The Armoire (Award-winning horror short) - Evan Cooper

[@LegendaryKev]

Armoires without demons are more expensive but totally worth it in my opinion.

[@schechter01]

😆😏 Can't argue with that...

[@rose.senorita84]

they are demons in armoires ?

[@voodeux_badeux]

I actually prefer the ones with demons 🤷

[@thetruth8988]

😂😂😂🍻

[@parrmar1]

Never

[@silvermainecoons3269]

That shot of the demon sprawled on top of the armoire was truly horrifying. Well done, Evan Cooper.

[@rjharris1960]

The Conjuring spoiled that shot.

[@franceswright8155]

It scared the shit out of me

[@dr.boinkersbookkeeping9028]

that was the only good moment in the whole thing.

[@meghaissack7802]

Christine Stanphill Yeah that gave me chills😱😰😵

[@caroylngallegos6382]

Christine Stanphill It’s a ghost not demon. It even says it’s a ghost in the description

[@anakhamenon7952]

her acting was amazing! like the scene where she fell back into the chair, honestly awesome

[@january1494]

It really just goes to show that your imagination will always scare you worse than whatever monster that shows up on the screen. For me it was that sound, the fingers on the wood, and the running footsteps that got me. And the fact that when the monster finally is seen, it doesn't immediately chase her but takes its time, letting the fear build. One of the best I've seen, a lot of horror filmmakers forget that simplicity can be just as terrifying as complex plots and settings.

[@somedog1178]

The running footsteps scared me so bad I ran out of breath

[@Mukesh-wp9ph]

Exactly! You wrote the perfect explain hats off to you :)

[@Livingindeception]

Congratulations.. One more and it's 300 likes now

[@NewStarConstellation]

Agreed. And about simplicity : One of the greatest directors, Alfred Hitchcock, said that there is nothing more scary than a closed door.

[@antaradas2603]

Moral of the story : Never ever take any abandoned furniture from the street

[@Ratnavina-ht6xq]

Yea , why doesn't buy plastic cabinet...

[@vipindaroliya3020]

This film deserve more awards and make a full film on this

[@cheevang868]

That was bloody creepy! I'm officially afraid of furniture now. Loved it!

[@yvonnem1145]

Lol 💯- just moved into a new apartment and have been looking at vintage furniture. Forget that !!!!

[@Ratnavina-ht6xq]

Why don't plastic cabinet...more clean than something old wood furniture....😅

[@tomsdottir]

That's it: IKEA for me.

[@sarahgray430]

You might end up with an armoire haunted by Floki the Carpenter, and be woken in the middle of the night by a giggly Viking who wears too much eyeliner and hates Catholics.

[@tomsdottir]

Wouldn't be the worst date I've ever had ...

[@tikaalik]

IKEA demon would just keep changing the assembly instructions until you go mad.

[@tomsdottir]

Michael Salter There's an IKEA demon! !!????

[@tikaalik]

It can be summoned from the ancient Scandinavian “Necronomicon” called: IKEA Catalog 2018. The demon will appear at your door within 2-3 weeks of your order. Of course there is still work to do when it arrives: www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/527132331376120920/

[@tamonettX500]

Absolutely love this! I watched it alone, in the dark, full screen with earbuds. I think my life has shortened by a couple of years

[@rajatm625]

😂😂 I'm watching too

[@tikaalik]

OK theory time. Obviously impatient for her to decorate the place to match the armoire. Where are the other rustic looking pieces, excuse me? Hence the finger drumming. Hated her wardrobe and the metal bar that did not match at all. Tried to communicate this, was ignored. In desperation, showed itself like “I’m waiting, Miss Oblivious 2018” and even moved the armoire in front of the door, as in, wardrobe, matching furniture, hello. Still didn’t get the point. Finally had to possess her to get out of that joint and hopefully find someone with a bit more fashion and interior design sensibility. Sheesh.

[@catherineg9943]

Michael Salter *LMAO!!! 🤣

[@gigistokes850]

Omg I love your comment!!!!

[@ireneangelucci8984]

I died. Hahaha!

[@schechter01]

A demon with fashion sense... 😆 Nice. 👍

[@starisesun7692]

Lmfao this is too funny🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@landser4377]

The sounds, the demon on sprawled on the dresser, even the way it walked into the other room was spooky and and adrenaline pumping truly the first horror film on KZbin that I have been impressed with. Having watched dozens! Superb job!

[@shaybayhuffman3291]

Same...! On a kick lately watching all of the KZbin short horrors... Made the mistake of thinking this one would be along the same lines as the others I've seen... Not a good film to accidentally doze off to early on... 😂 Bloody terrifying! 👏🏼

[@fa11234]

Well, at least she learnt a valuable lesson from all this, "one man's trash isn't always another man's treasure."

[@eldaroses.g.r.7945]

FAFA11234 Um... She died, though, so...

[@vrabes2959]

I would have burnt it. If that wasn't possible, ruin it with acid or paint and a warning label. I really enjoyed the film in every aspect. I sure was creeped out!

[@wallakfir90]

I liked this. Nice idea, decent build up and great conclusion at the end of it. I was worried this is all going to end with a cheap jump scare moment but you went further of that. Very well done.

[@katprinner7429]

wallakfir90 really?😦 i fell asleep twice

[@xrystal89]

That reveal was horrifying; the sound of thrumming fingers and rapid footsteps were disconcerting enough but I figured it was going to be the standard object haunted by a ghost story. Noooooope, you went straight for heart attack inducing monster reveal-one of the more poignant ones that I've seen in recent years. Ugh, I can still picture the bloody thing just sitting there in my head. Dear Evan and Brodie Cooper, I hate you. Sincerely, a new fan.

[@billmar6401]

I really like everything about this! Thank you for not ending abruptly but giving us more with what might happen to the next owners. Thank you very much!

[@taracollins5597]

I agree there, too. I generally dislike "sudden" endings on these short-films. A good epilogue is a rare treat.

[@christierella]

I wasn't disappointed, I can't say that about many full featured movies I've paid to see! Great job!

[@julieboys8194]

Glad the comments didn't give away too much on this shorties ambience. Very enjoyable!

[@rajmalhotra4399]

Request the uploaders to provide subtitles as it helps hearing impaired

[@djs957]

This was great! The sound design was chilling, the direction was perfect. It creep me out when you heard just the footsteps and the fingers, but then when you actually showed the thing, it creeped me the fuck out!

[@deathboy68]

Really well done and AAA all the way. I'd love to see this story continued. Congratulations to everyone who made this and especially Hannah Barlow whose performance was completely genuine. I hope we see her in more films in the future. The makeup FX on whatever the hell that was were absolutely horrifying.

[@taracollins5597]

I agree 100%. This would be perfect for a sequel.....and everything about this was great.

[@undercoversaxonie6804]

The dark thing sitting up there on the cupboard is like a creature from a child's nightmares.

[@VladSWG]

Narnia meets paranormal activity. Nice.

[@PaperBrainZombie]

Paranarnia

[@luiscavalcanti3431]

Genius comment Lool

[@cadillacdevile]

One mans trash is not always another mans treasure. Thank you, I really enjoyed this viewing.

[@lytenakye486]

It was pretty good but it just bugged me, why would she need an armoire? She has a big closet. Wouldn't she want to get a dresser?

[@CidRaqLim]

lyte na kye she just moved in. Even with a bed and dresser, her bedroom is bland and spacious. So when she found a free piece of furniture, she brought it in. So two reasons: (1) because her bedroom is still bland and (2) free. Lol. I'll a cheapskate so I'd also pick a free armoire anytime.

[@lytenakye486]

Lol I'm a cheapskate too and have done my share of free/roadside furniture. One thing I learned, even if its free don't take large furniture unless you want it for more than just filler because you first have to haul it and fight to get it into your home (damn doorways/stairs!) but then you also have to haul it and fight to get rid of it once you find something you actually want and need. 1 Don't waste energy on things you don't need 2 don't waste energy on things that are ugly (like this armoire) and 3 space isn't a bad thing. If she'd only taken what she needed, she'd still be alive. (To be clear this is a joking reply, not a serious argument)

[@catherineg9943]

As to rejecting the closet, they're uncommon/absent in English flats. So, people tend to use wardrobes/armoires. She just went with what she was used to, and with what reminded her of home, I reckon.

[@BL3SSed-Bliss]

Wow! Okay, now that makes more sense to me. Also makes this film even cooler and even more relatable. Thanks for sharing this, especially for those of us are ignorant of such. I LOVE learning new things! I loved this film, as well.

[@craigbailey2214]

Catherine Geis You do realise that she wasn't English right? She had a subtle but unmistakably Australian accent & I'm English btw.

[@dings215]

better ending line: "Hey hon! What about for the kid's room?"

[@FreeSoul929]

hahaha! I just knew the spouse was going to walk over pregnant or something!

[@mamabear1394]

Demon is like: Great now I finally posses someone's

[@willpruitt3344]

do you want a job?

[@mamabear1394]

Will Pruitt Who are you talking to ?

[@juliadawnyel3648]

Or better yet your mother-in-law s room

[@romant2528]

That was soooo scary. I now feel justified that I am afraid of used furniture.

[@suryanarayanan123]

Loved the 1) recording 2) direction 2)the way tension is built 4)the jump scare

[@podpulp5990]

This is really good and deserves to be seen by more people. I was going to try and single out one thing to specifically praise (writing, acting, creature design, etc) but it's all so good!

[@sweeteuphoria714]

Its hard to find a good short horror movie. This is one of the few. Congratulations!

[@Sasuga_Skky]

First good horror short Ive seen in a while! Thanks (:

[@danishmod19]

I loved this. It shard the shit out of me. The tapping of the fingers on the wood was priceless. Great job!

[@bubbyj1332]

I'm incredibly picky with what I label as "scary", and honestly the sound of the scrolling fingers seemed so dull. Once I saw the entity tapping the fingers and connected the sound with the visual, it actually gave me chills. Pacing was right on track to make even a skeptic like me feel a sense of urgency. Very well done.

[@bethanntay]

Even if you don't find it scary, it still is. You don't decide what goes under the horror genre.

[@JacquelynNhi]

Okay I've been watching these for a week and this is the first time I've been legit scared AF. The thing sitting up top both scared me shitless and made me laugh...well done!

[@celiastarot]

Wait a minute, I find an armoire with tape all around it AND TAKE IT HOME? I think I would walk right past it babe, there may be a dead body inside ya think? WHY would you take home a piece of furniture that's obviously taped up for a reason? 😂😂😂😂😂

[@celiastarot]

@The Phantom I get it and it’s a beautiful piece of furniture but sooooo taped up I don’t think I would take it 😂😂😂

[@taracollins5597]

I tend to agree. That taping up would seem ominous to me. But then, I watch a lot of horror films like these LOL! The fact that it was abandoned too, would freak me out. But in all truth, I also have seen people tape up furniture like that when they are moving....its to keep it from swinging open & breaking in transit.

[@celiastarot]

@@taracollins5597 yes yes so true! That is also very true my love, been there some that 😂😂😂😂

[@alteredbeast1974]

Well actually a lot of people tape doors closed on items while moving so they don't fly open lol....but keeping the ghost inside is probably another reason...🚫👻🚪👍

[@celiastarot]

@@alteredbeast1974 true true but the key words are WHILE MOVING 😂😂 I get it, you’re right but this cabinet was nicely taped up! Hey maybe I would have picked it up 🙄

[@shacklynized]

This is easily one of the all around best horror shorts I’ve seen on KZbin.

[@hazuk.isonohara2039]

This is one of the best horror shorts I've seen. I jumped at a couple scenes.

[@eleftheriaeleftheria3302]

One of the most scariest short films ever!

[@TheKazadoodle]

It's an ASMR demon :D

[@Ellie-cc5ww]

lollll

[@iiromutanen5719]

:DDDDD

[@starisesun7692]

LMAO😂😂😂

[@caroylngallegos6382]

TopazDragon It’s a ghost it says it in the description

[@rosestone9599]

Lmao

[@dulminperera3762]

This is one of the short horror movies that didn't give me disappointment after ending. WONDERFUL!!!

[@georgiac.5352]

I have a huge armoire in my room, and so does my best friend so looks like I won’t be sleeping in either room ever again

[@himanshusaluja2875]

Georgia Skinner oh come on, you should keep a bible with you since you are so scared.. Boohoo.

[@klarakent2965]

Georgia Skinner what's armoire? Wardrobe ?

[@BrunoSantos-on8be]

Georgia Skinner, I agree with you. Better safe than sorry.

[@catherineg9943]

Klara Kent* Yes, another term for "wardrobe", is "armoire". ✌🏻

[@da96103]

Did you get it fro a dumpster?

[@storytimetv1]

very high quality.and so simply put together. no need for expensive special effects.

[@VanquisherUSMC]

Thoroughly enjoyed this one. Brings back memories of some really weird and unexplainable things I saw and had happen at my childhood home! I had my arm hairs standing on end watching this lol!

[@A.nge.l]

What happened at your childhood home?

[@spills56]

by far the best short horror film i’ve ever seen!

[@msdeec-b7111]

Last night I watched this movie on my phone. My husband had been asleep for several hours. I went to bed after watching this movie, and my husband was tapping his side of the bed while he was sleeping exactly like the monster in this film. Needless to say, I didn't get much sleep.

[@TheShattenjager]

MsDee C-B is your husband still alive, or did you kill him? Lol.

[@hulaganz]

MsDee C-B I doubt he was asleep. Sounds like he gotcha

[@eldaroses.g.r.7945]

MsDee C-B Probably get an exorcist, just in case. 😂

[@septemberquest6393]

This is one particular short horror film that I watched twice and still reacted to the jumpscares even when I knew they were coming...that's rare in my book....the creepy/eeriness surroundings were spot on and well placed....this film packed the scary in the right moments within 15 minutes...plus good story concept....and mysterious unknown ending....this film is done more better in horror taste than full length features.... definitely deserved the award! Kudos to dir . Evan Cooper,Hannah Barlow who didn't have tons of dialogue but didn't need it here...and whoever is Strange Dave...well done!!!👏👏👏🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@artemus80j.4]

Respect to you. This is superb and most of all terrifying! You know the Art of Horror cinema.

[@LyricaSilvan]

Oh god...when the thing showed up, I got the most bizarre tingling sensation all over the back of my scalp....That was so eerie and horrifying. That shot of it stalking across the hall as she discovered the armoire blocking the door gave me chills. It's amazing how such simple imagery can be so effective. Well done.

[@alexzubanov8278]

A very good short horror. Only the second one I will keep out of too many... One thing got me though - why the hell would you get that thing if you already have a closet?!!!

[@alexxs7evin]

She probably summoned Bloody Mary as a girl. The mirrored sliding doors creeped her out more.

[@taracollins5597]

My guess she just thought it was cool....and it was vintage & free. She seemed to be sad that she had to live so bare-bones financially, so it surely seemed like a real find.

[@appleheadfromneverland8730]

Ghosts of Narnia hide in that armoire ( wardrobe in British ) ! Btw, that is seriously the BEST horror short I've ever watched ! I literally threw my phone across the bed when she screamed !

[@danielbrown2532]

Must have been one of those recalled Amish Armoire from the late 90's, gotta watch out for those. The one I picked up is pretty magical. There is a portal to a magical world full of talking animals in the back of mine. Winnin

[@mommascorpio7781]

Daniel Brown u had me until talking animals 😆

[@LyricaSilvan]

@@mommascorpio7781 I take it you've never read the Chronicles of Narnia series, then. XD

[@mommascorpio7781]

@@LyricaSilvan I have and I am thinking you took my words in wrong. Love that book/movie was okay.

[@mommascorpio7781]

I knew that when you said "talking animals" you were speaking of CON....brings back great memories of when I was in school.

[@alteredbeast1974]

C.S. Lewis fan

[@RamenKing2023]

I was actually regretting that I went fullscreen. Good Job!

[@UnchainedMelodie92]

From the looks of where she got the armoire from, it looks like it'd be riddled with bed bugs or roaches! Demons would be the least of my worries lol

[@jexter6578]

Real demons were roches .yukk

[@thegamingreverend3943]

Being in pest control I can say for sure that it would carry neither bedbugs nor roaches in it.

[@JadedBelle]

@@thegamingreverend3943 Exactly...we are not talking about a mattress here LOL

[@davidgearardo1788]

Spoken with true privilege .

[@rasheedarivers2806]

Good movie.Made me think of used furniture differently.Everyone that takes that thing home with them will end up dead.Once they get rid of it first.What kind of demon was that? Where did the armoire come from? How did the first guy that dumped it end up with it? What are those black spots? Were they caused by the demon's touch or just its prescence? Hopefully,there is a sequel or a prequel.

[@stefa7034]

best one yet! (and i devour creepy short movies) congratulations!

[@Windkisssed]

Very good presentation! Great acting, directing, script & cinematography! The content was fantastic! The sound; the eventual image!!! They were both perfect!

[@Postghost]

Best short horror ive seen yet.

[@adamr9570]

THIS DEFINITELY DESERVES THE AWARD!

[@rabeccainouye980]

I guess going into my kitchen is NEVER an option again..... I got an Armoire from an old Amish woman and put it in the kitchen for storage..... now I don’t know whether to block my kitchen off or move....

[@ineffablemars]

Amish people are good people, they wouldn’t do you dirty like that. A family member of hers probably made it.

[@foxtalks9595]

Rabecca Inouye lmao just count your losses and move! It ain’t worth it girl!

[@justinstutler4070]

Send it to me, I love antique wood furniture

[@peoplefortruthnjustice]

@@foxtalks9595 *Cut your losses

[@3344TJ]

Great simple writing that spoke volumes...Great Job! Thanks for the upload!

[@oldmanhoff]

This is fantastic, how does it not have more views???

[@2ccBrando]

I am making a horror short soon so I've been watching analysis on jump scares and how to use them correctly and that they suck if you don't. This right here was amazing !!! you mastered something most horror movies can't even do right nowadays!!

[@SceneOfAction]

with so many average shorts on youtube, it makes coming across a gem like this that much more enjoyable.

[@wlp4368]

Very well done! Creepy as hell!

[@CuriousGoodsJessica]

Suddenly I'm thrilled my husband removed the doors to the armoire so the TV fit in it! 😉 any demons would be so annoyed by the History Channel reruns they would leave quickly.

[@ophilianaranjo3397]

They don't care what your watching

[@rofyle]

Obviously the cause of this was aliens.

[@alohamilkyway3]

Who wouldn't? History channel runs so many docus about aliens.

[@KCGalanski]

My mom has the same lamp

[@glennquagmire3258]

I put mine on the golf channel. The demons fall asleep listening to the soft melodic voice of Jim Nance. So do I.

[@Alleycat938]

Great job Evan Cooper

[@TidewaterTeddy]

Normally, horror films are kinda meh for me, but this was genuinely terrifying. Excellent job.

[@taydestiny38]

Well done short horror. Now....I'm not going to go overboard and say it's one of the greatest I've ever seen. However, it's definitely better than average!!

[@finndriessen5829]

Well the Armoire was at least kind enough to give 2 warnings :D

[@taracollins5597]

lol I do wonder if it would have been possible to 'escape' it, if she had tried. Not likely though. The dark marks on the skin seems to indicate the steady progress the demon is making, in affecting its victims. In all the literature about demons, they seldom possess overnight. It takes time....& has stages.

[@nessiekasamira2594]

Very scary 👍👍 Amazing movie 👍👍 Excellent 👍👍

[@TheShattenjager]

3:40 no no no never use a laptop sitting on carpet like that! Dust and fibers get into the ventilation channel and make the computer overheat. Poor heat dissipation is #1 cause of persistent problems with laptops!

[@AnadoluMapper]

yes

[@stevenstubby8632]

Bruh...

[@TheZezuh]

This is so very well done. Just the right amount of backstory, different scenes... it doesn't have cheap jump scares or ending, all of the stories connect really well. The acting was, in my opinion, phenomenal. With this kind of movie production, the idea doesn't have to be original - you make it unique. Simply amazing 💯

[@susanmeadows627]

Wow! Fantastic short! 👍💙💙💙💙💙

[@mkivy]

I loved the sound fx. Good job everyone.. man this is spooky...

[@amymarie4970]

This movie is gonna make me think twice bout getting furniture!!❤💚💜💙💛

[@h.y.4371]

Now this is proper scary film. 2nd tapping occurrence got me pausing the video, contemplating to continue. Well done!

[@salldarling]

I’ve always wondered what an armoire is and now I know it’s what the uk call a wardrobe lol 😂

[@THETRUTH694]

Actually most of us in the UK call it a wardrobe - I guess armoire is usually reserved for bespoke or antique wardrobes but again that's rarely used.

[@LOWKEYWEBSERIES]

This is the greatest horror short film of all time

[@16fanlakers19]

This was extremely well done by all involved. I will be looking for more from you folks. I'm subbing for sure.

[@Thieverpedia]

Well done. I managed to feel some minor, genuine fear, if not including the 2 jumpscares.

[@JumpRopeQueen]

I keep clear of used items! Avoid flea markets, thrift stores and garage sales!! Used furniture...a big NO NO!!!! It comes equipped with the previous owners JUJU!!

[@Vampiric-Witch]

Lucie B Lindner true that

[@Tinyoak2]

So glad someone out there thinks the same way. And second hand Mirrors are always a NEVER in this house. Call me eccentric but my ancestry comes from the deep south with all of the old ways.

[@100d2h]

Some of us are poor

[@preetichauhan862]

Yep true that I believe in the same way 😋

[@gloriouspurpose_]

That juju is affordable tho

[@jupiter8329]

That thumping tapping noise. Jesus . Well done!

[@hulaganz]

I got a weird feeling one evening and for the first in 30 years decided to lock my bedroom door. Now, you know the old trope of the door handle jiggling? Not very scary right? Well my wife wakes me up and whispers that someone is trying to get in. I tell her it must be the cat and proceeded to go back to sleep. That's when I heard it. Jiggle jiggle. My ear actually moved as every nerve in my body honed in on that noise. I moved to the door in an instant and stared at the knob of the door in the gloomy light with every bit of focus as I could. I clearly saw it move! Now, how many? Armed? My door opens inward. Shit. I've got nothing but a cell phone. The jiggle has steadily gotten more insistent . It occurs to me that someone must think the lock is the kind you use a push pin on. But. Just by chance , my door knob had been replaced with a different type, years before. As they were on clearance sale, when we remodeled. I put my phone on flash light and wrapped a towel around my arm and threw the door open and jumped back holding the light in front of me. I head footsteps running to the landing to the staircase and shined the light down just in time to catch a glimpse of someone clearing the bottom of the stairs. We found out that it was a mental patient who had been cutting our plants at night and cut our super friendly cats ears. They took him away but...

[@miguelflor1600]

that is a good film

[@nickhodges4150]

I wonder if he got a furball after nibbling the cats ears? After reading this,I now have a sword in my bedroom. My cats like their ears thankyou very much!

[@djjackson5409]

That was crazy!!! But great!!! Thank you!!! Grazie!!!😀😀😀

[@sabrinal.tumlin-ward142]

Ok,. . . I'm good for the rest of tonight! Really creepy. . . EXCELLENT!!

[@TheVagabond7]

Nicely done! Good build-up, really frightening monster, and great ending.

[@therealrauch]

There is some good ASMR tapping in this movie!

[@drivenhome7840]

The tapping of the fingers was the best part. I should have been mingled with something else, like radio static, making it an "oh" moment when it is revealed.

[@sognos3]

This kind of content deserves to have more views unlike stupid Logan Paul so I'm going to share this video with everyone I know

[@ashleym8351]

Terrifying! Best horror short I’ve seen, well done.

[@dhennyanderson8127]

THE BEST SHORT FILM

[@keelanp53]

great actress. great story and film.

[@wendyspedale1501]

It takes a lot to scare me, but scare me it did. Good job.

[@joncory1]

That was really good! Awesome work, guys. That demon thing was scary as hell.

[@missblackwood]

Whenever I think of armoires I think of those street toughs who stole Elaine’s from Kramer on Seinfeld.

[@indeed1965]

This short film was excellent!! Please do more!

[@ktbuchanan7409]

The tapping was such a creative way to add suspense, I love it

[@bruno7913]

This is so cool, I really got scared, congratulations.

[@lizbmusic11]

I don’t get why people put thumbs down - that was a quality piece of work. Thanks 🙏

[@onemorerep6597]

Damn good short horror film

[@RustedRivit]

Horror where the theme is the 'monster is coming' is hard to get right. This was a damn good job!