THE ENCOUNTER AT BOUNDLESS | Omeleto

A family goes camping to a remote forest.
THE ENCOUNTER AT BOUNDLESS is used with permission from Adam Spinks. Learn more at ajspinksfilmmaker.com.
Travis is an estranged father taking his two kids -- teenager Kaela and her younger brother Max -- on a camping trip for the weekend to spend some much-needed time with them. Since separating from their mother, he has been avoiding spending time with them but he wants to reconnect.
What is supposed to be a peaceful natural excursion, though, is more fraught than he intended. Kaela is resentful and dismissive of his efforts, ignoring him for her phone. And then there is the matter of a strange presence in the woods... one that asserts itself just when the family seems furthest apart.
Written by Theresa Hedges and directed by Adam Spinks, this short weaves a beautifully observed, sensitive family drama with the uneasiness and slow dread of a horror film, exploring the tensions between parents and children in a broken family dynamic.
The storytelling has a sharp, clear eye for the way that tension and uneasiness simmer under surfaces, from the silences between people to the sinister hum of wind in the air. From the beauty of the cinematography to the emphasis of the performances on the unspoken and unexpressed, almost all aspects of the film bear the quality of patience, sculpting each moment and story beat with great care and letting them unfold masterfully.
The pacing makes for a slow burn in the progression of the narrative, taking the time to painstakingly establish the dynamics of the family, starting with a strained exchange of the kids where the looks between parents say more than any number of words could. The drive to the campsite is equally full of tension, and the iciness between father and daughter shows no sign of thawing, even as Max and his father begin to address the breach in their relationship.
Actor Adrian Annis as the father balances competing currents of shame, hopefulness and love, especially as he attempts to connect with his children, who are played with subtlety and intelligence by actors Kyla Heselton and Nathan Horrod. The story slowly leaves clues and weaves an increasingly disquieting atmosphere around this family unit. When both familial tension and the hidden threat come out into the open, father and children must come together to escape it.
The horror aspect of THE ENCOUNTER AT BOUNDLESS clearly leaves enough room for viewers to remain curious about. But the short still feels like a complete story on its own, thanks to the deep emotional investment it's created for viewers, bringing together the broken pieces of a once intact family unit in a satisfying way. They have to connect, or else fall prey to a much scarier threat. Their reconciliation is beautiful to watch, and we come to root for Travis and his kids. So it is all the more disquieting when a larger threat seems to emerge at the story's end, darkening this hard-won healing and leaving viewers wanting more of an intriguing, beautifully crafted world.

[@ajspinks268]

Thank you everybody who has watched the film and has taken the time to leave a comment. Means a lot to the whole team

[@theresahedges1478]

I’ll second that!

[@AFlyingNunofOz]

Hey AJ, Loved the film. The pacing was well done. The acting was well directed. The sound design and the CGI were hollywood quality. Loved it. Eager to see what else your team will do.

[@EvanCops]

it was great!

[@4skyebird]

Great start to a full length film. Like to see where it would go.

[@philiphorrod2097]

You all worked really hard, but the outcome has been so worth it - even the days filming in the dark and the rain !!

[@ezragamer9696]

These films aren't just being made good, they're being made FAST.

[@uklorien3477]

Omelete doesn’t produce every movie, they just air it

[@sainiamarjeet]

since they r short films

[@sainiamarjeet]

@d3adsoulja since they short they can be made fast

[@ezragamer9696]

@d3adsoulja I realized that a good while ago, long before you decided to say what numerous people were screaming in my face. I always thought that meant that his films were just Oscar winning and he had a funny way of saying it.

[@Rick-S-6063]

Better still, they're being made well and they're being made quickly. ;)

[@charleswhitley8999]

Only silver lining other than coming out alive is his relationship with his daughter has improved. Great film.

[@ajspinks268]

Thanks so much !

[@nikeuchiha3675]

You think they really made it out alive??

[@ajspinks268]

@@nikeuchiha3675 well i KNOW what happened because I wrote the movie but I love how many options there is!

[@philiphorrod2097]

You can’t beat a good monster sighting to fix a father/daughter rift ! (At least that’s what I keep telling our own daughter ! 🤦🏻‍♂️)

[@cahidijoyoraharjo7833]

I thought that the monster would be metaphorical or figurative. I didn't hope to see some serious CGI here! Cool.

[@ajspinks268]

thanks so much for watching our movie! I'm so pleased you enjoyed it

[@ajspinks268]

@dr4kz0r thanks for your kind words about the monster. Not sure what you mean by feministic values but I’m pleased you had an emotional response to our story!

[@MisterY81b]

The movie reminded me the old 2001 game "Venom codename outbreak", released as a normal war game... At least till you don't find, after some hours of game, these weird monsters in the woods make you think WTF?

[@yootoob1001001]

It still was metaphorical, yes.

[@nikki0817]

I have a feeling they’re never leaving that area and they’re never going home… would love to see a part 2.

[@ajspinks268]

We’re working on the next part of the story now! Thanks so much for watching!

[@nikki0817]

Omg I’m so excited now! Keep up the awesome work!👍

[@deucealmightee]

@@ajspinks268 any updates?

[@ajspinks268]

@@deucealmightee the next chapter is written, now we’re searching for funding

[@_jms430]

@@ajspinks268 Can’t waît for the next one! Great short film.

[@theresahedges1478]

Thanks for the kindness from so many lovely viewers. It’s good to know just how many folks appreciate how much work from so many people goes into creating even a short film like this. Magic doesn’t happen by magic! 😉

[@Amor_fati.Memento_Mori]

Boy: *blatantly tells the Ranger everything* Also Boy: *Dad! he knows* Never have kids folks. Never have kids.

[@ajspinks268]

Thanks so much for watching our film!

[@jsbaldo5556]

I thought the same thing.

[@kontrarien5721]

Kid obviously knew that he knew before letting him know that they know.

[@tonino7919]

It’s a good thing your mother didn’t think that way!!

[@KELLYKH]

lmao 😆

[@saounyang]

Who needs to go camping when his house was so beautiful and out in the woods already

[@ajspinks268]

he probably just spent a full year in his house during lockdown!!

[@hemmojito]

maybe the camping trip is more about the kids.

[@fredachildress3728]

I know if I had a place that was in such a great location, I sure as hell wouldn't go some place else to camp, NOPE!!!! Having a nice home in a beautiful setting would definitely be a big plus for me.

[@soal3415]

I live in the woods and people ask me to go camping. I get up walk out I'm in the woods. ..same thing! I don't have to go camping I'm already there!

[@Skeezik1998]

Kiki's part, although pretty stereotypical, was played very well. Max, pretty solid too. The dad, not bad. The monster, definitely the best.

[@philiphorrod2097]

You forgot the Mum and the Ranger ?! They were really good too 👍

[@maxgalaxykid7309]

I gotta hand it to him not freaking out at the first sight of that thing

[@ajspinks268]

so did we!

[@RedToledo]

@@ajspinks268 just wanna ask, are you one of the directors of the film?

[@theresahedges1478]

Agreed! Fear makes people do odd things sometimes!

[@supercatw2712]

@Keir Winter I like that idea. maybe the scientific experiments they're doing is on people's minds.

[@insignia9325]

I think they were somehow connected. At first I thought "monster" representing dad wirh alcohol abuse so I thought he was gonna do something more horrible. Thank God I was wrong

[@alvaroleon2820]

THIS NEEDS a SEQUEL!!!!! Thumbs up!!! Kid Sold them All out!!!

[@ajspinks268]

Thanks so much for watching the film , we really appreciate it

[@theresahedges1478]

Thanks! Glad you liked it! :)

[@dontaylor7315]

I'd rather the unknowns were just left hanging. Sequels lead to more sequels until you get the inevitable low-quality ones. I like movies and books that resist the compulsion to explain everything.

[@christopherleveck6835]

@@dontaylor7315 my brother makes those kind of movies. The only thing good about an artsy fartsy movie with no ending is not having to watch a sequel with no beginning or ending... especially if your younger sibling who everyone loves more than you even though you worked hard your entire life and have to support him longer than your own children who have already moved out and started lives of their own allowing him to move from the couch to the basement to a room after they left. Sorry, I have issues. He did star in one monster movie I like. Killed the monster, got the girl and made the DVD cover. So proud......

[@einienj3281]

"Dad, he knows.." Well, duh! You just told him everything..? 🤨🙄

[@shingabiss]

Unreal that they didn't talk about or seem incredulous about the monster.

[@ajspinks268]

I actually take this note and we talked a lot about it! At the end of the day, we felt it would slow this particular iteration of the story way down so we left it on the cutting room floor!

[@hemmojito]

and that they concordantly keep it a secret . (I assume the "don't speak" part pertains to among each other). I wonder if they will be held for questioning down the road or even surveyed from now on.

[@murdock2707]

@@ajspinks268 Honestly a good call and a refreshing take.

[@sussev721]

Also seemed a bit unrealistic that they could fall peacefully asleep after such an encounter. Just watching it could keep me awake for hours! LOL! But movies of all kinds have those kind of moments that probably wouldn't happen in real life. It was a really good story with a cliff hanger ending that leaves everyone free to imagine their own ending. (I still want to see a part 2 though!) (:

[@sussev721]

@@hemmojito Or maybe they disappear and are never heard from again.....and maybe it's because Dad will become one of those monsters having been bitten by it. The kids are just collateral damage. They have to stay and live their lives in secret, possibly becoming prisoners or maybe members of the research team. Either way they disappear as far as the rest of the world knows. OR maybe they are just killed. Nah....that's not creative enough. Just being killed would be too common. Definitely need a creative part 2 to bring some closure to this. Then maybe a part 3! (:

[@GradKat]

It was great! Fabulous monster! But I’m worried about what happens next - we need a part 2!

[@ajspinks268]

we're hoping to make one! Glad you liked it!

[@PixieStitchs]

@@ajspinks268 Awesome! We definitely need a part 2 😃!

[@eliotalderson7889]

What...are u blind...they killed the family ofcourse 😂

[@sanairfan5426]

@@ajspinks268 p 🙄🙄🙄

[@Gangari_the_Wanderer]

monster represents demon that causes same s*x attraction in women (pretty sure I'll get censored if I name it); ranger at the end represents modern society: willing to kill anyone who sees the evil for the repulsive and truly deadly evil it is to prevent them from revealing the truth to the world. Go ahead--prove me wrong.

[@theresahedges1478]

I’d like to send huge thanks to everyone who has watched the film and taken the time to leave such lovely comments. We’re very grateful for all your support. You’ve made me a very happy writer! ☺️

[@maddogbasil]

Nah man The others are alright. This one was nasty Hope to God no man has to go through what that guy went through

[@bunnicula38]

Poor ass writing. There is no ending.

[@eugenetswong]

Thank you for sharing your film with us. I thought that the daughter was a well written character. Hopefully you get funding for the remainder.

[@guscostakispaoadopoulos5749]

Extremely well done. In such little time you captured the essence of the father and his two kids. The only thing that was odd was the reaction of the father upon meeting the monster; smiling along with his calm expression just seemed very unusual, almost as if he knew something we didn't.

[@ajspinks268]

Thanks so much for watching our film and for your kind words

[@HumanimalChannel]

He was a little drunk, So.maybe at first he didn't process what he was seeing... thought it was a hallucination, or something ... until it frightened him by stamping its foot.

[@raffaelevalente7811]

The most out-of-place things are the shiny and brand new stuff in the garage 1:03 🤣

[@htetlwinkyaw2915]

well he was drunk !

[@kevinpittman2517]

well given what his wife did to him with another woman... he probably was welcoming the idea of it finishing him off right there... he was well lit up drunk and depressed... what snapped him back was the fact that he realized after he was taken out... it would then move on to his innocent son and brainwashed daughter...

[@jacobzaranyika9334]

Family relationships are complicated but they all still love each other. It took an out of this world encounter to mend the upset. Devine intervention.

[@MAILLADY2010]

I'll take my chances at a Motel 6 ... they leave the light on 🤣

[@ajspinks268]

Thanks so much for watching our film!

[@alexandermuller950]

I don't have so much time to see lengthy films but these are not so time killing and almost all of these are my fabulous. Thanks 😊

[@ajspinks268]

thanks so much for watching the film

[@alexandermuller950]

@@ajspinks268 no thanks among friends:)

[@arkglow8223]

Why you don't have time ?

[@alexandermuller950]

@@arkglow8223 actually I'm preparing for my final exams. So my parents usually give me a limited time period to watch films. Such a torture !!!

[@arkglow8223]

Americans are really living a dream life. Here weekend doesn't exist. I wish I get a life like you guys. Whatever good luck

[@c-tha-man9463]

WoW. Very good! I think the guy hinted at a possible "mutation", since he had direct contact with the "specimen"??

[@ajspinks268]

thanks so much! We appreciate you taking the time to watch the film

[@thedirepuppy6571]

How would direct contact cause a "mutation"?

[@c-tha-man9463]

@@thedirepuppy6571 Huh? I dunno, maybe because the creature cut him and the Ranger hinted that the cut could be a lot more serious than it looks, i.e. changing his dna or the creatures!

[@thedirepuppy6571]

@@c-tha-man9463 The creature may have passed on a carcinogen. Then the mutation could be a cancer. Altering his DNA? That may (going WAY out on a limb here) have an affect on future offspring, but not on him. Certainly not something like Lon Chaney turning into the wolf man. That's comic book movie stuff, not reality.

[@thedirepuppy6571]

@@purplesky416 That's the problem. Imagination is not used, if not already in it's death throes. Isn't that the premise of practically every comic book movie/ TV show out there? Look at me! I'm a mutant! Move along. No imagination here!

[@bobstranzenbach4700]

Please don’t make part 2 where they have to flee for their lives and be hunted down to be killed for witnessing it. If the security guy wanted to kill them he could’ve done it when the little kid gave it away. Better that they would be under surveillance for a time so if they said something they could be discredited or taken to the side and explained why they shouldn’t say anything if it was legitimately something that needed to be kept quiet. ( like an inquisitive alien just visiting but doing no real harm but expected and known to them…. Hence the asteroid story on the news. Also…. Any facility that really wanted to be kept secret would have MUCH better maintained signs and video security where they would’ve been detected on arrival. Part 2 could be great if not going down these standard overdone routes. IMHO. But very well done and I liked it. 🙂👍

[@ajspinks268]

We've got a tonne of unexpected stuff in our plans! What a great idea though!

[@dragoncha]

Or they could wipe their minds like the scp foundation

[@carolcraine5129]

The family was killed.

[@martamarin8688]

👍👍👍

[@lizafrench8455]

@@ajspinks268 you gotta be a brit, spelling "tone" rather than "ton". creator writer perhaps? the dad is in on it, he went there to show his kids what he's been doing for 6 months possibly to be infected for unknown reasons, perhaps immoral reasons ...or somehow to save his kids from something

[@Kisama001]

So, a man that leaves his wife for another woman, is the bad guy. A woman that leaves her husband for another woman, and the husband is the bad guy. ok, got it.

[@ajspinks268]

for us it was always that there's right and wrong on both sides of any argument and that it's so easy to get into entrenched positions and forget about other stuff. This film is about common ground and remembering the simple stuff

[@SMaamri78]

I don’t think he is portrayed as the bad guy. He is struggling with the fact his wife left him. His kids, especially the daughter, are bitter about the fact it seems he’s deserted them. He’s dealing with the situation in his own way, maybe not the best way, but his own way.

[@dontaylor7315]

@@SMaamri78 Agreed. Anyway when marriages break up kids either blame themselves or blame one of the parents. They need help working through it and learning there are usually no bad guys.

[@karencarpenter5845]

Children always act out on the parent they feel safest with and loved by the most. This is actually the same for all beings.

[@christicrenshaw2772]

Like my dad always saids. It's in the script lol

[@cageybee7221]

typical, even when the mother is objectively in the wrong being the cheater it's still somehow the man's fault.

[@gaargy1]

You missed the part where he was avoiding his kids

[@dontaylor7315]

When marriages break up kids either blame themselves or blame one of the parents. They need help working through it and learning there are no bad guys.

[@cageybee7221]

@@gaargy1 you missed the part where their mother cheated on their father and has custody of the children.

[@cageybee7221]

@Impersonal Immigrant court bias, the kids were shown to be living with their mother and not their father despire her being at fault for the divorce.

[@cageybee7221]

@Impersonal Immigrant that's what i'm saying.

[@monro2159]

This was really well done, acted and very entertaining. Held your attention throughout and yeah.....it really deserves and needs a part two.

[@ajspinks268]

Thank you so much!

[@philiphorrod2097]

I’m going to be stuck on the edge of my seat until I know what happens next !!

[@rodneystanger1651]

@@ajspinks268 How's it going? Nice work and any updates on a part 2?

[@ajspinks268]

@@rodneystanger1651 being written! Finance for films in genre is hard to come by in the UK!

[@rodneystanger1651]

@@ajspinks268 Good luck with that, looking forward to it.

[@Clarissa_320]

I loved the characters. I just hope they don't end up being killed if there's a part 2. I mean the "ranger" could have already killed them. The monster or alien was also really well done. I love these shorts!

[@ajspinks268]

thanks so much for your kind words about our film Clarissa! Means so much to myself and the whole team too

[@Clarissa_320]

@@ajspinks268 You're very welcome. I can't wait to see more from you all!! 🖤

[@ninasmithers1016]

This needs to be a TV series...this would make an outstanding pilot.

[@ajspinks268]

thanks so much Nina! I'm thrilled you enjoyed the film!

[@ninasmithers1016]

@@ajspinks268 Oh, it was great. Reminded me a lot of Wayward Pines.

[@ajspinks268]

@@ninasmithers1016 we're going to check it out!

[@ninasmithers1016]

@@ajspinks268 You haven't seen Wayward Pines? Great show. Just don't look for spoilers on it or you'll ruin the entire experience.

[@ajspinks268]

@@ninasmithers1016 NOTED! Thanks for the recommendation

[@PaulDaveyJsy]

So glad I am not the only one who has daughters with their mobiles glued to there hands even their mum has to text them to ask questions or tell them dinner is ready lol but all in all I enjoyed the film.

[@ajspinks268]

Thanks for your comments Paul! We appreciate it

[@poetcomic1]

This film is even a little shorter than the old classic TV Twilight Zone, etc. episodes. Great to see someone doing classic horror in 20+ minutes and making it satisfing.

[@alaskansummertime]

It wasn't a monster. It was a family counselor.

[@spenceryates2577]

They need to make a full movie out of this.with everyone we just saw,that guys team,more creatures like that...

[@ajspinks268]

Thanks so much for your kind words! Thrilled you enjoyed our film

[@theresahedges1478]

Thanks for the feedback. So glad you enjoyed the film!

[@petercrump]

This is great. Well-crafted, great acting and photography. Love it.

[@ajspinks268]

thanks so much Peter

[@theresahedges1478]

Thank you! 😊

[@tapaswinisingh152]

typical high school conversations: did you tell em i like em? whatd they say? *sighs*

[@arewenot]

use me as a "this should be a movie" button

[@ajspinks268]

we hope to make it into a movie sometime soon! thanks so much for watching!

[@charisu1438]

@@ajspinks268 were you the director? If so this is amazing

[@charisu1438]

@@ajspinks268 I just watched the credits you are the director! This was an amazing short film very well done! the atmosphere how the actors did their job you orchestrated it very well!

[@ajspinks268]

@@charisu1438 yeah this is my film! So pleased you liked it!

[@turkologistifaz]

@@ajspinks268 I subscribed you. You did awesome. Gift us some more like this.....😊

[@beththompson2188]

I think dad knew something was out there. He almost seemed glad the monster showed up. I’m thinking family annihilation but then he had second thoughts.

[@UniqOnazEver]

He reacted that way because he felt it was a prank he drank heavily before going to bed and woke up to such sight and maybe thought it’s just his imagination playing a fast one on him until the monster put a foot down

[@MrMandy789]

This was so good! Needs to be a feature length or have a part two please 🥰

[@theresahedges1478]

Thank you for watching! 😊 We’re glad you enjoyed it.

[@ajspinks268]

thank you so much for watching our movie!

[@bunnicula38]

If this was a good enough film, it would stand on its own.

[@md-ln4fp]

This would make an awesome mini-series. Well done Allen and the Team.

[@ajspinks268]

thanks so much for taking the time to watch our movie!

[@md-ln4fp]

@spirals 73 ur opinion , not mine. Contact the people of the film.

[@bunnicula38]

No, they sucked for not writing an ending.

[@alisonn7200]

This was so good. Two young stars in the making there.

[@ajspinks268]

Thank you for watching our movie! It means a lot to all of us

[@avianearth2397]

So far, this is one of my favorite Omeleto flicks! The graphics and sound effects were very realistic. Love the characters, esp the one that crashes the camp site!

[@ajspinks268]

thank you so much! On behalf of the whole team that made this film, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your kind words and we're so pleased you liked the movie!

[@avianearth2397]

@@ajspinks268Thank you so much for your uploads! Been collecting a ton of your scifi-ish ones onto a private list. Am curious, do you have any shorts that have anything to do with birds or bird-like cryptids, such as the mothman? 😁

[@ajspinks268]

@@avianearth2397 i don't have any cryptid stuff yet but i'm WRITING some cool stuff

[@avianearth2397]

@@ajspinks268 Awesome! Lately I've been attempting to write my first book.....Science fiction! It's been an enthralling experience.

[@theresahedges1478]

@@avianearth2397 All the best with the writing!

[@teestjulian]

People... Just go camping where there are lots of others around. Or go to a cabin. Or just get a hotel

[@philiphorrod2097]

😂😂😂👍

[@fredachildress3728]

I agree, because my idea of camping does not involve sleeping in the wilderness, because I want to feel safe and be able to use the restroom any time that I need to. If I went camping again, it would be in a cabin, or a very nice motorhome.

[@JOED6]

Interesting plot and it kept my interest to the very end, it's been a while that I enjoyed a monster film especially a short film, great job Allen.

[@ajspinks268]

Thanks so much for the kind words about our film!

[@theresahedges1478]

We're so glad you enjoyed our film. Thank you!

[@goldenagenut]

Very well done in every aspect, though it did feel like the beginning of something further on. Great job folks, solid acting all around, great stuff, and cudos on the monster, VERY well conceived and executed!

[@ajspinks268]

thanks so much for your kind words!

[@turkologistifaz]

C'mon man.....this should be turned into a movie and released on Netflix !!

[@ajspinks268]

thanks so much for the kind words! We'd LOVE to do that as there's more story we want to tell!

[@theresahedges1478]

Glad you enjoyed it! We’re hoping to make one.

[@turkologistifaz]

@@ajspinks268 you deserve that appreciation 😊. You guys are really creative. Oh yes, please continue ! Best wishes👏

[@turkologistifaz]

@@theresahedges1478 I am excited😁. Good luck !

[@theresahedges1478]

@@turkologistifaz Thank you so much! That’s very kind of you.

[@nevyn_karres]

Fishing - "Call it something else, like waiting, waiting near water." hehe.

[@ajspinks268]

Directly inspired by my own experiences as a child! Thanks so much for watching!

[@nevyn_karres]

@@ajspinks268 ty for the great vid - and that funny insight which I have never thought of :) may you create a lot more cool art.

[@jansmith8872]

wow! Very cool monster, had to be spider like for full on chills! Was weird the way he smiled at it, thought it was going to start talking the way it reacted. Worth a watch, really well made & acted!

[@thundercat8601]

This Spinks guy is really talented. I’m predicting big things in his future. Looking forward to watching the journey unfold

[@ajspinks268]

Ah thank you. Really appreciate you taking the time to watch the film and I’m thrilled you enjoyed it

[@celesteciresi3096]

@@ajspinks268 Yes, I agree about your talent, and I'm amazed that not only did you manage to include huge, important subjects like divorce and, the fact that the mom left dad for a woman, how all that affects the children, but also three in a bit about what may be going on in the National forests làtely(not particularly a monster, but something sinister)All in 23 minutes! Bravo!

[@thegroove2000]

Im camping this weekend you bastards.

[@ajspinks268]

sorry! There's probably NOT a monster in your campsite though...

[@aakashtewari]

Unless you camping in Australia.

[@avianearth2397]

@@aakashtewari😂 Look out for cockatiels! One might not do much, but a whole swarm of the little minions can be deadly...🤣

[@aakashtewari]

@@avianearth2397 nefarious,they are..!!😆

[@dzonikg]

@@ajspinks268 Only bears that can kill you in few seconds

[@danielbernal9249]

A part two is sorely needed! Or better yet a full length feature film!!

[@ajspinks268]

we're writing away! funding for genre films like this is tough in the UK but we're trying!

[@pennylane7943]

The quality of actors' performances in these films is very impressive. The young actors are especially skilled and magnificently authentic!

[@ThaWhiteKnight777]

Moral of the story... never go camping.

[@clarkfilmsyt8319]

I am legitimately confused on how all this is posted for free, I know there are many streaming services already, but you could probably make a killing selling these “mini-movies” on a service like that. Just saying, and I am perfectly fine with them free.

[@WelshSwan1986]

I am thinking the same thing. Every single one of these mini movies I've watched the acting has been excellent, plot lines really interesting etc. I reckon they should keep the mini movies free but make longer versions of these movies that people can subscibe and pay for.

[@sainiamarjeet]

money can be made using advts/ product promotions also since the channel as 3 million subscribers already instead of making it a paid channel

[@Heligany]

Yes they are miles better than the weird "filler" films on Amazon

[@kaydenpat]

Where’s part 2? This could be a Netflix series. Very well done. Reminds me of “The Mist”.

[@ajspinks268]

thanks so much! Hopefully we get to tell the rest of the story!

[@kaydenpat]

@@ajspinks268 I’ll look out for it.

[@theresahedges1478]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Mikemikemike13579]

If this film ends up detouring potential future campers, then that is a REAL SHAME. I've camped over two dozen times across the USA, and I can confidently say that I have only had one vivid encounter with a strange creature while soloing in the woods. No big deal though... just some claws poking through an opening in my car window, some heavy breathing with a vocal tone lower than any animal I have ever heard, and some slight car shaking (it was NOT a bear). NBD. To anyone that is skeptical about strange things in deep woods... just keep an open mind. I hadn't kept one until I lived my supernatural experience. That being said... I encourage people to still go and camp, I still do.

[@davidowens5898]

'....and don't ever come back here again'. Right. I think the chances of repeat visits to that particular neck of the woods are......unlikely. Excellent monster. And the old man certainly showed his mettle when his kids were under threat. Great little film. Apparently somebody's little lab experiment got a bit out of hand....?

[@sietar718]

This was gooooood!! Leaves me wondering what happens after contact with the "thorns".

[@superfreakmusic7681]

Agreed-I would like to see this developed into a full length film focusing on the monster-what is it and why is it there. Kind of like Stranger Things or the Devil Below. I'm a huge fan of monster movies and I love the fact that you got a really good look at it unlike in some films where you only see fleeting glimpses

[@ajspinks268]

Thanks so much!

[@theresahedges1478]

We're working on it! :)

[@milkmanman]

They're too busy trying to implement their political views over story content

[@curtjr9344]

This needs a part 2. Outstanding.

[@ajspinks268]

Thanks Curt! We are working on it!!

[@scottstafford7715]

Great short film. I wish all divorced dads had the opportunity to heroically save their kids from an oversized alien monster.

[@ajspinks268]

Who do we speak to to make this happen? Maybe it’s like a tournament or something?

[@CAMBY608]

= really impressed! loved the characters/actors btw…very believable…💛 great job!

[@ajspinks268]

Thank you so much! Glad you liked it!

[@theresahedges1478]

Consider my day made! Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@maggieme0w706]

Lovely film! The kids knocked it out of the park and the writing was excellent. The boy’s snark had me laughing out loud!

[@ajspinks268]

Thanks so much for watching our film!

[@theresahedges1478]

Thank you for the lovely feedback! Really glad you enjoyed the film. ☺️👍🏻🙏🏻

[@lincolnk.1964]

It's insane how good these are

[@ajspinks268]

Thanks so much for your kind words about our film!

[@lincolnk.1964]

@@ajspinks268 welcome. I truly hope to see more. Amazing work from the writers, all the way to the acting! Thanks for sharing with us.

[@madsellers4933]

Boy absentmindedly walking down the wrong path did it for me. Kids are hilarious.

[@littlemrpinkness295]

Wait! There is SO much more to this story...

[@ajspinks268]

SO much more... hopefully we'll be telling it soon!

[@donkedic9888]

Good film. Thanks.

[@commandericeman8588]

For the cryptoid, yes, the father....not so much. The father gets patches up at the hospital and then back to his pokey life.

[@theresahedges1478]

There definitely is!

[@mamawestman1357]

This was such a great film. The story flow was well done and the actors were top notch. I would love to see this as a series or film. It ended so quick. I wanted more.

[@ajspinks268]

thanks so much for your kind words! We're working on a longer version!

[@theresahedges1478]

Thank you so much - that's always good to hear!

[@keshavnittin3828]

I choose to believe this is canon in the quiet place universe

[@ena3332010]

Plot twist...the monster is the mother.

[@leokorn1629]

Of course they are real, they can be our partners, our bosses, even in the family.

[@sadcatgirl9376]

This film short was better than 99% of what’s available on streaming services that aren’t free. I hope we can see more from the makers of this short. A series or full length film based on this would be great.

[@ajspinks268]

Thanks so much for your kind words about our film! We’re doing our best to make it happen

[@theresahedges1478]

Wow! That's so kind of you!

[@ajspinks268]

@dr4kz0r well I’m the director. And I’ve read your multiple comments, and I’ve taken your constructive feedback on board: always a learning experience!

[@thishandleisnotavailable]

You can't just end it like that ... NOOOOO

[@ajspinks268]

Sorry! Hopefully we’ll get to do part 2!

[@theresahedges1478]

Hopefully, there'll be more!

[@oakandthepack4887]

i dislike that most of the movies on here are left with cliffhangers but at the same time they are STILL better than most modern movies which i think is insane. i LOVE this channel

[@ajspinks268]

thanks so much for your lovely comments on the film

[@commandericeman8588]

I thought they were going to do a drone strike on the vehicle at the end. The father should've never gone into the woods without the means to protect his family.

[@AbigailJeanActing]

this was absolutely incredible! I really need a part 2!

[@ajspinks268]

thanks Abby!

[@theresahedges1478]

Thank you, Abby (I totally agree, btw :) )

[@philiphorrod2097]

Me too !!! 😱 I have no nails left after watching !!

[@paulcooper6953]

If you came across something like that in the woods you're main aim would be to get out of there as quickly as possible and worry about your injuries later...especially if you had your kids with you

[@joannen3500]

I perceived the ending that indicated that their vehicle was blown up before they could exit the park.

[@brianhoward9217]

VERY GOOD!! One of the best short films. Cannot WAIT for part 2!!! Thank you HEAPS to the film makers!

[@ajspinks268]

thanks so much Brian! I'm thrilled you like the film!

[@theresahedges1478]

You're very welcome! We're so glad you enjoyed it!

[@christicrenshaw2772]

Some of the places in this film were beautiful.

[@ajspinks268]

Thanks Christi! Locations, I find, are super crucial to making a great movie!

[@gravity7208]

well the monster was none threatening

[@bockgirl]

Ok. Another great one. We need an Omeleto-con. Where we just get together for hours and watch these stories! The realism is truly wonderful. How the directors bring it from these actors is fantastic.

[@ajspinks268]

Thanks so much!

[@kostadinkakirilova6465]

The moment when the girl was so reliefed when finding he phone, just precious! Please make part two!

[@noeleencomiskey9289]

Wow - ok, I see this hitting Netflix, we need a full length version of this!!

[@ajspinks268]

thank you so much for your kind words Noeleen! I'm so pleased you enjoyed the film

[@noeleencomiskey9289]

@@ajspinks268 It's just brilliant. There is sooooo much more to this story and I wanna see it!!

[@theresahedges1478]

Thanks, Noeleen! I’m so glad you like the film ☺️

[@retro9173]

Moral of this is try and read any old barely unnoticed/ unreadable sign with no barricades on an open trail, never proceed and trespass ..

[@ajspinks268]

it most certainly is! 10 points to gryffindor

[@charliefoster3221]

I remember camping on a field trip when I was about 8-yrs-old, I had to pee in the middle of the night and the trip to the outhouse was a frightening experience. I did make it back to the tent and could not wait to get out of that campsite.

[@ajspinks268]

It’s our own experiences like this that inspired us to make this film! Thanks so much for watching!

[@yves1450]

This has to be a full film on Netflix it’s amazing

[@ajspinks268]

thank you so much! We hope one day that it will be! I'm glad you enjoyed our film

[@Max_Trinquart00]

@@ajspinks268 Who are you?

[@ajspinks268]

@@Max_Trinquart00 the director of the movie 😊

[@Max_Trinquart00]

@@ajspinks268 ah cool, nice movie

[@theresahedges1478]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rainebow_kitty6142]

This is like that film _2012_ but much less extreme and way more believable. Short enough so you don't grow tired of the high stakes and drama, yet with characters so believable you wouldn't mind a full fledge film of it! Don't get me wrong, _2012_ isn't all bad, but it's more for the comedy and my personal preference leans more towards serious, realistic encounters like this film showcased. Really loved the monster! It looked incredible! All the characters were very well written too, but I could honestly relate to Kaela, so thank you for that!

[@ajspinks268]

I’m absolutely thrilled that you enjoyed our film! Thanks so much for your comments

[@theresahedges1478]

Thank you so much for the lovely feedback. It's really appreciated!

[@elainealicea4209]

Dag this is the 1st time watching your channel & I first I thought it was just scary horror story told but I didn’t realize it was a short horror film! I just gotta give the props ya’ll deserve this was actual really really Good, now u got me hooked & gotta find more of these to watch! Better than what’s on the channels now that’s def real talk!

[@ajspinks268]

Thanks so much for your kind words about our film Elaine! Thrilled you enjoyed it!

[@allisondennis2662]

How many awesome writers directors actors are out there everything that comes from Omeleto is amazing Hollywood watch out ppl wont be watching your movies anymore

[@sarajaidritzema9285]

What a wonderful story ❤ of Family resilience and finding each other. Even though this was a short film, the father learned his Beautiful Daughter was incredibly smart and His Son also was in tuned into what was going on with the family dynamics for his age. Ah! Now the Alien, who refreshingly didn't have 2 legs and was very scary. But you left ( I'm moaning now lol) the story wide open for a sequel (part 2) this short story could make for a rather interesting movie. I Loved the Actors and they deserve a Applause because they were excellent. Thank you 😊 for a rather interesting Story/topic.....now please 🙏 A movie ?.

[@bunnicula38]

Nope, be satisfied with what you see. The writers are too lazy to write a good ending.

[@oops6661]

Enjoyed it a lot. The camera work is just brilliant and so sharp! Definitely should be a feature length movie.

[@ajspinks268]

thank you so much! Me and the whole team behind the film are so pleased you enjoyed it!

[@philiphorrod2097]

Definitely !! We need to know what happens next !!

[@kgraham5820]

The brat girl in this reminds me… I’m so glad my daughter is grown and I don’t have to deal with her attitudes anymore! Now, if she has an attitude, I don’t have to tiptoe around her. I can simply tell her to go home! Come see me when you feel better!

[@johnmichaelarnaud]

Gorolagoth, Ravager of Tents, Uniter of Families, fulfilling its sacred function once more.

[@ajspinks268]

Next time we make a monster film, I’m getting you to come up with the name!

[@johnmichaelarnaud]

@@ajspinks268 I would be honored! Send up a flare in these comments, and I will answer your syllabic summons, flush with fractious phonemes plumbed from dimensions that lurk in the limn...

[@ajspinks268]

@@johnmichaelarnaud sold

[@theresahedges1478]

Yes, behold the mighty one!

[@quadgon]

I love this! Disney and other studios with their unlimited pile if cash throw remakes and prequels at our faces, and here you produce such a brilliant and ORIGINAL short film on a budget probably less than Tom Cruises monthly grocery budget. I hope you get ALL the funding you need!

[@philochristos]

This definitely needs a sequel.

[@ajspinks268]

thank you so much

[@theresahedges1478]

Agreed! We're doing our best! Thank you for watching :)

[@serenityflies1462]

Have just sunscribed! Brilliant! Well done, beautifully done. Now, where's part 2?... .......please xxxx

[@marikuh]

All the shorts I have watched so car tell so much more than any other 2-3h Hollywood movie. Great story! Makes me wonder what would happen to them next but sometimes that makes for all the excitement

[@petersantospago1966]

Excellent. Great narrative editing to keep things moving... Great script... Let's have part 2!!!

[@ajspinks268]

Thanks Peter! We are working on a story right now!!!

[@tshirak01]

Would love to see a second part to this! Did they ever make another film?

[@marlonisaac1]

2 comments above yours in the replies the maker of this film said they were working on a part 2, but that was 8 months ago.

[@lenhoulker6492]

Better than most two hour big budget movies! Great job guys.

[@PixieStitchs]

The Dad's first reaction to the bug alien 🕷️👽 thing, would not be my first reaction lol 😆! Get scared 😳, and run first... Then chill if there's a reason to!

[@ajspinks268]

we always felt he's frozen here, fear is an unusual response!

[@PixieStitchs]

@@ajspinks268 That's a good point... With the shock of it, and everything! I really have no idea how I would react irl, but hopefully I'll never have to lol 😁! Much more fun to watch anyway!

[@ajspinks268]

@@PixieStitchs perhaps he felt like it was a dream? ;)

[@PixieStitchs]

@@ajspinks268 True 😊... I mean who would think they would ever encounter an actual monster lol! You've got me analyzing this more than I would have so thank you for that, and the great film!

[@ajspinks268]

@@PixieStitchs no problem at all - there's lots going on here on a number of levels, or we tried to have that anyway! Am pleased you liked the film

[@dalriadajohannsen]

Well this was great 👍🏼 It just felt unfinished, I definitely want to see more. It could easily be made into a miniseries. 🌹

[@bunnicula38]

It's unfinished because the lazy ass writers got tired of writing.

[@kayman1390]

The park surveillance and story reminds me a little of "Missing 411". Lot's of people go missing in a split second in national parks without a trace, sometimes very small children are found alive miles away, untouched, even up a steep hill they could not climb. At lot of paranormal speculation like multi-dimensional creatures, ETs, portals etc. Now I wonder if they are secretly observed and what such an organization might do when an encounter like this is known and the guests have to return home. I'd like to see what comes next.

[@ajspinks268]

Thanks so much for watching Holly!

[@AlinaTowers]

Uh, really?

[@lyricberlin]

I don't think they were going to make it home.

[@raffaelevalente7811]

Loved this one! 19:20 "What we're gonna tell mum?" made my day :)

[@ajspinks268]

Thanks so much for watching our film!