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"You're not alive" Damn, not even the ghosts are safe from bullies

"Bullies can be everywhere. Be aware at all times." The bully in my walls, muffled: Hey four eyes!

I'm sorry but that part at the beginning where bullying came up and everyone booed killed me I was laughing so hard

The “you’re not alive” stuff is, I think, the most important thing in this video The bully saying “you’re not alive” and the video telling you not to check if you’re alive makes it seem as if you’re not the person being scared by the dead guy, you ARE the dead guy scaring the people. And the bully is just a victim.

Honestly, I liked it. You don't actually feel "scared" but the tension slowly builds up as the video goes. In my personal experience, the sudden music stops and the subtle messages made me feel quite tense and I was all the time expecting some sort of jumpscare. Good job, dude!

Imagine if you’re getting bullied and they say “you’re not alive” 👁️ 👁️

My theory is that when the tape is referring to bullies, its not just someone who decides to bully others, they're actually referring to a type of entity or creature that they had nicknamed bullies, and that they take the form of any human being, similarly to alternates in TMC. The "What not to do" segment could be referring to triggers that could cause the bully to break character and possibly become hostile

i absolutely love this. Unlike most analogue horror, theres no jumpscares, disturbing disorted faces, nothing. A few creepy moments and it builds so much suspense that never gets released. This is what analogue horror should be

I think literally ignoring the bullies won't cause them to get bored . Everyone doesn't take silence the same way. The way I think it is, some people, especially bullies, take it as you having nothing to counter their argument, meaning they are correct and hence encouraging them to get bolder, knowing you aren't going to do anything anyways and I believe most people know how that ends up.

poorly made Powerpoint presentation + 90's music + VHS filter = horror

after this video, i know how to identify bullies AND avoid them!

This tape here was actually very good! It seems like a legit tape, no over-the-top glitches, looks like a cheesy video from the early 2000s, builds up horror in a subtle way while staying interesting at it’s core, and has a sense of humor. Although I found the ending to be underwhelming- the way I see it, there wasn’t really enough of a climax to make it truly horrifying. I don’t have any real advice to help you with this, since I’ve never done this myself (so I really don’t have a right to speak), but if you are looking to improve the ending, make sure to keep it realistic to not only the nature of the tape itself, but to reality too. The true horror comes in the everyday situations that can really happen, and while the titans like Gemini Home Entertainment, Mandela Catalogue, and of course Local 58 can pull it off, it’s because those creators know how to effectively utilize their skill and idea to create convincing horror. Not saying you shouldn’t try a supernatural type of thing with your tapes, but you have to really know what you’re doing to make it work! And by all means, I’m not saying you don’t have the skill! This tape is very well crafted and humble, in a sense. The ‘market’ for analogue horror has become saturated with all sorts of different tapes, so being someone who knows how to make a good one is really something to be proud of.

"You're not alive" Correct, I am not alive on the inside.

“bullies come in all shapes and sizes” got me wheezing Edit: HOLY CRAP 1K LIKES IN A WEEK!? Edit 2: LETS TAKE OVER THE PERSON ABOVE US AND BECOME THE MOST LIKED COMMENT!!!

i can imagine a school who doesn't know what analog horror is showing this as an actual anti-bullying presentation.

As an analog horror enjoyer. Well done! It implemented a lot of reality & wasn't over the top with the glitches. You did a good job

Idk if ur gonna read this comment but I hope u continue with this series. Ur definitely on to something and I’m interested to see where it goes. Thought it was very spooky while still being subtle and leaving a lot of unanswered questions for the viewer at the end, good work!

Something I think is great is the audio. Lazy creators and amateurs only put the grain filter on the video and call it a day. Usually they use sounds that were never used on tapes. Also the absolute shitty quality you can hear from the tape scratching and being used is excellent. A lot of people forget that analogue horror is more than a grain filter and some minor spooks. Kudos to you!

Even though this is an analog horror, I find it somewhat of a lesson to not hurt yourself if you are bullied. Have someone to talk to. There are people in this world that love you and will hear your every word. If you are being bullied, PLEASE have the courage to stand up against them.

Thanks to this I learned that: * Bullies come in all shapes and sizes. * I shouldn't repeat in front of bullies (whatever that means). * Bullies are everywhere, including Walmart, my grandma's house and the Federal Correctional Institution Fort Dix in New Jersey. * I am not alive.

One of the most hurtful things a bully ever said to me that still lingers with me to this day is ''Your Jordans are fake as fuck''. It's a wound that has never fully healed and every time I remember it, I tear it back open just enough to undo any process I may have done in healing.

Dale bro la comunidad hispana tambien te apoya

What did we learn today, kids? We learned -What a bully is -How to stop them -Don't watch tapes that were found in the dumpster

I fr was so ready for a jump scare I even had my heart rate go up just by being paranoid

Correct tropes for Analog Horror, and great comic timing.

This is VERY well done. I detest jump scares (the lowest form of "horror"), but slow buildup with a slight liminality of 'god, something's wrong and I don't know what' is a GREAT tactic to use. You did great on this video, I hope you do more!

the expectancy was entirely there, even though it was the most scary part of the entire video, "you are not alive" feels like it's still rising the tension, not concluding it. that sense of dread as it grows longer and longer waiting for it to get worse, only for no large occurrence leaves a cold, scared feeling that feels like the tension builds even after the video is long completed

Im not sure where this will go but it is clear to me that the "bullies" talked about in this video are definitely some kind of super natural creature. And there is some kind of connection between the "bullies" and being alive since you are told not to do anything that would allow you to check if your alive.

This is EXTREAMLY underrated! Yours really stood out to me beacuse of not having a big reaveal or something in the end. Insted, you just sprinkled the creepyness here and there and it was perfect. Please continue!!!

Bro had to go to prison for 5 years and pay 250,000 dollars after sharing this tape on KZfaq. What a legend. 💀💀💀

the "you're not alive" part gave me chills

i love this. I love how there wasn't any over-the-top glitches or 'entities', but still creates a feeling of suspense and tension - especially with the breaks in the music.

I was expecting a “Cuthulu F’tagahn” at some point. Also, American bullying pales in comparison to South Korean bullying.

I’m pointing this out. When the girl responds to the bully, the bully is replaced with her, which makes the things she says feel like they have a deeper meaning. “I don’t care what you say”, “Your words mean nothing”, it sounds scarier and deeper when she’s talking to herself. Maybe she has schizophrenia or something. Just a theory.

very underrated for this quality.

I liked it! It was subtle, which I really appreciate. It also looked really believable as being an old video instead of obviously fake like a lot I've seen. And I was absolutely bobbing along to the music. Very cool and I hope you continue with the series! 💜

Honestly, kinda hooked to see where this story leads. You should definitely continue this. Keep up the good work!

intrusive thoughts at its finest 🤣

Didn't have the "Horror" I was expecting, but pretty good!

I gotta say this is interesting,most analogue horrors are about supernatural things and they also try to terrify you,but this is something else,not only is this message about an actual problem in real life but you deliver this message in a very unsettling way almost as if it was not talking about actual bullies but who knows I’m sure the community could figure something out , also not to say that this isn’t scary this is in a whole league of its own and I would love to see where it will go from here. So keep it up you truly have something special here.❤

Finally someone who knows the difference between your and you’re

this is a nice video, it doesn’t feel TOO overt but it’s still unsettling. It feels like a generic anti-bullying video made by someone who’s not right in the head. Good job!

This feels like a god tier shitpost, I love it

I don’t even care about the creepy undertones, the music combined with the aesthetic of the video just puts me in a good mood :)

"You're not alive"

When it said "courts", I didn't see the example picture, and for a second I just pictured a bunch of lawyers beating each other up in a courthouse.

this is the first analog horror film that *actually* gave me the spooks, good work!

Ghosts walk around like regular people. They don't see each other. They only see what they want to see. They don't know they're dead.

I like the idea behind this one!! At first I thought bullies was a term for some kind of entity. But the idea of dead people coming alive and not handling the fact they're dead very well is super interesting. Well done!!

every time the music stopped my heart genuinely dropped, that was really GOOD

As someone who was bullied for six years, I can confirm this facts, specially the "you are not alive" one

thank you! very informative, will show to my kids and also bring up in school board discussion! awesome advice 👍

I love how subtly wrong this one this is and how much its setting up. i also love the anti bullying tape premise very nostalgic and creative

This was a little different than most analog horror but I still really liked it. Hope to see more!

This has some very great potential, I hope this goes in the direction it should!

I believe it is talking about a creature that they refer to as bullies. It goes into detail like “Be aware at all times,” and “Children believe bullies are in… but that’s not true, bullies are everywhere.” The way it says “You’re not alive” is very scary aswell.. It also tells you to “strictly avoid” doing simple things. It makes it seem like it is referring to a “human bully” but also a scary creature that people simply call “bullies”..

Honestly very helpful I've been getting bullied a lot. Thanks for the video.👍

Finally! One of these with no jumpscares! Thank you, and we'll done!

This was pretty good! hope you continue, would love to see more with this concept!

"You're not alive." That's not bullying, that's just creepy.

The build-up here is great! I think it works really well, especially if you are familiar with analog horror.

OMG PLEASE MAKE MORE LIKE THIS While this wasn't straight up scary to me, it really did feel like an old anti-bullying tape and it still felt kinda of also the repeating part was pretty funny ngl

I love this so much, a very original analog horror video, I hope you keep it up!

This 100% had me on the edge of my seat Love it!

I loved the video a lot! Instant subscription

technically well-done. you nailed the vibe of analog horror quite well. i'd like to see you continue. if i can give one criticism, it's that it doesn't give enough story-wise. the threat is too nebulous and too similar to what's already out right now. maybe this is a brainwashing video by a cult targeting kids. you can correct me if i'm wrong but i don't think that's been done yet. it could use something a bit more sinister.

“How to stand up to a bully” Step 1: find a bully Step 2: assume a sitting position in front of a bully Step 3: stand up and face the bully CongratulaTions

When an analog horror teaches more on how to deal with bullies than school

Bro imagine getting fined 250,000 dollars for pirating an anti bullying tape

I hate it when my bullies start speaking cosmic truth to me

That is actually super well done! It didn't have to confirm anything about what they really are. I think it used the fear of the unknown super well.

people who interpreted this as not scary, i want to say why this video unsettled me. having messages communicated to you from the outside world while you're dreaming is a common thing most of us experience. if someone tries to wake you up by calling your name, you process this noise but don't wake up, sometimes you dream the exact same noise coming from someone in your dream. but in this video, instead of dreaming, it's death. since we don't know anything about what it's like, you can't help but think "what if this video is true. what if i am dead?" it makes me want to actually check my pulse, but also makes me hesitate because of what would happen if I come to the realisation that I'm actually not alive.

I do really appreciate being a bit more subtle with the "music cuts out" thing - only deleting a few elements on screen, or a few instrumental tracks while you can still feel a bit of the music in the back, makes it feel that much more uncomfortable.

You should probably start turning this into a series!

The “repeating” part gave me chills (3:06)

wow, that was surprisingly good :D

Finally, an actual GOOD analog horror in a very long time!

great job! a suitable horror video for those who can't stand jumpscares like me

I just found this randomly and I was half expecting the bully to be murdered at the end

Ok, but NGL this LITERALLY helped me avoid being bullied, thanks bro

i like how it barely has any horror so it makes it scarier because you think its gonna come any second now

This feels like an EAS announcement but for kids to don't freak them up too much

Hey man, this was good. I hope you make more analog horror.

my recommendations during the day: boring but friendly my recommendation at night: scary but entertaining

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Thanks this rally helped me with overcoming bully’s thanks

Keep expanding ! Good job

I like how this analog horror doesn’t play all its cards first thing. It waits a bit

Pretty Cool! Do you think you could make analog horror series out of it. It would help people educate themselves about bullying.

Guys! I checked my pulse, my heart isn't beating! I think I'm dead. Thank goodness the bully told me that I wasn't alive!

I fr thought there was going to be a jump scare during this whole video

It's so easy to see if something is made on powerpoint. Like the sliding in of text, the font ect

I'm really happy to see Cool Cat reinventing his image in the Analog Horror genre.

Thank you so much for sharing this! I’ve been bullied for many years and this should bring an end of those nasty horrid bully ullies! -Wait, am I alive? SOMEBODY HELP ME!!!!- Enjoy your day!

Simple but effective. Props. Great concept as well. :)

Underrated, I'm subbing.

The sad part is that most people do not know that bullying is everywhere and the fact that anyone can bully. This is from what some experts assume but it’s 100% true

I like this, I was expecting the tape to eventually cut off and jumpscare me or something, but no. It just builds up fear and eventually ends, I'm not even joking, if I was a teacher, I would definitely show this to my students.

Some of the information was actually good for standing up to bullies but then there was just subtle messages which was perfect