Horror Short Film "The Lost Ones" | ALTER | CONTENT WARNING

[@benrand8961]

Hey everyone, I'm Ben Rand the writer/director for this film, I also did the music and a billion other things. I'd love to answer any questions about this film you may have. Any questions that can better be answered by other team members I'll try to bring em into this thread or answer the best I can. Thank you so much for watching The Lost Ones, this is the first time the film will be seen by a larger audience and I'm excited and nervous to hear what you all think.

[@burntflesh]

Hi

[@lokiwiseyt8608]

@｡*♡Shweta Sharma♡*｡ magic

[@benrand8961]

@｡*♡Shweta Sharma♡*｡ Time Travel!

[@fire370]

@@burntflesh انجب

[@benrand8961]

@@burntflesh Hello!

[@mikehawk6782]

Horror doesn't always have to be excessive blood and gore. People fear the truth and when you have something like this that people can relate to yet don't want to face it really hits home. Good job on this one!

[@benrand8961]

Thank you!

[@WatchALTER]

We agree! Horror should linger and haunt you after the film is over. "The Lost Ones" definitely does that for us. Thanks for watching!

[@kimistry9533]

Absolutely agree! This really touches a sore spot.

[@benrand8961]

@@kimistry9533 My hope when writing was for the film to not be shy about how bad things can get but show that there's hope on the horizon even if we can't always see it.

[@benrand8961]

@@StupidEarthlings love it

[@michaelneave5850]

Hi everyone. My name is Michael Neave and I served as the editor for the film. I just wanted to say that I'm so glad many of you are enjoying it. We worked really hard to make something emotionally touching and myself and Ben are thrilled by the responses so far. Thanks for the support and thanks to ALTER for giving this film a home!

[@benrand8961]

Michael is a champ and was a pleasure to work with. y’all should def pick his brain!

[@gsurveil1]

Brilliant editing. Not an easy task. I noticed from the beginning you made some interesting choices that towards the middle and end became so cohesive. That's the fine art of editing. You start and the audience is at a "hmmmm" state, you can actually hear them. Then 2nd movement to the 3rd, (I refer to editing as a piece of music) gut punch! The ohhhh or ahhhhhh can't even set in because you've evoked so much emotion we're all in tears! Damn fine editing!

[@Yerinjibbang]

amazing work on this!!! really liked it

[@michaelneave5850]

​@@gsurveil1 Thank you for the kind words! It means a lot and I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@dawnbower1]

Agreed! Thanks for all the support!

[@__seeker__]

The most piercing type of horror: reality

[@benrand8961]

Thanks for watching!!

[@dawnbower1]

Truth!

[@no_one_211]

Your comment, I feel, deserves much more recognition!

[@alanbryant8457]

This left me silent. There's very few movies or films that brings back the past. 1983 our family was shattered in car accident. My big sister was killed and paramedics brought mom back to life. In time my mom was this lady in film. Mom past 2 years ago. I hope nobody ever has this experience. I Love You Mom and Mirenda.

[@jessicagomez8387]

Hope you are OK

[@benrand8961]

Much love to you for sharing your experience and I’m sorry your family had such a tragic experience. I hope you are well and loved!

[@dawnbower1]

Oh my goodness! What a horrible thing to experience. I hope that watching this film was somehow therapeutic in some way and not traumatic for you. Sending love to your family.

[@Fun-Maker-1]

I'm sorry to hear that Alan I hope you're well 🤗 👍

[@soniatauro6342]

Two years later I am reading this. Losing a sibling and seeing your momvgoing through this must be heartbreaking. My mother went through depression when I was 13 years old ,lost her 2 years back,she lived like this nearly 33 years of her life.i understand what you went through.

[@JOED6]

Heartbreaking, well scripted.

[@benrand8961]

Thank you!!

[@dawnbower1]

Thank you!

[@abhilashachoudhary7249]

This was so sad yet so beautiful. My brother died 12 years ago. My mom has been sick since then. She misses him everyday. I can relate as I have seen my mom going through hell after my brother's death. She tries to stay strong for me but I know deep down she is still suffering. Loved the short film. Very well done !!

[@benrand8961]

I'm so sorry you and your family have gone through that. Much love, and I'm glad you liked the film!

[@dawnbower1]

Thank you. What a challenging thing to live through.

[@Paulwashington5358]

If only Guardian angles really existed

[@iamnoone666]

When she spit up the pills, picked them back up, rinsed them and swallowed them again… That moment really hit home for me.

[@dawnbower1]

If you had any idea how many times we did that take! We also shot me (Kim) puking up the pills, but I’m screen testing I guess Ben said the audience didn’t like it… too gross probably.

[@iamnoone666]

@@dawnbower1, that was the part that got me most, I’ve been there a few times. But besides that, I love how honest and real your performance was! Fantastic work!

[@dawnbower1]

@@iamnoone666 Thank you so much! I put my whole self into this role. Which might’ve been slightly dangerous, but I knew I had a good support system. I have a wild imagination

[@iamnoone666]

All of that definitely shines through! If you’ve got more content, I’d love to see it!

[@dawnbower1]

@@iamnoone666 I need to put more stuff on my channel. I don’t use it much. You can find some old stand up here. Dawn Bower Funny Bone Omaha is my favorite. Other recent films haven’t been released yet.

[@criedwolff]

I watched this and I thought, “this wasn’t scary, it’s just heartbreakingly depressing.” But afterwards i thought, “but my biggest fear is losing my daughter” and it all made sense. This is truly well done. Acting and all. Great job

[@benrand8961]

Thank you for watching!

[@dawnbower1]

Thank you! And thank you for contemplating afterwards and sharing your discovery!

[@amyludwig1666]

@@dawnbower1 👍👍👍👍💯💯💯😭😭😭

[@dripstar6183]

Same here, this is worse than any horror full length film... I was very reluctant to watch when I predicted that she had lost her son.

[@naniajja9221]

but it's scary for me because i'm a mother..and i can imagine how she must feel..it's scarier than seeing a ghost

[@roscluaran]

This has me in tears. Poignant and heartbreaking. Very well done.

[@benrand8961]

So very thankful to read this!

[@the2bros104]

Oh my! Me too. And my 4-yr old son asked me why i was crying.

[@dawnbower1]

Thank you so much for the feedback!

[@dawnbower1]

@@the2bros104 ugh…sorry! (Not sorry?) Things like this make us appreciate what we have, eh? Thank you for watching!

[@captainames9226]

As a mother, this is my greatest fear. Not very many things can reduce me to tears but the pain I could feel with her did.

[@benrand8961]

aw, I'm glad that the film could move you!

[@dawnbower1]

Yes! Thank you

[@GeorgeRubicon]

This has really made me sad 😞 I can’t imagine anything worse than losing a child and as a father, this is is truly horror to me. It’s just something I cannot imagine… I wouldn’t wish that to my worse enemy but I suppose life is really unfair for some people…

[@benrand8961]

I agree it’s utterly tragic.

[@GeorgeRubicon]

@@benrand8961 in any case, it’s an amazing short. I will be looking forward to see more of your work !👌

[@owlthepirate5997]

wtf dude?? Any child that dies, is tragic! I'm guessing you don't have any children, which in your case is good thing, but, when and if you do..(please don't) I really hope you don't ever have to go through something so horrific.

[@dawnbower1]

@@GeorgeRubicon thanks for watching. Yes, I have friends (and family) with kids they told me they won’t watch the film. It’s important for us to not look away, though. Feel it, let it change us, and move forward better people.

[@GeorgeRubicon]

@@owlthepirate5997 don’t waste your time replying to pathetic invisible trolls, I never do. Trust me they can’t handle been ignored so that’s the best thing you can do 😉

[@renamon5658]

Nothing is scarier than the truth

[@shontaymoses5350]

Ain't that the truth!!!lol

[@dawnbower1]

Woot!

[@donnaflowers1994]

As a Mother to three, Grandma to six this touched my heart like no other! Actress was superb. I don't cry easily, but this got me. God bless everyone 💗

[@benrand8961]

Much love to you. Mothers will save this world.

[@donnaflowers1994]

@@benrand8961 Thank you 🙂❤️

[@dawnbower1]

Thank you for sharing!

[@butch7911]

Wow. This one hit home. The "horror" wasn't in the supernatural events and presence, it was in how she was affected by the devastating loss. If you too have suffered a loss like this, don't let anyone, however well-meaning, tell you "you'll get over it." You never get over it. But you do, you do get past it. The one you've lost wouldn't ever want you to be miserable -- hold on to that...

[@benrand8961]

I'm glad you appreciated this one. Thanks for watching!

[@dawnbower1]

Yes, well said! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@alphafilms82]

Better then most high budget horror films I've seen so far...I love it!

[@benrand8961]

honored to hear it!

[@dawnbower1]

Well yippie to that! Thanks!

[@brentage5000]

At first I was confused about what was happening, but then I saw the end scene and I realized just what the monsters attacking her and coming for her were: grief and loss. Beautiful and sad. Well done.

[@dawnbower1]

I like that description… grief and loss were the monsters attacking her. Thank you!

[@GermanCulture12345]

This film left me speechless. My sister drowned 3 years ago. I can identify and almost feel this womans grief. It is such an important and yet so hard topic to work with. This is extremely well done., thank you so much ❤️

[@dawnbower1]

So sorry to hear about your sister. 😢 Thank you for watching our film.

[@GermanCulture12345]

@@dawnbower1 you have done amazing. Esp as someone knowing what grief of loosing someone feels like. Its extremly realistic. Well done everyone

[@dawnbower1]

Thank you! Bless you

[@RPRosen-ki2fk]

I like my horror to challenge me. I hope she can continue to endure her pain, encouraged by NOW ... knowing there's more than what we see on the surface of life. Perhaps her guardian angel will stick around. This film made me SAD & slightly JOYFUL at the same time, I LOVED it.

[@benrand8961]

Such a encouraging response. Thank you!

[@dawnbower1]

Wow! Thank you for this comment!

[@katgenn-winkler1754]

I hate gore. The best stories rely on real emotions. Great job on this one and thank you.

[@benrand8961]

I definitely think violence in media is frequently misused and glorified. Thanks for watching!

[@dawnbower1]

Agreed!

[@kebenanndavid3724]

This is horror on an entirely different level ! Alter does it again ❤️

[@BlueLotus4evr]

Wow that was majestically beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time. Great story with well developed plot and acting. Alter, I love how many of your shorts relate to possible real life occurrences and they cause us to truly think about what we would do in those situations.

[@benrand8961]

So thankful for the praise, and Alter is fantastic!

[@BlueLotus4evr]

@@benrand8961 That was a wonderful short Ben! Thank you for sharing with us.

[@dawnbower1]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@dalague-ta5766]

This film is characterized with such a great idea of casting..Kudos to the director and editor of this and all the staffs who are behind in this making👏

[@daynasafranek7807]

The woman who was the actress that played the mother was really great. You could almost feel the sadness in her eyes and in her demeanor as well as looks. 👏

[@dawnbower1]

Thank you so much. Thank goodness I don’t always look like that! Coconut oil in my hair and no washing for days did the trick. And a little makeup around the eyes. And of course, lots of crying gives a naturally depressed look. 😊

[@neilnash5661]

@@dawnbower1 You were just wonderful.

[@dawnbower1]

@@neilnash5661thank you so much!

[@christalcotton30]

Can someone help me, some of the flim I didn't get. Why was she in a jump suit, how did the child past way.

[@dawnbower1]

You don’t know why the child passed by watching the film. Only that it happened. She was in the hospital after her suicide attempt.

[@thatgirlfromktown]

I have a friend who just lost her son, and I have kids & a grandson of my own. This story gave me goosebumps, made me hold my breath, and made me cry...so moving and to lose a child, no matter the age, there is truly nothing scarier to a parent.

[@benrand8961]

I'm glad the film was able to reach you. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@thatgirlfromktown]

@@benrand8961 thank you for your amazing work and vision. Prayers for continued success for you 🙏🏼

[@dawnbower1]

Appreciate the comment. Thank you!

[@summienicole]

This was creepy and sad and beautiful so in one. Loved it.

[@benrand8961]

all the feels I'd hoped viewers would feel! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@garyacker7388]

Sad for sure but not scary

[@dawnbower1]

Thank you!

[@Lxtta_Love]

This horror is tangible, and my god I felt it. The loneliness, the darkness, the grim grayscale of everyday life when you've given up on it. Thank you for this. I usually get a morbid satisfaction in horrors not having a happy ending, but this needed one.

[@dawnbower1]

Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@Nina.VanRobiart]

The actress nailed it.

[@benrand8961]

Dawn is great! thanks for watching!

[@dawnbower1]

Thank you!

[@philvigil6128]

So many suffer in silence until they stop. You got it in 15 or less. Good job.

[@dawnbower1]

❤

[@icy-hearted-angel]

Apparently this was posted 5 days ago but wasn't in my KZbin notifications until today... today-the birthday of my son who was murdered by an evil man in August 2018. 😔💔 Excellent short film, by the way. Poignant.

[@benrand8961]

I'm so sorry you've gone through such a horrible experience, thank you eternally for sharing your story. And I'm glad you enjoyed the film.

[@dawnbower1]

Woah! That is very poignant, indeed. So sorry to hear this. Even more so… we shot the film in late 2018. Crazy. Sending love and light to you!

[@richardbidinger2577]

And the truth shall set you free. Having lost a child to SIDS, I can relate to this. I don't see this as horror, just reality.

[@dawnbower1]

The worst horror… reality. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@gomezgomez9665]

Oh my heart!! That poor despairing woman........despair is the scariest feeling....

[@benrand8961]

It really can be scary. Thanks for watching!

[@dawnbower1]

It really is. Thanks for your share!

[@trotski619]

Oh wow, this was so well done. When my husband died I felt nothing but horror, basically the babadook was my life story for a while. Thank you for tackling a difficult topic so sensitively and beautifully..that actress did a great job

[@dawnbower1]

Thank you so much for watching. I appreciate you sharing your personal story as well.

[@krystalkerns1294]

You guys have some seriously talented creators! A majority of these shorts deserve full length features!

[@dawnbower1]

I agree!

[@priyankamondal7485]

At first the film started so slow , it almost felt like slo mo. But then i realised ,its the exhaustion. The tiredness of depression .the empty feeling .

[@benrand8961]

Thanks for watching!

[@dawnbower1]

Bingo! Thanks for the comment!

[@user-hx5xq6tl9f]

I think its the pace, the darkness and lack of life that carries this.....Grief is heavy and sits in your very bones, it wears you down and ages the body and dulls the senses. Very well caught. and thanks for making me cry :)

[@dawnbower1]

@@user-hx5xq6tl9f thank you and you’re welcome. This is true… grief is heavy.

[@marcianoribeiroamerico6115]

Hi guys.... I am Brazilian.... I no speak in english very well 🙆😂. ... This is movie.... This is film very. .... very. ..... so cute 😢😢😢😕😓

[@robertkcisaw7528]

I'm a dude. 30. And have no kids. Why did this hit me so damn hard?? Never forget that everyone you meet is going thru a version of their own hell. Spread joy; fuck hate.

[@benrand8961]

I’m glad it was able to have a sting effect on you! Thanks for watching!

[@dawnbower1]

Agreed. You are human.

[@mallsche]

Hello ALTER, I watch the films from Germany with great interest. Unfortunately some are not with German subtitles. It would be nice if all films were subtitled in German. Unfortunately, my English is not very good at understanding every word that is being spoken. I'm a big fan. I subscribed to you too. Thank you - a fan from Germany :-)

[@mallsche]

Hello ALter- I'm very happy that you heard my request so quickly - Thank you very much for that I think that this wish also interests other countries I love this channel Better than a TV program in Germany

[@dawnbower1]

Good thing there isn’t a lot of talking in this!

[@ChooseYourDestinyMK]

As a person who is dealing with depression, this short film is beautiful. For anyone that are going through tough times, Things will get better. Thank you Alter for this.

[@benrand8961]

thank you for sharing your experience, and for the positive encouragement to others. I'm glad you enjoyed the film!

[@dawnbower1]

Thank you. It’s true!

[@tiahna31]

Hoping that things are better or at least a little better for you now. 🤗 I battled depression the beginning of the year, some days were very hard &+ I had thoughts I never thought I'd have. I got pregnant in Jan 2021 (found out on Jan 9th my mother's bday) &+ had a miscarriage the 26th, my depression turned more into severe anxiety, but whenever Winter is around I feel depression creeping it's way into my life. I feel it's something you never forget, but something you can overcome. Anyways, I've battled it before, and some days still do, so I just hope you are doing well. 💗💟

[@dawnbower1]

Oh Tía. I hope you have found some support through this. Thinking of you.

[@GrEeNEyEz197]

Why was she in jail for she didn't do anything wrong I'm so so confused now..

[@dawnbower1]

That wasn’t jail. That was a hospital. 😅

[@IGot7RevtinyArmyStayOnceBlink]

This was so sad but so beautiful. Hauntingly beautiful some would say. The cinematography, story telling, everything was perfect. 👏🏾👏🏾

[@benrand8961]

Honored you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching!

[@dawnbower1]

Xoxo

[@IGot7RevtinyArmyStayOnceBlink]

@@benrand8961 you did great with this Ben great storytelling. Brava!

[@IGot7RevtinyArmyStayOnceBlink]

@@dawnbower1 and Dawn your acting in this was terrific! I can’t wait to see your next works, you had me on the edge of my seat with this performance. Brava👏🏾💕.

[@dawnbower1]

@@IGot7RevtinyArmyStayOnceBlink thank you, thank you. I am humbled. There are a couple other pieces I love that are in festivals right now. Hopefully we will be able to share soon!

[@goddessgia9869]

This one was FELT😭😭😭

[@benrand8961]

So glad that it was, thank you for watching!

[@kryszna7138]

I felt it, so freaking beautiful

[@benrand8961]

Honored!

[@dawnbower1]

Yes!

[@gustavopossatti17]

It does have some "Biutiful" vibes from Iñárritu, I love It.

[@benrand8961]

high honor, that movie was amazing!

[@dawnbower1]

Yay!

[@CuriousGoodsJessica]

Very nice work, I'm in tears and texted my kid (he's almost 20, but you know moms) just to see if he's ok. Her pain, her loss, I imagined myself in her place for a half second and I couldn't breathe! Great acting, excellent film!

[@benrand8961]

Aw my mom does the same thing and I’m 30, just a habit of good moms. I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@dawnbower1]

Thank you so much!

[@ArcFallOrder1919]

I cried and very heartbreaking, I lost a child when I was young; but I didn't know that stress & meds could harm the child that made me miscarriage. If my child were here today he or she would be 11yrs. Old

[@benrand8961]

I'm truly sorry you went through such an experience. Thanks for watching!

[@dawnbower1]

Thank you for sharing your story here. ❤

[@Robation26]

Sadness is horror...what a wonderful clip !

[@benrand8961]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@dawnbower1]

Thank you!

[@rentoshine8771]

The Action fig...is lex luger the total package!!

[@benrand8961]

hell yeah! thanks for watching!

[@Royfokker73]

I'd never list this under horror. I get it, i see it being justified as such in the comments. It's not an apt description. It was however heart wrenching and so very well done.

[@dawnbower1]

Thank you ❤

[@trishazechel8402]

My niece died last year from a drug overdose. Her son who was about twelve at that time found her dead in the house. Hopefully as he gets older, he won't try something like this. Nice well done film.

[@benrand8961]

That's heartbreaking, I'm so sorry that your family has gone through that trauma. I hope her son has the support he needs. Thank you for watching!

[@trishazechel8402]

@@benrand8961 Thank you for your kind words.

[@dawnbower1]

I hope so too! How awful! Thanks for sharing

[@annadudziak7057]

TO ME IT'S PAINFULLY TRUTH THAT HITS US AFTER WE LOOSE OUR BELOVED ONES IT TOUCHES THE HART FOR REAL I CAN RELATE TO THIS MOVIE IT'S PURE RAW LIFE REALITY NO JOKE IT'S TOUGH ROUGH BUT IT'S WORTH TO WATCH IT RESPECT TO ALL

[@dawnbower1]

Thank you so much ❤

[@Lucid_high09]

I didnt cry but it filled my eyes with tears... This is really hard to watch. These kind of shorts are way better than some big movies

[@dawnbower1]

Shucks. Thank you

[@Lucid_high09]

@@dawnbower1 ohh i gues u re that woman in this short 😮. U re so awesome

[@dawnbower1]

@@Lucid_high09 I am! Thank you so much. It was a challenging and beautiful role.

[@Lissi2233]

I feel so sad after watching this, i think Danny and my son are the same age. Thanks god, my son is alive and healthy. I think the worst and neverending nightmare for a mother is, to loose their children. Nothing is as bad as this. Your little story transported all the emotion and emptiness in this mother very well! I can feel her loss and the sadness by only looking in her eyes. All the darkness and loneliness in her life, a life without a light in it. The story is hearttouching and hopefully together. After this try to end her life, she face the truth and going to work on her grieving and depression because of the sons death. The end of the story in the bus, you can see her with a little smile and i think she is on a very good way. You can see the pictures are shining, she fight for a light in her life, thats the only way to come back and live happy after this nightmare. Very good work, thank you so much for sharing this, i love to watch it!

[@benrand8961]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@dawnbower1]

Thank you so much! We appreciate your feedback!

[@apostolia2124]

Poetic......and very atmospheric music too!!!💖

[@benrand8961]

Thank you! I actually did the score myself as well!

[@MADYESTASTUDIOS]

love the slow burn...

[@benrand8961]

Thanks for watching!

[@pavanks]

Best of the best

[@benrand8961]

Thanks for watching!

[@dawnbower1]

Shucks

[@PrimitiveInTheExtreme]

Here's another kind of movie I love: those slow, sad ones. So I can only say thank you for creating this short film of pure beauty. p.s. perfect soundtrack. 💘

[@benrand8961]

Glad you enjoyed it! Also super glad you enjoyed the score!

[@PrimitiveInTheExtreme]

@@benrand8961 🎬🤝🎶

[@dawnbower1]

Woohoo!

[@saotakio8287]

Hello I Am from Braszil, i Love your channel, sory my inglish:(

[@blacksiddha]

Well delivered film. Sad but truthful. Disturbing but rightly so. I thought this was one of the best films I have seen here in a long time. Touched me in more ways that I can say here

[@benrand8961]

Incredibly honored to see you liked the film so much.

[@dawnbower1]

Wow, thank you for this comment. Appreciate it!

[@KowalskiVanishing_Point]

Hell, demons, terror are trivial compared to the horror of losing forever that you truly love.

[@nemo1892]

omg i love this!!!

[@benrand8961]

Glad to hear it!

[@dawnbower1]

Thanks!

[@lisamorales4286]

I can relate I lost my 2 beautiful boys and I think about ending the pain all the time...but is it worth it? It would be so selfish of me to think it ok to do... I remember the joy and happiness I was blessed to have had with my 2 babies. This was beyond heartbreak for me but also the healing part that one gets to experience is also very much needed. Thank you so much for bringing the truth and reality of this kind of pain to light. God bless everyone.

[@benrand8961]

I'm so sorry that you've experienced such a loss, my heart goes out to you. I really appreciate you sharing your experience and for watching this film. Much love to you.

[@sunFlower-of4xz]

Much love🙏❤

[@jessicarichard27]

Aw this one broke me a little, really had me crying. 😢♥️

[@benrand8961]

aw, I'm sorry you cried but I'm glad the film could reach you!

[@jessicarichard27]

@@benrand8961 oh wow thanks for the reply really wasn’t expecting that! When the child closed the moms eyes so she could “rest” was when the water works really started for me. As a mom myself who struggles with depression this hit all my heart strings. Very well done, very sad but also beautiful in a way… ♥️ Thank you for sharing your work! :)

[@dawnbower1]

Me too! Every time! And I’m in it!

[@deboraaraujo573]

🙏🏻amazing!

[@benrand8961]

thank you!

[@bradsomar8595]

I loved this one alot... but it was so painful to watch because my mother was passing through some really rough things and she committed suicide by an overdose... this was 2021, May. Still miss you mom 💔, one day we'll meet again...

[@dawnbower1]

Oh my goodness. This hit home for sure then. I’m so sorry to hear about your mom. Sending peace

[@davidfera3865]

Omg!! The acting is superb, in 13 minutes this was better than most Hollywood movies that are made for millions and go 3hours!! The quality is just unbelievable!!

[@benrand8961]

Super appreciative of the kind words. Thank you for watching!

[@dawnbower1]

Holy cow!! You are too kind! Thank you!

[@QueenBrownShuga1973]

This was real as I buried my 5 yr old granddaughter 2 yrs ago. 😢

[@dawnbower1]

Ugh… no one should have to do this.

[@christianwag3015]

ALTER-NATIVES 🔥🔥🔥

[@dawnbower1]

Thanks for watching!

[@brianmccarthy5657]

This is not a "Horror". This is a beautiful sad story about love berievement hope with a slight "Ghostly" angle.

[@benrand8961]

I'm glad you appreciated the film. Thanks for watching!

[@thackerybinx1116]

Im currently at 6:38 and its 4 AM. My clothes make a shadow that look like that exact same figure, AAAAAA

[@benrand8961]

Clothes in the dark can be freaking scary.

[@dawnbower1]

Oh no!!!

[@RenHay]

The worst pain is losing a son. I really can't imagine it.... I lost a grandson and my heart will never be the same.... brave mothers who carry on! Great job!( sorry for the poor english)

[@dawnbower1]

Thank you… yes, brave mothers who carry on. They have my respect for sure.

[@ladymegatron888]

I have watched a lot of these short films on alter.. and non of them gave me chills like this 1… I felt her pain and broken soul through the t.v when her son came 2 her and closed her eyes… wow great job on this 1.. that’s truly the worst fear and horrific thing a parent has 2 go through… I live 4 my sons and can’t fathom them not in my life!!

[@dawnbower1]

Absolutely agree. The worst horror! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@kashish8418]

Great story very well done I literally cried 😢 😭 alot

[@benrand8961]

I'm glad you appreciated the film! thanks for watching!

[@kashish8418]

@@benrand8961 😀👍

[@weasenweachana9552]

A sad horror story.😞

[@benrand8961]

Thanks for watching!

[@einienj3281]

This was really good, I lost my husband 2 years ago and I can relate to this so much.. 💔❤️

[@dawnbower1]

Ugh… glad you liked it and could relate. Sending love to you!

[@jeffwhite3625]

This was Excellent. Her pain was palpable. Very well done. Hope to see more of your work. Best of luck.

[@benrand8961]

Honored you enjoyed it!

[@dawnbower1]

Yay!

[@marylouclemente1079]

This was awesome - great acting. I could feel her grief and despair. Great job by everyone.

[@benrand8961]

Thank you for watching!

[@dawnbower1]

Woohoo! Thank you!

[@gothicdragonwarriorqueen5819]

Horrifyingly awesome!🙂🖤💀☠🧛‍♂️🧛‍♀️🦇⚰🪦🕷🕸

[@nathankinglee1363]

😭😭😭😭😭

[@benrand8961]

Thanks for watching!

[@nathankinglee1363]

I truly love the story, acting and everything. It’s relatable on every level❤️

[@ladyraven2256]

@Ben Rand What was your Inspiration on this Short Film? You and the Main Actress (as well as all the Actors gave such a realistic performance) .You did a Fabulous job on this 📽️🎥. It had me in tears. You gave respect and touched on One of the Hardest Most Profound Subject Matters. Actually 3 or 4.Deeply Difficult Human Conditions( Loss of A Child, Suicide Survival Grief and Learning to Live with the Grief (every Birthday Holidays and just Daily ).. I have had Friends ,Family and Coworkers who Children have Died even 2 From Suicide. It's a Different type of Human Suffering/Grief and Loss Its Difficult to even put into words the Emotions involved and the Pain ..Thank The Goddess I have not have Personally had to go through that level of Suffering/Loss. .Only have been a Bistander trying to Console Others . Again Words can't touch the Emotions and Pain of a Mother or Father who had just lost a child.

[@benrand8961]

First of all, thank you for all of the encouraging feed back. I knew that the film could have tipped into either cheesy or even worse, disrespectful of the experiences people who experience this kind of loss go through, so I tried to keep it in the line. As far as inspiration goes, I was asked a similar question in another thread I'll post my response (hope you don't mind I copy pasted) in the next comment. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences, for watching, and again for the great feedback.

[@benrand8961]

"I had just gone through a time where I had lost an unfortunate amount of people in my life I think it was about 1 year where I lost 6 people family and friends due to different circumstances some being suicide. I honestly had gotten desensitized to the concept of someone I knew and cared about just being gone. When I started writing the film for school, I really just set out to tell a story about grace and only when writing did I realize how much of that dark time period was coming out through the work. I also have a close experience with crisis centers and people myself included kind of seeing the light out in the world after believing it could never be there. A lot of good work goes on when people survive, though it's never a simple cure, moving forward is a struggle but there are so many moments that we could never believe could happen when we chose to survive."

[@ThatGuyPerfect]

Why did he loose views he has great content

[@roccgg]

Great Job 👍

[@gazepskotzs4]

A good film, even though i am not sure if this is horror , it rather seems to belong in the drama section.

[@benrand8961]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@purvaahuja3527]

I love how the title represents so many of us.

[@benrand8961]

There was a lot in the story that was even cut out of the ending that broadened the theme to all of us so glad you picked up on that one. Thanks for watching.

[@manek745]

Losing someone u love is most horrific feeling..

[@dawnbower1]

Yes indeed

[@marisaizquierdo8265]

This was very well done. The directing, acting, writing-all of it. I have kids and that’s my BIGGEST fear. Alter ; you have done an amazing job, once again. This one, and “Maggie May” broke my heart.

[@dawnbower1]

Ben Rand wrote and directed this. Alter is housing it for the world to see. Such a great piece.

[@daphneanderson7266]

Omg I’m happy to see this 😳

[@benrand8961]

I'm happy for you to see it!

[@dawnbower1]

Yay!

[@jadem907]

This was beautiful. Sad. But beautiful.

[@benrand8961]

Thank you!! 🙏

[@Fun-Maker-1]

Really good movie I just sat and wished I could help make her happy in life again🤗 it gave me wet eyes sad sad movie If I could, I wish what had happened could never happen to anyone

[@benrand8961]

I'm glad you appreciated the film! Thanks for watching!

[@dawnbower1]

I wish that too!

[@MrAnofele]

This is not horror, this is just a beautiful film that touches a sad matter in delicate way. Thank you for this film

[@benrand8961]

I'm glad that you appreciated the film. Thanks for watching!

[@dawnbower1]

Thank YOU for watching!

[@darkgamer3138]

Finally alter new horror film ☠

[@artemisnectar7]

Ben👋🏽🙋🏽‍♀️ oh my😢😌. Nervous?? Are u serious 🧐 this was sooo special & her eyes told it all.. & when his little hands patted her face🦋. Hope is what this shows.. so many have been down this road🙏🏽 TY 4 awareness & love everlasting 💯 ALTER u already know 🥰

[@benrand8961]

So glad that the hope comes through in the end. It was ultimately the message I wanted to convey the most. So seeing comments like this is super encouraging.

[@skittle-m]

why the emojis bruh

[@dawnbower1]

Thank you

[@artemisnectar7]

@@dawnbower1 ur welcome, hope all is well ✌🏾❤

[@dawnbower1]

All is well indeed! But I’m jonesing to make some more content like this!

[@andyhallcawh4133]

Superb, hard hitting and excellent cinematography and music :)

[@benrand8961]

Thanks for the amazing comments!

[@umeshpoudel2834]

Watch this best horror ever seen

[@dawnbower1]

Shucks! Thanks!

[@vnblogs1085]

Horror not a solution every video the person whom remembers comes in front maybe music slowly play background its just perfect

[@gsurveil1]

Watching this damn near broke me. The insight and perspective of loss was breathtaking. Bravo! Bravo!

[@benrand8961]

I'm glad that the film was able to move you. I'm honored to read comments like this.

[@gsurveil1]

@@benrand8961 I'm interested in so many things regarding this project. I won't be holding back. How much was production cost? I'm talking every aspect. Casting to permits, wardrobe, set, crew, catering and visual effects. What did you film with? Sound and time frame from start to finish. Do you have any other projects that you're working on or conceptualizing?

[@dawnbower1]

Thank you!

[@rosaynes7257]

🥺🥺🥺😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@Magy4918]

It's very sad and beautiful

[@benrand8961]

Very glad you enjoyed it!

[@Magy4918]

@@benrand8961 😊❤️

[@prettyboi9573]

You know it's gonna be good when Alter puts a content warning

[@dawnbower1]

Oh yes!