Sci-Fi Short Film "Laboratory Conditions" | DUST | Starring Marisa Tomei & Minnie Driver

[@TravelsWithKris]

I know everyone is saying they want a full movie, but what I like about these shorts is how they are concentrated and cut the fluff. The essence of horror.

[@bungolowfunguhlow]

I bet this director could make an amazing horror anthology!

[@smorrow]

Does being concentrated and without fluff strictly require not having an ending?

[@stevecarter8810]

Honestly if you think this doesn't have an ending you need to read more and get off the MCU candies

[@mgonzales56]

This is exactly why I watch short films. I am hooked on them. They get to the point, and the good thing about no absolute ending is you get to imagine what happens in you own mind, or discuss it with friends as to what they think the ending would be. Short films are great!

[@elitedire4k]

It can be made full and good...the story would have to be as authentic as this

[@yurimadic5705]

Can't believe a short film can give me this much goosebumps which majority of the movies these days failed to do.

[@slagginobsidians1030]

Films produced by A24 are masterpieces. Psychologically crafty without your classic poorly executed scares with blaring additional sounds after predictable cliches to startle the audience. No, a much more profound, sophisticated horror relying on atmosphere and shock value and clever cinematography and superb acting.

[@___idk]

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[@JaceD4V1S88]

thats what happens when you have everyday people with amazing ideas creating

[@JeffThompsonAtlanta]

People really do not smoke much anymore. Why is this still in recently produced shows? It's 5x as common in low budget shows.

[@VmCrAzZy]

Goosebumps, what Goosebumps! I didn't feel anything even I watched it on my headphones on...🤔🤔🤔

[@shayneanderson1369]

I’ll be honest, short films are doing more for me than full length feature films and have for years now. This is perfect, the integrity is perfect. Pandora’s Box, “I have to know!” “Let’s see what happens.” Chef’s kiss.

[@slagginobsidians1030]

There are some psychological horror masterpieces out there that are astonishingly ingenious at instilling dread that gradually increases and doesnt fall away. The focus is on atmosphere and shock value which is a much more sophisticated aspect to horror. Fyi Hereditary is my favourite film. A24 in general is a legendary production company for the horror genre. Found footage films are also a gem. Host (2020), Hell House LLC, As Above so Below. Asvinns short horror is bloody horrifying (this one was nightmare feul). If your watching films that indulge in cliche thrills and excessive violence for scariness then you've been missing out imo.

[@GordyInMA]

I totally agree with you!!

[@JoeRussellProductions]

Thank you so much for the kudos!

[@NeroDefogger]

I'll tell you what happens: "................................................................." absolutely nothing, religious bs

[@AlexPizzini]

These films are STACKED with Hollywood stars. why am I just discovering this channel? The talent, production value, and fun scifi ? yes plz

[@watchdust]

Hi @AlexPizzini! We actually don't produce the short films, rather we collaborate with the talented filmmakers to license their work to put on the channel. Be sure to check out their socials listed in the video description to keep up with their future projects. :)

[@japjungho4645]

you are absolutely crazy not to make a full feature movie. This is definitely an amazing piece of art.

[@mint91577]

Part 2?

[@JasperJackson]

Part 2!!!!!!

[@amberbryan9125]

I totally agree 💯👍❤😊

[@jannykikky]

Great movie! 😍👍

[@dannaasmr8020]

I WANT A MOVIE OF THIS

[@susanwerner2453]

Oh my God! First the acting talent is world class. How did you get these two stars? They elevated the whole thing. Love the story! Original as hell. Had me on pins and needles the whole time. You need to make it into a full length feature.

[@wampuscatenterprises3188]

Can I like this twice? Yes, expand it. Give us the backstory & the aftermath!

[@garicrewsen1128]

Most stars are not averse to working with good material and direction.

[@johaniojo]

Agree!

[@skycrafts5140]

There are certainly more than two stars in this - on a number of levels. This was like watching a full blown Hollywood movie, concentrated and condensed into a great 17 minute feature, without losing anything at all. Well done. Really enjoyed this!

[@tefinnegan5239]

Making it into full-length film will destroy it.

[@anonymoose9907]

This needs to become a full movie at the theaters. Awesome star power of both Marisa and Minnie.

[@calebjust1292]

While I agree with you, due to the box office bombs of the last few years, I would much rather have an amazing short film than an extremely disappointing movie. Imagine every one that saw this short getting furious due to hollywood greed and social justice "message" ; it would taint your memory of this.

[@jose3542]

It needs to be a full 20 season experience... I would buy every second of this..

[@DKJ100]

Please turn this into a full length movie!! This short film alone is better than all the crap that passes for Sci-Fi and horror lately.

[@ZacLowing]

@@calebjust1292 Seriously? SJWs in general don't like local religions and might be the side complaining that it proves heaven and hell, and does it in a scientific way.

[@ZacLowing]

I really enjoyed the twists and would only say that this cake needs more bread under the frosting, and a full length movie would do that. Just so many great actors chewing up the scenery and quick quirky bits need some recovery time to recover from the sugar shock. Just the other day we where talking here about quantum entanglement and how you can't use it for communication due to measuring it changes it. This moving hinges on just that! Well, that and having one person for some unknown reason, can see old man Schrödinger. A back story for that would be cool, like... Ooooo! They got entangled enough to see each other?

[@nessphoenix4470]

This needs to be a full film!! It was great and gives a different perspective on what death could be. Battling good and evil in life and good and evil in death! You gotta make this! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@jonathanmack7007]

This is one of he best DUST short films I have seen. This film was written written, excellent staging and special effects, and amazing performances by the entire cast. Please continue the story and publish part 2.

[@TyMoore95503]

Here, here! "Go ahead and open the door. There is nothing in there..."

[@duffahtolla]

For me, it's perfect the way it is. Like the ending of the Thing. It's in doubt. It leaves you with the dread of not knowing. What more can you ask of a horror story.

[@coffee_drinker2912]

Go ahead, make a part 2. LET'S SEE WHAT HAPPENS....

[@reensure]

I agree. A cut above.

[@King-Ghidora]

@@TyMoore95503 "...just, just wait until I am out of the building, then open the door".

[@ForestGirlTeresa]

The “soul” acted the part superbly: I felt for him in his anguish. The malevolent creatures were brilliant. Loved the ending. Great story.

[@jimliu2560]

The old man soul ascended already…..what are the evil entities still lingering there? Why is the doctor lying….saying there is nothing there…when she clearly sees demons…?

[@vger4781]

@@jimliu2560 Because she wants the woman in charge to get some horrible end? Not very nice.

[@Voldemorty2001]

@@vger4781 Part two would be excellent

[@dadwise3963]

I think the malevolent creatures scene was corny as Ohio 😭 Like 😈🤫 🧐 let's find out what happens!

[@joeypanco8065]

​@@vger4781 nah, she wants something to happen so that the experiment ends.

[@cathykreher3917]

I was sitting on the edge of my chair when the credits came up and was soooooo upset that it was over!!! It’s a great feeling when a film takes you and slowly pulls you in and you can feel the tension building in your mind. This film does exactly that, and leaves you crying for more! GREAT JOB! More please! ❤

[@Biketunerfy]

I didn’t want it to end, I was so gripped by it. You had me sucked right in there watching the experiment with them. A good sign of a director, writer and cast. Please make a part 2 to this.

[@TimTimmay]

“Nature doesn’t know Extinction, it just knows Transformation” - best line of the movie!!!👍🏽

[@JaniceinOR]

Great line, but I vehemently disagree; I think extinction happens all the time.

[@TimTimmay]

@@JaniceinOR Physical extinction yes, but the carcass gets consumed by other creatures, the leftovers decompose & get absorbed into the earth. It’s the same with Energy

[@JaniceinOR]

​@@TimTimmay I agree that the mass-energy will probably be transformed into other things. However, extinction and transformation BOTH happen. There are no more trilobites, they are extinct.

[@JoeRussellProductions]

@@JaniceinOR Fair point!

[@ChuckRoss77]

Best Dust episode to date. Holy crap man! I've been a big fan of both Marisa and Minnie...for years. To get them together...for such an enthralling storyline...brilliant! Let the awards flow!

[@leaveonlywake]

I'm with Chuck - best DUST yet, great story and told *very* well, in every way. Not sure if you even needed the draw of the two amazing, established actresses - but having them sure didn't hurt! Kudos all around.

[@c.j.cleveland7475]

Wow........just...wow 😮😲🙇‍♂👏👏👏🥇🏆

[@GetEmTigerGamer]

I would definitely go to a theater to see this as a full movie. It has so much potential and talk about the graphics are beyond amazing!!! 🥰

[@loloshimmer]

More please!! Wantto see what happens:)

[@CedroneTravels]

I agree. Made the hair on the back of my neck freeze.

[@JaapVersteegh]

Marisa Tomei and Minnie Driver, what a treat!

[@mrdxiong]

This movie should be a full length one. It is professionally done. The transition between shots is around 3-10 seconds, keeping your attention span engaged. The close ups are short while the wide shots pans, amazing. You got professional actors. The music is in the right spots, not constant ambience like "B" movies. The CGI work is amazing. The script is well written. This is a great "A" movie. Wonder what the budget is for this movie.

[@Katpitz7]

the original premise that we are given is already a book. It's by Dan Brown and it's called Origin. the horror aspect after the fact is...meh imo.

[@JoeRussellProductions]

@@Katpitz7Hi! Terry wrote this story in 1988... Fyi.

[@Katpitz7]

duly noted!@@JoeRussellProductions

[@Cousin.Justin]

@@JoeRussellProductions 🍑💨 produce this

[@lilakyriakides76]

It was the scariest scene inside the chamber with the trapped soul I ever watched. It felt so real and I felt the fear building up inside my chest. What an incredible experience you managed to recreate!!

[@coffee_drinker2912]

Soy Power!!

[@soulhunter59]

The woman in the chamber was the same woman who said "just die already."

[@troublemcallister730]

@@soulhunter59 - the one holding the baby? Oh.....so what was her motive then? Lots of questions, but not the normally irritating sort. I found this very entertaining and quite unsettling. It was very good.😊

[@soulhunter59]

@@troublemcallister730 She's a demon trying to eat a soul. I mean the short looked amazing and I loved the graphics but it wasn't that scary.

[@richardw1451]

@@soulhunter59 Methinks she had already sold her soul to Satan.

[@HVACKABOOM]

This was totally captivating, really well done. Getting Marisa to act for your project was a stroke of genius. I wish we saw more of her in the film world these days.

[@dylanhunt5655]

This film is not recent. Don't you see how young Marisa Tomei is ?

[@HVACKABOOM]

@@dylanhunt5655 I didn't suggest the film is recent, I only wrote it is good to see her again. Dylan, have a really nice day. By the way, she is timeless in my eyes and she stopped changing 40 years ago. 😉

[@Youtoobsucksnow]

@@HVACKABOOM I think that's what he was getting at... Marissa Tomei is timeless

[@gomemoti9097]

I'm glad the man's soul was released.

[@philipdavis1052]

More entertainment and suspense in 17 minutes than most films can provide in 2 hours plus. great stuff. Superb cast.

[@mgonzales56]

So true.

[@bennyblanco14]

I watched this 10x hoping there was a part 2

[@Cement_Feathered_Bird]

Nobody seems to be mentioning Paulo Costanzo... he played a great part in this! This film is defo one of the best things on the internet at the moment. Would LOVE this being a series of shorts... or maybe even a series! Great one @Joe Russell!

[@Armageist]

Agree. He was great in Road Trip.

[@way2muchNFO]

@@Armageist ❤

[@PragmaticOptimist_N7]

Memories of old school series like the Twilight Zone. Like no-one pays enough attention to the weird "strange " one like the lady singing.

[@mohammadshabir643]

These guys are crazy not to make a full movie of this, it would have shook the movie industry

[@hinatalovetonaruto]

It wouldnt be the same. Short films have the sense of wonder and uncertainty. Movies become to obvious and all the explaining makes it boring

[@sanarahharanas4493]

This is so good! That whisper of let's see what happens almost feels like the line of a villain even though she started as the saviour. It gives me chills in the best way.

[@danielbeck2739]

Honestly, I see it more like her understanding that they screwed with forces beyond their comprehension, and she understands there are consequences. And the fact that one of the entities turned to shush her makes it clear she was not the ire of their wrath, but rather the doctor who was oblivious to the feeling that everyone else got when they understood they did something unforgivable. All she's doing is letting nature run its course, who else is on the receiving end is unknown, but safe to assume she's not.

[@Tecturon]

​@@danielbeck2739thank you. That was an excellent analysis.

[@victoriaguitar]

This is honestly one of the most compelling short films I've seen in a very long while. Thank you so much for sharing this film with us! ❤❤❤

[@JoeRussellProductions]

Thanks for the kudos Victoria! And you are welcome!

[@missionoaks6637]

I think this was perfect as is. Not one more minute of film need be shot. Everyone should appreciate what an amazing short story is, and stop asking for the storyteller to spare your anxiety. Embrace the ending with your imagination. WELL DONE!!!

[@misterbonzoid5623]

exactly

[@splashpit]

Agreed ! People asking for a movie. You don’t need a 90 minute version of this !

[@traceyphillips8641]

I agree that this is a perfectly encapsulated story that can stand on its own as a short subject matter, that being said it can easily be done as a movie, with the first 2 acts being done as character setup discovery back story, even some foreshadowing from a characters point of view on what led them to this, some suggestion of a main characters interaction with a childhood death that led them here. The final act this section is true gold, but like all things could be tweaked and drawn out a bit for increased tension, better effects larger scale, Id absolutely want this experiment to be conducted in the movie at some deep deep underground facility where extraneous EM can be shielded and some incredibly accurate bio bed scale to measure weight change at TOD. One could even add in some religious subplot of the catholic church as well, and some zealots secretly being part of the team

[@paulmarkert5907]

Oh my goodness! That was as close to a perfect short as I've seen in a while! It was captivating, and frustratingly ended with me wanting to know what happens when that door is opened! This could be such a great story for a long-form! As a bonus, it was nice to see Marissa Tomei again! Well done!!!

[@drgeoffangel5422]

Absolutely brilliant, premise, acting, effects! That should win an Oscar for best short movie!

[@jenniferboudreux2407]

This is by far the most amazing and immersive experience I've had. Please continue your work...you have a talent that needs to be shared

[@JoeRussellProductions]

Thanks for the kudos Jennifer!

[@bradjohnson9671]

Holy crap! That was off the chart good. This totally opens a door for a really compelling series of episodes. It caught me a bit off guard seeing Tomei and Driver, very good choice. Really great to see talented actors stepping out of "big" roles and doing something a bit different. This wasn't exactly a low budget short. Very well done by all.

[@JoeRussellProductions]

Thanks Brad! What is your budget guess?

[@bradjohnson9671]

@@JoeRussellProductions Man, that's a tough one. Obviously you or others have some great connections as I see some interesting set pieces. Some real old school tech stuff that still fits well with the story. The VFX was very well done. Given the depth of the cast and crew (lots of high level folks there!) this one has to be in the 7 figure zone.. Was this a pilot? I think some folks and or studios float ideas on the interwebs just to get a pulse of what folks think and reactions. Way different than test screenings as it's a much broader audience. I have to tell you, I love this stuff! Keep it coming! I didn't realize this was released in 2018, I need to pay a bit more attention to these gems..

[@dougimmel]

ditto

[@way2muchNFO]

@@JoeRussellProductions I said I was done for 175,000

[@Klm49]

This was just amazing!!

[@Theyoutubecongressman]

That was so good. I would love to see a two hour movie of this or even multiple season show. Bravo, well done!!

[@williammiles8320]

I was going to say the same thing

[@DavidJD12]

Me too!!!

[@rremnar]

Same. It wouldn't surprise me to see a series like this on Netflix (or when Netflix was good), or some other way; but still it deserves its own series.

[@changalex1139]

Bru better than Netflix 😂

[@LG-ct8tw]

It works because it's short. Any longer and it's "Stranger things".... Deja vu. Great film.

[@scottabroughton]

Kudos to all the actors! This film works as a short, but I would have watching 2 hours of this as well.

[@ICU-812]

This felt like a prime Twilight Zone episode. A great short story that makes you think and keeps you on the edge of your seat, wondering what's going to happen. I almost expected Rod Serling to step out and give his ending monologue. Great stuff. Subscribed.

[@murraymall5116]

I was thinking more like The Outer Limits.

[@JoeRussellProductions]

That is very high praise I'm a huge fan of the Twilight zone!

[@osareafallire]

100%. But probably better. Dang I'd love to see a whole season of stuff like this. Black Mirror-ish but just a touch less bleak.

[@RacerX888]

That was amazing. And needs a part 2...! Having Marisa Tomei was brilliant idea as she is an excellent actress and always gives brilliant performances which add realism and credibility to the story.

[@polishman6692]

You can't end it on that. We need a part 2. This was so fascinating. Incredible work.

[@rileymclaughlin4831]

Disagree. It ended at exactly the right moment. This is like a Ring Lardner short story., not a novel.

[@nicolaphenixborgonon5723]

Yes Great work but it is a brilliant ending, leaves us think, imagine...

[@gdutfulkbhh7537]

Dust films usually “end” on a cliffhanger.

[@korbendallas5318]

You can't be serious. You need a resolution for everything?

[@polishman6692]

@@gdutfulkbhh7537 . Yup i know but want more. So good.

[@shawnhar]

Art Bell on the radio in the ambulance was a nice touch, props to whoever made that decision.

[@jessicajae7777]

Oh I didn't notice. That's cool

[@ronv6637]

Exactly what I was going to say except I really miss his program and the knowledge base he extended "After Midnight" PS - Crystal Gales ode to him, Midnight at the Oasis is a fantastic song by a incredible artist

[@erobertfie]

Terrific. I love how quickly we understand the mystery of the missing body and then the explanation of what is going on. Bravo to the Director. Great story telling. A total 10. Congrats.

[@tomkhoury4639]

Fantastic acting of course from Marisa Tomei and Minnie Driver, but by all others as well. Even the nurses at the station. Well done! So much crammed into 17 minutes but it felt so "real time". Please do more and more.

[@JoeRussellProductions]

Thanks Tom! All of the nurses were friends of mine! One of them even married me! :)

[@CerberusLives]

Absolutely fantastic, more engaging and unsettling than any full-length horror movie I've seen for a while. Plus, it's always great to see Paulo Costanzo in anything.

[@ewpeople9344]

This Short Deserves a MOVIE Version like 2hrs of this Masterpiece.

[@JamesWilson-rf2pl]

Holy crap. I think you could easily make a whole movie from this. Very Lovecraftian and similar to From Beyond but with a twist. Love it.

[@GRasputin91]

Oh yeah definitely smacks of From Beyond. There's also an element of Doom here...science opening a portal to hell that lets demons through

[@nereo051184]

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[@robertjason6885]

I was going to post the same comment. Excellent, fitting score/FX as well.

[@billyandrew]

This is christian horror, not cosmic horror.

[@PeterLGଈ]

@@billyandrew it matches the beliefs of a lot of religions, Billy, not just Christianity. Christians didn’t invent the soul or its passage though life and death.

[@mpart_woodlathe-stuff]

Good one ! No unnecessary buildup, logical and fast paced story and action. A *big* twist when she saw the spirit, a bigger twist when she saw the ghouls(?), and the /wait for it/ the moral decision to Open The Door. Superb, simply superb Joe !

[@ricardocarmona5210]

What would have happened if she didn't open the door? I think it would eventually gotten out.

[@phelandhu]

@@ricardocarmona5210 If she didn't open the door, the next time they turned the power off they would get out and be PISSED at the doc.

[@gladitsnotme]

Those creatures at the end were perfection. So horrifying, yet captivating. Couldn't look away. Want to see more. This should be a full length flick! The old man needs an Oscar, he gutted me.

[@Mirar25]

Dark, dark ending…. Showed the Dr didn’t really have such high morals in the end. Loved it

[@antonleimbach648]

Marisa and Mininie are such great actresses. This film would make an awesome series that blends the big questions with faith and horror.

[@interestedinstuff]

Over the years DUST has been a bit hit and miss. This was a definite hit. Really well done. Great acting from a good cast. Simple premise well executed. I wasn't expecting the end. The doc's answer surprised me.

[@interestedinstuff]

@Cam Robertson I just rewatched to check your observation. The gurney woman did several things that indicate she was doing more than the others. She air kissed the old guy good buy at the exact moment he died. She did the little song. She clearly could see something when the old man left, but she didn't tell anyone she could see what was happening. I'm not sure she was the same person in with the black holding the creepy dolly thing. The idea that she was more than she seemed is interesting. She was definitely a character the director chose to highlight, but I missed her significance. Interesting comment. I am also surprised that the doc clearly is deciding to let something potentially nasty happen to the director in the hope it might stop the experiment. Overall a well written and successfully creepy video.

[@douggraham5812]

It's perfect as it is, no need to pad it out to be a full length film. The world needs more short form visual storytelling! I can envision a feature film length collection of such tales.

[@doreendaykin6693]

BRAVO…WELL DONE! The story line, character development, the acting….So much packed perfectly in one small short…Brilliant!!

[@berjo77]

That was BEAUTIFUL! The story is very exciting and elegantly laid out. I’m 60 and a 10 year Army Veteran. Not much frightens me. Seeing what was captured in the chamber is going to give me nightmares. Your work is fantastic. And Minnie looks great!

[@daniellow426]

Amazing, even with the stellar talent on camera it surpassed my natural expectations. Fancy way, I guess, of saying that seeing the actors I was sure it would be great but that was an amazing piece of art work!

[@JoeRussellProductions]

Thanks Daniel! We certainly had fun making it. I love that we could finally share this with the world!

[@ratkinzluver33]

I'd love a series focusing on paranormal activity in the medical field. This is awesome.

[@edwardspeece8144]

You would like “Fringe”.

[@JoeRussellProductions]

Same here!

[@MrTaxiRob]

something akin to X-Files or FRINGE with some real scientific elements would be interesting

[@ronwilkins5727]

Check out Evil - Season 3 Episode 1. This is based on the 21 Gram Experiment from 1907

[@bonniejeandominguez656]

@@ronwilkins5727 Thanks for identifying what it's based on. I was surprised at thinking no one has tried to do this before. Glad to find someone has tried to understand something so fundamental--given humanities religious history. It's cool that Duncan MacDougall tried this. Wow. His sample size was only 6 people. I wonder if there are more, similar projects like this. =)

[@n8nate]

I absolutely love this. A whole movie in fewer than 20 mins. Its gripping and i have only 1 word.... Perfect!.

[@cairnserelli72]

Wow. That was hauntingly amazing. Will the doctor be forgiven for letting a fellow human walk into the room filled with demonic horrors, even though she was doing it to stop any further push for more testing? Loved the cast. They were all fantastic. Haven't seen some of them in awhile, so it was a nice surprise!

[@W4ABN]

I was excited to see some familiar faces.

[@JoeRussellProductions]

Thanks Mike! Yeah, it was a really amazing experience working with Marisa / Minnie. Everyone in the supporting cast all got the audition because they were friends, and they all auditioned up against some pretty big names who wanted the roll. Regarding the doctor being forgiven, I guess it all depends on what happens after they (and if they) open that door. If I was in charge of the door unlock button, I would have read the room and been like "Um, yeah, you are acting really weird Dr. Holloway, I am not opening that door."

[@SailorBoy_Troy]

Her redemption for letting the old man die is in fact by letting the morally devoid scientist into the room, so yes forgiven.

[@cairnserelli72]

@@SailorBoy_Troy So 2 wrongs make a right? Never heard that from a bible verse...

[@thatolderitalianlady184]

wow was my first word too , out load no less. :)

[@maggipetty7047]

Dust is getting better and better. I am so glad I found this channel. This was beyond my expectations, even though you always have great shorts. This was such a dynamic idea for a story. So refreshing that the experiment was spiritually inclined. I was expecting some gruesome resurrection type scenario. I was surprised by Torme's reaction to seeing the demons and her response. I love to be surprised. Big thumbs up.

[@JamieTransNyc]

Be careful... DUST is generally not the ones who make these videos. Give credit to the actual producers and directors. DUST is like "NBC" they merely broadcast the work of others.

[@joannemurphy4083]

I soooo want to see this as a feature film, l want to see what happens when they get released, l was hooked 👀👀

[@genarolubongii9049]

That's already quarter of an hour and this film simply tells it all. OMG! If ever this would become a series or a lengthier version, I would be very glad 😁 Looking forward to it already ❤

[@BrucknerMotet]

Morality plays hard here. Doc seems to seek vengeance. Upset at her "patient" very nearly losing his shot at redemption by the maniplations of the scientist lady, she sees the evil in the room and lies about it to cause malevolence. This all means that she allowed the evil to escape the room and afflict her. This shows the length and power of the tentacles of evil. Good effort

[@D3voidofsoul]

This is one of those times you wish you could give a rating other than a like as it feels inadequate. Definitly a 5 out of 5 star short film. Everyone was good in it, the story was engaging, the writing was well done, the effects are wow and the fact you have Marisa Tomei just puts the cherry on top of an extremely well done film. Love it. Watched it 3 times in a row. So good.

[@Handyman-nj6fe]

Chills literal chill. My goodness the plot and monster designs were haunting. You and your team deserve 👏. Ty for a tru solid horror experience. Better than most of the "horror" now a days.

[@charlesgodwin-cv6il]

Demons* they were after the lost soul

[@TheGreatSeraphim]

They absolutely killed it. Paulo especially. I love the cliffhanger end, it leaves the mind reeling, wonder what happened next but given enough to assume what could have happened. Its a great way to end a story because it keeps you thinking about it.

[@johnstreet797]

The most important question is not what happens at the moment of death, but what happens in eternity afterwards.

[@matthewedwards6454]

​@@johnstreet797eternal nothingness. Like sleeping with no dreams. Non existence. No pain, no pleasure, just nothing. Its beautiful.

[@cantcontinue4039]

​@matthewedwards6454 I always find these views on "nothing" in the afterlife funny. Your hope is that when you die you experience nothing, when you define nothing from a (probably depressed) human standpoint. Have you ever thought that when you die, rather than experiencing nothing, you would actually experience everything the universe would have to offer all at once for all eternity? In a sense, that would also be a form of nothing. It certainly makes more sense for energy to sink back into the primordial soup of reality than for it to just dissipate into emptiness Can you imagine that? Experiencing endless whitenoise and visuals with no consciousness to actually enjoy or understand them? Truly nothing.

[@ChristianKnight-1054]

​@@cantcontinue4039 I hope I look like my profile pic when I go to the afterlife.

[@ShawnKoppenhoefer]

"Sum. forty tales from the afterlives" David Eagleman "At once funny, wistful and unsettling, Sum is a dazzling exploration of unexpected afterlives-each presented as a vignette that offers a stunning lens through which to see ourselves in the here and now. In one afterlife, you may find that God is the size of a microbe and unaware of your existence. In another version, you work as a background character in other people's dreams. Or you may find that God is a married couple, or that the universe is running backward, or that you are forced to live out your afterlife with annoying versions of who you could have been. With a probing imagination and deep understanding of the human condition, acclaimed neuroscientist David Eagleman offers wonderfully imagined tales that shine a brilliant light on the here and now."

[@rustyschakelford55]

WE WANT MORE!!! Someone used their creativity so well with this story ❤❤❤❤

[@peterwheeler4402]

Absolutely superb. Finally a Dust short with a beginning, a middle and an end. Beautifully written and directed. Worthy of every award it will surely win. Thank you to everyone involved and please do more!!!

[@kayda507]

Loved this and would love to know what happens to her

[@TheUberdude187]

Fantastic short. This can and should be a full length movie / series. I would happily pay to watch that.

[@sarahscaryRAWR]

Please someone turn this into a full film! Honestly, this was really really good and I don't usually like movies like this!

[@TheMeasureOfAnEpisode]

It’s sad that the doctor who chose saving a life and do no harm, chose revenge in that last moment. Also, I thought the lady who was so eager to see him die would be more than she seemed.

[@BeYouTiful_987]

She didn’t chose revenge, she wants them to stop experimenting on others so the souls don’t get trapped. She knows she couldn’t save all the others without lying to them. If she told the truth they will experiment on many others and their souls would be sacrificed. So she chose to let the curly lady to be sacrificed instead so they will stop the experiment and leave dying people at peace. It’s one sacrifice. I would chose the same.

[@sharzneynkandu7618]

But she would end up releasing those things to the world which I think is worse.

[@classydave75]

​@@sharzneynkandu7618 Those things were coming from "outside" anyway, attracted by the soul hanging a bit too long there... I would say those "demons" wanted some sort of payback for having been trapped there and miss their "prize" at the same time. And the chief of that experiment is somewhat trying to play God or find something that is not meant to be discovered. So maybe her soul is pretty dark too, more than the other ones participating in it... I don't know. Trying to make sense of it...

[@rustymuckybottoms]

Wow! Interesting, creepy, and extremely well done! More please!

[@JoeRussellProductions]

Thanks Rus!

[@jessgarside]

This was bloody gripping! LOVE how she becomes the experiment at the end. You are à fantastic storyteller

[@Kxzelles]

OMG SPOILER

[@swagedelic]

You mean Mini Driver becomes the experiment.

[@essiebessie661]

Absolutely perfect. I’m an ICU nurse from a research hospital. I worked decades of night shifts. This is very much on point.

[@clarencewillix7589]

Have you seen anything even remotely like this, maybe minus the unseen Reapers and the Lilith-like evil girl holding and alien looking baby?

[@sharifmahmud9583]

I am a physician! Worked in this field for last 34 years .. directly! As a medical student.. 40 years passed! .. I can't share it to all in public!

[@clintonosagie172]

​@@sharifmahmud9583I will love it if you share your experience

[@kajekage9410]

On point? You have dying patients kidnapped for nonsensical experiments?

[@kajekage9410]

​@@sharifmahmud9583, what can't you share?

[@rafiquekeshavjee8033]

I’m a novelist and was impressed by the drama and the idea of body-snatching and soul catching. Given your premise the ending is intriguing and imaginatively productive. I’ve watched dozens and dozens of NDE’s and the idea of evil entering at death doesn’t figure. Have you read “Laws of the Spirit World”, a compelling story of a mother who connects with her son who has just died and gets her to describe what he experiences through automatic writing. This book is non-fiction. It ends the epistemological hegemony of science without trying.

[@farfle]

This is perfect! I am totally blown away and I beg you for a sequel - we need to know what happens when they open the door!

[@Caprica-od6oc]

OK, That was scary as hell. My God! Well done!. This need to be continue either like a full feature film or a TV series. It's amazing.

[@Navigator001]

The best short film I've ever seen. Everything was perfect, including the cast, it was truly amazing.

[@slagginobsidians1030]

Asvinns was a horrifying short film. I havent been that scared since I watched the found footage film Host (2020)

[@geoffupton]

wow! that IS NOT what i expected! that was awesome! really wish it was a full film, it'd be a winner!! 🎉🎉🎉 damn, someone make this into a full movie... PLEASE?!

[@MissArielNichole]

This is amazing! It had me holding my breath.. would love to see a part 2 or a full length version. Better than most movies that come out these days!

[@qwipperty]

I don't think opening that door would be a good idea. I doubt those things inside would be content with staying in there. Although it would be one hell of a movie if they got out, and......

[@ThestuffthatSaralikes]

I need to know what happens. This was amazing. Well written, acted, produced, the effects were great, music was on point- and it ended made me *need* more. Oh the questions and discussion that is to be had over this one!! perfect Sci-fi short.

[@GunnWrights]

This is BY FAR the best SFSF I've seen this year (probably longer)!! While I've always loved Tomei, she does good work - an actress can only be as good as the STORY! A++++ to both. Would love to see more from those who collaborated to bring this short film to light.!!

[@williambritt7581]

The writers and the production team did a great job.

[@PilotPirxz]

Perfect example of what a short movie can be if you put the right script and the right people on it. Great job!!!

[@Bludongle]

These shorts have come a LONG way since the advent of the interwebs. The production value alone of this one is amazing. These kinds of projects give the viewer the sense that these are truly works of art for the whole cast. As a stand alone this film is fantastic with stellar performances. The universe it opens up could be rich with story telling. Creative and wonderfully produced. More like this please.

[@gren509]

A brilliant film !! Far too good to be a short. Much better in every respect than most main-stream media. THANK YOU.

[@JoeRussellProductions]

Thanks for the Kudos! We had a lot going for us for sure! An excellent cast / crew.

[@niklasfuchs8253]

Who came from the tiktok

[@NeviaManezhu]

Mee

[@LordBrown22]

I did 😅😅

[@danimarinescu5518]

I do

[@joeyugable]

Meeeeeeee😅!!!

[@NefliteX]

Yup. Had to see the end.

[@Hat6000]

Riveting. I am impressed by the quality of talent you were able to bring to this project. Have always been a big fan of Marisa Tomei ever since "My Cousin Vinnie" and of course Minnie Driver is topknotch, but the other performances were really convincing as well.

[@bigal1894]

Incredible directing, glimpses of vengeance even within good and the blurred lines of the nuances between what is good and evil.

[@JoeRussellProductions]

Thanks for the kudos!

[@philmckrackin8303]

That was freaking awesome! It was so well done that it felt like I had just watched an entire feature length film. I gotta see more like this, you guys knocked it out of the park. Not to mention my all time biggest crush Marisa Tomei in the lead, great choice. Two very enthusiastic thumbs up here, great job.

[@PeanutHandles1417]

The creators of all these shows are seriously underrated. A+ on the uniqueness of the stories.

[@neilruedlinger4851]

Marisa Tomei & Minnie Driver are big name stars to some of us. I thought their acting performances were flawlessly executed. Paulo Costanzo's performance was also excellent, I hope there are more short and full feature length films with their top notch talents. They draw me into the story and for a few moments I forget the outside world and its challenges and problems don't exist, as I feel myself totally immersed in the little universes they create.

[@Rood67]

*Best DUST Film yet* This was one of the best that the company has produced. Not just the bigger named stars; other DUST productions have had excellent acting. Personally, I think the singing nurse, creepy as she was, falling into borderline sociopathic was the best person in the cast. She literally caused an emotional response beyond those getting their line correct and being at the right spot at the right time. Fantastic job everyone!!!

[@laggybum3218]

Agreed!

[@kenzij]

Dust doesn't produce most of the content on their page, they just help it reach more people than it would if uploaded by a channel with less subscribers. Unless it says that it's a Dust original/ Dust exclusive, it's independently made. Just letting you know so you can give credit where it's due.

[@TheHarryGato]

This was BEAUTIFUL! It was more entertainment and suspense packed ibto 17 minutes than most movies generate in 2 hours! And Minnie Driver plus Marisa Tomei?! I hope more Hollywood A-Listers make these types of short films!

[@melissarmt7330]

I had a near death experience in 1980 and I loved this movie! Needs to be a series, so, so badly!

[@craigcraig7041]

Would love to see more! A series or movie ? Possibly wander into historical paranormal activity or using the doctors ability to see them solve mysterious deaths etc . Excellent actors dialog and producing.

[@nityasoni.paintings]

I don’t know how they are able to leave such amazing stories in short , if made a full version they have huge potential ! Amazing

[@GordyInMA]

Extremely well done! It left me wanting to see more! Also: Many thanks for not only keeping the closing credits at ‘full size’, but also keeping them on screen long enough or viewers to read them!

[@dostagirl9551]

Holy...wow. Just wow. I can't believe my luck in stumbling across this channel. This short was better than 90% of what's coming out of Hollywood these days. Great story.

[@Featherlightstudio]

This is one hell pitch!! Brilliant writing, production design, Costume, Cinematography, VFX, lighting, Sound/ADR, Direction and editing! How on earth did you get all that, AND a powerhouse cast together........for a pitch!? Fantastic work Joe, truly.

[@sigurthsbane]

Wow, really impressive. Would be a terrific Series or even Movie. Would definitely watch it.

[@asc_missions3080]

Why do so many of you viewers ask for a series? Why not just keep it special and watch it again now and then? Isn't that better than watching a brilliant idea become a recycled formula and eventually dissipate threadbare?

[@citizenfive2558]

there is sorta, a tv series called "Evil"

[@billyandrew]

@@asc_missions3080 So many of them want more from a _short_ movie channel. 😂

[@bishopvonlee]

It's hard for me to get caught up in any TV show or movie nowadays because it's just mostly re-scripted things from our past just done over in a different way. This is AWESOME!!! I love the concept, the cast, the special effects. I also agree, need a Movie or TV Series on NETFLIX, AMAZON or which ever platform you choose, but definitely something Sci-Fi \Suspense TV shows need at this time. All we have is Star Wars and Star Trek. CAPTIVATING Joe!!!

[@my3sons757]

I remember seeing something several years ago about a scientific team having terminally ill volunteers sleep in specially made beds on scales to measure any weight loss at the time of death. There WAS a weight loss. The doctor running the experiment studdied near death experiences and because of his analysis he believed absolutely in the existence of souls. Many of us take this on faith. There is definitely a public interest in this. Dear Producer, If you you make a full length film on this people WILL come to the theater. I certainly will and so will my friends. Nice work.

[@EXE973]

Air has weight. As the lungs deflate, that weight would be lost.

[@trevorh1640]

This was awesome. Would watch a full-length, especially if you kept Marisa Tomei, Minnie Driver, and Paulo Costanzo.

[@teresacalhoon1443]

OH WOW! My mouth is hanging open and I'm on the edge of my seat waiting to see what happens when the door opens. Fabulous cast, amazing writing, outstanding direction...wow, wow, wow. I'm hooked.

[@jofugitt]

This was FANTASTIC. I wanted to see what would happen after. What sort of chaos was unleashed. Great sense of pace and storytelling and suspense.

[@crescentfade]

This would make a fantastic, full, featured movie. You have to make a full-length production. Well done! Great acting, a great plot, excellent character development, great pacing, all in such a tiny amount of time, and it's original. Greenlight this thing!