FLAT | Short Thriller

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Жыл бұрын

Traveling home from a business trip, Rick stops in Joshua Tree to clear his head, but a blown tire leaves him stranded and yet that's not even the worst part of his day.
Starring: Seth Cassell, Julia Aks, & Caroline Gottlieb
Director: Michael Skanes - / michael.skanes
Music: Philip Kreyche
Producers: Tamara Rhoads, James Vaughn, and Michael Skanes
D.P.: Jay Dallen
Gaffer: Jon Boal
1st ACs: Andrew Parrotte and Tom Funk
2nd ACs: Leo Foley and Matt Ciampa
Key Grips: King Greenspon and Sam Klein
Production Sound Mixer: Travis Brown
Production Designer: Britt Harrison
Costume Designer: Stephanie Ruch
Hair & Make-up: Sierra Barton

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@mathetes7759 11 ай бұрын

The fact that a grown man in 2023 doesn't know how to change a flat tire only adds to the realism of this short movie! lol

@rafaelvillanueva1547 10 ай бұрын

the fact that you believe everything you see in movies would probably worry me more than a man who doesn’t know how to change a tire

@mathetes7759 10 ай бұрын

@@rafaelvillanueva1547 Lighten up Francis

@IamSqueaky 10 ай бұрын

@@rafaelvillanueva1547literally the dood in the short film...... (Joke btw) also speaking genuinely kids 🤓

@MrDoctorSchultz 10 ай бұрын

You got soft hands brother

@jly697 9 ай бұрын

Holy crap, I can't stop laughing about that comment 😂

@adolfolerito6744 11 ай бұрын

Lesson for today kids? LEARN TO CHANGE YOUR OWN TIRES !

@her_colorfulpalette 11 ай бұрын

New fear unlocked. 🙄If your loved ones say something odd don't believe them just shut the door and stay safe

@skanesfilms 11 ай бұрын

Haha 😆

@awsjr12 9 ай бұрын

The moral of the story is to give a stranger who shows up out of nowhere in the middle of nowhere a life altering piece of iron and turn your back on them because... smart.

@krisaaron8180 Ай бұрын

Careful with that kind of thinking. It's the kind of thing that gets someone a long prison sentence because someone pulled into in his driveway and "I just assumed".....It comes from watching too much Fox News or too much KZfaq.

@RPRosen-ki2fk 11 ай бұрын

This film owes everything to the performance of the Caitlyn character and the actress that played her.

@skanesfilms 11 ай бұрын

Agreed! She did a fantastic job! It was pleasure working with her and crafting her character.

@j-rocd9507 11 ай бұрын

I think she has a Jennifer Lawrence vibe specifically her voice and movement/mannerisms but with more dangerous predatory sex appeal. 👍 Great job to everyone and you should be proud.

@dropperknot 2 ай бұрын

@RPRosen-ki2fk I fully concur with your assessment, and still marvel at the splendid shape of her trousers.

@petergianarakos4439 8 ай бұрын

Again, I maintain that a complete story doesn't take 3 hrs. This is really a good movie with potential for a sequel. Are they shape-shifters, are they soul stealers, who steal souls, not blood. Anyway, great job. You all deserve a million++views.

@sparkythancztwise 5 ай бұрын

Well, clearly, evidently in the film, a body stealer - foremost. (Singular since we cannot presume there are others within any number of miles, or light years. We only witness evidence of a singular entity.) And as for not stealing blood (as you alluded), before the body swap with him after she had knocked him out, her face (its face, the one worn after being stolen from the missing woman on the news) was saturated/caked with blood. That isn't clear as to why. Unlike another short, not eating the victim's flesh, but switching into it. And if she drank his blood like vampires, then how could she then switch into the blood depleted vessel/body? I wonder what the intention was with the blood depicted on her/its face. And finally, as for soul stealing, when it showed up and spoke to his wife, it used the word "honey" which she noticed was odd/unusual, which indicates another way that the person standing at the door is not him. Since we only speculate about connection and differentiation with mind, soul, spirit, etc., it would appear that the creature has hijacked his biological form but is thinking and communicating as itself, while trying to act and behave convincingly as the owner of the body would have if they were still alive and in the body. So we can't know if his soul has departed. There's no evidence depicted that his soul or spirit or mind is battling inside with the occupier. Maybe it consumes the soul of the victims, with a chaser of a half pint of blood. Maybe that's what you meant by "soul stealer"? Not sure why this is labeled a "thriller" because it's sci-fi. Maybe sci-fi/thriller or sci-fi/mystery.

@sparkythancztwise 5 ай бұрын

P.S. if shape shifter, then it would have adopted his form and wouldn't have carried the physical injury from when he'd been hit with the tire iron. That is just then something to have to explain to others and such things would be optimally avoided. If a creature could shape-shift, then it begs the question "why would it copy the injury instead of the body as it was at first encounter?".

@dropperknot 9 ай бұрын

I'm damned if I could make any sense out of that.

@ProgresssiveFaith 2 ай бұрын

In my opinion,the woman who approached him in the dessert,is a kind of alien entity.She killed him and somehow transformed herself to look like him and then went to find his girlfriend at their home.

@farristolesome4419 Ай бұрын

@@ProgresssiveFaith Thank you for the explanation because I certainly didn’t get it either but now it makes sense. 👍😉

@ProgresssiveFaith Ай бұрын

@@farristolesome4419 I 'm glad i helped!😊

@jayshah3376 11 ай бұрын

Almost Ryan Reynolds.

@skanesfilms 11 ай бұрын

😆

@deedeegreen8338 8 күн бұрын

But cuter. Those dimples.

@Life_of_Ty Жыл бұрын

This deserves way more attention,it’s very well done and didn’t over explain the lore. Great work

@skanesfilms Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Appreciate it!

@jaynola247 11 ай бұрын

I can't remember the last time I watched something that made me want to see a part 2 - or better still, a mini series that explores where it goes next and provides some background. I really hope it happens. Amazing work by all involved.

@skanesfilms 11 ай бұрын

Hopefully one day. I’ve got 2 more horror films in the pipeline. With all of the comments about a sequel, maybe it’s something I’ll have to explore. Glad you enjoyed it!

@agneshabas2890 11 ай бұрын

Fantastic film and funny Thank you

@-englishcaption3182 9 ай бұрын

Welcome to watch new movie channel

@TheFireline 11 ай бұрын

For me, the real horror would begin after the shapeshifter entered the house. The story so far was ok but not really the expected horror.

@skanesfilms 11 ай бұрын

Maybe that’s where I’ll begin the sequel… or feature… one day!

@xosunshineoxsunshine436 Күн бұрын

The male's acting was great because he acted completely natural , especially with the PEACE !! The blonde woman Shape shifting serial killer was great as well very charismatic !! Please make a part 2.This was great and i'm subbing and going to check out your other films now 💜

@keto3979133 10 ай бұрын

Watched the movie, but it felt like unraveling quantum physics while blindfolded. If anyone understands, please send a compass for this lost soul.

@melanimatejak6821 10 ай бұрын

It looks like serial killer who is able to acquire the appearance of the person he (she? ) killed 🤔

@kitspics526 11 ай бұрын

I’m glad I didn’t read the comments first since many are spoilers. Really enjoyed the pace and storyline. Setting in the desert adds to that isolation creepy vibe. Actors good. When it ended I smiled. Nice work all.

@skanesfilms 11 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it! Thank you!!!

@drdas10 9 ай бұрын

He looks like premature Ryan Renolds

@zethraelofteldrassil3149 11 ай бұрын

Excellent ... superb twist that I never saw coming.

@skanesfilms 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@petersalt 11 ай бұрын

The score gave me John Carpenter vibes for sure. Loved the concept of alien/shapeshifter lore. This could easily be adapted into a great series or film. The cinematography was great, as was the editing. The fight was very well done. The actors were also a great fit for the delivery of the story. All around really good.

@skanesfilms 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! Really appreciate it!

@AntonioBentoBomfim 9 ай бұрын

Skinwalkers.

@sirapos6550 8 ай бұрын

Wow,spot on about John Carpenter !

@filipbartas576 8 ай бұрын

How long have you been with that woman?

@MsRocka92 10 ай бұрын

Wish this was longer !!! Excellent short!

@FionaDarlington 4 ай бұрын

Great acting by both and an unpredictable ending. I give it 7/10

@skanesfilms 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Appreciate the feedback!

@sunnytelang 9 ай бұрын

The acting, the cinematography, the direction & overall look of film is just great. Would like to see such more stuff from you. It was very great to watch such a impactful short film. Love from india 🇮🇳

@saulohenrique6091 7 ай бұрын

Vim pelo refugio cult, do Brasil. Excelente filme. 👏👏👏👏👏

@theresalynch551 11 ай бұрын

Wow😮 amazingly good storyline!!! Never seen the shape-shifter coming!!! Hope to see more content from you!!!❤

@skanesfilms 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Yes, definitely more to come!

@TheDweeb002 11 ай бұрын

No one ever does...

@AcapulKero 8 ай бұрын

Absolutely great bro! We need a second part! :)

@jirihozpodebrad23 8 ай бұрын

Definitely go for a sequel - well done!

@renekingfisher9065 11 ай бұрын

Wow. I want to see more!!! This was good!

@skanesfilms 11 ай бұрын

Working on it! Mamu will release in October after its final festival. Currently, editing my next horror short, Parasomnia. You can check out my Instagram to get a sneak peek. 😉

@retro9173 11 ай бұрын

Guys take note>> If you get approached by a hottie cause you never changed a tire in your life, you know what comes next .. 😏

@peachypie8018 11 ай бұрын

WOW !! Excellent story, well worth watching, thanks for the entertainment.

@skanesfilms 11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

@pauldavey 8 ай бұрын

Nothing that I can say that has not been said already. Great short.

@rubyhro7440 11 ай бұрын

Great Story, great acting ❤

@greendesertgoddess 11 ай бұрын

That was outstanding! I love "shape-shifters" they're so versatile. . . ❤ Very nicely done beautifully filmed and the clever word play was entertaining.

@skanesfilms 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!!! I’m not much of a writer so I appreciate that. The next one will be even better now that I’ve teamed up with a great horror writer.

@user-mx5nb5bo2u 11 ай бұрын

@@skanesfilms - Did you write this? Very good! Usually the victim becomes its/the/a perpetrator; but here´s something different; the perpetrator "becomes" its victim, and that´s interesting surprise.. Also as a parasite moving from one host to another, a serial killer which is is difficult traced...

@skanesfilms 11 ай бұрын

Yes, I did. I wanted to write something that subverts the genre and is unexpected. I’m glad you enjoyed it!

@C.U.N.Tahiti 10 ай бұрын

What was the word play? I missed it

@PlanetCurl 10 ай бұрын

After reading the comments, i devised my own interpretation and now im satisfied lol great movie

@ptmedicane7369 9 ай бұрын

no ghost..not horror

@shuga1313 11 ай бұрын

OMFG ! Excellent film and hopefully many many more successes like this one are to come

@skanesfilms 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! Much appreciated!

@tonycruz6183 8 ай бұрын

Simply amazing. Great job!

@skanesfilms 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

@Sandman9811 9 ай бұрын

Hopefully the next part is coming because I am hooked on to this. ❤👍

@emperor6376 10 ай бұрын

I don´t get it, did I miss a part 1, or what? 😀 However, nice job 👍. Greetings from Czechia.

@brianshaner8865 11 ай бұрын

I already mentioned this in another’s comment, but this was fucking fantastic. Great job to everyone involved. Loved the shapeshifter or changeling. Not sure which is more accurate. I’m not affiliated with Alter in any way, shape or form either, but I would love to see this on their channel.

@skanesfilms 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!!!

@vickimoran1349 11 ай бұрын

Nice twist on the shape-shifter theme. Great job all around.

@skanesfilms 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@LadyDi0514 11 ай бұрын

Nice!! So well done- I wanted it to keep on going!!!!!!

@skanesfilms 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! Appreciate it!!!

@MZTHICK76 9 ай бұрын

Damn I wasn't expecting the shapeshifter...loved it!!

@nataschadenhooglander6743 11 ай бұрын

Wow that was great 👏🏻👌🏻 would love to see it when its a full movie 🎬

@skanesfilms 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! Maybe one day…

@greendesertgoddess 11 ай бұрын

No full movie. Please! That's why we love Alter. Although some great full features have been made from Alter Shorts . . . "Piggy" and "Smile" to name a couple.

@brianholtzmusicsound 11 ай бұрын

Nicely done! Great story, acting and great attention photographic storytelling.

@skanesfilms 11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@paulineandrushuk8923 8 ай бұрын

You left us hanging ! WTF now I'm pissed off that I wasted the time.

@robertjudy9135 6 ай бұрын

Thrilling story. Great job.

@skanesfilms 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@nerdArya 11 ай бұрын

This can be a mini series..

@jennl8921 9 ай бұрын

Wow. Great work. Looking forward to seeing more.

@skanesfilms 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! Mamu will be dropping next month.

@sandravirginia9550 7 ай бұрын

Sensacional! Parabéns! 👏🇧🇷

@entertainmentworld6074 11 ай бұрын

I don't know why it's so late, but it really is a great masterpiece 🤩

@skanesfilms 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! I actually put it up on Vimeo a few years back after it’s festival run. Only recently migrated a few things to KZfaq.

@caitlynclark7882 8 ай бұрын

Ok, at first I kinda felt this was going the way of the reverse cliche where "man thinks woman can't be serial killer but she is", but I did NOT see that plot twist coming! Nice, VERY nice!

@skanesfilms 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@nealdmiller 11 ай бұрын

did not expect that-good job

@skanesfilms 11 ай бұрын

😄

@00tact 11 ай бұрын

Amazing work

@karencalifano6132 Жыл бұрын

Love this!!!!!!!!!! But I wanted more.

@skanesfilms Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Maybe in the future I’ll revisit this story. Definitely lots to explore here but glad to hear it!

@vanessadawn6747 11 ай бұрын

Very well done.

@skanesfilms 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@Q-1424 7 ай бұрын

So...The cannibalistic shape shifter?? THAT'S NEW!

@xosunshineoxsunshine436 Күн бұрын

I think the ideas that she has to consume them to then become them 0.0

@crystalclarity6766 11 ай бұрын

So, a fully capable man who can’t swap out a flat tire? That was largely unheard of when I grew up. What has happened to people who seem so clueless even with simple tasks?

@MisterG2323 11 ай бұрын

Entertaining take on the shapeshifter trope, decent script well acted and shot. Wouldn't mind seeing it expanded upon. Kudos to all involved.

@skanesfilms 11 ай бұрын

Appreciate that!!! 🙏

@kbrheins 9 ай бұрын

Wait..is Matt’s voice John Krasinski? 🤣

@marcosluna7792 9 ай бұрын

fantastic work!

@craigdoran9037 11 ай бұрын

So it didn't know how to change a tyre after all. Cant trust anyone

@anonymity1003 Ай бұрын

I loved it.

@markbegley1564 10 ай бұрын

very good, thank you

@megha6865 10 ай бұрын

You guys can make it as a 1 hr movie and sell it to some OTT. This is really good.

@skanesfilms 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@dolorosaenigmakil 8 ай бұрын

Subvert expectations! Love this mate! Keep it up 👌🏾

@skanesfilms 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! That was the goal!

@Vegan_botanicals 6 ай бұрын

loved the plot twist, well done to everyone involved.

@skanesfilms 6 ай бұрын

Appreciate it! Thank you!

@Witchofthewoods. 11 ай бұрын

This was an awesome short film 🎥 Nice job. The desert 🏜️ made it even more scary...brings an apocalyptic death feeling to the table. I'd love to see a sequel.

@skanesfilms 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊 It was a challenge to shoot in the desert, but fun!

@IdaRamirez-ch5ds 10 ай бұрын

Good job 😮 i loved the ending and they ghost are not real 👻 hope to see more

@kennedyfilmes 9 ай бұрын

Já vou direto no LIKE, Meus parabéns pelo filme, ficou sensacional.

@alann-rk6oc 7 ай бұрын

Não entendi nada do filme, dei like pelas atuações, pode me explicar?

@Really_is_all_about_the_Bass 11 ай бұрын

Great work!!!

@skanesfilms 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@joagate3259 11 ай бұрын

This is excellent

@professord1522 4 ай бұрын

Given the geographic context, I'm thinking the shapeshifter is more likely to be a skinwalker from Native American lore than an alien or fey changeling.

@frantisekvtelensky820 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant! 👌

@skanesfilms Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@gigman666 10 ай бұрын

Good Job....Really enjoyed this

@skanesfilms 10 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it!

@MikeIn4D 11 ай бұрын

GREAT WORK!!!!!

@skanesfilms 11 ай бұрын

Thanks!!

@loveisthedrug3579 11 ай бұрын

It’s a cool concept and all but I’m still left wondering what the body snatcher’s motive is. Just to have fun trying out different people’s lives?

@sofiafungayi4603 11 ай бұрын

That car isnt meant for dirt road

@skanesfilms 11 ай бұрын

Completely agree! 😂 we didn’t have many options when we shot this so we used my car. But it worked out and I love the color contrast in the blue and orange desert we got from it.

@kevettenoel3207 11 ай бұрын

The acting is very convincing!! Love the score!! Great plot!! I likey alot!!!

@skanesfilms 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

@flamindigo 11 ай бұрын

good acting, good shooting, good score, lame story

@skanesfilms 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! I’m not the best writer, so glad everything else worked. The next one in post is way better because I partnered with a dope horror writer.

@kevettenoel3207 11 ай бұрын

@@flamindigo hey watch out we got a Hollywood critic on the comments 🤔😳🤣🤣🤣🤣

@kevettenoel3207 11 ай бұрын

@@skanesfilms you're a GREAT WRITER!! 👍🏾

@user-bv5ku6ko8t 11 ай бұрын

I 💬 you're doing good,best of luck

@skanesfilms 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@playa33 11 ай бұрын

Make me think of the twilight zone. The serie from the 60/70’s

@jakemyron3276 11 ай бұрын

This was really good! Have you thought about submitting it to alter’s page? This changeling portrayal is way better than any of theirs

@skanesfilms 11 ай бұрын

Appreciate it! I actually haven’t thought about submitting to Alter, but perhaps I will. Thank you! Good idea!

@jakemyron3276 11 ай бұрын

@@skanesfilmsI’m not in any way associated with them, but could be a way to get more views on this masterpiece

@brianshaner8865 11 ай бұрын

I absolutely agree…submit to Alter. This needs more views. It was fucking fantastic.

@Buuuuuunny 11 ай бұрын

@@skanesfilms Alsoo absolutely agree, This is a masterpiece that deserves more Attention and support , Loooved everything , from the incredible nice cinematic, the Acting *Chefs kiss*, The Build in Humor^^- to the building up of the story/plot, loved that little detail in the beginning where The Tv News mentions the Murder of a woman(caitlyn) wich i guess was the shapeshifters victim before him bc it introduced its self as kate, understandable that it has to find a new target whos Death they can hide bc Caitlyn was known to be murderd, aaaah its just so goood and makes one really edged about the ongoing of the story

@MrMaksi1990 8 ай бұрын

Omg .I better go practice how to change tires

@daylook7551 9 ай бұрын

Great film can I ask what u filmed this on

@skanesfilms 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yeah, no problem. We shot with the Amira and a few vintage Cooke lenses (at least I believe those were the lenses). I’d need to double check with the D.P.

@lacecox8920 11 ай бұрын

Now that was good did not see that coming

@skanesfilms 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!!!

@tabitham3581 10 ай бұрын

Wow that plot twist tho 😮

@deadahead2604 10 ай бұрын

Is there really grown men that can’t change a flat?

@ProgresssiveFaith 2 ай бұрын

Καταπληκτική δουλειά!!!

@manojswain5209 11 ай бұрын

Excellent

@pommydiva1 11 ай бұрын

im confused. why did she strip. then next scene hes getting dressed. aaaagh, someone else wrote she was a shape shifter ?? i think it needed a "little bit more info" as to what was going on

@skanesfilms 11 ай бұрын

To avoid costly prosthetics, we discussed removing the clothes in a way that felt like removing a layer of skin. Probably could’ve shot that better to make it clear 🤷‍♂️ but yes, they are a shapeshifter.

@christimason1826 11 ай бұрын

I almost thought he picked up a hooker and buried her at the end. That’s why the wedding ring was in the pocket. Wanted you to think shape shifter, but really he was a serial killer…?

@EM-mw2qr 9 ай бұрын

I'd like to shift my shape for hers.

@user-pj9tk4op4w 8 ай бұрын

Shapeshifter!

@user-xl6jp6qc6m 4 ай бұрын

Simplesmente maravilhoso 😮👏👏👏👏🙀 parabéns ao diretor e aos envolvidos 👏👏

@skanesfilms 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Appreciate it!

@user-xl6jp6qc6m 4 ай бұрын

@@skanesfilms oww,o Brasil te ama 💞

@smoocher Ай бұрын

Great story and acting. You deserve a lot more subscribers.

@skanesfilms Ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙏

@latoshaadams3828 8 ай бұрын

He don't no how to change a tire wow

@loveland2556 11 ай бұрын

Nooooo I want more!!!👍👏👏🫶

@NotStarskiwars 11 ай бұрын

So much creativity out in the world and theres mf 8 fast and furious. This was awesome.

@skanesfilms 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!!!

@dirtyscoundrel2013 11 ай бұрын

This was awesome

@janicemahan4772 9 ай бұрын

I wasn't picking up on the shape-shifter premise, but when I read the comments, it was like, duh!

@geoffc376 11 ай бұрын

Well Done! 💯

@skanesfilms 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@lynneymassey2855 10 ай бұрын

Good movie 😊

@bluerainwalker5463 11 ай бұрын

should be full movie well done and acted

@skanesfilms 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! That’s the idea. Yep! 😊 This is my proof of concept for a much larger story.

@user-bv5ku6ko8t 11 ай бұрын

Yes we want

@Bibulous. 10 ай бұрын

It's wasn't that scary,but it was a definitely interesting,i would like to know why she transformed into him,but for short movie it looks really good,very qualitatively made movie

@skanesfilms 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yeah, it wasn’t intended to be truly scary and more of a misdirection by switching genres from what appears to be a typical drama to more of a thriller/ sci-fi story. I left the ending sort of unexplained to possibly explore later, but I think she’s in hiding.