TELL (A Short Film by Ryan Connolly)

[@nicoprod84films]

SPOILER There's something very intelligent I've never noticed before : in the shot at 29:24, we can still see the eyelight in the girl's eyes. An eyelight is usually used to give life / soul to a character ; when she dies, the camera moves slightly to the right, making the eyelight disappear : at that moment, she died. Very clever use of lighting that I haven't noticed before.

[@markrelph8988]

Spoiler Well spotted

[@architectureitha]

Wwoooww you got the very detail spot of the movie!!

[@krishjr2297]

Oh my God...how did I not see that..it's a crispy hell of a detailed

[@JohnSmith-sl6fn]

nicoprod84films cool

[@MissTique247]

Well DAMN! I thought that to myself at that moment she died! But I thought maybe I was making myself see something that realky wasn't there. But seeing you say sat you saw it made me know I was right. Thanks!

[@nameonenametwo6988]

How did this NOT win an award. The suspense was killing and that actor was amazing. I can see him doing a lot more film. Out of all the short films I've watch he was phenomenal.

[@Maiden_to_mother]

I’m watching the phone call scene in the beginning and I have to say I’m blown away by the acting. They killed it, no pun intended.

[@mauriceslevines6100]

Ok Simply put. This movie was the best horror film I have EVER seen in my life. Absolutely perfect in every way from the opening to the music. I mean this thing is just otherworldly. Wow! The actors were just so convincing and I shivered at intervals. The feeling was visceral. The main character is brilliant.

[@horsluva0758]

Really? Guess you don't watch much horror flicks. This was totally lame.. a murdering moron.. so silly.

[@eyeamzerox]

The reflection in the blood shot was a nice touch.

[@ebinpaul4551]

same

[@jkloe]

you think so?

[@jack40852]

I chose this film to do an assessment on for college,it got me an A thanks guys!

[@tiahnalorin9167]

What assignment..? I’m curious ! 👍🏼👏🏼

[@WetBedder]

@@tiahnalorin9167 6 years ago, I don’t think he remembers or if he even still has KZbin lol

[@sitijuriah1036]

I think youtube isnt available 6 years ago

[@jack40852]

@@WetBedder lamo I still have KZbin!

[@D-Ross86]

KZbin came out like 2006

[@coopartsofcolors8723]

This short movie is really how things occur in DV situations, and with some officers. This is why back up is needed. I'm glad his friend didn't get physically involve, but trying to blame him for the idea of killing her was a joke. This was a great movie and it shows how things actually occur. ( GUILT can really destroy the mind)

[@mikesmith4052]

The combo of superb acting from every one in this, superb story and script, and camera work. I give this 10 stars. Better than 90% of movies today. Awesome!!!!!!!

[@TheGeekArtist]

you guys managed to do what all horror thrillers of the past decade couldn't do combined! hats off.

[@Daniel-zk5sj]

+GoatfaceYakuza never seen a really good horror movie this one comes very close to my opinion of a really good one :)

[@psychicentertainment5116]

All? Not quite. You just have a lot more garbage to sift through to find the gold.

[@calliecalliej.6431]

Saying "all" is exaggerated because there's been countless horror films made. This film is very spot-on, yes, but there's a number of other great horror films out there too.

[@lennyp4782]

You appear to have watched ALL the horror movies of the past ten years. Your knee jerk reaction is only your comment right after seeing the half hour film. I doubt you know anything about thriller movies or how to distinguish horror from thriller, let alone the good from the bad. Ugh. Next!

[@MrVanillaTwix]

Y DID I WATCH THIS WITH HEAD PHONES ON IN A DARK ROOM AT MIDNIGHT ALL ALONE

[@peterray4180]

+MrVanilla Twix exactly what I said. lmao

[@MegaTeeArts]

hahaha i also watched it alone in a dark room with headphones. The 'ghost' image freaked the $#!+ outta me

[@peterray4180]

+Omega Mpofu lmao I knoe right!!?

[@user-wv2ki5pp9d]

+MrVanilla Twix same

[@am-mm1fk]

+MrVanilla Twix HOLY FUCKIN TRUE!!!

[@nzyyoyoy]

Jesus, this film took two years for Ryan to say he was gonna do it, took a WHOLE YEAR to shoot and edit, and all he had was family and a few friends and one actor. JESUS! Such a painful process in my opinion, but good film, good job.

[@erkheth]

Must have taken alot, but great job achieved. A good film made from not much

[@lewasil]

It's amazing the work and time that does go into films. As a watcher who know ABSOLUTELY NOTHING about film, it seems like it should take like a month or a week, lol. I obviously have no clue.

[@BeauteOr]

@@lewasil Hi, that s my field . I know that even a short can take time . But it was way too long, nothing happened, they should have cut some parts. ( sorry I’m french : il y avait des longueurs qui n apportait rien , ni en terme de tension, ni en terme de compréhension ) . Sorry it s late ... But you have ideas and now it’s like a good french wine , you will get better at each experience, because you ll learn from previous film what is working and what s not . Tu vas te bonifier comme un bon vin ! Continue!

[@Ariel_emerald]

this is really funny because he's since revealed that he shot the film back in 2008 and pretended to have shot it in 2012 so he could release the BTS videos

[@agoodgurl2k]

It's a passion and a love for the art of movie making.

[@mediamanstudio5977]

Filmi craft அருண் ப்ரோ சொன்னதற்காக இப்பொ இரவு 11 மணிக்கு இந்தப் படத்தை பார்க்கிறேன்!😆 யாராவது என்னை மாதிரியே தைரியமா பாக்கறீங்களா ?! 😩

[@Karthikeyanra]

நான் 1.30 a.m😭😭😭

[@mediamanstudio5977]

@@Karthikeyanra 👌👍

[@mnibrahim22]

Naan 12:45 AM

[@mediamanstudio5977]

@@mnibrahim22 👍👌

[@gowrisankar5255]

At 11.54 pm

[@cobaltfalcon9458]

The credits look like that school group project where you did most of the work, so you put your name on every inch of it.

[@lewiscranston96]

Wow, most of that scared the crap out of me. I really appreciate that there wasn't any swearing. Good job.

[@isaiahtrent6567]

yeah agreed thnx for that

[@peterjoyfilms]

Why the fuck does it matter to you ouch I'm offended by a bad word...

[@isaiahtrent6567]

well let me ask you a question, why would such a master piece even need cursing when it was great the way it was. and Its not that they bother me at all it's just that I appreciated the courtesy he had for his viewers to not involve any swear words so I just thought, that was pretty cool of him to do, though he didn't need to. u know what I'm trying to say right?

[@peterjoyfilms]

Isaiah Trent No. It could certainly add realism, I mean he has fucking killed someone. Ofc its not necessary, but you could say that about plenty of things. Im not saying its needed, but there is no good reason to not have it if it adds

[@isaiahtrent6567]

I get you dude I see where your coming from, And I completely agree about it adding realism to it but I think it passed pretty well either way u know?

[@rafbpositive8289]

Who are all here after Filmy craft review? 🙋🏻‍♂️

[@band_of_brothers]

Yaa Mee too

[@murugesan007]

me too

[@ranjithrajan2084]

Mee

[@krishnansundaram9309]

Me...😊

[@selva5337]

Me too

[@Mycelium_Shawty]

Excuse me why does this not have an award? ❤

[@russ7868]

Movies of this type never scare me but this one gave me the spooks and I actually jumped during the attic scene when he looked up and seen her. Also the way it was going, I thought the cop was going to walk down stairs. I didn't see that coming and that's rare for me. The conversation over the phone and the visit from the friend told a bigger story and made the movie feel so much larger than it was. This was your best short yet. EXCELLENT JOB!

[@NikhilVetam]

You should check his "Proximity". Just brilliant piece of work.

[@MrBiswas123]

OMG its so horrible that i cant even watch some scenes without pausing

[@gabrielaizquierdo5174]

Mine was he was going to cut her and didn't that made me say "oh God no! Disrespect to the body!" I had to look away. The music at that point I couldn't handle. Very well done.

[@TheAdamHawk]

Being a Film Riot fan I was rooting for Ryan's work and I came in with high expectations. [how could one not?] But I am honestly impressed. My satisfactions were more than met and I was legitimately scared in suspense on multiple occasions. I can't WAIT for a Triune Films debut on the big screen! So much anticipation. I mean come on, at LEAST a Netflix release!! :)

[@PracticalMedia]

I really wish Ryan would get a feature

[@lameroad1569]

STILL BETTER THAN PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 1, 2, 3, 4 OR HOW EVER MANY THEY MADE NOW AND I'M WATCHING IN 2016

[@lolproductionsP]

+3,632,990,000 views -JUANRUIZ- lies

[@Howtomakeindiegames]

+3,632,990,000 views -JUANRUIZ- Your from the future ? :P

[@lameroad1569]

+Falling Chips just preparing lol

[@j.jmarlon1417]

How....seriously How........How does something like this not get Ryan Connolly a studio contract to make a Hollywood film? If this short doesn't get the attention of studio execs, then it's a scary mountain for us other filmmakers under film riot. Jesus Creest this was amazing!!!! Wow!

[@TheBlakLights]

I feel really bad that the people like Ryan and his team put so much effort into these films and only reach under half of a million views. While others who half ass their videos reach an unexplainable amount of views. The whole talent < content ratio bothers me about youtube.

[@ZadnyPrzygod]

It's not one of the best horror movie which I saw last time. It's THE BEST horror movie which I saw last time! It's brilliant Rayan! I was so scared when I watch this... It;s better than all of the holywood films!

[@wiertara1337]

I definitely agree. This movie is perfect, pozdrowienia.

[@thepumpkin2237]

I haven't been scared from a Hollywood film in so long, but this did scare me. Scariest movie that I have ever seen.

[@jamessharpe4671]

I'm soooo confused.com!?!🤔 or I just don't work the same coz I'm suffering from a devastating case ov total anti climax😕☹😠 I even watched again to c if I'd most sumit but didn't miss a sec???😶🤷‍♀️

[@BeauteOr]

@@jamessharpe4671 Did the two guys had an affair ( he said I did it for you )? But I don t think so , they were probably in a pub , and the friend, drunken , said : you should get rid of her , but .....that make no sense ! 33 minutes lost

[@kathrynbillinghurst188]

That was funny. You got me there. 🤗

[@katietoast3749]

*camera through the kitchen to reveal dramatic death scene* Me: oh I have that same toaster, sick

[@MissTique247]

I thought that was a really well done film. I thought it was shot beautifully and well-acted. When he looked back at her and her eyes were open again...something about that scene just chilled me. And this goes to prove you don't have to rely on jump-scares to give a thrill. It reminded me if older thrillers, where less is more.

[@JusticeDivineAllah]

Ryan is probably one of the best directors out there. This is a masterpiece!!!

[@moviescreams]

I loved this film! One of the best films I've seen all year. It felt like I was watching a full length feature. OMG! That guys was a jerk. She didn't deserve it. Awesome film dude! Great cinematography, acting, writing and directing. The suspense was amazing!

[@hipeeps4016]

moviescreams Same!!! One of the best I’ve ever seen!!!

[@jborrego2406]

What did u not hear her she was Jack ass too

[@horsluva0758]

Really? I thought it was lame.

[@marinheiromc]

A perfect example that you don't need a LOUD jumpscare sound to make a good horror movie. This movie is a masterpiece!

[@flarion00]

This story captivated me to the max. The suspense of something bad happening, and the mystery if there was really a ghost or was it all in his head. Applause all around

[@lindybeige]

Great stuff. Really tense. The sound and music make it. Nice lighting too.

[@zumiezz]

Yup

[@zumiezz]

I agree

[@nickeng6140]

Bro did he pop her brain out

[@lizr990]

Hello it kind of dum to say that but I think he wanted her died because many ppl get angry don’t kill them it. Not right so that sound dum then blackmail he’s friend he’s a sick man

[@LilyRaythederp]

Note to self: Don't kill someone just because you're angry.

[@LilyRaythederp]

***** O_O

[@shanleystone]

Lily Ray Note to self 2: Blood doesn't wash off your hands. Ever.

[@AlexEatonPDPIGaming]

Rasta Koots Wrong in so many ways

[@ridwanpermadi8808]

i will kiss you if i angry

[@ebinpaul4551]

Lily Ray same

[@brandyrose9997]

I loved everything about this film! Writing, acting, strong casting, cinematography, lighting (check out Taylor's face at 10:54 and 11:45, and 21:50 - he's in a prison of his own making)...but my favorite thing was the score. Exceptional work 👏👏👏

[@goosenecktennessee7439]

Does anyone know where to find the score? Its hauntingly beautiful!

[@EllyWinfield]

i wish i could turn my volume down to .0000000000001% that violin gets me every time

[@Bigdogzq]

Reminds me of Edgar Allen Poe's Telltale Heart

[@patton1500]

Thats what he based it on. Thus the name "Tell"

[@Bigdogzq]

ah, ok thanks

[@jomontanee]

Joseph Barrett Thank you!

[@davogifman542]

Yeah! It did have that vibe to it.

[@JamesMustardFilm]

Im still so sad to see this short has less than 500K views. It deserves a whole lot more!

[@Anie.zeeeee]

It’s got 1.7million now. It’s a masterpiece that will continue to do well

[@user-lw4qx4fs4g]

Just...excellent! All elements involved in almost 33 mins: paranormal, emotions, psychologic, drama...etc. Much, much, much better than a lot of movies I have seen!

[@jimjustice581]

Excellent. The characters were believable, the plot was feasible, nice camera angles with just the right amount of blood and gore. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@RedGenesis]

RIGHT AS IT GETS TO THE SCENE WHERE IT CLOSES IN THE BATHROOM WITH THE LADY INSIDE THE TUB I START BACKING UP FURTHER AND FURTHER AS THE MUSIC GOT LOUDER AND LOUDER OMG THIS SCARED THE CRAP OUT OF ME!! :) GOOD FILM THO

[@RedGenesis]

Impracticalteens© wow, I forgot I wrote that and its been a year :P

[@IvSURPSAMICHvI]

Now it's been another year

[@SebastianOsborn]

20:26 freaked me out sooo much to see her eyes open. Oh my goodness. And it just got worse from there.

[@AmeyaBenare]

best part

[@rodfaircloth35]

Thank you for the heads up 😂😂

[@guido7677]

Thank you good sir!

[@tiahnalorin9167]

Thanks for the heads up ! I’m only at 9:47 .. 🤷🏼‍♀️🙈

[@willarcher2356]

Good lookin out. It saved me a clean pair of undershorts.

[@dennismccallum2998]

holy f****** s*** wow wow wow what a film I was glued the screen all the way through the story was awesome the camera shots were awesome when he fell off the ladder and you saw her in the Attic looking down at him it sent chills through me the actors were fantastic I felt every FEELING WOW LOVED IT !!! NICE JOB 👍

[@kingrob9993]

When I saw her looking down from the attic my soul hid behind my body that shit had me SHOOOK!!!

[@ryladante]

I knew from the beginning it was going to be like The Tell-Tale Heart...yet I still loved it. Nice take on the old classic, great job!

[@SAndSPictures]

Well, he did say _Inspired by "The Tell-Tale Heart"_ in the description. PLUS, he said that about a thousand times before it came out.

[@ryladante]

S&S Pictures Well, I got this from a google+ so I didn't see any description, and I don't know who the person is so I never would have heard any of that...

[@SAndSPictures]

ryladante People actually USE Google+? I didn't know that...

[@MindySaini]

Still gives me the shivers! *shudders* And I normally never get freaked from films like this.

[@danobrien3695]

Finally got around to watching this....Wow!! Well done Ryan Connolly!!

[@randomnameforarandomnerd8400]

this is a great atmosphere but it’s really hard for me to be scared right now because my cat is cuddling. really wonderful movie, effects, sounds, acting, cinematography!! just gorgeous

[@dannymadrigal5112]

fuck man that scared the crap out of me

[@nerdgasm4876]

+Danny Madrigal dude I fucking shit myself

[@dannymadrigal5112]

Holy shit man.

[@nerdgasm4876]

not quite but I was close, I love film riot, but im just wondering when their doing their first feature film.

[@ebinpaul4551]

same

[@Back2Wood]

Uuuuuh! Still got that cold fuzzy feeling at my neck... You, sir, are guilty of shocking me to death! Thanks! ;-) Love that film!

[@tylermabry6881]

Aha! Rather expertly done, if I do say so myself. . . and I do! Also, a wonderful homage to Poe's Tell-Tale Heart This film easily holds all the elements of horror and delivers them nearly perfectly! Here's How: 1. We are immediately given an extremely compelling storyline. We connect deeply with the arguing couple for two reasons. The first would be that such a situation is actually very common in our own individual lives and as part of our relationships - arguing, not killing (. . .hopefully). Second, the great acting coupled with perfectly executed atmospheric music pulls us right into the scene. The stage is set with brilliant lighting and cinematography that make the atmosphere a bit more surreal, which perfectly captures the surreality of the film. All the aesthetics are there, the story is short, sweet, and effective, and we can now begin feeling thoroughly terrified. 2. When it comes to Horror, Fear is clearly the most important element of any story. What is so amazing about this piece is that the type of fear used in this film is so experiential. That is, the viewers are made to experience what the lead character is experiencing. We could easily have a breakdown like he did, and this is terrifying. But also, we experience the same fear and anxiety as he does in dealing with this "haunting." I mean, how many times have you wanted to kill somebody? It plays on the anger and frustration that we all feel in our lives, especially in relationships at times. Throw in a pinch of paranoia, manifested as a vengeful spirit, and you've created a perfect recipe for a "fear casserole" and provided us the spoon to eat it with too. That is, you connected the fear to the audience. 3. What is beautiful about this film is that it uses suspense to continuously and purposefully build up the unexpected surprise at the end. It begins with some of the usual tropes of a ghost film - strange noises, visual manifestation, things moving (curtain), etc, but then it begins providing a twist, that this may all just be paranoia brought on by his guilt and anxiety. Furthermore, the tale constantly evolves as new elements are introduced, beginning with the argument, then the ghost stuff, then the friend, and then the cop, twisting the story until it cries uncle. All of these add new layers to the cake. Instead of offering respite from any of our previous fears and anxieties, these new components actually compound them. Finally, we get an ending that leaves us wondering whether or not there was a ghost or if he was actually just paranoid or psychotic. The atmosphere is beyond palpable as we begin to sympathize, and sometimes even empathize with the killer, feeling his stress as these delusions set in and as he deals with these people who arrive at his home seeking answers. 4. How do they manage to captivate us like this though? That answer is simple. The audio and visual cues are rhythmically synched. What I mean is that the music is appropriately chosen and coupled with events that we SHOULD be paying attention to. There are no cheap scares here. When we are meant to pay attention to something, the music and visual cues make it clear to us that we should be paying attention. Example, the curtain scene. Not only is he hearing the curtain rattle, but the girls eyes open again and stare in that direction. Simultaneously, the music picks up and builds up to the hand touching his hand through the curtain. This is PERFECT!!! So seamless and brilliant! 5. I believe the main element that makes us want to keep watching to the end is the mystery of whether or not there is a ghost or if he's just going crazy. We want to understand what's happening, and so we warily brave the fear and anxiety to the end. This is greatly enhanced by the spoilers used. This film specifically chooses not to use certain tropes of the ghost film, such as flickering lights, and instead chooses only elements that could be entirely psychological, such as the visions and sounds. This makes it all the more real and deeply connects the audience to the overlying and pleasantly overbearing sense of fear. 6. Finally, we reach the ending! The energy is increased dramatically when he interacts with the cop, especially when things start getting physical. The icing on the cake, and possibly the most powerful moment in the film, is the very end. The camera slowly creeps in on the bathroom, the music gets increasingly louder and terrifying. Soon, we're staring directly at the hand and waiting for something to happen to signify that it was indeed a supernatural experience. We're waiting for that jump scare to arrive and cannot look away, when suddenly, it just ends. The fear was at its maximum in that moment. Everything in the film led to that final moment and my God was it worth it! Well done my friends!

[@incaguaya]

I was thinking Poe all the way after he put her in the attic.

[@Temple_of_Peace333]

this is longer than the movie

[@nitetrix1595]

I chickened out because it was night, but then came back. Thank goodness I did so, this is a true pearl, great job!

[@qbhoang8825]

i was shaking watching this and i thought i was gonna have a heart attack. Excellent movie. i liked it.

[@thaheartbreakers]

Yay! you finished it :D

[@qbhoang8825]

Ryan Hoang no i didn't i might have had a heart attack when she was in the bathtub, so i watched something else

[@thaheartbreakers]

HAHAHHA keep going! You're missing out on a good learning oppurtunity

[@proprietary1]

Outstanding, great acting, edge of your seat thriller. Well done! 👏👏

[@DarkResonance]

"She was screaming", lol. Yet you went a step further and became 10x times more emotional.

[@albertchehade9916]

Never fails to intensify my feelings in the last few moments of this excellent production. I have watched it a billion times now, and it never loses its impact 😧

[@KalaniKing]

Horror is by far the most difficult genre to shoot but you guys tackled it seemingly effortlessly. Pros: -Fine transitions & horrifying music added to the intended tone & pace. [successfully conveyed a deftly anxiousness as should horrors do] -The antagonist's performance was very believable. -Seems both character & plot driven. -Fantastic lighting. -Minimal dialogue, lots of performance & audience-to-antagonist empathy -Wasn't your average Horror: there was no main victim since it was from the villain's perspective. Very unconventional Cons: -The ending didn't make me feel sorry for villain, at all. -The ending didn't leave much room for ambiguity or retrospect. A film so well-directed, should make me want to ponder more about it. It ended w/ that's it, everybody died. Why didn't her hand move?

[@AustinThomasFilms]

To be fair, I'm not sure you were supposed to feel sorry for the villain. And her hand didn't move because she's dead... also because hand moving is a horror movie cliche.

[@AlexMcClaranDrums]

I thought it was fine, like Austin said I don't think you were supposed to feel sorry for the villain, just because you follow a person in the story, doesn't mean you have to have sympathy for them. I also thought it had enough room to ponder. What happened afterwords. What about her friend, the family and loved ones of all the characters, why was there a shot of the keys after him and his friend got off the phone. Did he go and check afterwords? Being connected to the characters and thinking of what it would feel like if that happened to you, leaves a lot of thought to play with. That's my opinion, obviously this film isn't perfect, but I wouldn't personally say those are good criticisms.

[@peterjoyfilms]

Idk I felt pretty sorry for the villain, the ending was highly ambiguous and I did ponder about it

[@durasaxon5131]

@@peterjoyfilms Sorry Hermes, the Villain is Brain Dead. A Depraved Sicko. What is to feel sorry for? She could not ascend because she was trapped. Unfortunately, it cost the life of the Officer. Never let your guard down.

[@mizzchristine1220]

@@AlexMcClaranDrums I also thought about that too, how the friend looked up at his keys. but nothing happened. I believe this is a direct jab at the main characters persona. His friend didnt bother to help cause he knows his friend is a jerk 😫

[@YaYaMan]

This is really good. I was half expecting there to be a comedic twist because Film Riot. My only real issue is that it ends with new character who is introduced so late in the film. It should have ended with him killing his best friend, someone who we already know, and who had accidentally caused the whole drama.

[@blaikedaugherty6725]

YaYa Man or introduced the cop in the beginning like cop busting the party at the beginning

[@calliecalliej.6431]

I think the late arrival of the cop added an unexpected twist that worked. Oh, well, to each his own!

[@samsonlao7002]

This is a nice suggestion.

[@bit-lq2iu]

When it comes to legit filmmaking, Film Riot doesn’t mess around.

[@FilmCrowStudios]

YaYa Man I don’t think the ending could have been more brilliant

[@adarshimpexenterprise885]

Brilliance personified. Immensely powerful combo of scripting, acting, sound effect, direction, screen play and visual effects!

[@ZaneAlexanderNC]

From 20:00 to 20:25 … that scene made my balls fly back into my body and a tear shoot from my eye… scared the fuck outta me.

[@brandonbiasproductions5959]

after 13:00 did it for me... don't think I'll make it that far. lmbo... awesome film though! so awesome, I feel like I'm over-engaged. this is a masterpiece

[@scoopscience]

I'm only 10 mins in and I'm freaking out... This short film is so well done!!

[@scoopscience]

Also... 20/20 Vision FIlms.. I just made it to 13 mins and I think I am done as well..... holy wow that scared everything out of me... haha...

[@Dixon_M]

Zane Alexander same

[@blackitikatt533]

😂😂😂

[@marleymvm]

the bathtub scene o.O that sent a chill down my spine

[@KoriMoncur]

Phenomenal short! Thumbs up if you're watching this in 2016!

[@ebinpaul4551]

same

[@gunnaryoung]

do I give this a thumbs down if I'm watching in 2017?

[@harenreddy9209]

Kori Moncur im watching it in 2017

[@MissCheeks2000]

Watching in 2018

[@Flototz11]

Kori Moncur Watching Aug.2018.

[@stephanievogus9763]

This short film is really good. I love how real it seems. It's not fake. There is nothing that happens (except for the dead girl being a ghost and all) that is unreal or out of the realms of possibility. And it put a vision to The Tell-tale heart gives it a form. A form in a different light but still a form. I wish my short films where this realistic and that I was this good a telling a story.

[@Kittylidys_3k]

she wasn't a ghost after all?

[@mvinodm1]

யாரெல்லாம் filmicraft அருண் சார் சொன்னதுக்கு அப்புறம் இந்த பதிவுக்கு வந்தீங்க

[@TheKevphil]

The story seems to run in predictable directions but is always surprising. VERY suspenseful at every turn. A true gem in the not-so rough. Well done!

[@alexm731]

This film was extremely well done! Great production work and well written and acted! BRAVO!

[@mauriceslevines6100]

The music at the end of this film is beyond belief.

[@bipolarbear9163]

i was gripped with adrenaline and suspense throughout the entire film! i watch horror shorts on the daily and this one shook me like no other. all involved were BRILLIANT!! everything about this is 10/10. big hollywood directors- take notes from Ryan 📝

[@colpugno7]

07:07 "I wouldn't have ever done this if it wasn't for you!" Is this a twist of a secret relationship??!

[@AgentCAL2001]

colpugno7 Interesting

[@missmaryypotter]

omg

[@sebastianperkes9887]

I am not sure! Freaked me out that movie did! I am only 12!

[@jborrego2406]

Sound like they had pack to kill there wives gf

[@johnmurphy3977]

Once again Ryan and your team has delivered an amazing short film. Like so many have said I will echo, the use of lighting, foley and music were spot on.

[@raedgaj3878]

Very well paced with steady tension throughout. The transitions between reality & fantasy was gripping, with his paranoia driving his confusion. A great piece of movie making which I think Poe would have been proud. I hope we see future work by Triune.

[@stenredfield3045]

I'm not normally a fan of the "guy kills wife/gf/whatever, guy is haunted by guilt", but it's mostly because people do it a lot without bothering to do it right. You, however, blew it right out of the water for me. There weren't any cheap jumpscares, excessive gore, or shock factor. It was just pure chilling atmosphere, and the cinematography was (chef's kiss). I think the scene where she's in the bathtub, he shuts her eyes, and then things start happening-- definitely my favorite moment. I loved the way the camera doesn't zoom in on it when her eyes do open, no scary noises, no drawing it to your attention-- but you still see it, you have to see it, and it's super haunting. Gave me goosebumps. Well done!

[@billypunton8867]

28:08 backwards, she's saying "Taylor stop, come back, I'm here" :/

[@FilmCrowStudios]

Billy Punton holy shot it does

[@alexiswilliamsinc]

Billy Punton Thank you!

[@ApeironPortal]

30 minut napięcia i psychologiczny rozpier... wśród powikłań. NIESAMOWICIE poprowadzona narracja. Minęło 10 minut i serce nadal bije przyspieszonym tempem. Zero efektów specjalnych i wydumanego artyzmu, a mimo to cieszy oko, na tyle by zaraz obedrzeć z poczucia bezpieczeństwa. Po obejrzeniu gwarantowany brak snu .

[@henryjackson9907]

The entire 30 minutes of this movie was amazing, script, actors, production, editing you and your crew were on point with everything Ryan you are a master and hope to see your films on the big screens one day. Keep doing what you are doing because this is inspiring to amateur filmmakers all around including myself. Your doing a good thing here man don't let anyone tell you your not. Thank you for this.

[@Joul1996]

Jesus Christ. It took me a solid three trys over like 4 years or so to finally finish this! Respect.

[@dallasdandigitalproduction393]

Nice job Ryan and everyone. Excellent short. Well done all.

[@JTRtutorials]

this short film is the first one i've seen on yt that really got me focused on the action. really well done!

[@alexanderhuggonson658]

JohnTheRipper Hi, I saw your comment and just wanted to suggest: maybe you should watch stuff by freddiew or corridor digital, i think they are good with their videos.

[@mathiasmeyland1464]

Alexander Huggonson freddyw and corridor digital are good filmmakers and genius vfx artists. But Ryan is focused on a more classic style and doesn't focus and pure action and vfx. If you want action go Freddiew ore corridor digital. If you want plot and good story telling go Film riot

[@doriancarnesi1727]

WOW///WOW on the edge of my seat❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥Ryan you created a box number hit **** everything from props/lighting/music score/script-sound. The acting blew me away, tremendous performance ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 it had you going from beginning to the very end***** I applaud your work for making this film so spectacular!!!!!! Thank you❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@calliecalliej.6431]

This actually was very scary thanks to the psychological silences in between horrific actions. The acting was spot-on and the music and pacing brought it all together. Wow! Great, great job to the creator, cast and crew!

[@IanLeoTV]

this film was freaking scary man

[@plotcoalition]

Holy Crap it's been 3 years?? Time flies

[@Pawlkoko]

Caleb Chamberlain Still scary :D

[@naveenvaid3455]

Not a single moment in the movie was free thinking.. The whole story line is so intense and gripping you can't disconnect for a second.. Amazing work and lead actors' performance is superb..

[@supbra1]

On 13:10 I yelled so bad my parents came in to check if I was ok O_O

[@owensilleck2596]

Same

[@azdazda]

SupBRA Christ that scene made me jump. Fuck, I hate jumpscares.

[@hickdoles8137]

someone hold me :(

[@ruthacury7351]

SubBRA You saved me :) Even knowing it was coming it still scared the shit out of me.

[@definitelynotwu4811]

SupBRA a sick psycho kills 3 women , and then starts hallucinating. That's not scary it's sickening.

[@SuspendedLogic]

Edgar Allan Poe would be proud.

[@Buonbed]

Alfred Hitchcock too

[@dfF-ju6tg]

Neither of them would be happy with the blood, because it's not even the right color.

[@borderelite]

@@dfF-ju6tg that's not far off from the actual color of blood, but there is a filter on the vid that makes everything look darker and less colorful.

[@lizzyp70]

@@borderelite Hitchcock would use a brown liquid, like chocolate sauce, as blood.

[@joshybee1004]

Goes ta show ya that Hollywood films are not the greatest. This acting is really damn good along with the whole film. Top notch.

[@nancybeveridgetaylor3256]

Beautifully done, this new generation of film makers and actors are amazing! As an old lady horror film buff I'm hooked and happy!

[@bradygriffith1893]

I gave it a like, but I wish I could give in an Oscar.

[@VenomBlazeCoCGaming]

20:27 holy shit dude, like for real gives me fucking nightmares. That face tho my heart exploded man, honestly my holy body like went electric, it was insane.

[@TheSeriousShowURL]

VenomBlaze CoC YOU SHOULD'VE SAID THAT. I'M PAUSED AT 19:36.

[@calvinwitthoft104]

wow cool to see Ryan was this talented so early on

[@JIn-xv5ft]

Wow the reaction and dialogue when the friend finds out about the murder was so well done!!

[@195dhaval]

Watching again in 2020. One of the best from Ryan, so much to learn.

[@Epic8bitGuy]

Holy Shit. I clicked on it thinking "made by Ryan Connly. I like Film Riot, LOSSES was cool, I just watched Proximatey, I guess i'll try it. Totally blown away. and i promise i didn't piss myself at 13:07

[@ebinpaul4551]

same

[@lucia9186]

Excellent job, Ryan Connolly. Thumbs up!!!

[@eleftheriaeleftheria3302]

Amazing short horror film! This is one of the most scariest and best short horror films ever made!

[@johnmunoz1262]

Variant The Podcast sent me here! 😉 👊

[@jomontanee]

3 words. BRILLIANT. BRILLIANT . BRILIANT.

[@KatherineRivera-zk2jb]

Brillante, increíble todo momento, saludos desde Puerto Rico 👏👏👏👏

[@ramymaged7576]

05:21 Is that Arris in the back !

[@amthegame00]

13:11 my motherblipping heart almost stopped

[@jackten5862]

13:08 I had to pause the video. THAT was some sh*t right there...*nervous laugh*

[@katscuriosities358]

WOW. That dude was SERIOUSLY creepy!!!! He really looked insane! Great job. I was so tense through the whole thing.

[@johnjacquard863]

love this. i'm watching all seasons of filmriot, but cant tell you enough those early seasons are more valuable now in 2021 than ever before for a beginner aspiring film maker or content creator, i have such respect for the guys.

[@NickysChannel13]

This one was so awesome. I didn't look like an family only production for the crew. You really know how to scare the hell out of me. I love your sound design. 13:10 I sit there in front of my computer screen. I knew that something will happen so I turned down the sound to nearly 0^^. And I nearly started to scream. Keep the good work up :D. Thank you guys.

[@NikosNisyros]

Connolly, you got my attention sir. I love the moment, from 10:30 to 11 minutes. It is well directed and produced. Congrats!!!