Horror Short Film "7 Minutes in Hell" | ALTER

Subscribe to ALTER on KZbin: goo.gl/LnXRC3
A group of teens break into a haunted house and are attacked by a monster in the closet.
"7 Minutes in Hell" by Justin Reager & Shane Spiegel
#ALTER #horror #shortfilm
Connect with the Filmmaker:
/ justinreager
www.shanespieg...
More About "7 Minutes in Hell":
Olivia and her friends sneak into an abandoned house to play a game of seven minutes in heaven. As luck would have it, she and her crush, James, end up in a closet together. However things go from awkward to terrifying when the closet goes dark and they are attacked by a shapeshifting monster. Now Olivia must find her way through the strange house to survive.
"7 Minutes in Hell" Credits:
CAST
Olivia/Samantha Cormier
James/Christian Weissmann
The Woman/Lize Johnston
Eric/Jalen Thomas Brooks
Kate/Madison Shamoun
Brittany/Paige Searcy
Ben/Luke Georgecink
CREW
Cinematography/William Tanner Sampson
Music/Dan Martinez
Editing/Justin Reager
Casting/Rachel Imbriglio
Production Design/Lindsey Cantrell
Art Direction/Millicent Jenkins
Set Decoration/Nick Brightwell, Lindsey Cantrell, Abigail Sanford
Costume Design/Laura Cristina Ortiz
Assistant Makeup Artist/Ashley Aldridge
Key Makeup Artist/Crista Llewellyn
Sound Mixer/Katie Harbin, Carli Plute
Electrician/Brian Barrow
Gaffer/Carissa Dorson
Grip/Alex McFry
First Assistant Camera/Jonathan Medina
Second Assistant Camera/Lindsay Monday
Best Boy Electric/Andrew Penczner, Byron Rodriguez
Key Grip/Tony Villa
Costumer/Yvonne Reddy
Production Coordinator/ Ellen Marmol
PA/ Billy Kalstrom, Hannah Wood
About ALTER:
ALTER is an ever-expanding platform for the most daring storytellers in the world of horror. We are a home, community and launching pad for our filmmakers. Slip into the dark, disturbing corners of cutting-edge horror.
Beyond our longstanding presence on KZbin, ALTER also operates a free streaming tv channel available on Samsung TV Plus, Sling, Tubi, LG, Redbox, and Plex (Content+).
Learn how to watch ALTER on TV: linktr.ee/watc...
Filmmakers should visit filmfreeway.co... to submit your horror shorts.
NOTE: Only completed horror shorts will be considered. Unsolicited scripts or pitches will be immediately deleted without review.
Watch more: goo.gl/yvB7EM
Website: watchalter.com
Follow us on Facebook: goo.gl/X4LhGr
Follow us on Instagram: goo.gl/G6W7zn
Sign-up for the ALTER and DUST Newsletter: eepurl.com/dChYXb
About Gunpowder + Sky:
Creating content that resonates and impacts pop culture conversation, by empowering creators to take risks and experiment relentlessly in the pursuit of novel stories and formats.
Video Title
/ watchalter

[@justinreager]

Hello! I’m Justin, co-director and editor of 7MIH. If you have any comments or questions, leave them here! Hope you enjoy our haunted house horror!

[@mohammadarafatrahman963]

How can I contact you?

[@mdakiffshariff]

Awesome Just Loved It.🫡

[@mrx1333]

Loved the short and i loved the fast spinning bottle. How was that done?

[@ljohnson820]

Why are these always so dark? That makes it hard to see / follow.

[@Dick_Trady]

I hate volume jumps like that, that's really too much

[@willsampson313]

Hey all! I hope you enjoyed the short. I was the Cinematographer if you have any questions!

[@An3458r3p]

Loved your work ❤️ keep it up👍

[@Hulk23222]

I want the Smiling man 2

[@mohammadarafatrahman963]

How can I contact you?

[@mrx1333]

This was great cinematography for this type of movie! Dark with little lighting but you can still see what's going on! Great work!

[@ljohnson820]

Why are these always so dark?

[@katekarp3494]

Olivia was too calm at the first appearance of the paranormal being. I would have been screaming my head off and foaming at the mouth. But all the changes kept me looking, and the timer going off was great. James ripping the linoleum out as he was dragged off was amusing!

[@josephsharkey1913]

I think she was supposed to be frozen in fear. But it was kind of hilarious, the monster seemed unsure what to do about it

[@SR3272]

To be fair it ate the guy getting mad from the word no.

[@NewStarConstellation]

That was a carpet.

[@katekarp3494]

@@NewStarConstellation Oh! Who knew?

[@goodluckwiththatonelol]

Its always amusing seeing people judge actors based on how they think they should act. I’m a vet who has been in active conflict zones and you would probably find most people’s real reactions to danger and fear to be unrealistic…

[@hansg6015]

The fact that this movie is not 7 minutes long bothers me.

[@JM-pu5ty]

But then it wouldn't sense would it?😊

[@hansg6015]

@@phoenixofthestars07 Did I say it was not good storytelling? No need to state the obvious, I made a simple joke, smartpants.

[@hansg6015]

@@phoenixofthestars07 I understand your point, my apologies. Wish you the best.

[@supersta247]

They go in at 4:00 and she’s out 12:00 so it is 7 minutes IN hell

[@hansg6015]

​@@supersta247That's 8 MINUTES.

[@jannickharambe8550]

Now this is the type of horror movies Im longing for. No stupid mass jump scares as cheap scaring technique (yeah lets just turn the volume up 1000 times so the viewer jumps almost from pain). Excellent suspension buildup! Excellent!!!

[@Dank3rton]

Bro "wtf is on my BACK"!

[@satyrosphilbrucato9140]

"Paranormal Creature Squelching" is the name of my new Gwar cover band. 🤣

[@JF59122]

😂

[@aaronstanek8725]

This guy gets it. 🤘

[@DaneAnderson-j4c]

i cant say this fast to save my life

[@hgfhggggg]

Im squelching in that paranormal creatures "portal to hell"

[@DaneAnderson-j4c]

@@hgfhggggg squelching

[@Hancyli1986]

I didn't expect it to end like this. A very good short film!

[@TruHauntings]

Agree

[@LadyDi0514]

Excellent short! I felt like I was watching something that could be in a movie theater. Just a little too dark for me, it was hard to make out the faces at times.

[@Kasuyaki007]

Amazing! Love the intensity when the lady was staring at her.

[@SMBowers]

So many short horror films seem like they are a scene out of a full length horror movie or TV show but this one had at least something of a story to it, an explanation for why things were the way they were. I appreciate that. I enjoyed this film although I’m not sure I understand the ending or exactly what happened.

[@tikishark1]

This was top notch. This could definitely be a full length movie. Excellent work.

[@toxxicx]

How did James survive and end up in the tub the first time? I feel like that wasn't really Olivia at the end.

[@GalaticNick888]

Second mistake was spinning a fricking bottle on an Ouija board. Wild asf

[@catherineg9943]

I LOVE the combo of “Supernatural” and “Coming of Age Party” games!! It certainly adds a twisted, ahem, “SPIN”, to the innocence, immaturity, and power of teenagers sense of invincibility!!!! Brilliant acting by the young, lead actress and the “ghoul” actress; and fantastic acting by the supporting cast members!! Great locations, lighting, sound, concept, editing, “realistic horror makeup”, special effects, wardrobe/hair/makeup, directing…….BRAVO!!!! 👏🏻👏🏻This was INTENSE!!!! It left me wondering in the end; was it REALLY her?!?! I watched this full screen and was thoroughly invested and captivated from start to finish!!!! I feel this could be expanded into a full-length “Indie” film!!!! ❤️❤️

[@kylie6243]

Most definitely had thought for a sec Olivia and it were gonna make out LOL.

[@paullevine1813]

The shorts ALTER continues to bring are never dull & for the writers of this shows they don't disappoint & as the say we Deserve to be Disturbed. Now how much fun was this , i would say 10 out 10 & most of us love to see the ones that think they're smarter than what's on the other side always learn the hard way. This had great atmosphere & one hell of whatever this entity was & it was pissed off at their game so it showed them just how it's played . One of the silly games you just can't win but you sure can lose. Spin the bottle may be harmless fun but you use a OJUI Board & you won't be the only ones playing. I loved the suspense when she was face to face with her new playmate & kudos to the make up folks & she was scary as Hell ,all 7 minutes of it. At least this one has a happy ending ... Well i thought so & it's true what they say , Ya Wanna Play Ya Gotta Pay..

[@waltuh3713]

"one more video before sleep" the video:

[@patriciacooper2529]

😆 = no sleep

[@abstract5249]

James really said "I don't need to outrun the monster. I just need to outrun you!"😂

[@aninamkhonto5531]

Amazing how she just looked into its eye and didn't flinch ❤😅

[@ЛейлаДаудМансори]

Amazing how you don't know what being in a state of shock means.

[@linnywines8014]

I interpreted it as a freeze response; you mostly hear about fight or flight, but there are other reactions to trauma and danger. Freeze is exactly what it sounds like

[@rocknhippiecat]

At the end I waited for her to say "Whose next?" Great little film!❤

[@jaynola247]

Same as.

[@writer46m72]

that's a good reaction. I, myself, was waiting for her to spin the bottle to see who was next lol

[@native405pride]

Me too 😂

[@laura121684]

*who's

[@rocknhippiecat]

@@laura121684 And I belonged to Mensa believe it or not!

[@francis342]

An amazing short film...packed in si much suspense and sustained my attention to the very end! The film was high-quality, setting, lighting, directing above expectations. The actors were convincing. To take a simple plot and transform it into a masterpiece is exceptional. 🎉

[@arualblues_zero]

The amount of people who don't understand why she rejects him in the closet and even call her out for "leading him on" make me very worried about the safety of women and girls around them. Yes, she liked him. That doesn't mean he was entitled to anything, even if that anything was merely to brag about her. That's the true horror of the 7 minutes for her. Amazing work!

[@timakinyede1525]

The guy said they can just say they did whatever, so he didn't want to brag about her or even really do anything you absolute banana

[@demonspecialist67]

FAX

[@thegaminghub8995]

Bro it ain’t that deep.

[@ugouchendu581]

exactly!

[@shariqsonindahouse9663]

This makes me worried for men, she never liked him and trapped him thats how i see it, he cleary said he wants to leave but she trapped him

[@TruHauntings]

Not gonna lie that actually freaked me out... but whyyyyy go upstairs..

[@geinikan1kan]

No questions just to say this is a great short. The ending was perfect.

[@leonadrian7257]

Hell yes!! Loved this so much! Excellence!

[@TessaLCastro1216]

I really liked this. Creepy AF. Well Done.

[@Sasha-71]

Love watching these short horror films but can only watch in the daytime 😂😂. Never at night

[@as69895]

I interpreted this interesting short film as if 7 minutes in hell was a metaphor of some aggression that the girl may have suffered from the boy inside that closet and in the end she returns alone stained with his blood, perhaps she hit him legitimately defence? Oh well, that's how I interpreted it 🤷

[@mariamadalenafelintopinhoramos]

Também interpretei dessa forma: o tempo que eles passaram juntos foi uma experiência de horror para ela.

[@as69895]

​Yes I agree@@mariamadalenafelintopinhoramos

[@WettX]

Love this interpretation!

[@swimfast724]

I think it's supposed to be a take on seven minutes in heaven which is like slang for sex

[@tbaxter07]

​@@swimfast724lol no 7 minutes in heaven is not "slang for sex" 😂 but thanks for calling yourself out for having never attended any parties when you were younger lmao. 7 minutes in heaven is literally the game they were playing. A group of people sit in a circle and one person spins a bottle. Whoever it lands on, the two of them go into a closet for 7 minutes and make out, or do more, or do nothing. But it's absolutely NOT slang for sex lol and it never has been 😂

[@Rebel_Lord_Taron]

That was a great movie!! I loved it.... turned out perfect

[@tonyleslie3358]

Really good film, keep up the great work 👍

[@PLAY-PLUS]

sometimes alter gives goosebumps

[@apoorvsaxena7529]

Explanation please, how she came back by breaking the bottle and what about the boy and why they fought when they were attracted towards each other in the beginning.

[@afsaratasnia9150]

Bro you're not the only one who's confused

[@prerak74]

Same bruh.. It's just too chaotic for me

[@Donja.z]

He was a selfish guy who only saw her likening to him as a way to get what he wanted (putting rumors out that they did things, he actually wanted more than that...). She wasn't comfortable at all with the possible rumors that's going to put her in a negative light. She isn't comfortable doing anything xual (if you know what I mean) even tho she likes him (which is normal and justified). There might have been a scuffle in the closet that is being portrayed as what we saw. She defended herself from him. Edit: others suggested that he tried to grape her since she truly didn't want to do anything. Which is why they were fighting and she ending him.

[@laurenclapper425]

Same,!

[@ststes]

@@Donja.z I didn't see it like that at all, and I don't even know how you came to that conclusion nothing before the closet implied he had any goal in mind other than just the 7 min, but it was clear both of them liked each other He was clearly giving her an out in CASE she wasn't comfortable doing anything. It's already expected they would be fooling around a bit, it's literally the game so the others were expecting it too, so him "telling them that we did whatever" means it wouldn't possibly embarrass her if they did nothing at all. If she didn't want rumors of them fooling around she wouldn't be playing a game where they were supposed to fool around. He literally said "no pressure" Sure maybe he misread it after that, but IMO her reaction was kind of weird. It felt so random. He was giving her the option not to do anything while trying not to embarrass her. After she pushed him he just said "ok" and said they wouldn't do anything, so it also doesn't make sense with the theory that this represents him assaulting her when he literally tried to leave after she pushed him

[@coras5079]

Wow this one is really really good! Thank you 👌🏻🙏🏻

[@cpuuk]

Great job everyone 🙂

[@Umm-e-Hani027]

Ouuhhh! That was truly creepy😮 I mean I would call it ' seven minutes in a nightmare'.

[@KimberlyLetsGo]

She should have said 'Who's next?' at the end.

[@RPRosen-ki2fk]

I also thought that, HUGE missed oppertunity.

[@ChrisBasha]

No, because it's corny.

[@EsaúAlbarran]

but in a devil voice

[@mrx1333]

This is one of the best horror shorts I've seen! This works on different levels and the premise was perfect. Good acting and loved the special effects, especially the spinning bottle! Great makeup for the ghost, nice editing, and really good ending. It makes it feel like you forget they're in hell for 7 mins until she comes out. I did like that it was both of them in hell and not just her. As a horror fanatic since a kid in the 80s, awesome work to all involved and looking forward to more in the future!

[@willsampson313]

Thank you!

[@Rohitcreators526]

Act Osmmm, excellent music, good story, mind blowing direction and cinematography. I really enjoy this short film.. and the scene when ghost comes close to the girl, really ghost expression was amazing. Ghost first entry terrific. I hv only one question that why that boy gets enter the room at second time…..

[@TheFlyingRaptor]

How in the world did you do those creepy contortion effects? That was amazing!

[@ben6993]

The scene where the demon impersonates her crying, then that last shot doesn’t seem like it’s gonna be a happy ending for the rest of the circle 😂

[@KyleBartReidFilm]

Great jobs, dudes. Happy to see this come up on Alter, nice surprise

[@quintork4100]

I'm sure it was good but just couldn't see most of it x

[@bobbarber5084]

FANTASTIC SHORT!! ❤❤GREAT JOB 😊😊

[@candycane45]

Always love it when the dufus gets it!

[@Speckle9]

Love this short! The effects are stellar 👌

[@Mikey91-YF]

🎉 this was the best short film I ever seen in a while. You guys did a great job. Excellent job. I love everything about this movie. I’m hoping it’ll become a future film. 💯

[@000aleph]

Hi y'all! I was the viewer of this film. I'll happily answer any questions!

[@Lifeishort17]

I didn't get it someone explain please

[@threth5176]

was it any good? worth the watch?

[@000aleph]

@@threth5176 Decent. I would watch it if you don't have anything better to do. I consider a really tasty burrito to be something better.

[@AndyVaught]

This should be a full movie!!

[@Crescendotron]

The story is even as she saw her own demonic and sparkling self doing the tearing tough act hers and in her boyfriend shape and is only, after she gets straight smart also to accept it ..

[@zureraova]

I really hate jump scares

[@Tauraun7]

Now this could be a full featured horror movie...well done 👍

[@NatalieBoon-j2u]

Yeah it's creepy as hell, great short horror film would like to see a longer film made.

[@anamariap.a.6641]

LOVED IT. But just an observation... Alter always reveals all the surprises in thumbnails D: sometimes it has even been an spoiler.

[@nillieable]

Sorry...too dark, literally, for me to see anything...

[@yuyah7413]

Sorry...no one asked...

[@nillieable]

@@yuyah7413 Same to you

[@bipolarbear9163]

@@yuyah7413 actually, if you look at the pinned comment… the director of this video literally asked people to leave their comments. lmao

[@JWBabaYaga]

@@yuyah7413, you are not only rude, but you are also wrong. Just accept your loss.

[@yuyah7413]

@@bipolarbear9163 but who asked?

[@donnacampbell5411]

Thanks for a really great short! Loved everything about the film but just a little to dark in spots but thank you for a good horry flick!😱👻

[@dominion2343]

Wow!😊 I am one of the Horror Movie veterans. I've got my Playlist ready EVERY October and This Was So Good! What you did in that short time line is proof that you've certainly got the gift. Well Done. ☮️🌼❤

[@mudshark6782]

At the end I was hoping she'd say "That was fun"

[@HannahEvansOfficial]

Love your short films

[@KT06]

This one was so good! One of my favorites!

[@karolinesantos5339]

I loved the channel, thank's guys for the best work.

[@madmcrae]

WTF?! I loved it!!

[@Kermbeeps]

WTF IS ON MY BACK!!!!lmaoooo

[@deepshishangiya4207]

Alters video was excellent and i love the scripts about every video

[@thrivedru]

How much did they pay you to write that?

[@deepshishangiya4207]

@@thrivedru oh!!!!!! I think you not liked alters video

[@thrivedru]

@@deepshishangiya4207 That is a very astute observation, my friend

[@deepshishangiya4207]

@@thrivedru don't worry brother alter never pay me to write this kind of comment

[@thrivedru]

@@deepshishangiya4207 i am believings you

[@Mashy8722]

That was friggin awesome! I absolutely loved every minute of it! Bravo!

[@adriankstarz2854]

Really really good. The twist. 😮

[@diontaedaughtry974]

I'm glad I watched this with the lights on.

[@iyakida17]

I hope they turn this to a long version movie instead hahhaa or like a series every episode will be the other couple 😂😂😂 love this hope many more films to come....

[@andreribeiro6978]

Great movie! Turn on the lights, pls.

[@panicmonkey2410]

Great stuff! Keep em coming!

[@gene3417]

I liked the premise left me wanting more.

[@arthurchadwell9267]

Love the little redhead! Great performance!

[@Queen.AnneBoleyn]

He said "okay, let's just not!" 😅 This is my 2nd watch of this film. 👍

[@imabarbiegirl-s2k]

great concept her reaction at the end was perfect. If she actually entered hell it would have been perfection.

[@Sarika38]

This was AWESOME!! And absolutely Terrifying!😱😳

[@JJ91666]

cool that was good and creepy at the same time keep doing it

[@bewley7]

She handled all that VERY well.

[@putride3307]

Seven Minutes in Hell is also a Creepypasta.

[@toxxicx]

Is it the same story?

[@putride3307]

@@toxxicx No. It's completely different. It's about a guy named Curtis who enter in a closet in the complete obscurity during the game with his friends. In this obscurity he meet a young girl with sexy seductive voice and try to guess who is that girl. Both ended by a kiss but when they are interrupted by one of Curtis' friend named Trevor, the "girl" is actually a creepy scrawny, bald and greyish creature (who looks like a fusion between Granny and Gollum from LOTR). She's quickly disappeared after the light leaving Curtis traumatized. He was not seen as a liar after, because Trevor, for proving his lie, enter in the closet after him and was never came back out.

[@Hulk23222]

The Smiling man 2 pls

[@crayoneater68.5]

Hello Everyone! I had no part in making this short film. Let me know if you have any questions

[@stormcorrosion176]

😂😂😂

[@takasobiehistoria]

Made my day

[@sandraracha2127]

THESE SHORT HORRORS ARE TOOOOO DARK

[@emergentform1188]

Cool stuff! The lead actress is freakishly beautiful, which definitely helps, even if it distracts from the story a little, totally worth it lol. Bravo!

[@MG.dreamgirl]

This is really good. I loved it.

[@JWBabaYaga]

This was awesome!

[@victorvargas1911]

This had me slightly confused 😂 I thought the two girls were a couple cause they called each other babe and baby then she’s like you can get a chance with this guy I was like kind of fuckery is this 😂 but not bad besides that.

[@lucasthegamemasterporterfi84]

You could have just animated these traumatizing shorts in 2D with good endings

[@Wolfgangfree]

Hello !! Excellent ! The best horror short film !! 😁😁😁

[@jerrynemec930]

That dark haired gal is insanely pretty!!!

[@beentheredonethat5495]

Loved it!!

[@kwynnmccallumbega4705]

This short was super awesome 💯 I actually wanted to see more❣️ Aloha from Hawaii 🌴🌈🌺🤙

[@Sankimet]

What if she was mentally sick and killed that guy and blamed it on the ghost🥱🥱

[@ajlomax603]

Really enjoyed this

[@chamirpines-xp4xy]

I feel my ears are flattened, I don't know, maybe it has nothing to do with these films, I sense that some family member is having a cold time simply by watching this short film 7 Minutes in Hell ❄

[@Yoriichi_Tsugikuni___]

I don’t understand, why was Olivia upset when in the closet the dude said « illy tell them we did whatever » ?

[@ryanrivers8511]

A dumbass insecure guy

[@futurvsionar6745]

Cause she really liked him and didn't want to downplay their first real opportunity 2 be together...

[@Yoriichi_Tsugikuni___]

@@futurvsionar6745 yeah that’s what I thought but why reject him then ? And she says it like she didn’t want anyone to think she liked him or smth it’s probably not that deep but it’s kinda frustrating

[@killionaire3651]

He made her feel cheap. Like she was just something to brag about if they didn't go back and tell their friends they kissed okay that's whatever. She was upset, as she should be. He had no right saying that to her. He was a creep.

[@Yoriichi_Tsugikuni___]

@@killionaire3651 oooh I see now, but he’s no creep lol she litteraly wanted him before he said that she’s just indecisive

[@KellyMitchell-lm1yi]

Great short!

[@RAND0MHERO]

Can you make it even darker that'd be great, there were parts were I could actually see the actors.

[@scottjuhnke6825]

Thank you! Good stuff!

[@BEINGANASTAZIA]

Tears ✅ One eye shut ✅ Pooped & peed a little ✅ LOVED IT!!!

[@lemer2935]

No one would get that info outta me

[@esmewvimes2901]

Based on the bodily fluids chart of Film Crit, it's easily 2 👍 👍 up! 🎯‼️ The only higher praise is choking and shooting drink/food out the nose, OR ACTUAL VOMIT. It's an almost impossible achievement to attain: 🍻/ 🍔/ 👃/🤮 = Cinema Nirvana ☑️ So far only Kronenberg has ever ticked EVERY box in the ☑️(CBFS) ✅Cinematic Bodily Fluids Scale As there was no vomit, I think this still deserves an honorable mention. Plus the production quality was 😍 🤩 😍.

[@maksudurroufkhan5356]

It was really good. I loved it ❤❤

[@yuktithegreat5390]

Don't make it so dark that it's hard to even watch 🙄

[@belindafrancis3881]

I THINK JAMES WAS A DECENT, RESPECTABLE GUY, HE HAD NO INTENTIONS TO DO ANYTHING WITH HER AND SHE DIDNT LIKE THAT...SHE WANTED TO GIVE THE FRIENDS SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT