Smile - A Short Horror Adaptation

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A horror short-film based on blue_tidal's creepypasta story "The Smiling Man." This was first introduced to me by the KZbinr Cry (or Cryaotic) in his amazing series, "Cry Reads..." If you've never seen it, definitely check it out.
This is my first scripted production and it has a lot of flaws. I filmed about half the shots I needed to, the low light and sound was a pain, but overall it was a great learning project. This was also the first and only projects I really got to work on with my cousin Jake (the second half of TheBrothersGrymm) before he passed away August 2015. I miss him more than the world, he was a genius when it came to the technical aspect of anything and life will be tough without him, but he believed in me and my pursuit to become a writer/director. I will do anything I can to prove him right.
I hope you enjoy and I am more than welcome to constructive criticism so I can make sure my next projects don't fall into the same rut.
Thank you everyone who helped and made this project possible.
This ones for you Jake.

[@RedAngelProductions]

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[@alexmorera1383]

Fucking shit of video

[@taracollins5597]

Nothing at all wrong with this film! :) Its well-cast, well-acted, & well-filmed. Kudos!

[@xosunshineoxsunshine436]

Beautiful dedication to your brother in the beginning.May he be at pace 🕊💜🕊💜🕊💜

[@xosunshineoxsunshine436]

Film was awesome out of all smiling man type vids I have seen this was the most convincing that acting was spot on creepy

[@xosunshineoxsunshine436]

​@@taracollins5597indeed❣️

[@anonymoushippopotamus5747]

when panic at the disco turned into panic in the streets

[@AMIBOLACOMOSIEMPRE]

Sr. Bato is more terrifying.

[@Elise-pz7ov]

This comment deserves more likes 😂

[@jennybeanSMC]

😂😂😂

[@smartiesmcflurry111]

omg lmao

[@lauraa3572]

LMAOOO

[@mikalaireland4133]

he kinda looks like Brendon Urie

[@Boredandmixed]

omg i wasnt the only one who thought this haha

[@gtfocrybaby3082]

ikr😂

[@londonpurvis7662]

That kind of takes all the creepiness away for me now, because the thought of Brendon Urie running towards me is the opposite of scary.

[@mikalaireland4133]

+London Purvis Sorry?? Just imagine him wearing the makeup an everything from the emperors new clothes music video then.

[@c.w.7224]

i thought i was going to be the only person who thought this! haha.

[@svillegassmusic]

He just wanted to give her phone back

[@xxyy2597]

=)))))))

[@need_more_coffee8487]

He wants to marry her and make her his dancing partner.

[@robinwhitaker5147]

surge lire he wanted to kill👹👹👹👹👹👹her

[@robinwhitaker5147]

B Gingercat6

[@robinwhitaker5147]

He wanted to kill👹👹👹her

[@KrabbyPatty_]

never a good idea to run for your own house when you are being followed.

[@ryanpayne4094]

Lol true

[@hayaaldabbous1673]

+Ryan Payne true

[@admirosmanovic1368]

i always say if someone is chasing you never run away from them run towards them

[@deathya1]

Yeah, that way you can do quicker and get it all over with.

[@KrabbyPatty_]

Adam Khid not a good idea, especially if you are a female.

[@halak6033]

He just wanted her number.

[@hippiegoddess8372]

Why?

[@morgainetusk8120]

The Smiling Man looks like Brendon Urie.

[@hexmaniacrhea]

*Earlier* Girl: *Leaves without closing a door * *Later* Grinning Man: THIS IS FOR NOT CLOSING THE GOD DAMN DOOR!

[@lib9333]

Welp.... now I'm singing I write sins not tragedies- thanks dude

[@chxrryxih7466]

Fangirl Rhea oMFG STOP NO TOO SOON FFS

[@acE-kc1ee]

Hex Maniac Rhea I climb in with haven't you people heard of... not closing the goddamn door!!!

[@benstewart294]

Grell Sutcliff he looks like Brendon urie

[@lib9333]

frank memes I know 😂 that's why I got one of his songs stuck in my head after reading the comment

[@shahbazsaeed4799]

smiley man is hot

[@rowynolson9828]

shahbaz saeed I thought I was the only one thinking that XD

[@zafea9918]

he looks like joker though 😂😂

[@wheezeofdarkness3559]

shahbaz saeed THE SMILE IS FUCKING GREAT😂❤️❤️😘

[@neopolitanicecream3477]

the actors name is Mitchell black

[@sadiekane8716]

You know you've been spending too much time in your room when you want to bang smiley man.

[@dutch66]

Well, a thumbs up from me. Because that was rather interesting in my opinion. If this is your first attempt to make a short horror, then I am impressed. All the best and keep up the good work!

[@RedAngelProductions]

Thank you! It is much appreciated.

[@bleachbottles9463]

+TheBrothersGrymm hope you can get into a big studio good work man

[@laurenmorani1778]

hansnetten

[@tonyflamingo9932]

Mr Cat that's fucking spam.

[@Wherethedeadwalk]

That sprint tho... lol

[@Isabelle-mn9zh]

Why did I laugh so bad when I first saw him 😂

[@kyliealane3884]

Horrible 2012 bucket puns. Idk I did the same

[@caracallover1266]

Horrible 2012 bucket puns. Same😂

[@elbruckert]

Sameeee

[@AMIBOLACOMOSIEMPRE]

Sr. Bato is more terrifying.

[@jasmineheart6664]

Isabelle I DID TO LOL IM NOT THE ONLY ONE XDDDDD

[@poki7179]

hey he was kinda cute

[@shadowlady3137]

Ikr?

[@Oxirinaowo]

Ya, kinda

[@emmettdonkeydoodle6230]

First, I'm so sorry about your loss, but this project you did with him... Fantastic. Honestly, he would be incredibly proud. This is BY FAR the best Smiling Man film interpretation I've ever seen. You nailed exactly the creepy abrupt aura the man was meant to show. The facial expressions, the quirky movements, the gracefulness, lankiness, sudden sprint you guys couldn't have done a better job setting all of that up. Perfect ambiance. 9/10 easily.

[@Kanalsportowy1na1]

I don't know why but.... everytime i watch a movie based on "Smiling man" i think of Shorty from "Scary movie" and his famous quote "Run bitch, ruuuuuuuun!". By the way, your movie is really good, i like it.

[@xxyy2597]

looolll samee

[@kasturimarajkhowa1424]

"shit son" "wasssup" lol mee too

[@angelinacarrion7790]

1na1 lmao im done

[@charliescott7474]

Brendan brought her phone back what a GENT

[@HatCreature]

I saw another short film about this story, I like this one better because the Smiling Man seems more like a street performer, and i loved his movement because it almost seemed like he was pretending to be human. Great job with this film and I deeply sorry for your loss of your brother as well.

[@peepeepoopoo7182]

I'm sorry about your brother

[@hippiegoddess8372]

What about my brother

[@emma_the_angel5284]

And this my dear childern, why we don't take walks at 2am in THE MORNING!!!!!!!

[@bellawells3056]

Boiiiii I thought that was Brendon Urie

[@sceleratum1506]

that dude is me without a girlfriend

[@thecrowreaper7483]

Dovahkiin Dragonborn I would definitely whole ass like her. Creepy

[@hippiegoddess8372]

@@thecrowreaper7483 therebetter not be any sexual crap going on,not allowed

[@angelkrueger5073]

I am sure your brother would be proud!! So well done!! 😍😍

[@KotorFan-zb1bo]

I loved the tribute at the beginning, it was very emotional and I applaud this video for that, it shows this short has a personal connection which I like.

[@traciholman8354]

The Smiling Man was so creepy! Between the robotic yet lurching, almost spasmodic movements, & that deranged smile & dead, maniacal eyes... I'm speechless. Standing ovation!!!

[@schmitty918]

Anyone who says this is a knockoff of 2AM that was based on the creepypasta so neither are exactly original.

[@colinmccorquodale7229]

Chris Pfannenschmidt yes but its good

[@mimo770]

Chris Pfannenschmidt it is

[@shandyhamak4661]

Yup this is a knockoff of 2am creepypasta.

[@laurenmcvean7613]

Agreed. I hate when people think they know everything about horror shorts, when they don't even know the origin.

[@pinkoctopus801]

the title of this literally says "adaptation"

[@brookepugh88]

I really loved this interpretation! I'm so sorry for your loss - seriously. You did a fantastic job on this, and I hope you create more!

[@luqv2045]

Man, I'm really sorry bro. This must really means something to you.

[@stutudi4881]

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[@stutudi4881]

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[@futpro8741]

Luqman Fadzil

[@folamour.3627]

I really liked it. The Smiling Man is one of the creepypastas that scare me the most for some reason and your work really crept me out ! Nice job. :)

[@nightshade7760]

Brendon Urie?! Is that you?!

[@ataylor4731]

No, his hair is different.

[@The_General_Owl]

It isn't

[@Na_omi_]

Anyone else thinks this is actually funny?

[@yummyfood5875]

MssNaomi69 yes

[@kyliealane3884]

MssNaomi69 I think the smiling man is funny

[@secretarybird1417]

MssNaomi69 yes

[@rebeccaswegsda8133]

Me aha

[@user-dy5nk2ub6u]

MssNaomi69 might be funny for you but for you in a situation I will laugh at you

[@gumdokim]

This was one of the scariest creepypastas I've ever read anyway, they did a good job bringing it to life!

[@user-ee9ei6ke3w]

He's cuTe

[@jjakie07]

How many different versions of the same damn Reddit story can youtubers make

[@DanielManni]

Viola Fontellio I actually came up with something original and im making it right now but i dont wanna tell the plot yet so nobody steals my idea. Ill let you know when its done. Might take 1-2 weeks because editing with after effects.

[@ladykjones]

Daniel Manni ok

[@typical.yasmine5573]

Jake Johannesen RIGHT

[@RedAngelProductions]

Jake Johannesen , man I wish this wasn't my most popular work. It was just to start out, test my filmmaking abilities. Everything else on the channel is orginal, but just like Hollywood, remakes are the only audience draw :/

[@44savage6]

unicorns4life lol he actually made one

[@boiledtoes4185]

Is Brendon Urie being possessed?

[@glossyliyah6023]

2:10 what ever drug he on put me on it to.💊

[@bignosedasshole6511]

He seems like a nice guy. Goes up to you, smiles offers to dance then gives you one last smile before going away.

[@RedAngelProductions]

Thank you for everyone for 100k views! We appreciate the audience and all those who watched with an open mind. Carry on to our other films and see how we've developed over the past year and a half. Enjoy and thank you all again!

[@anthonypratt6787]

TheBrothersGrymm welcome love ur stuff bro AMAZING

[@sarahsteenland1444]

TheBrothersGrymm it's great filming and directory, but this one has to be the scariest short film I have ever seen! So good work!😱👍😉😊

[@louiemeister9646]

TheBrothersGrymm this is the smiling man isn't it? It's good

[@doitwithchris]

TheBrothersGrymm thats good video

[@Jayleenyc]

TheBrothersGrymm I'm so sorry for your loss. Good film

[@rileyhunter9279]

This was great! My condolences for your loss

[@Dogewell]

Looooool! Good adaptation. Very good. Very Big Like) Well Done

[@meowlife2662]

I really like this because although I was on the edge of my seat the entire time without no blood, gore, killing. You proved that it can still be creepy as hell without all that other stuff... brilliant :)

[@carlimcelrath1901]

When I first read this as a creepy pasta and then saw as an animated short I couldn’t help but wonder what it would be like if this was live-action beyond thrilled to see this I absolutely love this piece!!!

[@profile4856]

Oh, so THATS what Brendon Urie does when he’s not making music 🧐😂

[@blur_is_myworld6022]

I'd love to be chased after by that sexy beast.

[@MotionBoatFilms]

Very interesting short, hope you make more quality films like this soon!

[@_Letstry]

Goshhh.... I have never seen such a handsome and good looking ghost anywhere else

[@thedutchessofdragonshyre4630]

this is the best version of the creepypasta story. like this one so much.

[@lokilaufeyson6421]

is this brendon urie

[@jen-lnicole2043]

My deepest condolences to your loss. Keep shining as he would say he always believed in you. My thoughts are with you ...with much empathy and understanding of what that feels like. Blessings and all my best.

[@saumyagautam7198]

a big thumbs up...! The Smiling man and his body language scared me a lot, NICE ONE AND BEST OF LUCK...

[@RedAngelProductions]

Over 200k views! Thank you to everyone who watched! Look for our future videos, like our new award winning Scifi - Paradox: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmnafHyAlLN9hNE

[@isabellasmith5314]

I'll sub if you sub 😀

[@sangdoma310]

Why doesn't she run

[@wendigo4281]

Smiling Guy: **walks up to me** Me: **SLAP!** XD

[@littlepinkskeleton]

That dude looks like Brendon Urie, so I am excited more than scared.

[@omarfaraj690]

Amazing video great job guys

[@meganwilliams2505]

Omar Faraj 0

[@daja2896]

OMG THIS WAS FUCKIN CREEPY AS HELL!!!!

[@MissKrissykris8408]

well I'm completely creeped out! this was awesome for your first film. I know nothing about filming or all the technical stuff, just what I feel is a good scary, creepy, movie. I've seen others that have a bunch of films out, and while they may scare me, there's also things with the actors, or small things that will annoy me because they are so predictable or poorly acted. while the whole "she drops her phone and he takes it to her house" is used a LOT, I think the acting by both actors was fantastic. no big boobed girl running and tripping over air with her boobs half hanging out, or crying and can't act cry to save her. So big props to these two actors as well. Great job by all 😊

[@siphonophores]

Don't you just hate it when you take a midnight walk and then Brendon Urie creeps behind you.

[@intheredcold9216]

Isn't there another short film of this exact story?

[@alyssalopez8721]

Yes, there's a lot of them. The story itself is a creepypasta/urban legend.

[@Bluesit32]

Not bad...not bad at all! Two complaints. One is that first time they see him, he's dancing from all the way across the street. Second, and my favorite part in the story, is when he approaches, he starts taking exaggerated tiptoed steps, like a cartoon character. Sure, it sounds goofy, but given the rest of his behavior, it really isn't. Good job portraying the smiling man, by the way. His dance walking was much more graceful than other video enactments I've seen.

[@lacos3213]

TheBlues32 yeah the tip toe part was the creepiest part to me as well!

[@omarortega207]

Real great job on this short video. Real creepy all the way through! Great cast. I especially liked the ending. The majority of the other The Smiling Man short films end with The Smiling Man in front of the roamer.

[@tinaflintstone8148]

This is so GOOD! He's really creepy. I've never seen movements and behavior like that before. Great job!

[@py7hon05]

The story is good but the girl acting is kinda awkward not really into the character.. Overall its great

[@stellageorgian1255]

this really happened to me...im not joking.....

[@Jashan720]

+stella georgian Right

[@Ladschu]

stella georgian no way

[@cressentialouissa1093]

really?

[@reneeeli8645]

I've seen this story concept so many times but altogether well put film. Good job

[@Mislav24]

Really creepy and interesting. Well-shot and well acted. I'm really sorry about your brother. May he rest in peace. Keep up the good work.

[@bangtansbae3985]

I'm so sorry but this version just makes me laugh 😂

[@isabellamidgett2002]

I'd dance with him! :D

[@berryberry7156]

i already watched the other version of this but for me this is the scariest smiling man i've ever watch keep it up ;)

[@null-face2598]

that was fantastic, and I am sorry for your loss I'm sure they would be proud of you.

[@janessbess3141]

This is a copy from the smiling man

[@imanomarzaman6864]

plz read the description 'A horror short-film based on blue_tidal's creepypasta story "The Smiling Man."'

[@janessbess3141]

+Iman Omar Zaman lol okay most people don't see the description if you're on your phone

[@yoongisunderwear9228]

I'd let him get me 😳❤😂✌

[@kittydupree2]

Just now tuning in. I wanna see you guys add more to it. But just a little. I gotta see where it goes next

[@deathisnear1269]

Jake your cousin is resting in peace. The film turn out creepy, tension built up nicely. Thanks for sharing.☺

[@418176sin]

knock off of 2 AM The smiling man

[@HaileyRaeanimaljam]

plz read the description 'A horror short-film based on blue_tidal's creepypasta story "The Smiling Man."'

[@418176sin]

I did read it, there is already a video for the 2am smiling man.

[@rowynolson9828]

418176sin It's not a knock off if it was based off of a Creepypasta. It's kind of like how Shakespeare copied the idea to Romeo and Juliet.

[@418176sin]

lolz most writers and film makers consider that plagiarism now days bruh

[@rowynolson9828]

Lel I guess you're right :3

[@jamiejones4952]

really very good I'm sure your cousin would be really proud of what you've managed to achieve best luck in your future projects

[@LittleRedReader]

Loved this. Also it looks like it was filmed in my city which is interesting, I'm not going to be able to drive down that way at night without thinking of this.

[@nataliefaulk4946]

Very unique, well made, bravo! And I am very sorry for your loss.

[@pinkoctopus801]

i'm so sorry for your loss. this was a great and creepy adaptation.

[@brittanyg6714]

please dont make fun of him, i live with him and hes like this all the time he means no harm

[@kathleenstewart409]

Oh geez. My heart dropped when he went after her at a dead run. Or the way his head looked like he had been hung. Great job!

[@Corrector1]

There's more than one film adaptation of this story, but this one was particularly well done. Tell Mitchell Mack he's a creepy bastard.

[@BerishaFatian]

That guy was born to play Joker.

[@MissTique247]

I really liked this! While slightly amusing, the Smiling guy is creepy ad! Well done on the film!

[@lacastres3136]

this is the best adaptation i have ever seen so far

[@littlewendigo5055]

that is such a good version of the story, definitely creepy, good job!

[@OneEyedCrow1337]

I'm sorry for your loss, this was amazing though! Freaking unsettling!!!

[@Mike-wk4vp]

why does the smiling man looks like freaking Brendon Urie?😂😂 god now you literally have to say amen

[@mevethood8450]

I pissed myself, it's incredible dude ! And RIP for your brother.

[@Llandy]

that guy looks like he would be the perfect joker

[@abbyg5353]

I loved this .great job dude

[@noah8856]

Come on girl, no need to panic! he just thinks he is at a disco.

[@user-yp1bp7oj9u]

It sent tremors down my spine,well done !

[@acore2012]

This was the best smiling man film ever!

[@sivad1025]

That is creepy. It's like she can't do anything to him because he hasn't done anything wrong but you know there's something off.

[@mysterylovescompany2657]

2:46 I legit half-expected him to drop a, " *Smile* , sweetheart," even though I well know the creepypasta and so am well aware of the actual narrative. But I just have a cynical sense of humour. More seriously, though, this actor's control of his body is incredible. Going from the graceful solo waltz one moment, to dropping into the apish arm-dangle bent-kneed stoop in a single motion (like a puppet with its strings suddenly cut), and then also when he bursts into a fire-track sprint with zero warning from a standing start, with what looks like next to no acceleration time - my boy goin' from 0 to 44 in one second flat - was just truly impressive. That's an area of talent that is hard to find in your average actor; was this fellow, by any chance, a trained dancer himself - or even a showfolk person (circus, cabaret, etc.)? Most of the performers I have met who have this sort of physicality are of those backgrounds - and they do frequently cross over with the film community, so I was just wondering. Also, and what hardly needs to be said; his facial plasticity, with *that* smile, is amazing...and of all the Smiling Man derived shorts I have watched, this is the only version of his trademark rictus that has actually achieved its story-informed effect of being genuinely threatening, to the viewer. That initial moment when he turns his head to regard the protagonist, and we get our first good look at his face, the Uncanny Valley banner that is his visage plunged me into a legitimate state of unease - and kept me firmly there, throughout the rest of the events. And finally, and most serious of all...I'm tremendously sorry for your loss. It's a hard thing to lose a creative partner, and when you see a project you always imagined yourselves doing together completed, it's a sort of bittersweetness all its own. I hope you've been able to adjust over the years, and find the new normal. It was a beautiful dedication, and a fitting tribute, from the sounds of things. Wishing you strength, in the tougher moments. And thank you for sharing your work.

[@monsutahanta6576]

What a nice guy returning her phone. No adaptation of this story has actually been scary. It's just a happy weird dude.

[@AWlpsSHOW36]

This is a really good adaption of The Smiling Man!

[@vanessafabres]

For me, this is the scariest embodiment of the Smiling Man. The look on his face is pure madness.

[@Foxy-ve1oh]

One of the creepiest stories ever

[@teele5097]

It was so awesome and horryfying at the same time.. This is a pure example that you don't need blood, gore or any other horror movie stuff to make it scary. Keep up the awesome job ☺ P.S it made me scream 😁

[@hiddenrose04]

Loved it! That was fantastic!