Horror Short Film "You'll Only Have Each Other" | ALTER

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After the death of her mother, a disconnected daughter must face the strange and horrible manifestations of her guilt.
"You'll Only Have Each Other" by Alison-Eve Hammersley
Starring Amelia Rose Blaire (True Blood) and Bryan Dechart (Detroit: Become Human)
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More About "You'll Only Have Each Other":
After the death of her mother, a disconnected daughter, Maggie, struggles to reconnect with her twin brother, Gabe, even though he's the only family she has left. As she pushes through the day of the funeral reception, her guilt for having left Gabe alone to tend to their mother in her final months begins to tangibly manifest itself in strange and horrifying ways. Maggie must now face her demons and accept responsibility for what she’s done, or forever be haunted by her past mistakes.
"You'll Only Have Eachother" Credits:
Director - Alison-Eve Hammersley
Writers - Alison-Eve Hammersley | Samantha Silvay
Producers - Maud Bellaiche | Arthur Cohen
Composer - Marcus Bagala
Cinematographer - Austin Kite
Editor - William Connor Jones
Production Designer - Jake Tremblay
Maggie - Amelia Rose Blaire
Gabe - Bryan Dechart
The Shape - Julia Aks
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[@thatchickron2719]

Really don't like how everyone's saying Maggie's at fault for 'abandoning' her mother. She went to school. Her mother didn't accept her for who she is, said she should be like her brother. That's pretty toxic stuff, I would have walked away for a while too. Why is no one mentioning that Maggie didn't listen to that voice mail cause it started with "it's mom, ugh I don't know why you always do this!" That doesn't sound very nice to me. Why is no one mentioning that the brother could have stepped in and said something like "hey! Mom really misses you, let's listen to that whole voice mail together, give her another chance" but nothing. Why is all the responsibility to mend the relationship with her mother on Maggie?! The full saying of 'blood is thicker than water' is "the blood of the convent/battle field is stronger than the water of the womb" family don't get special privileges to be toxic in your life.

[@moniquevandeplas5210]

Very well said. I found the part where they all said "should somebody find Gabe?" so judgemental and disapproving and it made me sick to my stomach. Like who are these people to come and act like that? Sure she might not have been around but like there is always many sides to a story and they placed themselves higher in the family realm than the actual family realm.

[@sweetstevie]

This is exactly what I was thinking as I watched this. When there is a wedge between family members or close friends, it’s rarely one sided.

[@andresrodriguez3708]

Amen, so they can miss me with the "blood is thicker than water" you can drown in blood too.

[@thatchickron2719]

@@moniquevandeplas5210 honest to God, everyone was terrible to her. I hated the part when the brother, Gabe, said "you have no right!" When she was looking at her mums stuff. Excuse me? She was Maggie's mom too regardless! Very toxic people.

[@lala_lakeypoo]

The brother acting as if she weren't allowed in her own mothers room really chapped my a$$. Morally speaking that was just as much her mom and depending on the will etc. she has the right legally as well! Just because he took care of her while sick doesn't give him the right to dictate what his sister is allowed to do

[@Radratpup]

Loved Bryan and Amelia ever since I saw their performances in Detroit: Become Human! This was a heartbreaking short film. It made me want to call my Mom and tell her I love her.

[@pickmixgamer]

I saw the thumb nail thought i recognised them but they are great together

[@WynneL]

They are so wonderful in that game, and Amelia really broke my heart in this one. 💔 Poor Maggie.

[@AFoxInFlames]

Me too! I was so excited to see them working together again they were both so good in Detroit! My favorite storyline out of all of them!

[@brentage5000]

Connor and Tracy! These two are actually married! Love that they made this together!

[@phobia2451]

Yeaah I was searching for a comment that noticed it too!

[@Gamervibes08]

I’ve been looking for this comment! I was like is that Connor?? 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@robinsstudios]

Bryan and Amelia? Sad that they are only known as these characters...

[@Gamervibes08]

@@robinsstudios It speaks to the profound skill and talent with which they played those roles. How iconic and moving their roles were for such an important, meaningful and impactful game/story. What’s sad is ppl bringing negativity where none was needed or implied.

[@robinsstudios]

@@Gamervibes08 I didn't mean it in a bad way. I just say, that there were more other roles that was brought to life by them too!

[@crystalbernal4235]

Thanks for this wonderful short.... It is really sad when we let go of people whom we truly love. Sometimes we fail to show how important they are when we should have. Let's all show how we love them by saying I Love You and telling them how Truly blessed we are to have them in our lives. I want you to do that.

[@Erik_Gold]

Is this Connor and one of the Trixies from Detroid become Human

[@TessaLCastro1216]

That was unnerving. Well done.

[@daniellukas3840]

Psychic Horror like this are Intense - Love it. Excellent.

[@DevilHunters901]

i really love ur chanell keep it up

[@gomezgomez9665]

😞 awe that was sad,scary too!!!!

[@JHjh88]

The score is excellent 👍

[@onemanarmy5158]

Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩

[@Nicoletta_Mariana_974]

😭😭

[@Fido-vm9zi]

My ♥ felt that

[@MisterG2323]

Nice, moody piece, but not in the least bit horrifying, or disturbing, or anything of the like. Not really an Alter short.

[@zacatronattack]

Glad to see the Decharts using their acting skills in a ALTER horror short film. 😁👍

[@midnightmosesuk]

No ghost is as haunting, or as frightening, as our own regrets after a loved one passes away.

[@jeremydyar7566]

An actual ghost is definitely more frightening than regret lol. This isn't horror.

[@WynneL]

@@jeremydyar7566 Spoken like a child who hasn't lived yet.

[@avrilpeters]

Glad to see Bryan and Amelia in this and it was atmospheric without the need for big horror jump scares which made it all the better

[@RainbowTheSnail]

I was watching and I was thinking that he looked familiar and then it clicked. He is the android sent by cyberlife 🤣🌸💗🌸 I love Bryan Dechart

[@brentage5000]

And she's the girl android that wanted to run away with her girlfriend from that club!

[@brentage5000]

And she's the girl android that wanted to run away with her girlfriend from that club!

[@brentage5000]

And she's the girl android that wanted to run away with her girlfriend from that club!

[@darkeu0r]

Connor when he was a human before the blast

[@orsolyaritter7292]

An artistic, thougt provoking, deep short about grieving and regrets.. Congratulations! Great acting. Her eyes, and gestures can express everything, words are not important

[@akillianhammersley]

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed!

[@terryflynn6927]

This was lovely. I was expecting a quick horror, but instead I watched painful meditation on loss. Thing is, I lost my wife a few days ago and I almost couldn't watch this. I barreled through and I'm glad. Getting past one's own guilt and self blame is where true mourning can begin.

[@akillianhammersley]

Thank you for sharing that, I’m glad this was able to resonate with you. You’re not alone out here.

[@rishikagoswami5891]

I see Connor and Tracy with a dark twist 💀

[@WatchALTER]

"You'll Only Have Each Other" was created by the moving Alison-Eve Hammersley and her talented team at AFI. Be sure to keep up with her haunting work by connecting with her on Instagram and checking out her website: instagram.com/alison_hammersley/ www.alisonevehammersley.com/

[@riowibiksana5937]

just suscribe you today and i already watching 10 videos tonight.

[@rubenjimenez5733]

Thank you

[@m...1045]

A loving horror short film 💓 AFI productions 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🎥👍

[@faforever952]

I did not like it, i loved it ! 😍

[@misstrue5735]

Love it ❤😊👏👏👏👏👏

[@goodhell953]

I really feel like i just watched a hollywood movie, great actors, great production👏👏

[@akillianhammersley]

Thank you so much for the kind words, glad you enjoyed!

[@Talia.777]

@@akillianhammersley Cinematography and Acting were superb 👍

[@akillianhammersley]

@@Talia.777 thank you!

[@victoriatorres3839]

It’s Willa from Tru Blood! She’s such a great actress. I loved her performance in this!

[@Talia.777]

Yeah 👍

[@Tlyrc]

I saw Connor I clicked immediately.

[@onsnoreleave8674]

yeah i hope people get that she has nothing to feel guilty about and that's kind of the whole point of the ending. that last act of manipulation almost made her accept that she is who her mother makes her out to be but remembering what she said when she walked away reveals that there's actually nothing to take responsibility for behind that guilt she was made to feel. she's still able to empathize with her mother and feel sad for her without feeling sad the way her mother wanted her to. she likely just started mourning her mother the way she was before she perceived her as "already dead"

[@adampostman6920]

Detroit become horror???

[@GoblinGhostBoy]

I'm ngl I saw that Bryan was in this and that was my main motivation for watching it. I was super happy that Amelia was in this too! Her acting was so real and emotional. All in all this was a very interesting short film and I very much enjoyed it :)

[@kendall7307]

same!

[@Kaybug150]

My first thought was "Conner!"

[@phobia2451]

I saw Connor I clicked

[@mahaM19911]

I saw Bryan Dechart on the thumbnail and instantly clicked on the video! Huge bonus that Amelia Rose Blair was staring too!!

[@latinpopgirl]

This teaches you an important lesson; no matter the problems you may have with your parents or siblings, make up before it's too late and you become haunted by guilt like Maggie is, especially if you know you are wrong and you are too proud to accept it.

[@kimistry9533]

Yes. Absolutely agree with you. Life is way too short.

[@Vancha112]

I have wanted to make out with my sister for a long time. Today is the day I will finally do it, thank you for convincing me!

[@thatchickron2719]

How was it her fault 😂 she went to school and went to live her life

[@Single.White.Female]

You mean make up perhaps 👀

[@christianwag3015]

K next..thanks 😆😆

[@mrscienceguy5817]

Omg Bryan yess

[@Quillancrow]

I can already tell this is gonna be great.

[@akillianhammersley]

Can’t wait to hear what you think!

[@Quillancrow]

@@akillianhammersley this short film really put how you don’t need paranormal entities or cheap jump scares into perspective. rather this was a representation of Maggie’s mind and how she was haunted by her grief and regret. Alter, you never fail to impress me!

[@akillianhammersley]

@@Quillancrow I’m so glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

[@echoramirez1135]

TWENTY EIGHT STAB WOUNDS

[@origami83]

Not much horror, more like a drama with a scary touch.

[@sigmadrunkguy3842]

so was the girl always in a guilt in the back of her head for abandoning her mom so much that she started believing that she killed her mom and began seeing her apparitions?

[@lala_lakeypoo]

Damn this really spoke to me..My mom was my absolute best friend and even 8yrs after her death I still am haunted by the guilt, even for the tiniest of things.. Before her operation she wanted me to snuggle in bed with her "one last night". I said oh don't be so negative, we have plenty of chances after you recover. That night I accidentally fell asleep on the couch.😔 I should've gotten up early and rode with her to the hospital but I hit the snooze button instead. By the time I got to the hospital she was headed into surgery and I only had time for a quick hug & I love you. That was the last time I would embrace the person I loved more than anyone in the world. The look of fear and desperation on her face has been seared into my memory. After she died the guilt I had about not taking things seriously ate me alive.. still does. What I would give to go back and redo that last 24hrs. I ALWAYS tell people to talk to their loved ones as if it's the last time. 🖤

[@akillianhammersley]

Thank you so much for sharing. Know that a lot of us carry similar feelings of guilt… our loved ones still know how we felt about them. A few regrets can never undo a lifetime a love.

[@maroonforsyth7011]

So sorry for your loss. I lost my mom too. I carry the guilt, I had asked her to go to the ER and shesaid no and I didn't push. I should have pushed. The doctor who performed her autopsy said she could have lived if she sought help sooner.

[@lala_lakeypoo]

@@maroonforsyth7011 I'm so sorry to hear about your loss as well. I think it's common for survivors to feel guilt in one way or another. My situation was kinda the opposite, she chose to do the risky surgery to get it early and it ultimately killed her.... whereas had she done chemo instead or even nothing at all, I could've had years left with her. She asked and I didn't tell her how I felt about it because she seemed so sure, even though inside I HATED the idea. I knew it was too risky. I should've said something... and I should've stayed up with her that night and rode with her to her operation appointment. Spent the last few minutes I could with her. But I didn't.. and I feel so guilty about all of the things I didn't say or do. I thought I had more time. Hindsight is a b*tch. Your story honestly makes me feel less alone in my worries, so thank you for sharing. At the end of the day our moms made their own choices and who's to say they would've listened to us anyway? I try to stay somewhat positive because I know she wouldn't want me beating myself up over it, but damn is it hard.. I hope you are able to find peace and healing in your journey through this life❤ oh & thank you for the cathartic little therapy sesh. Lol

[@Lunadimensio]

Connor! What an immense pleasure to see you again!

[@bart7597]

Ayy yoo thats the guy from detroid become human

[@marlies7230]

I know this pain she felt as she heard the voice mail. One part of this pain is to hear somebody dead again. I feel this pain if I see something from my dead father like pictures of him and his old items. The second part of the pain is that she felt a little guilt because she never called back and their last conversation was a fight. I felt this pain too because I just said goodbye to him for the day but not forever. This is a sad story and people who lost somebody important can feel the story. It's a awesome story❤️💯🌟

[@Hegitomi]

k ..... Ehhh, that was not a good one :( But it was good to see Connor again! And Amelia was cutie! :)

[@oshithanarangoda8901]

This is the most beautiful and thought-provoking horror short I've ever seen this year. Thanks!

[@gghostin]

It’s so cool to see them both in a short film

[@mahdekarisma562]

4:54 Isn't this the character that Lieutenant Connor embodied in a game towards him humanity? 🤔

[@IronKnight2402]

Yes

[@mahdekarisma562]

@@IronKnight2402 Even here Connor is a personal actor investigator although he did not Even here Connor is a true personal actor although it is a horror movie😂😂

[@VillagerCometh]

Wait, I didn't know Bryan was on this so I was like what? That's cool man. Also nice to see them doing their job together

[@adrianparker789]

When I die just throw me in the trash.

[@aloksaha6404]

Always love your Mother 🙏

[@fabianacalazans274]

An emotional interpretation, great!!! Love by Brasil We love Alter

[@ahindas6272]

Climax was emotional and the background music also😭😭😭..

[@akillianhammersley]

Thank you so much! The music was all composed by the infinitely talented Marcus Bagala

[@ahindas6272]

@@akillianhammersley ooo thats great.hope he will reach great height..

[@vuiwv]

Amelia Rose Blaire ❤️🌹 Bryan Dechart 💙✨

[@thecrazy_craft]

Is that Connor?

[@intruderzit]

Yep! Bryan Dechart :)

[@PrimitiveInTheExtreme]

Beautiful, emotional.

[@akillianhammersley]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@PrimitiveInTheExtreme]

@@akillianhammersley thank you for creating this magnificent short film!

[@rudevalve]

Certified Gold!!!!!

[@pumabear2724]

This was BORING as hell! And, this thing crawled by excruciatingly slow! Save yourself the 15 or so min. It took to watch this mess!👎

[@SadStilinski]

Right choice of thumbnail. Always here for Bryan ❤

[@LoominousShroominous]

WE FOUND CONNOR FROM DETRIOT BECOME HUMAN LETS FUCKING GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 4:55

[@TheAtlarchy]

Is that the android sent by Cyberlife? Edit: Her love was so innocent I had to let her go...

[@anamariaapostol]

I saw the trailer on their Instagram last year and I was wondering when is coming out but I didn't know it was a short movie.

[@CloseYourFuckinEyes]

This hits home. I have a broken relationship with my mother and I can relate to Maggie. I think many victims of abusive and narcissistic parents can too. At times, Maggie wonders if her mother was really a bad person after all and, now that her mother's passed, Maggie feels guilty for leaving her. However, the things that her mother has said and done still haunt Maggie. Maggie's brother is a constant reminder of their relationship, as he appears to behave exactly like mom. It's hard to accept that parents can be monsters, but I think Maggie did accept it in the end and now she won't be haunted by her mother's wrongdoings anymore.

[@britayala359]

😈😈✨✨

[@tanrose8645]

Wow- extremely moving and relatable. I, too, am 'haunted' as I lost my beloved mother 2 years ago...😔💔 You only have one mother, cherish EVERY moment while you can!!💙 This was really well done on every level! Bravo❣️👏👏👏🌹 PLEASE Stay 'safe', everyone❣️ Blessed be💫🌟🌛🌹🌜

[@akillianhammersley]

Thanks for sharing, I’m so glad it resonated with you.

[@kami396]

bro what the fuck is connor doing☠️

[@artyom1264]

He become human 😭

[@AFoxInFlames]

I'm going to play Detroit again after watching this lol❤love them

[@GinniWallin]

Lovely work by Amelia and Bryan 💕

[@Sparble]

Awesome to see Connor and Tracy :P

[@lanfang8957]

Omg it’s Connor from Detroit become human

[@zj_rock533]

Кто сюда из-за Брайана зашёл?

[@ronaldbelflower1236]

sad , its the truth , for some of us having each other is a horror movie , that only ends when we leave and we live with our choices . everything was great about this movie , even the message .

[@TheObersalzburg]

My mother died 11 years ago at 87, and for all that time, she wanted me to have a different profession, different hobbies, etc,. and I wanted her to be more of a warm tuck you in or serve milk and cookies person. (I wanted Mrs. Brady but got Maude.) Truth is, we were both true to ourselves and couldn't pretend just to please the other. Nor should we have. We BOTH erred in not accepting early on that we just didn't get what we wanted, and accepted each other for the people we were.

[@freddawson6803]

12 dislikes from people who also don't like red

[@robinsstudios]

Who"s there for the actors? I am actually...

[@tarouwu7152]

I recognized Amelia and immediately clicked

[@ShoshanaRosenbaum]

Emotionally resonant with some genuinely haunting moments- my favorite kind of horror!

[@akillianhammersley]

Thank you for watching, Shoshana!

[@mikecornell1703]

BRYAN AND AMELIA 😱😱😱

[@ashthekingofdarkness1528]

8:14 now that was awesome

[@ashutoshdoharey1364]

Who remembers him from detroit become human

[@belindasmith1983]

Man I love Amelia

[@jaybird9365]

it’s funny the whole time i was thinking wow he looks and sounds a lot like connor from detroit.

[@rosenrot24]

Yeahhh it's him

[@jamieleeelizabethjackson6810]

Connor !! ❤️❤️❤️

[@scottross9023]

I was expecting horror and got drama. I like horror better.

[@dbh.cybers4life]

lets just be honest, most of us are here because of bryan/connor and amelia/traci 😭😭

[@aliyah.loves_japan3822]

Woah really good I like it

[@akillianhammersley]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@artemisnectar7]

Alison👋🏽🙏🏽 amazing!! Excellent acting & yes... closure is vital..I was just thinking the other Day how when my Mumz was in ICU, I stayed every day & night.. as soon as I came home 2 rest and eat, she transitioned 😌. Alter u already know 🥰

[@akillianhammersley]

Thank you for watching and sharing your story - I’m so glad it resonated with you!

[@artemisnectar7]

@@akillianhammersley 👍🏽Thank U& And the intro music😬🎻🎻 way cool!

[@amiriscarpio6217]

Excelente! Excelente! Espero pronto tengan opción para subtitulos en español. Y vuelva la traducción al español para los comentarios.

[@ystephanielopez]

I love this short film 💗 is good 😎👍

[@akillianhammersley]

Thanks for watching!

[@fionabellimain9924]

Connor and Traci in horror movie noice😍😍👍👍

[@Lone.Desert.Wolf19]

Reading the comments, it seems like there's a divide between toxic parents and making up with your parents and siblings before its too late. Both sides make great points, and honestly, bith sides are valid. Personally, I'm at a crossroads between the two. I grew up in an extremely conservative household, where my dad was a missionary for our church, and my mom, grandma, and siblings (except for my brother, especially as he grew older) were/are extremely devout. I still live with my parents. Everyday is a constant mental battle for me. I stopped going to church a long time ago, cut my hair short, got tattoos, and am basically trying very hard to live my life as I see it. I got a great job without finishing school, doing what i love, but my dad just said, "i dont understand why you have to go work so far away." My mom and I were constantly arguing, until recently when I just got so tired of the shouting matches, that when she tried to begin an argument, I just shut down and didnt respond. Watching this short made me cry. It's so hard. I get Maggie. But I get Gabe too. I love my parents so much they sacrificed a lot for me and my siblings. But they've caused me so much pain as well. Its a constant confliction that i deal with.

[@265r2]

bad move not scare

[@jeremydyar7566]

True

[@artyom1264]

True, I’m just here for Bryan dechart

[@cannibalbananas]

Glad I had a napkin near by cuz I needed the tissue. Also, such a rollercoaster of emotions from the horror, sadness, guilt over harsh words, anger at her mom's words, & the callous treatment from the guests & brother. It was a well told story.

[@louisianaboyjames2660]

This was a good short, but I'm confused about the interpretation.

[@hsn2425]

13:21 hi my name is Conor

[@artyom1264]

I’m the android sent by Cyberlife

[@dbh.cybers4life]

“i looked for you at the station but nobody knew where you were. they said you were probably having a drink nearby. i was lucky to find you at the fifth bar.”

[@kadenkitts1479]

I'm sorry,but upon seeing Bryan Dechart in the thumbnail I GOT SO EXCITED

[@Romanouche]

Oooohhh Bryan !!! 😍

[@einienj3281]

Not that much of a horror story, but a story about haunting memories.. Really good! ♥️

[@theduffinman]

Detroit Become Horror

[@brandonandriley]

Great short film! Always excited to see what Alter has in store! Our films aren’t nearly as good, but we Alter has been a huge inspiration for us.

[@CheqLights]

families are hard

[@Under_Your_Bed_]

Wouldn't call this horror, but it was a good film nonetheless! Love Bryan and Amelia

[@amybowen5800]

Moral of story tell your loved onez how much they mean to you while theyre still here to love i live with regret everyday because i didnt show it as much as id liked to