The Marshalls- A Short Stop-Motion Film

/ adeenagrubb
'The Marshalls seem like they live an idyllic life, but all is not what it seems. Mrs Marshall is hiding a dark secret in the depths of the house’
This is a short stop motion film that took me roughly six months to complete. I made everything you will see in the movie.
Total Number of Images Captured: 2,208
Sets Built: 7
Characters Made: 4
Music by the talented Daniel beja: mdmusica.net
"Wow - it's Tim Burton meets American Horror. An amazing amount of detail has gone into building the set and the characters themselves. There's great consideration of camera angles and the focus of different shots."
Jo Gulliver, Computer Arts Art Editor.
"A mini masterpiece of high strangeness”
Marc Spess, AnimateClay.

[@san_syc9808]

A mixture of Coraline and Tim Burton vibe for me...

[@jeffgervais130]

San_Syc, I love coralinw

[@real-lifebrat5707]

San_Syc OMG I LOVE UR CHANNEL U SHOULD HAVE WAY MORE SUBSCRIBERS YOUR VIDS ARE SOOOOOOOO HELPFUL

[@hello-oo8gf]

Same

[@kimtaehyung5298]

San_Syc yes

[@bluethewolf6365]

Corrine ... Is timburtin

[@AlienFaun]

If this masterpiece ever gets release in theaters, I'll pay my money to see it!

[@izzy_vargas9169]

-SKY- of Wonderland I agree

[@MikagexX]

Not the father.. :c He looked like Edward with the scissorhands... :o

[@thesky7165]

edward Scissorhands

[@ashebennett7726]

griesflammerie I thought he looked like victor from the corpse bride.

[@tacituskilgore22]

scritch scratch tv *Edward** *Scissorhands*

[@tessm3109]

ashe bennett me too!

[@istoleyourlatte]

griesflammerie No he remained me more of Victor in Burton's Corspe Bride

[@BaptismOnFire]

Incredible storytelling through brilliant visuals!

[@wellimaperson5419]

BaptismOnFire my goat childddd

[@Hazeleyes26]

Freddy pie stfu

[@wherenightmareslinger4161]

BaptismOnFire did not expect the goat of Britain to pay us a visit

[@lunamolko4511]

BaptismOnFire 💓me enamore ja

[@yessicaalfaro6153]

Jack!!!!! ❤

[@staciecarter8474]

Tim Burton+ claymation+ horror= this video.

[@gabriellaboyd1137]

stacie carter but tim burton has alot of claymations....

[@olivegorl8671]

Nicole Pinkerton And horror haha

[@TiffanyRay]

Inas J i wouldn't say horror more like Gothic

[@olivegorl8671]

Stop being mean to me True true

[@claymationgloves3662]

claymation? Where's the clay? 💀

[@beansbaby1501]

The small things included in the animation amaze me- like how the daughter swings her feet and the way the Dad walked while swinging his arms. This looks like a look of effort I’m actually very impressed

[@kitty_camila_deanna4559]

The eyes are Creepy!

[@sudaedummy9526]

Yet cute I'll leave *cant open imagery door

[@pablocisneros9229]

I know right!😏😣

[@erikasantillan941]

Just like Tim Burtons Stopmotions.

[@gracegoff5209]

You mean movies of him?

[@Johanaa]

They improved instagram.com/p/CCqKEUIDlSU/?igshid=1to5vyc107gi0

[@sydneykohai]

I’m not gonna say this reminds me of Tim burton because, you deserve more than that. You put so much work into this and it’s gorgeous, I’m sure Burton was an inspiration but he didn’t invent stop motion and creepy films. This was awesome! I love the look, you can tell the love you put into making this, I would love to see more from you. The Marshalls had a short story to tell but man did they tell it!

[@CreamiiFluffQwQTheBestDoggoEva]

I thought it said the marshmallows...............

[@riekuno]

Yep, that made me click actually.

[@kimberlytrujillo5242]

Same 😂

[@xander2058]

Ya'll are just hungry.

[@lifeasadoll3091]

You should make the Marshalls a series I’d love to see more

[@maribrooks734]

Life As Dolls yes!!!!

[@lauragatea8382]

Yes, me too!

[@bm.5266]

Serious Tim Burton vibes

[@ng7054]

This needs to be a full movie, it's amazing

[@andriaeudy3805]

oh god the end was scary i didn't know it would be scary. on other cases it was very well planed out

[@mmmmmmmmfood]

My theory is this: The woman hid her husband who died in an accident, but he escaped and killed the second man to be with her forever. Yes, I know its stupid...

[@joxvur0088]

starhoper lol It looked more like a freakish child the parents had. The father wanted to get rid of it perhaps but the mother kept them in the basement (possibly due to actually liking the child?). Notice the hair is almost like the mother’s and daughter’s?

[@mmmmmmmmfood]

Nemesis, Constable of the League true

[@luceroavalos1725]

Star Hoper I agree

[@mmmmmmmmfood]

Lucero Avalos agree with what? That my theory is stupid xD ;)lol sorry

[@luceroavalos1725]

Star Hoper I mean the theory you thought cuz I thought the same at the very part where she gives him the meat and so on and it’s not stupid well I don’t think so

[@miadoesnottalk762]

This should definitely deserve more views!It's amaizing!Good job!

[@deinellpugs]

The basement scene reminds me of Babadook.

[@DollsBoredom]

deinellpugs omg so true

[@CherryBombArt13]

deinellpugs OMG saaammmeee

[@enjolidozier8550]

this was a cross between Beetlejuice Johnny Depp's movies

[@alyshaabandomations1939]

enjoli dozier * Tim Burton

[@nikkinichole1702]

No it is beetlejuice because if you see the movie in the beginning they are like bugs in a plastic like town

[@blippitybloppitybloo9817]

enjoli dozier do you mean Tim burton who often has Johnny depp act?

[@dianadoraen7864]

I'd like to know a prehistory... How did Mother get this scarry thing? Also, marvelous job!

[@keanubelle5139]

Alas Maŕtes i think its their own child. That was born deformed and mentally disabled. Maybe they eventually put him down there after he became too uncontrollable. Just a thought.

[@lilmissrockchick4962]

1:22 if you like at the newspaper it says something

[@debbieg9931]

Maybe it represents the mother's "Mr. Hyde" side

[@adrewl5777]

Alas Maŕtes I don't know, I think that maybe could her brother. 'Cause if It was their child the both of them would be responsible for It and It is only "Mum's basement". They look alike and why would that thing kill only the father? In my mind, is her brother with some kind of disturb

[@biggingerguy87]

Alas Maŕtes

[@burninginpurple]

Woah, amazing! I really think this creature is their son, he has the same hair as his mother, maybe he was born this some problem but their parent didn't feel correct to leave him alone, so they keep him in home, taking care of all. Look at the newspaper the father is reading... It talks about a strange creature that lives in the same neighbourhood.

[@Fox_in_Thoughts]

The part where the mother is cleaning around the house must've taken such a long time :0 Awesome with the details :D I also liked that little moment where the daughter is trying to also feed her furby. Nice touch :D

[@iamsoweirrd]

Wow, this is amazing!! I made a stop motion video myself and it's really hard. It takes a LOT of time. Moving the figures little by little, trying not to ruin it, having the right lighting, etc. It's not easy but it's worth it in the end. Mine is only 1m and 17s and it took me 2 whole days to finish it without the editing part(took a few more hours). But what matters is that if you love what you're doing, time does not matter at all.

[@lazy84]

FURBY? 1:00

[@luigitheloli5198]

Hannah Gamer yep

[@ekuzo4]

Naah man, that's Gizmo 😂😂😂

[@sabrinalocke2846]

Oh my god!!! This was so good. Amazing animation and story line. I appreciate people who take the time to create things like this!!!

[@lilyb6800]

Please keep creating these works of art. People undervalue the importance and how much work goes into producing these films.

[@mini_luv_visa1732]

1:45 2:58 guess who is having nightmares for the next 30 years. This girl

[@Sage.Whisperer]

I love the Tim Burton feel that this film has.

[@jsasidharannair9609]

For a moment there i thought life was beautiful. NOTHING and NO ONE IS AS IT SEEMS

[@ClayDay]

This is really incredible! A lot of respect! Your attention to detail is wonderful!

[@MEMORIES_STUDIO_]

It was a very nice animation، it reminded me of Tim Burton's animations.

[@Bs-yy5fx]

what exactly is the creature to the mother?

[@JudithAffran]

I legit jumped from my seat at the end there! loved this. who's watching in 2018?

[@wesleyology]

Salad Fingers x Tim Burton x Coraline

[@itskogaleeray398]

AHHHHH!!! It’s almost 1 AM. The ending scared the fuck out of me!!!!

[@RubabJaffery_CuteSagittarius]

Beautifully dark! ❤😚❤

[@saltysugar2957]

Stop motion is so cool and even though there were no words/speaking the film is amazing

[@Earthstench]

I’m shook this was amazing. I thought the monster was going to kill her or she’d secretly be the monster.

[@McLeanAmy]

This is one of the most perfect things I've ever seen. I adored every second of it the three times I've just watched it. The stopmotion work is utterly incredible (the pouring of the cup of tea is one of the most beautifully precise things ever). The narrative is deliciously macabre. The tiny Furby is everything. Thank you so much for such a glorious creation.

[@johnbrickley6892]

The father looked like Victor from the corpse bride

[@hyeluvin]

I’ve seen many theories that make sense and now i want to share mine. So what I think happened is that the humanoid animal or human (Maybe their son) that has gone insane is the 'creature' that we see on the newspaper at 1:23. And I think that the mother had noticed that her child wasn't normal and perhaps had an appetite for human (?). But then as we see the 'the son' escape out of his cage and heads up to the mother, since maybe he only remembers her and only cares for her since she takes care of him and doesn't like the father somehow, so that’s why he killed him or something like that. Hopefully this makes sense. (Note: If anybody else had this comment before me then I didn’t know someone else had the same theory, I had no intention of stealing it. But if not then I’m a first!)

[@shanebalano7136]

Wow! :o You should make more of this! It’s like Tim Burton! I LOVE IT

[@roguejester4986]

Reminds me of Laika and Tim Burton... Love the peoples' work.

[@nikiwong4787]

I love the Tim Burton inspired characters and just the nice short sweet and simple story in general. Your hard work paid off!💪💪💪💞🙆Can't wait for more!🙌

[@pearl.k8591]

Yes it was really a very nice storyline the movements were nice and clean I'm picking up a Tim Burton style loved it great work

[@bonitaneng02]

Omg! Love it! Got that TIM BURTON vibe

[@petrichorweather350]

This was very well made but it's the scariest thing ive seen

[@turnip1538]

I like it that their faces don't change even if they're happy

[@Demolitionduck000]

The music is so amazing 😮

[@barbarasaunders6327]

1:12 Idk why but the way she just stared off made me laugh. It looks like me remembering homework I forgot to do but it's too late.

[@xx_kc.9149]

Omggg so much tim burton vibess

[@MoonlightStudios]

This gives me tim burton vibez! So good! 🖤🤍❤️

[@kaylabrinkley3945]

Just felt like watching this again

[@biianchetto]

2:57 I saw my phone flying above my head..

[@pammomunoz]

I love your work - this is my favorite. It looks like you managed to do it without having to erase any rigging! Genius! Feet, then torsos! Thank you!

[@stacik2905]

This film is so beautifully haunting!

[@ivannast3648]

Coraline + Tim Burton + Dollhouse-Melanie Martínez 😍

[@tinawuscheltante7246]

Anyone else thinking of coraline and Nightmare before Christmas!? Adore this!! 💖

[@f.z6938]

Really loving all the details and work that went into this - from the music to the props. Seriously deserves more views!!

[@Mrawesome100046]

She locked the basement door, so I'm here wondering how did he get out of the basement. This was great either way.

[@hellomehi6692]

Ugh it's midnight here. I was not ready for that disturbing end.😂😂😅😅

[@victoriagasca5263]

THIS WAS AMAZING YOU'RE LIKE A WHOLE OTHER TIM BURTON!!!!

[@chrisfive_plushtuber7942]

this looks like something Tim Burton would make!

[@ernestmorton7806]

this is exactly something tim burton would create

[@mimimi5656]

Loving that tim burton style!

[@savannahbae2660]

I LOVED everything about this 😍🤍

[@raylolgae6837]

Love the twist at the end

[@elliehighfield9922]

Somebody please tell me what I just watched at the end

[@gothicdragonwarriorqueen5819]

They seem more like neighbors to the Adams Family, but you can imagine it ! Lovely animation! Keep up the good work!!!☻🖤💀🕸🕷

[@lisapokuboateng7135]

I just LOVE watching short films!

[@systematicuk]

Very inspiring!

[@calowenby1654]

The animation is not only gorgeous but so fluid here…This is awesome!

[@CrowMinistry]

Wow the end had me in tears 😁

[@bellathebluekittengamingan6867]

bro tim burton vibe!!!!! YES HAVENT FELT THIS FOR SO LONG!!!!!!!

[@nadiah2224]

I love the style it reminds me of Tim Burton

[@nairym1]

"Misteriosa criatura del barrio reclama cuarta víctima" eso es lo que dice el encabezado del periódico que lee el esposo antes de dormir... lo que está bajo el sótano es su hijo, por ello la señora baja a darle de cenar, pero este no puede ocultar su naturaleza y va por su quinta víctima para después ir a dormir a lado de su madre que pese a todo la ama 💀💖

[@elhatesallofyou]

Yo... that ending. Aside from that, this was truly a fantastic piece. I adore it.

[@SilverSkitty]

I liked the juxtaposition between the cute domestic items and the skeletal Tim Burton style of the characters, but how did the creature in the basement get the screwdriver to escape?

[@fractal9216]

I loved the film. The puppet style reminds me Tim Burton.

[@weapon_zhi2819]

you don't know how many times during this video I said to myself "this is dope this is so dope why am I not living in that world" saw the end and was like "NOW I DEFINITELY NEED THIS TO BE A SERIES" TIM BURTON make it happen

[@MeghaTRONProductions]

Omg! That ending tho! 😱😱😱

[@gothicmaid4822]

Tim burton •~•

[@TheRaniDoll]

tim burton would love this

[@korn454]

This is absolutely fantastic,I love this!

[@JohnnysCafe_]

That was a very good stop motion video and wonderful characters I would like to see again… .👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

I love this so much , stop motions are basically my life

[@lalalalalalalalalalaheufjf3466]

That was fucking terrifying but I love it

[@sonya0925157]

i was actually shook by the ending

[@nsanchez9961]

I love the the texture of everything in this film

[@User34271]

Loved it! :)

[@househoffer]

Nice stop motion. I liked the background music.

[@sunflowertea7876]

HUGE Tim Burton vibe here

[@logostittchenx371]

THE MOMO FAMILY xD

[@holidaycat5160]

Everyone's trying to figure out the meaning behind this & write off thier own theories; meanwhile I'm back here looking at the Furby thinking. "Well no wonder theres horrors in the house! You have a furry demon doll in it!" XD For real I love stop-motion animations like this. The jagged movement of the characters gives off eerie undertones. I will forever ADORE stop-motion horror, esp if it's clay-mation!

[@LilianaPalacios2306]

Esta es una obra espectacular, la he visto varias veces para poder apreciar los detalles y es sumamente increíble. Quisiera ver más de la misma historia. Bellísima.

[@cssmeza1313]

Vey cute props and scenery!

[@Katintheboxgooglepage]

How creepy! ...i kind of love it. I do stop motion on my channel myself so I know how difficult it can be!

[@PrudenceBernadette]

such incredible work, i understand the amount of effort/time/patience it takes to animate something of this volume. You're very talented and it definitely has the tim burton vibes! beautiful x

[@Jzizzles]

Tim Burton vibes. Im in love with this

[@zoecreates9776]

🖤 Tim would like this🖤

[@youobviouslyloveoreos6307]

I need this to be longer. This would definitely be a interesting movie.

[@its_yagurl_athena1349]

If Tim Burton made short films....IM IN LOVE