Horror Short Film "The Dinner After" | ALTER

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A guilt-stricken Angela, visits her parents for what at first seems to be a routine family dinner, only for a painful truth to bubble to the surface, descending the evening into a nightmare.
"The Dinner After" by Matty Crawford
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An exhausted and guilt-stricken ANGELA, visits her parents for what at first seems like a fairly routine family dinner. Yet as the dinner progresses something feels off. Angela’s parents seem awkward and confused. Her Mother extremely upset over the smallest of things. Whist her Father who seems oblivious, keeps calling her by her sister’s name, who isn’t present at the dinner. A tension fills the room. As the dinner progresses, it becomes apparent that this is the first time Angela has seen both her parents after getting involved in a car accident which killed her younger sister, LAUREN, a few months ago. Details of this traumatic event, gradually creeps through into the conversation - fuelling Angela’s guilt. Angela does her best to evade this topic, as she’s unable to face her grief. However, her parents won’t let go of the subject and the dinner quickly becomes more and more nightmarish. The awkward dinner descends into a surreal horror, as Angela tries to escape the house. But these attempts to outrun her grief are futile, as she collapses through a doorway which transports her back to the day of the accident. She wakes up inside an upturned car, where she’s forced to confront the physical manifestation of her guilt... a demonic version of her dead sister.
"The Dinner After" Credits:
Director - Matty Crawford
Producer - Thijme Grol
Writer - Paul Carey
Cinematographer - Wouter Verheul
Editor - Mira Thu
Composer - Adrian Cermak
Sound Designer - Carlos San Juan Juanchi
Dubbing Mixer - Guldem Masa
Production Sound Mixer- Alex Hanton-Rhys
Colourist/ Online Editor - Jongheon Lee
Production Managers - Emily Farrell, Charlotte Peachey
1st AD - Etienne Newton
Starring Angela - Lucy Doyle
Sue - Joanna Brookes
David - John Ramm
Lauren - Fern Deacon
Further Crew
Casting Director
Ruth O’Dowd
2nd Assistant Director
Lydia Stansbury
3rd Assistant Director
Ariadne Divaris
Floor Runner
Alice Rostant
Location Manager
Rachel Cooksey
Covid Supervisor
Emma Hanson
Production Assistant
Emma Hinnells
Production Runners
Zachary Bartlett
Julia Henderson
Zara Trott Matthew Woodcock-Fowles
Production Designer
Nathalie Carraro
1st Assistant Camera
Mike Hannan
2nd Assistant Camera
Niels Halle Lluc Mestre
Gaffer
Rob O’Kelly
DP’s Assistant and DIT
Lukáš Bistřický
Sparks
Dan Howe, Hal Pilkington, Natalya Walker
1st Assistant Sound
Benjamin Schweimler Ricca
Costume Supervisor
Ursula Toon
Hair and Make-Up Artists
Sadie Lauder, Tiffany Smith, Maisie Boyd
Drivers
Millie Farquhar, Nikoleta Slezakova, Elena Storozheva-Golovushkina, Hugh Clegg
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[@mattycrawford5432]

Hey everyone, I'm Matty Crawford and I directed "The Dinner After". We poured our heart n souls into this film, so very pleased to have you all watching it. Shoot me any questions you have and I can try answer it for ya. Thanks for sharing our work @WatchALTER

[@pauljones8279]

But like evil dead at the end

[@dineroheron2888]

How long did it take to flim & finalize production?

[@DanKane-lt1ts]

Brilliant, Matty Crawford! Sibling rivalry? Cat fight with a "tich" of the Unsane? All I can say is the goal to frighten has been achieved, and in a smart, logical way. I hope you keep on with your filmmaking. I will share this video on my social media for you.

[@Rebel_Lord_Taron]

As a person who spend the better part of a decade dealing with survivor's guilt after military service.I must say that film is a perfect representation of the mountain you have to climb to get past that and realize that it's not your fault and there's nothing that can be done about it now and that you have to value life as it goes on. Outstanding job you made an awesome movie

[@mattycrawford5432]

⁠@@dineroheron2888 3 weeks of prep, 4 days of filming, 3 weeks editing, 2 weeks sound designing/mixing and 4 days colour grading. It was a fairly quick turnaround (for me).

[@doylelucey]

Hi Everyone, this is Lucy Doyle who played Angela in Matty's 'The Dinner After'. This was a deeply personal film to be a part of and to see it reaching so many people with all of your supportive and kind comments means the world. Thank you for enjoying, finding personal meaning within the film and taking the time to view. It's been a delight to share with you and see it touch so many. Matty Crawford and indeed everyone behind the scenes of this film have incredibly exciting futures so do share and follow their work yet to come. Similarly to Matty, if there's anything I can answer from a creative level, please do shoot us any questions. Thank you @WatchALTER. You have an incredible platform and it's been a joy to be featured on it.

[@24Lorn]

You were absolutely stunning!! Great job. Brava, brava, bravissima 🖤 I hope this will be a precious occasion for your career! And Matty's as well, of course. But I must say, your acting skills made the whole thing incredibly intense, believable, painfully relatable and truly tragic. You did a m a z i n g.

[@firstlast7510]

Puts Hollywood to shame honestly lol, keep them coming, the audience deserves "Real movies"❤❤❤❤

[@spidgeb3292]

Your performance was incredibly moving. I can't imagine the emotions you had to bring up to play the character so convincingly. Great acting!

[@PaganSkye]

You were absolutely amazing in this performance I see you going far in your acting career

[@DieserJunge89]

You were stunning! Absolutely great performance. Are there any other movies you starred in?

[@LotsofLisa]

Geez. I let out a tiny scream when the dad’s head hit the table… untreated trauma and grief can be life altering. I’m so glad she said no at the end, vocalizing (admitting) she’s not okay and got some professional hope.

[@SophiaFernandez-yi3sd]

same😭😭😭

[@sayonara2359]

I died at that moment

[@su_zuki_2310]

My heart skipped a bit that moment and i jumped a bit

[@leonadrian7257]

This was excellent. Zero superficiality. Not just another surface horror short; but a deep and meaningful insight into the real horror of guilt. Thank you for making this! I can’t wait to see your next work.

[@mattycrawford5432]

Thanks boss

[@Solararisa]

Surface level horror shorts can be pretty fun, but this is definitely good and touches a spot that is known by mean people. Whether it's their own family or around them.

[@monkeyz8163]

My brother committed suicide a few weeks ago, it’s hard to see everyone feel guilty and blame themselves for his decision. I blame myself sometimes too. I was just wanting to watch some horror films tonight and I found this masterpiece.

[@MGS.037]

Im so sorry for your loss!

[@priscillad8]

I'm sorry for your loss. Believe me, it wasn't any of you's fault or his. May he be at peace now

[@mile3638]

Sinto muitíssimo!⚘️💔

[@pratikshadash6487]

Sorry for your loss..

[@JuliaEpe-u5n]

I'm very sorry. A friend of my sister and me committed suicide some months ago

[@daveburklund2295]

Grief and guilt are horrors we all feel. Great film.

[@mrx1278]

Interestingly, you left out all of my sciociapathic friends, who don't fit that little box...just sayin...interesting film though

[@einienj3281]

Survivors guilt..

[@jw9099]

@@mrx1278 why do you have sociopathic friends?

[@daveburklund2295]

@@einienj3281 absolutely.

[@carledwards9477]

In one sentence you said everything I couldn't.

[@michellecasey6199]

What a fantastic example of survivor grief...compliments to everyone involved, a very heatwrenching film, extremely well written and acted.

[@amesossi]

this film is like if “im thinking of ending things” and “hereditary” had a baby, yet its so original and truly well done. everything about this is amazing, so nightmarish and completely horrifying. the transition between current reality and the “flashback” was flawless, incredible. kudos to everyone who worked on this film, and the actors!!!!

[@LanaAndJen]

“I’m thinking of ending things” was the first place my mind went

[@snigdhajoshi1978]

Exactly what I was thinking too!!

[@DevyanshBahri]

Agreed, I was reminded of I’m Thinking of Ending Things a lot, due to the cinematography, the acting, and of course the setting of a dinner. And in Hereditary, the stuff with the brother, and there being a car accident in that too. And the scene at the dinner table when the mother has an outburst and shouts at her son.

[@factsonly2013]

Lmao, you took the words right out of my mouth. I had *"I'm thinking of.."* vibes the moment she set foot in the house haha! 😂 And yup Hereditary too.

[@JoseTorres-rs7kj]

Them Demons are difficult to wrestle with

[@CantDoNothinForYaSon]

11:20 I love the detail of the chicken on her plate is now a salad. Great film, really makes an impression

[@hazuk.isonohara2039]

The director said they poured their hearts and souls into this, and you can really tell. I'm almost in tears. Guilt, shame, and isolation are horrors we've all experienced. Telling the right people "no" when asked if you're ok, is a start to not being so isolated.

[@LilacUnderworld]

This really got me. Such a piercing portrayal of grief, guilt and PTSD! This is one of the Alter films that will really stick with me.

[@zethraelofteldrassil3149]

I knew something was way off, when Angela entered the house. Neither parent kissed or hugged her. So, Angela assuaged her guilt of Lauren's death by turning her into a demon, who she killed. What a nightmare family! Great film, story line, and actors!

[@joshuathered1100]

I noticed that too... about the no hugging.

[@Lumberjack_Linnie]

@@joshuathered1100 Doesn't mean much. I know some people whos families aren't huggers.

[@jonb2911]

That wasn't her family. That was her guilt that manifested into what she feels she deserves to be treated. Everything you saw is basically what she tells herself every single day constantly. That her parents should be disgusted with her, expect so little of her that they believe she won't come, that her parents should yell at her for not showing up to the funeral and not coming to visit sooner, to say that she ruined everything and that they wish she died instead of the sister, blaming her for taking the sister away just so she cant get away from the parents (How would parents even know that, even if they did, they wouldn't care.) blaming her for the crash because she didn't swerve sooner like WTF . if both your kids went for a drive and it was raining hard and Got into an accident and one died. I would be praising God I didn't lose both of them, Not blaming the other because they didnt swerve enough. Its just her internal guilt thinking what if I didn't ask her to come becuase I just wanted a break from my parents, what if I swerved sooner, I am bad sister because basically killed her and didn't go to the funeral, I'm a bad daughter because I haven't seen my parents, I deserve to be dead, and my sister should be alive. My mom loves cooking my sisters favorite meal while I'm just a boring vegetarian. They probably don't want me here, they don't even want to hug me. they probably dead inside hate. I probably cause them so much suffering, My family can never go back to being happy because of me. The truth is she didn’t go to the funeral because she feels she murdered her loving sister and that her family should hate her and she shouldn’t be there, she haven’t visited her parents because she’s so disgusted with herself she can’t stand the idea that that people she hurt the most will be loving welcoming and not blame her and cook for her when she thinks her mom should be filled with grief and rage and her dad driven to insanity. All that bubbling up in someone mind. I think it was trying to say don’t deal with stuff like that alone because just like the demon said, you can keep killing me but I’ll just keep coming back. It changed when she finally opened up with the first step and telling her parents thats she not OK. Far from it. That she suffering from severe guilt and sorrow. Her parents probably have no idea how much she blames herself for their daughter’s death.

[@swissarmyknight4306]

She didn't turn her sister into a demon. Her sister wasn't there. She was fighting her grief.

[@jonb2911]

Honestly. I think most of us would feel just like this. If I asked my younger sibling to ride with me and I was driving and I crashed and my sister died whether it was my fault or not. This is exactly how I would feel. I should have never asked her to come. Maybe if I swerved a different way, or brakes harder or if I just too the other route, My parents could be super nice, tell me I’m welcome to come home and that it’s not my fault. Which would make me feel worse because I would think deep inside they blame me, and I’ve caused them so much pain. And I destroyed the family wish I died in my younger sisters place,

[@britneyowenby2720]

My sister died in a freak accident when I was little. This film embodies the grief so well. May we all learn to cope with the pain

[@simplyrachel_1]

Sorry for that… Hope you are okay now, everything going well with your life?❤️

[@Lumberjack_Linnie]

This is exactly how I felt after my father-in-law died of cancer. My wife was just a husk at the end, hollow inside and slowly dying with her father. I couldn't bear it, wished him dead so it would just be over and my wife could start grieving and beginning with the healing. When he died I felt dirty and guilty. Yes, my wife got better after a while, but I can never forgive myself for wishing someone I loved so much dead.

[@jub388]

You've seen "A monster calls"? If not, take a look...especially YOU will understand!!! Best wishes...! 😥

[@Solirhaps]

thats just.. horrible 😔

[@swissarmyknight4306]

Those are pretty normal feelings. Would your father in law want you to torture yourself over passing feelings? From the way you describe him, I doubt it. It might help to seek out help so that you can start to heal.

[@abaraonyenonye6651]

Your feelings are normal

[@Killface28]

Your feelings are completely normal.

[@TheCraniifer]

God, when she said no.... I just wanted to give her a hug. Guilt hurts so much...

[@colonelhermesl.1710]

Eerily sad and poetic, a perfect depiction of grief and self-accusing. The cast did a great part. Trauma changes your brain indeed, and even as an only child, I felt that "You were never our favourite" 😢

[@molotovc.t.6826]

When I say this was phenomenonal, I mean phenomenal!! Exceptional writing, acting, visuals, sounds! The horrifically visceral nature of the wreck, the heartbreak and drowning guilt, the palpable grief was absolutely stunning! I literally had tears watching this unfold. To tell such a story with such grace and vision, and in so short a time, this is how it is done!

[@miadavis2843]

Do You Even Know What The Movie Is About?

[@galaxzsuzy7717]

Grief, guilt, regret etc are indeed the most horror of all.. the film states a short message how "it could never be same" after her sister's dead ig the family during dinner were trying to be normal but angela couldn't nor her mother nor his father.. the dead of her sister keeps traumatizing her and at the end she kills the demon (demon = the guilt of Lauren's dead which keeps traumatizing her) and at the end when her father asks whether she was ok or not.. she gave up.. she gave up holding on.. "NO" shows how she couldn't take it anymore.. and her plate also replaced wity veggies as she mentioned she was an vegetarian.. so it does shows the before conversation she had with her parents was her delusion of how they'll be at dinner.. "them blaming her" but in reality they all were actually trying their hard to be normal like before but ofc "IT COULD NEVER BE SAME"

[@dyerwantsumgas]

Death* after her sisters Death

[@laurenurban3942]

Guilt is a heavy burden to live with. It’s a living hell.

[@hotcoffeedude]

Yeah this one feels a lot deeper than a horror movie. This is a really sad one. I like the vegetarian plate she sits down to at end.

[@rebeccawicks5111]

Oh wow. This was a very powerful look at guilt, loss, and grief. It was both horrifying and therapeutic in its own way. I've binge-watched so many horror shorts on Alter and this one will definitely stick with me.

[@24Lorn]

Sense of guilt is defenetly the most accurately-depicted feeling in the latest shorts we saw on Alter in the very last weeks. All of them were beautiful productions. Marvelous. Bravo to everyone.

[@TheFlyingRaptor]

What a heart-wrenching film! It's so true how guilt can tear us up inside, how our inability to forgive ourselves can destroy us. The separation she felt from the rest of her family is almost indescribable, but the main actress made you feel the depth of her pain. Well done!

[@paullevine1813]

This was very well done & written . Not what i was expecting but much sadder. They say time cures all things but we know it really often doesn't .

[@KimberlyLetsGo]

I was involved in a car accident over 40 years ago where I was nearly killed . Someone else did die. It still haunts me today. While this video triggered me, is shows a side of acceptance that we don't get over a tragedy as horrendous as this. The acting was suburb. The story was incredible. All well done.

[@chaunybaby]

Phenomenal acting and story, impeccably told. Family is so important and complicated. Wow! This was just so good!

[@jub388]

This IS Horror...for all!!! You don't need vampires or any other monsters - best Short Film I've ever seen..really creepy! Chapeau!!!

[@tootiejo857]

Beautiful short about grief! Absolute perfection! Great acting on everyone's part! Bravo alter! I love this channel so much

[@user-lx7ey4do1h]

Damn. That was powerful 👏 Excellent script. Well acted 👏👏👏👏🙏 Living with grief and regret is a lonely thing.

[@SaltyPatriotHD]

Wow. That got really heavy at the end. I went from what the hell am I watching to almost tearing up. Well done folks, well done.

[@observationsfromthefencepo7207]

This takes the topic of grief and shiws the internal torment that one can put oneself through. This is a psychological horror and a profound guilt. The way this was presented was thought provoking. It is okay to not be all right but we have to eventually communicate it. The end of this was a sad, but honest conveying a simplistic beauty. Are you okay love ? No. Wow. Powerful. Excellent work to all involved. Peace.

[@IDKBOXING]

The acting & the production is so good

[@caesarsalad493]

This film was bind blowing. I can see all the raw emotion and talent put into it. I don’t usually feel this way about short horror films but this was oddly perfect

[@anniefuimano8558]

wow i was not expecting to feel this many emotions over a horror film, this was absolutely stunning

[@freddyk.151]

Wow, this was intense ... brilliant short!

[@lisanicholson-g4p]

The tale, acting, makeup and direction, all superbly done. Bravo

[@karenpearson6991]

Perfect portrait of guilt and grief.

[@JoyaLewisTheMusician]

Oh this was phenomenal! The acting, sound design, and the wondering who was scared of who was fantastic!

[@amandajohnson903]

A horror film in the truest sense of the word. I was in tears. Such an accurate and heartbreaking depiction of grief and guilt. So well done and respectful of the difficult subject matter. And such a powerful message in that final word, “no.” This was brutal and beautiful, and all involved should be immensely proud.

[@simonl4523]

I pray with all my soul I never make a mistake that leads to someone I love dying. I dont know how I would ever manage something like that.

[@midlifecrisis8556]

I came here for a horror short, but ended up watching one of the most profound works of art I have come across. Anyone who has felt the grief, trauma and guilt associated with the loss of a loved one, or trauma in any other form will relate to this. Thank you for making this ❤

[@alifran74]

so well done, it makes you really focus on the issues of depression and mental illness

[@espressobliss5685]

Wow this was deeply moving in more ways than one. Excellent job to the directors, actors and camera crew!

[@melanielakis491]

Congratulations. what a great story, with powerful and emotional acting from all involved. Loved how you managed to give the family tragedy a horror spin. It had me in tears. But at the end when she said ‘No’ that was it, I lost it, I couldn’t hold back the tears. (It’s was such a ‘Stanislavsky’ moment). And I didn’t even notice the salad (couldn’t see through all the tears 😢) till I read the comments and went back and watched again. It took me almost an hour to get over it. Still thinking about it, gets my eyes welling up. Well done to all cast and crew. I look forward to more of Matt’s work.

[@bostonreese4807]

This made me cry. I have tears falling down my face… incredible sadness and grief. Tremendous job on capturing these emotions so vividly. Trauma and facing death are the hardest trials and tribulations we face.

[@nicoleh3703]

I honestly was not looking for this! I was trying to find a review on a full length horror movie! I'm so happy I stumbled across your channel. It has never occurred to me to explore horror shorts! Brilliant job. I will definitely be looking at more of your stuff

[@Jennythecatgirl]

Wow… that’s some deep stuff right there… I’m actually crying right now 😢😢 It was good that she was honest about her feelings in the end “No” - such a little word, but it says so much ❤❤

[@vxCOCOxv]

I think I understood this one. She blames herself for her families death… when she offs the woman it is essentially her guilt of being the one to survive. She feels responsible for her family’s demise, like she might as well of had a knife and done it herself. That’s what I gathered and it’s really sad.

[@dmadisontn]

Excellent production. That’s what I like to see in a short film. This could easily be turned into a full length movie. Kudos to everyone involved!

[@Nina.VanRobiart]

This could be used as a warning mental health for people whondeal with guilt or depression and that is okay to say NO when someone asks if you are okay.

[@MelanaC]

One of the best short films I’ve ever seen….. incredible acting. Stunning visuals and so raw and real! Congratulations to everyone involved this is superb

[@Mr_IBBI47]

thats the only horror short film that made me cry😥 Amazingly done guys

[@jorditordera]

Congratulations for this amazing work! Not just one of the best horror short films: one the best films I've ever seen, period. Deep, meaningful, with excellent directing and acting, and an incredible photography.

[@mariaferreras4369]

Excellent. The portrayal of grief and its aftermath. Well done!

[@newchapter5647]

This movie truly brought awareness to mental health.

[@daynasafranek7807]

The acting was really great! I really enjoyed this film. I was in tears at the end. Great ending. 👏👏

[@Ksykers]

The shots of her being brought back are done SOOOOO beautifully. Incredible work to all parties!!!

[@preston6676]

That ending punched me right in the chest...."Are you okay?"....."No". Always check in on the ones you love and care for. Even the strongest person maybe quietly struggling with something.

[@williamk7517]

This basically says sometimes we all feel guilty good people about some things but we shouldn't accidents happen basically I feel this shows no matter the guilt some people suffer in silence speaking up and knowing what you had to do for your own safety this movie gives a good representation of that!!!! Excellent job def spooked me

[@tomsdottir]

This took me right back to my teens, when I shared a bedroom with my older sister, and we used to have silent, murderous fights at night with combs and hairbrushes. I'm amazed we're both still alive and are fully sighted.

[@Not_On_Right_Now]

That sounds like fun. Not going to lie.

[@SWBury]

If you know anyone who has been through a trauma like that always attempt to reach out. People who blame themselves for the death of another can create mental hells for themselves, and the only way to help is to get them to talk or find catharsis in an activity, meditation, art, music, something.

[@narinderdhanjal221]

Absolutely amazing and this has to rank amongst one of my favourite Alter movies. Keep up the brilliant work and well done on this superb production. Cheers👍🎬🎥

[@keumjookim8327]

I had to watch it twice and read the comments to fully understand the film. I am very impressed about the compressed artwork and finesse. Or is condensed a better word? (English is not my first language) The actors are so awesome! This will stick with me forever as the perfect depiction of grief and guilt and power to overcome this! Thank you very much 👏👏👏

[@RubabJaffery_CuteSagittarius]

*I wish everyone could be strong enough to say 'NO'!* *Well done!* 😎👍🏼

[@mrx1333]

Such a great story! Loved the acting and visuals behind it! This is a deep movie and i felt the guilt of the main character. Great cinematography and use of lighting, especially the crash scene. Great work to all and looking forward to seeing more!

[@JamieLS-xh7ee]

This one was really good! 👏 great job! The emotions were so raw and portrayed exceptionally well! I really enjoyed it

[@clutchreboot6053]

Two letters. One word. More life changing than most can imagine. 'No'.

[@ViVi-yw5sr]

I expected some meaningless entertainment, and found myself moved. But also empowered: traumas come back relentessly, but we can be stronger. Thank you.

[@sundancegurl]

I saw the different film parts on Tiktok and I was intrigued. I have to say, I wasn’t disappointed. This is scary,sad,terrifying and gratifying all in one. You have a new fan. 💕

[@Cutie0._.0.]

Grief and guilt are horrors we all feel. Great film.

[@its_not_about_me_2008]

Damn...!! that went from 0 to 100 waaaaaay to fast!! nicely done!!

[@JanaSzIsBasicGlitch]

Even without twist, just only them "being confused and stuff" this is scarry as ish.... ... but also omg this is ... some reallly good short film

[@whopper526]

Ohh heartbreaking horror. When my dad and his baby brother went to Vietnam, only my dad came back. His mother told him he should have been the one that died. Even if a parent feels that way, they should NEVER say those words out loud. NEVER

[@nancyM1313]

Disturbing🙄👍🏻 Well done!

[@muscleymancomics]

Grief is horrible. Just when you think it's all over, a video will show up and remind you it is not all over. It's very much still there, lurking in the background waiting. Someday I'll get over the death of my father. That day is not today.

[@GermanCulture12345]

What an amazing one. I lost my sister 2018 in a car related accident. She was 29 and i 26 at the time. The acting was amazing and the last few mins suddenly hit me. The last scene of the parents sitting at the table quietly and the father calming asking if everythings ok. It was like real and i could see and feel myself and my parents at the table Extremly well acted and a great story. The inner pain one feels (and here as a sister) was presented exactly. I am this girl and could see myself So very well done. Thank you

[@Miamiflow885]

I dont understand her sister having a Demonic voice, but the actress Angela is beautiful and did an amazing job

[@swissarmyknight4306]

When you lose someone in a terrible way, it can be very hard to cope with. Sometimes we get stuck and can't heal. Psychologists call this "complex grief". The Navajo call it "ghost sickness". If you don't heal after several years, seek out help. Once you heal, the pain will begin to fade and you'll be able to remember more of the good memories of the person. Thank you for such a beautiful film.

[@geoffreymesser2121]

I really like the uncomfortably long shot around 3:52 of the three of them eating at the table. It was so long that I thought “I’m supposed to gather something from this shot” and then I realized “a chair is empty. Someone is missing.” Flawlessly executed.

[@kwinter2541]

To so thuroughly understand all that has transpired . _For the production ._

[@00Coyote]

Undeniably Powerful! The Confusion, Pain and Struggle were all displayed in a way that can be felt by watching. As someone that lives with Grief and Guilt, I understand this all too well. I love this film!

[@Nileshpandey0907]

After a long time i have seen a short film. It was absolutely magnificent. Incredible concept and actors did really good job. 03/08/2023 Thursday 12:01AM

[@inassh8685]

That "No" undid me 😢 the right thing to do. ❤ Great work!

[@atimidbirb]

Most realistic thing about this is her parents calling her by the wrong name because I get that daily. If you have a bigger family, or even just a sibling, it WILL happen at least once... and there is no need to be upset about it...

[@bendia77]

Very powerful, moving, and thought-provoking. And talk about heavy-weight collaborators!! Well done, Matty. P.S. - - The National Film and Television School of England has got to be an amazing place.

[@MuhtesemJulia]

Please make a full-length horror film!!!!

[@tayyoung8002]

Can I just say, I love the way the tension is set up! It’s amazing how the right actors can make a normal scene as realistically tense as the actual experience in real life

[@DevyanshBahri]

Has to be one of the best short films I’ve ever seen.

[@shikhaofficial97]

Hey all horror fan's 🙋‍♀️ ❤️

[@Dr_1212]

Hello Again Fellow HorrorHead 😈👍

[@jessica_schrecklich]

Hey

[@shikhaofficial97]

@@Dr_1212 😅

[@Dr_1212]

@@shikhaofficial97 😈😎👍

[@Ohadjei-xp5gx]

Thank you 😊

[@MisterG2323]

One of Alter's best finds. Kudos to all involved!

[@bobbylee7801]

I loved it.

[@extreme_1O1]

wOw...this is truly a class act and directing...I started watching these short stories and now I'm addicted to it...the only regret I had was why didn't I start binge watching it earlier?!?...well, I guess it's better late than never 😊

[@craigjohnson4302]

There are things worse than death.

[@danielavillarreal6578]

What a beautiful short! I cried at the end.

[@_claire.yanlei]

I LOVE THIS

[@jasonnong3305]

The silence in between the dialogue is too clever. I never thought that the symbol of loss and grief could be done in such a subtle way

[@RomeTokyooneway]

At the end Angela's plate had not the chiken but salad. Does it mean that she imagined the reactions of the parents? She felt to be the child who was not loved and provocked the incident deliberatly? Or it was an incident and she finally realizes that her paranoia was only in her maind? I can't get the final, sorry. Nice movie anyway.

[@carlastork3091]

That was EXTREMELY DISTURBING. Its the type of thing nightmares are made of. I hope i have none tonight from watching that 😳

[@DoomMomDot]

this was well done. kudos to all involved

[@tereferekuku87]

Really good story and acting, excellent scenes and post production. Well done 🙂