the Ghost Town video aswell, especially since it has color.

[@deathheaven.5668]

Should I show this to my grandpa doe 👀

[@charliespring1427]

Awesome!

[@orion5914]

Coming back after 5 years. This is all I can think about when I hear this song because it fits so well. An old western-style town cursed by the devil, trapping wandering travellers who, if they’re lucky enough to leave, wonder if they just needed “more shut eye.” Not to mention the composition is great. The shots of Steban running through the town and then the transition to him earlier in the song running after the train was really smooth. After going into art in college, I have a whole new appreciation of this than I did 5 years ago.

[@Spice_dakota]

yeah, same! I love this animation, it was my childhood, and it will always have a special place in my heart.

[@THERIAN_COVE]

❤

[@charonnz]

IKR

[@bearlyalive9669]

This video still makes my heart pound and I'm glad people are still recognizing this video and coming up with theories.

[@athonkinguser6700]

Sorry but why does this video make your heart pound?

[@fangraverwolf5154]

I found it on webtoon

[@under_your_bed]

A Thonking User I guess cause it gives you adrenaline or something, since it’s intense?

[@bearlyalive9669]

@@athonkinguser6700been a while but to give you an answer you don’t need anymore, it used to make my heart pound bcuz of the song, it was a very intense song when I first heard of it lol

[@dakotakinz]

anyone else come back every couple of months and watch this again? i just love this animatic so much and it was a huge part of my childhood!

[@whiterain2546]

Yep

[@sheiladrebenstedt3018]

Yes 1000 present yes!!

[@garlicsalt9924]

I actually watched this several times this week.

[@frymerscracks_pros683]

Me too

[@dogeytheattack_doge9072]

Yep

[@fawnasaur]

This is absolutely the most iconic animatic on youtube. You’ve watched it more than once, I’ve watched it more than once, and we’re all probably still inspired by it to this day.

[@geese6387]

yeah, just something about it... i dont know what

[@grapelys]

Yep! This is probably the fourth time I've seen this animatic over a three-year period, and it's always as captivating as the first time I watched it.

[@itsnotevenfunny]

this was the first animatic i ever saw on youtube, and it really opened my eyes. so i definitely agree with you there

[@Lylaris_or_Garuk]

I’ve watched far over 20 times, it never gets old

[@nv3363]

I used to watch this every single day before I went to sleep

[@lady_witch]

Is it odd that at the beginning where the 2 dogs communicate, I can easily know what kind of voices they have? The dog who warned the traveller had a mild husky voice while the traveller sounded like a young Midwestern folk, well that's how I hear them speak-

[@Yearlybreeze]

Fr

[@TheFruitiestCake]

and that's on character design!

[@cha_hoe]

I can hear them speaking too, the other dog sounds like Arthur from RDR, and the dog with the scarf sounds like albert from war horse

[@iexist6677]

​@@cha_hoeArthur from rd2... I can hear it so well your right wtf

[@connormclernon26]

So ultimate question, what does the devil sound like?

[@bruno-wf2hb]

This could really be a movie 😳

[@allenwalkeranime7968]

@@dawnthefoxx3526 What's the name on Webtoon

[@dawnthefoxx3526]

@@allenwalkeranime7968 Shut Eye

[@_pvv_]

I’d watch it

[@_pvv_]

@@dawnthefoxx3526 is it a book u can buy

[@stupidcandies734]

@@allenwalkeranime7968 she has the link in pinned comment

[@hollyforman9637]

ARGH! The song, the art, the style, the characters, the color pallet, THE EVERYTHING! Never get's old.

[@Noreia367]

❤👍

[@redgradient]

How has Disney NOT given Skailla a job offer yet? I mean come on Disney take notes

[@wolffox3004]

Maybe they did and skaillia refused because they wanted their work to be appreciated

[@redgradient]

Yup probably

[@Danabn0rmal]

I don't think they would of wanted to work there, they have their own project and Disney isn't very good to their workers.

[@redgradient]

It was a joke :I I'm just saying Skailla's animations are better than some Disney movies/animations/shows

[@rheac8928]

Falconheart Disney don't care about the jobs they care about the money 💰💳💲💵💴💶💷💸💱

[@RobinIThink]

I think it's cool how you can see posters of missing dogs at the wall at 0:17 and the next thing you see is those dogs sitting there and playing cards.

[@candicenutzfit-inurmouth142]

Hmmm I have a feeling that's a lore that shouldn't be spoiled in the first pl- *covers mouth* Nothing

[@comfortme]

SPOILER ALERT first train was likely an illusion. in fact, i don’t think a single person has ever actually caught the train and left before. the devil is hunting/trailing him in the comic. its gives a sense of possessiveness and pridefulness you wouldn’t expect if people just slipped through her .. paws .. all the time. like either she is royally pissed he escaped because it hurts her ego or whatever she is doing makes every single soul incredibly valuable. now that i think about it, the former. i mean hunting is excessive, and i highly doubt she can be in multiple places at once. she’s missing out on “prey”. PLUS they said the last time someone went missing was a year ago. the state of oddwind suggests mists were previously extremely frequent, leading half of it to fall into a ghost town. untouched and abandoned by the speculation of bad luck or grief. he very well may be the reason why everyone has been safe. i bet now that he has returned, someone will go missing again. unfortunately the hotel owner’s son seems likely, setting up a date for characters that aren’t even secondary is setting up an event.

[@Koda905]

Idk why, but this animation is SO motivating for hard things in life.. How some things you need to fight to escape the pain of them. I made this a while time ago- and i come back to see the amount of likes ive gotten- IS JESUS DOING THIS FOR ME OR SOMETHIN??

[@moonlight.8831]

Decide to comment because there no replys.

[@tiphanicole]

What heart?

[@Koda905]

@@tiphanicoleowner

[@Koda905]

@@tiphanicole she removed it now

[@potato1674]

@@Koda905 no when you edit a comment you lose the heart

[@rainwys]

Theory Time! The compass in her eye doesn't have anything of a needle, right? So, you can't tell where north is. Even if it did, however, how would that work? It'd have to be upright, of course. Yet still, it doesn't have any resemblance of a needle. So, you can't find north. No telling of East, South, and West, either. That means they're lost. There's no telling where they are. I'm late, I know.

[@charlottesmith1393]

dafaq?

[@networkunkown4767]

true it matches with the town, its nowhere

[@eri_lvr7640]

damn, I was thinking almost the same thing

[@cinnabun9596]

im hella late too also OwO

[@justafrogw1041]

I agree with this but like, how are you that calm with being almost two years late?

[@shadowpixel8445]

I was wondering why there were train tracks in the middle of a town and I just realized that it’s because the town doesn’t exist

[@antondeni4166]

Shadowpixel pfft, you'd be surprised

[@geckoinasweater8967]

Bruh, It's a wild west type town.

[@SacredAbyss]

@@antondeni4166 it doesn't stop, if this town existed it would stop.

[@cheetahsprintaj4766]

Way to spoil it

[@portgasdann3389]

Um. You haven't been in PH then

[@Alteori]

2:32 OOOOMMMGGGGGGGG I let out a HUGE breath I was holding!!!!! GODDAMN!!!!!!! SKAILLA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DUDE!!!!! This had me SOOOOO hooked!!!!!! Felt like I was watching a movie; the usage of the two tone palettes, I felt like I was there. I felt the suspense and eeriness of the place. I felt the fear and adrenaline of the character as he was trying to catch the train before being stuck with that thing. 1000%%%%% WELL DONE!!!! WOW!!!!

[@justanindigoplanet]

I'm just glad he got away. Never underestimate someone's will to live. PS: HII!!! I love your videos.

[@Alteori]

@@justanindigoplanet Thanks and I'm glad he got away too!

[@justanindigoplanet]

@@Alteori You're welcome :)

[@badbitchdog5786]

That is move

[@EverestEverly]

Hi alteori!

[@Wingdacat]

1:47 "GET BACK HERE AND TELL ME I'M PRETTY!"

[@celesthea3126]

Wingdacat "HECK NO YOU'RE UGLY IM OUTTA HERE AND CATCH THAT TRAIN"

[@weeepeee6762]

Celesthea 0w0 "YOU MAD UGLY WITH TAT UGLY CLOCK THINGY EYE"

[@AshenSmokescreen]

lpslover lovers less of a clock and more of a compass rose

[@BambiCambi]

when you love the video so much that you have a app that only has this song and when your bored and on KZbin you only watch this..

[@celesthea3126]

huntercatlover you read my mind

[@apriljacobson6434]

6th Grader: Walks into school 8th Grader: You made a mistake coming here traveler. This school is cursed by the devil herself. *Principle glares from across the hallway*

[@PossumMommy]

I did this when I was a 8th grader 6 years ago

[@kjellosness896]

Haha so true

[@ariyanajackson747]

That is true. A new kid came into my school one day and I told her that she made a mistake coming here because I said the principal ate kids like her for lunch! Now she is 8yrs old and she knows the truth, but that was a pretty funny prank I pulled on her. My friends and I still talk about it today. The principal knew that the kid thought that she ate kids like that girl, but she never found out who told the girl that. My friends laugh everytime we saw her. That happened 3yrs ago and I have transferred to another school and I STILL remember the principal's stupidity. So, I relate to this comment.👌

[@emzyaxoltl3200]

I'm going to do this one day 😂

[@notherelowkey_]

OMG THIS IS SO TRUE I TOLD ALL OF THE YOUNGER GRADES You will regret coming here... XDDD THE LOOKS ON THEIR FACES LORDDD

[@coldpizza36]

I've watched this like a million times and it NEVER gets old

[@cetariw-a4890]

So true

[@skylaryoung7773]

Yes

[@jijiwatson3157]

Yeah it really never gets Old I just love it so much I can't stop watching it to Old I just love it so much I can't stop watching it too

[@shadow_the_wolf617]

SAME!!!!

[@nicoleschwartz5050]

Same

[@prayagsuthar9856]

I did not see this animatic when it first came out, this is my first time watching. But I wish I could have the same memories of watching this that other people have, because WOW this is amazing!

[@peeblekitty5780]

Just found this back in my recommendations a year later. Time to rewatch it again, a few dozen more times, and spend a few months trying to get the song out of my head * v *

[@Honeygutzs]

Bro same

[@astronotus_]

Same

[@majora748]

ar e u a happ i'm sorry

[@nkeko16]

Same bud It's awesome tho

[@elliehs]

Same

[@ctc2973]

Disney should hire you

[@Coffeii]

Exactly

[@faithkfoxes6181]

Yup

[@jaysinrasmussen9012]

Nah because they'd get inspired by ya characters and use them in movies

[@yanfei7407]

Tigerblink AJ yup

[@idklol616]

I agree

[@_.wonder._.proxies._4698]

Its nice to see a small band like stealing sheep getting so much publicity because of the amazing work of Skailla

[@thenerdasaurus3717]

I first watched this animatic eight years ago. To this day, it remains my single favorite animation on the platform. Thank you so, so much for making this and sharing it with the world, Skailla. It has been one of the single most inspiring animations I have ever seen as an artist. 🐺❤

[@grimle]

what they said

[@spiritshadowphoenix417]

My theory is the train is life and life never stops for anyone, the town is the forgotten place where the dead go, the red wolf with the compass eye is death waiting for souls to take from hopeless, weary of life dogs that stray there and to escape is to catch the train which is life

[@justpositivity4595]

Good theory

[@3daniku]

best one i ever heard yet

[@spiritshadowphoenix417]

@@3daniku Thank You.

[@spiritshadowphoenix417]

@Anna Firth Thank you.

[@spiritshadowphoenix417]

As for the compass eye, I think that it maybe able to mess with an unwary mind and lead them to the town where she then harvests their souls since a compass deals with direction.

[@MrsRobinson2U]

This is incredible and underrated I’ve watched this about a million times

[@ahuman3876]

Same

[@szonyoka]

SaEm

[@onyxrose6083]

Ahaha haha haha underrated... yknow it has 10 million views

[@blackchains-sl6nc]

I LOVE this song and I LOVE the animation. 🐶 And I watched that a million times too.

[@Solarisss951]

Same I always watch this ÙwÚ

[@boofer2325]

This is awesome. 1: dogs. I am a nerd for dogs. Their literally my therapy. 2: the song 3:art 4:on time 5:evwrything

[@steffiesaez4787]

u are a 100 persent right

[@emmym7717]

agreed

[@nishkaghzala762]

sleepingcorgis Ever heard of the ginga series?

[@rubyblackinout]

I listened to this when I was 10. Im 15 now, and this is still top tier animation. Beautiful and nostalgic

[@Beetle_With_Clawz]

I listened when I was seven (now eleven) and THE NOSTALGIA IS CRAZY

[@theuhhhhh]

same here broo

[@rubyblackinout]

@@theuhhhhh lol I'm 16 now this is insane

[@ChikkiNoodles]

*YOUR ANIMATICS GIVE ME L I F E*

[@emiewooo]

Chikki Noodles Warrior cats and this channel gives me life

[@spiralmouse]

Chikki Noodles SAAAAAAAAME

[@Antonio-tk4rf]

Chikki Noodles

[@amandareed2964]

me to😉

[@easternpeakstables6264]

Chikki Noodles ME TOO!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lolswagger9290]

Is anyone else satisfied that this video is EXACTLY 3 minutes long?!

[@drawing_is_painomghelp8356]

Lol Swagger makes it even better

[@thedemonwolfclover9628]

Lol Swagger YES!

[@emilyoverturf595]

Lol Swagger I have the suspicion you copied my comment, if not, it's fine. But I'd like to know.

[@hacko2190]

no. you have a problem.

[@sashabraus4960]

:'D ( triggered i cant make a video and exact time )

[@DC_-dh9wq]

Nobody: Not even a single soul: Train Conductor: Wait why are there a bunch of doggos chasing ma train?

[@ryokokereukhuran]

I genuinely laughed out loud to this. Good job kid, you get an A+

[@DC_-dh9wq]

Ryoko Kereu Khuran Thanks

[@saltishot6845]

XD that’s what I thought

[@ryokokereukhuran]

@@DC_-dh9wq You're welcome.

[@rokki-road]

Ryoko Kereu Khuran same

[@R41NYD4YZ]

I was obsessed with this in like 4th grade. I’m now in highschool and I still think about it sometimes. The scene where they all sprint after the train is a really powerful scene that has definitely stuck with me!

[@monsterkid9448]

this would make a GREAT cartoon

[@trumpet_lol]

Here’s my theory of this whole thing: So. The devil is trying to lure in desperate wolves/dogs in the desert into her town (for water, rest, etc), which is actually just an illusion made by her, and isn’t actually real. She lures them in, and that one dog that was talking to the wolf, the one that was saying to catch the train, was actually under control of the devil, which could be why he has a very blank expression. She is telling him through the dog to catch the train which is actually also an illusion by her, which is why you can see she doesn’t even try to stop the dogs from going to that train. She lures them to the train illusion and gets their souls like that. Then, later, the real train comes. Again the wolf runs to it, but this time the devil actually tries to stop him and lure him back to the town, so this time it’s not an illusion like the last one. The train doesn’t stop, possibly because the driver can’t even see the town, maybe because the illusion isn’t meant to be seen by him, so he doesn’t even see it, as it’s only for the desperate animals. The wolf gets on the train, and as he gets farther away, the town disappears because it was all just an illusion... I’m not really sure about the devil’s compass eye, it could possibly be to somehow tell the animals about the direction of the town but without them knowing that their being “told”.. But yeah. Sorry it was long, but that’s me theory :)

[@ravewingz]

This deserves much more attention! This is a great theory

[@trumpet_lol]

Mysticalize thanks!

[@rosesgatcha922]

or the kida movie balto

[@mokimon5079]

Bumo

[@mokimon5079]

Bump

[@riggedtrees]

*Watches this 100 times and shuts laptop* "I should stop watching this now"... *opens laptop 5 seconds after and watches 100 more times*

[@Hanuhaki]

Dounya E Besh OMG so me

[@HamCommy]

Dounya E Besh *cough cough* hellp meeee

[@tobiashardy6202]

i cant stop ether

[@UmbraSolphira]

me either it's one of those things that never gets old so you just keep doing\watching it again. like the warriors books

[@hannathioux5753]

Me

[@Dr.Doggie]

OMG I FINALLY FOUND IT!!!!!! I've literally been looking for this for years💀 I remember watching it as a kid and I wanted to rewatch, but I haven't been able to find it until now😭

[@ictasbc]

i thought about this video today and when i shut my eyes about to go to sleep i just found it

[@sarahbarkoczi]

Same omg

[@the4gtten1s]

Why does this remind me of one of my childhood favorite movies “All Dogs Go To Heaven”

[@jessicawaite5140]

Seban (the dog) is similar to the main dog in All Dogs Go To Heaven, Charlie

[@the4gtten1s]

Ya I noticed that

[@kamdynlikesbands]

but it’s kinda way better 😳

[@rinandmisty6419]

I- i miss that movie

[@furcat4415]

@@rinandmisty6419 the movie hasn't gone anywhere, go watch it!

[@scarlettpenney4683]

1 word: Breathtaking

[@moved3887]

Ikr 😤😥

[@huskyloverlilac]

Sacred Tiger ikr

[@redpanda6398]

Actually those are two words and a number. Get your facts straight my dear strawberry loving sacred tiger!

[@redpanda6398]

That right there is one number and two words. LIAR! (Joking, and agreed)

[@winterciphers]

the amount id pay to see a fully animated version of this, it’s absolutely gorgeous and it’s such an inspiration to watch every once in a while

[@gicanjica7555]

it is serious!? dude you are amazing you know?

[@kendallh2416]

This is still in my top 5 favorite animations of all time, even 6 years later, the effort and rhythm is crazy good.

[@kermitthefrog2606]

The sign: _NO RETURN_ Steban: *Hi. I'm Jared, i'm 19, and I never f#**#king** learned how to read.*

[@rikotherengokustan8111]

This made me chuckle

[@Leeolaaj]

#king lol

[@mimirivas7758]

Who else click on the #

[@candlelamp8729]

#king indeed, good sir.

[@mylamadeit8996]

Uhhh I clicked on the “#king” and I found a weird video about potato knishes... 🤨

[@NickieLimie]

OH GOSH OK FIRST I WANT TO SAY I LOVE THIS SO MUCH; You can tell there was months of love in this and it came out beautiful! I like to interpret this as Steban outrunning either his own personal fears and mentality (trying to run from something he did in his past and regrets) OR outrunning consequences he created for himself (causing trouble by accident and facing death itself). All in all, this animatic is a huge inspiration and I love seeing your work!!!

[@jessicasteffens164]

It gave me goosebumps when the music got louder and the dogs were running like a huge pack- 😅

[@1mantiss1]

Samee

[@R_i_t_s_u]

SAME I USED TO LOVE THAT PART AAAA

[@Milanvandergaag]

Sameeee

[@imagine778]

This is so amazing Skailia and how you made the town disappear at the end was genius too. This honestly has such an old western feel to it and I can’t get enough of your comics and art. You’re just so talented and I’m so glad to have experienced your art with dear old Steban. and that red dog is so creepy too but I just love her and I love the compass eyeball you gave her.

[@dangerrr1427]

Skailla if your reading this.. This animation is one of the best ones I have seen! I watched this so SO many times and every time I enjoyed it! You earned a subscriber! And I hit that bell to!

[@Skailla]

Hey guys, thank you all so much for the AWESOME comments! You have no idea how much they mean to me! I'm very happy you enjoyed this story and animatic, and hope you like what I have in store hehe! Have a great day you all!

[@Romanticoutlaw]

Skailla I actually can't stop watching, I think the devil's got a hold on me

[@Nautical_Parsnip]

You should make this a finished animation it would be EPIC

[@paulawentzell2963]

Skailla Are you gonna turn this into an animation or leave it as an animatic because I'd love to see this fully complete.

[@lymantriadispar]

Skailla this is so good keep animateing

[@marquislayfayetteimsuchasu5480]

SKAILLA HELP I CANT STOP WATCHING

[@morrganics168]

So basically this is what I think. The reason the animation is played to the song ''Shut eye'' is because the train doesn't stop because the town doesn't actually exist. Its just an illusion by the devil. And the reason most travellers can see it is because they are tired. The tireder they are, the easier they are to trick. Thats why at the start the devil says ''better heads need shut eye''. Correct me if i'm wrong but thats what I think is going on.

[@D0VEGUM]

The Grim Shadow wow... that is awesome

[@morrganics168]

Thanks! Most people knew about the town being a trick but the tirder they are the easier they're to trick part is completley original xD

[@jrs2186]

Koo

[@archs1ay3r3]

love the way you think

[@morrganics168]

Tysm!

[@cloud9692]

Seven years later and it's still one of the best animations I've seen on KZbin

[@shimaokami]

If I had 3 min left to live, I would watch this

[@liv9218]

An add pops up while your watching it and you die before finishing it .,.

[@MORIA_TSTL]

I wouldnt i would commit mas murder and crime

[@charliespring1427]

SAMEEE

[@shiny-collector-silver]

Same

[@meowsicalplayz7090]

If I had 5 mins I’d do this and then sonic trailer in Roblox lol

[@rexenowner]

Years later and I’m realizing- This is the most literal sense I’ve seen “dust devil” used as-

[@Bear_Song]

LOLLLL 👌✨

[@micaiahvenn3185]

Woah

[@taslefVA]

Ooooh

[@figs-oliomedley]

@@taslefVA same

[@mysteryhuman5531]

Ooooooo

[@tiredxcj]

I straight up searched "devil wolf with compass eye song" and "dogs running to train to escape town" just to find this-

[@Itzandrw]

they actually dogs , the devil prob yes was a wolf

[@phantomstarsx9343]

I was trying to remember so I searched "western dog amv." It worked so 😅

[@tiredxcj]

I'm happy I'm not the only one who did that :D

[@kimya141]

Nice

[@R_i_t_s_u]

SAME. REMEMBER WATCHING THIS WHEN I WAS LIKE EIGHT THIS INSPIRED ME SO MUCH

[@ARandomSalmon]

Still randomly get recommended this animation 7 years later, still hits just as hard

[@CafeAraignee]

idk why this kept popping up in my recommended but I am so glad it did omg your art style is to die for, and the way you tell the story with this song is fantastic! so lovely to watch

[@cicidiaries]

Araignée Café same, for no apparent reason this video just kept on popping up in my recommended every few days, but I'm glad I finally watched. This is amazing! Now this animation is forever #1 in my recommended because I watch it so much xD

[@ripesoda7003]

Araignée Café can't help but agree!

[@spicyquadsquadfordays4268]

My Theory on the Devils Eye Her eye brings in desperate dogs, and slowly lures them into her illusion(the town). When they miss the train she lures them to her and tries to trick them to give her their souls in which will trap them in the barrier she put over her illusion. When they refuse or try to escape she uses a the power in her eye(the red smoke) to bring them to her against their will and take their souls. She can only take souls once they miss the train, and also another one is the red smoke can only go to the barrier and can’t go any further, hence why the smoke went away when he go to far. Also my theory on the town Once they lose their souls they become part of the illusion, and the minute you are out of the barrier around the illusion, it goes away. Hence the reason it disappeared at the end. Also I believe only the strong willed or ones that want to really live cannot get their souls taken. When he saw the train he took his chance everyone else were to gullible and desperate to even do anything. They were weak minded.

[@sleep.starvedd]

YESSSSS

[@aliaskt]

Noice

[@spiritshadowphoenix417]

Good theory

[@wingedcoco]

Good. Now whats w the compass

[@spacelady2912]

a theory on the red sky : The sky turns a purple - red when the red wolf attemps to steal their soul.

[@TheBourneFreedom]

Steban: "No superstitions here, mate!" * Ghost dog shows his hollowed-out eye socket and bared, skull-like teeth *. Steban: "Erm, when did you say that train passes through here again?" XD

[@allfinns2465]

I think they're talking about another dog earlier on in the vid....

[@itzgray9802]

AnnoymøusDogAJ seems like you didn't watch this enough times to understand what part of the animation he was talking about....

[@TheBourneFreedom]

I was talking about the part starting at 0:30. Hope that clears up any confusion! :)

[@_kat_2572]

Ahsindensb

[@linhngo7859]

TheBourneFreedom I

[@poppins9]

No one gonna talk about how on beat each frame is to the music

[@Y0urL0calW3ird0]

Omg I just noticed-

[@Tigerfang-wt8tx]

THANK YOU IM SO GLAD SOMEONE ELSE NOTICED IT

[@paigebowers2076]

I come back and watch this all the time. I am so drawn and intrigued by the concept for this and the idea for the story. It is so well done and thought through. I'd give anythig to see this be a feature or just a fully animated video. Much love for you and your work!

[@Skailla]

Paige, thank you so much, this really means a lot to me!

[@robinrobbielee]

Depression? Gone Anxiety? Cured My heart? Crying Hotel? Trivago

[@wolfecara8457]

Robin Wintsch lol

[@marieeevee8743]

that last one XD

[@robinrobbielee]

@@marieeevee8743 :D

[@amandafensterseifer5472]

KSKSKSKSKSKSJSKS WTF

[@enderpsycho03]

Whenever you need cheap hotels go trivago

[@Arrowwolff]

Thought this was some unreleased Disney movie at first

[@crystaltheangel2659]

Yeah same

[@iizvek]

Me too!! Like a film storyboard tbh

[@thingsnstuff7526]

I wish

[@fluffin]

Lmao

[@Arrowwolff]

IKR

[@cheeseplasma-j6q]

HOLY SHIT I CAN'T BELIEVE I FOUND THIS AGAIN!! I saw it completely by chance as a kid and thought it was the coolest thing I'd ever seen in my life, watched it so many times it got stuck in my head every now and then for years after. Last year I found the song on its own organically, got super into stealing sheep, and after watching one of their gigs on youtube I've suddenly gotten recommended it!! Seeing this pop up was like getting out at an unfamiliar train station and suddenly crossing paths with a childhood friend. How Serendipitous! Thank you!

[@spilltherainbow]

Fun Fact: You've watched this more than once

[@dawnholmes2741]

I have and I'm not ashamed to say that it is a beautiful masterpiece

[@spilltherainbow]

@@dawnholmes2741 Agreed

[@scarlettgarcia6408]

True dat

[@pardeepkaur2132]

Yes agreeeedddd

[@the_sky_is_blue_and_so_am_I]

Yes

[@ChaosMyotismon]

I love the video, but I'm a little interested in the devil. Is there a story behind her compass eye? I think its really neat with or without a story behind it, but I tried to see if there was lore about compass eyes and couldn't find anything.

[@Skailla]

Thank you so much, it means a lot! There's a big reason for her compass eye. I'm currently writing the new comic, featuring Steban, the devil and many other characters, and this will be explained during the story! Hopefully I'll have some parts of it animated, but we'll have to wait and see! c; Thank you so much once again!

[@cute_unicorns8850]

I've seen this video 20 times 😊 good job this is one of my new favourite videos 👍

[@renatabanks3751]

Cute_unicorns 88 the person who commented this didn't make the animation

[@lecider]

Nothing in Particular & Renata Banks Skailla herself commented, cute_unicorns88 was talking to her

[@Lombarsi]

Skailla aw man and here I thought Steban was going to be safe from her now

[@soleilanderson8251]

This is probably the most creative and beautiful animatic I've seen in awhile. Being an animator myself I understand how big of a pain it can be to add enough frames to make an animation clean but if I would have to suggest something I would suggest to add more frames for a more clean look. The music sat with the video perfectly and your OC is very well done and cute. I also liked the simple colour scheme and a few stray lines (I believe those were intentional) I thought they really suited this animation and scene.

[@alohalps7709]

I'm not trying to rant or any thing but it's an animatic so it will be simpler and have less frames

[@gab-xq9sq]

Happy Marmar Sorry, but animatics don't have very clean frames.

[@soleilanderson8251]

For everyone who replied. I know that animatics are suppose to be fairly messy. All I was trying to state was that the animator has great potential.

[@thedragondrawer6987]

This animatic is PERFECT for the song. It’s such an intense song that the plot and characters fit perfectly with it. The art is incredible, and this is such a great animatic that I can’t help watching it over and over again. Great work.

[@sapienticss]

POV: it’s been two years and I’m coming back to watch this again edit: not to be that person, but thanks for all the likes :)

[@frymerscracks_pros683]

Hah me too

[@Slayqueengirliepop]

Fun fact : I've come back to watch 😌✊ still as good as I remember

[@keketski5430]

Its been 4?

[@movingchannels2203]

@@keketski5430 Maybe they found it 2 years ago

[@keketski5430]

@@movingchannels2203 o that makes sense

[@kurkkupastillitjalammintee]

I can't appreciate this enough, the art and effort put in to this is insane.

[@seahorser]

Oddly enough, this went on my music playlist. I really like the song, but obviously the story and animation takes the cake. Nice work!

[@julianayanik2667]

Pastel Ghostie same

[@skylarbalent6807]

Couldn't agree more :)

[@tnsmara9982]

True

[@reirei9033]

The cake is a liiieeeeee

[@s4ndw1tch]

I CAN'T BELIVE I FOUND THIS AGAIN! This is the animatic that started it all! One day cousin showed me this animatic and it's vibes and story is just immaculate! Out of all the songs I listened to back then this is probably the only song I still listen too. I still often thought about this animatic and I'm so happy to find it! I'll definitely be reading your webtoon!

[@hamsnub]

Devils are red, Staying there is blue , This animation is amazing , And so are you.

[@gab-xq9sq]

tallline The second verse made no sense, try again.

[@hamsnub]

foqxx actually it does , blue can mean sad Staying there is sad You are sad because you are there You can only stay there because you are trapped You are sad when you are trapped. Do you get it?

[@gab-xq9sq]

tallline Being blue is an emotion, the correct using of it is "Staying there makes you blue"

[@hamsnub]

foqxx too many syllables :(

[@gab-xq9sq]

tallline Yep. :(

[@graceisdawg3816]

I know I’m quite late to the party, but I would love to share my theory on this, so here it goes- Some of this will also come from the comic, which isn’t finished yet, so I may change this later on as more is added :3 The Devil preys on tired travelers by creating an illusion town, which is only visible to her victim. The travelers are so tired, hungry, or thirsty that they will walk into the town, and that’s when their souls are doomed. The Devil will make everyone believe they are trapped in the town, and then will make deals with them in exchange for their souls. The citizens in the town are all illusions of her previous victims, and are not real, which is backed up by the missing posters on the wall. In both the comic and the animatic, the missing posters are for the dogs sitting at the table, which I believe means that their soul was taken and they went “missing”. She uses them as illusions to make Steban believe he is trapped in the town, and he must take the train to get out. However, this train is also an illusion. When the illusion dog kicks Steban away, it makes him believe he is trapped there forever, and that’s when the Devil attempts to take his soul. She offers him a better life, she says she will take him to a place where he can live his happiest life and leave his troubles behind. My prediction is that he will say yes, and the Devil’s compass eye means that she is in the process of taking his soul, and that’s when the real train passes by. Steban runs away and catches the train, leaving the Devil behind, and she disappears, along with the town, which will return for its next victim.

[@IDK098]

Yess

[@RiddingwithM]

This probs took forever to write 🥵

[@graceisdawg3816]

Honestly yeah it did- especially because I had to keep replaying the video or looking back at the comic to make sure what I was saying made sense-

[@IDK098]

@@graceisdawg3816 😔👊

[@drownedtrashrat3501]

I know I'm late, but is it just me or do the missing dogs on the posters not seem to match the dogs at the table (the poster dogs have pointy ears)? Plus, if the whole town was an illusion, why would she even let the posters be there? I think that it's a real town, and agree the first train is an illusion, leading the victims to their death. I agree that she probably offers a better life and says he can make a name for himself there, but then the real train goes by. However, I think that the reason why the town disappears afterwards is because she makes it invisible to the train (which is why it doesn't stop) and when he got on it, the illusion affected him too (the illusion that makes the town invisible).

[@drockman92]

wow, this was actually pretty intense. Hopefully Steban will heed warnings like this in the future.

[@moondawolf666]

drockman92 what comic is it based off of

[@drockman92]

Chibi Panda Lover "Up and Ahead," comic by the animator. Story starts here skailla.deviantart.com/art/Up-and-Ahead-Unwelcome-to-Gold-Marrow-462155962

[@Enderist]

I’ve been watching this animation for years now and it still takes my breath away

[@TraceyMazzei]

Same

[@Spice_dakota]

yeah, same!

[@rubyy6413]

This is awesome! I went to an animation camp that was near my house and they used this as an example of a Animatic! Everyone loved it and we watched it on the last day we were there twice! Anyway, this is amazing! The run cycle is on point, you can see the weight of a character, the expressions are amazing! Everything looks so real! The movements, the smoke moving, and the run cycle! AAA

[@Skailla]

Gosh, thank you so much for sharing this with me, this is just awesome!! Thank you so much for your sweet words, they mean a lot to me! I'm really happy you enjoyed this animatic!

[@Saccillia]

Thank you KZbin recommended for finding me this diamond in the rough.

[@Mars-vi2nf]

Saccillia same

[@sevenheadedhydra1896]

A shiny piece of coal Tryin to reach my goal My power of speech:Unimpeechable Only 19 but my mind is older These new york city streets get colder I shoulder Every burden every disadvantage I've learned to manage I don't need a gun to brandish I walk these streets famished The plan is to fan this spark into a flame but damn it's gettin dark so let me spell out the name I am the A-L, E-X,A-N-D,-ER we are meant to be A colony that independently while damn Brittany keeps sh*ttin on us endlessly .. Srry, hamilton lyrics :3 ..

[@rrammay]

DT Wilson cool man but that's a bit out of place

[@silverspeed1960]

Live on Ham Fam FD

[@alohalps7709]

Enter me (he says in parentheses)

[@Someone-ym1mz]

Lyricssss You should've got a better bed Better for your head Better heads need shut eye You should've got a better bed Better for your head Better heads need shut eye You should've got out of the red In the red you're better off dead Deader than the red dead sea Promise it to me Promise me the sea You should've got a better bed Better for your head Better heads need shut eye You should've got out of the red In the red you're better off dead Deader than the red dead sea Promise it to me Promise me the sea People all the people with big bellies banging bigger drums They beat down on you they beat the pulse into your shoes Shoes that are made for walking you to lands and other seas See those seas of see those seas that you've seen on the big screen You should've got a better bed Better for your head Better heads need shut eye You should've got out of the red In the red you're better off dead Deader than the red dead sea Promise it to me Promise me the sea Sad hello's and mad high lows Now i know not nobody knows Sad hello's and mad high lows Now i know not nobody knows Where do we go? Oh where do we go? People all the people with big bellies banging bigger drums They beat down on you they beat the pulse into your shoes Shoes that are made for walking you to lands and other seas See those seas of see those seas that you've seen on the big screen People all the people with big bellies banging bigger drums They beat down on you they beat the pulse into your shoes Shoes that are made for walking you to lands and other seas See those seas of see those seas that you've seen on the big screen

[@afox7305]

Everyone like this so the time and effort put into this isn't wasted

[@Someone-ym1mz]

@@afox7305 Lmao

[@velvetdragon11]

i think its 'better had sweet shut eye', not 'better heads need shut eye'

[@Maukiki]

@a fox They can just copy and paste it from somewere

[@corny7743]

@@afox7305 It was copy and pasted from lyrics

[@LizBizBean]

I've been getting this video in my recommended for literally YEARS Across phones, time and time again. Finally watched it. Pretty damn epic =3

[@vicproductions7420]

The Animation Style Strongly Reminds Me Of "All Dogs Go To Heaven". :D

[@poliol837]

Same.

[@spoopy_coffeebeans2439]

Reminds me of the Fox and the Hound honestly

[@deez695]

Yeah

[@content6907]

That's what I thought :)

[@equestriandrix2858]

Omg same

[@s0ftydem0n70]

What did we learn kids? Run away from Ladies with compass eyes Edit: where did I get these likes from- damn where y'all coming from? Lmfao

[@Anonymousmouse6]

😂

[@broly.7621]

agreed!

[@breadyy7144]

Lol 🤣

[@chipsare-yummy8188]

and get a better bed for your head

[@asteroidxd8699]

Yes

[@deadaccount1616]

This. Was. AMAZING!, Probably one of the most creative shorts I've seen in a long time, absolutely beautiful!.

[@RoosterG-ot4xz]

LeTremulous TriassicCephalopod I whole heartedly agree

[@deadaccount1616]

I'm watching this for like the fifth time XD

[@ivyblaze2798]

LeTremulous TriassicCephalopod my restart button broke ;-;

[@featherfoxesrule8662]

Ivy Blaze mine too

[@RainbowWorld-pl7sh]

That's true it is beautiful

[@BATT3RYAC1D_]

I remember this got me into art a lot, you were my inspiration as a child. Thank you

[@Kiwiwiwiiwiwi]

Basically the train doesn't stop because the town doesn't actually exist. Its just an illusion by the devil herself. Edit: Just an answer to the ones that are curious.

[@FR3SH.]

SketchyMemes so the people living there are demons? Cool

[@meteorstarthearcher5350]

Or, they people who stopped there before and has been trapped there.

[@FR3SH.]

MeteorstarTheArcher yea, or both

[@dottietheartist555]

@@skorisdestiny because it doesn't exist....

[@eevee1583]

@@skorisdestiny Better question, why does the train leave its back open? You'd think that the conductor dog would be like "hey these random dogs keep jumping on the back of our train do you think we should close that?"

[@Sketchtrastrophe]

*chases train* IM AS FAST AS A TRAINNN! *trips* OOF

[@axolotl0912]

Lmaooooo

[@lillystefanic6935]

Funny

[@nrs4866]

*smacc*

[@flamestormfire]

*roblox

[@flamestormfire]

OoF

[@undertaleloverforever3752]

I LOVE SHUT EYE THIS SHOULD BE A MOVIE

[@snekki7782]

You right!!!

[@lavenderlilac6227]

I remember finding Skailla years ago. From this very video. This animatic, her other beautiful works of art, gave me so much insparation. Coming back to it now, years later, really shows me how much her artwork had an affect on me. It's brilliant.

[@rysa2585]

I would love to see a whole story for this. Like how and/or why the devil chose this town. Why the main pup came and flesh out the story a bit. Maybe even have him come back and save the town. It's an interesting story in my opinion.

[@thehumanoddity]

Devil dog x Dog

[@emilyoverturf595]

Amanda SHE/HE LIKED IT. IT MUST HAPPEN NOW!!

[@lostsoul3211]

This should be a movie, I would watch it over and over, loved this!❤

[@abbyception0719]

I like your profile pic

[@nobodyunderstandskody]

Ya boi Brackenfur, first, love ur user, second THE SOMG SAYS BIG SCREEN....... A SIGN FROM THE HEAVENS

[@lostsoul3211]

Ya boi Brackenfur thanks!

[@dr.danger9095]

May sound weird without context, but the Devil is my favorite character 😂

[@nicoleschwartz5050]

Same

[@thewhiterabbitsystem3670]

Someone tell me, what's this fandom called???

[@randomcomment1286]

@@thewhiterabbitsystem3670 these are Skaila's OCs, I think. They made a printed comic of the story behind them, there's also a webcomic on Webtoon, but I don't know if it's there anymore.

[@thewhiterabbitsystem3670]

@@randomcomment1286 oh that's awesome, they're so cool! They look like theyre right out of a book aha Tysm for letting me know! Was kinda hoping they were a book series XD

[@randomcomment1286]

@@thewhiterabbitsystem3670 No problem 😊

[@Holls.2209]

7 years later and this is still all i think of when i hear this song

[@spindrifted9610]

I notice at 1:44, her pupil turns into the south point on the compass rose you drew for her eye earlier.

[@CanterburyTalesVlogs]

Firedoesthings OMG YES I SEE THAT TOOO

[@gachakiwi3762]

Firedoesthings maybe its pointing down to hell! :0

[@normanjoseph9463]

fire so true

[@amaribites]

I always thought it was a slitted eye

[@TheBourneFreedom]

This is simply AMAZING!!! Disney-worthy animation, by far! As for the meaning of the video, I think there is both a hidden meaning, and an more obvious one. First, for that big, philosophical answer. Here goes (deep breath): The video is a statement about life. Sometimes, circumstances outside our own control can push us into a particular situation, which may not always be good one. Decent people can make bad decisions, and wind up on the wrong path, yet, inside us all, we are in a constant battle with our own moral compass (we often see this reflected in that devil-dog with the compass mirrored in its eye). Most times, we try to escape our particular situation, or self-induced prison that we have created inside our minds; the place that houses our inner demons. Sometimes, others, ourselves; heck; even life, can knock us back, but those with the will to break free; to see more than the bad situation, or the feelings of self-doubt, will try to escape their personal prison, to go beyond and chase that 'train', so that they may experience life beyond its walls. (And breathe out. *Phew.*) Otherwise, it could just be a video about a cursed town, ruled by a maniacal she-devil dog, and the poor guy who just wants a drink... :)

[@abean1194]

TheBourneFreedom forget disney, she better

[@charlenekaralis2953]

TheBourneFreedom a lot of words

[@TheBourneFreedom]

Yep. I wanted to make it short and sweet, but it certainly didn't turn out that way! Hope it's an interesting read though! :D

[@MaladyKayjo]

TheBourneFreedom it more gorillaz worthy, but wow I did not notice that

[@searthrum5389]

they need to give skailla a movie production oppurntunity. lol

[@melodramaticfool4952]

Just popped up on my recommended. I remember the day I watched this for the first time years ago. This is timeless

[@aceris5874]

I. Cannot. Stop. Clicking. On. This. Video.

[@alurii7442]

Aceris SAME!!!

[@sandman5736]

Aceris OML SAME

[@testest4testtest198]

Same!!!!!! Watched it 100 times!

[@swiftpawz4882]

WhEn PEoplEs ANImatIcs ArE SmoOtHeR ThAn yOUr "aNimATioNs"

[@flamestormfire]

Swift Pawz soooo trueeee

[@LuckyCloverWithYou]

relatable

[@sarahhansen1510]

Dog:this town has been cursed Me: i knew i should have gone for the five star hotel

[@lynxz-studios]

Instead you went with Muttel6

[@bv_liz]

Lmao