Horror Short Film "A Shot in the Dark" | ALTER

Horror Short Film "A Shot in the Dark" | ALTER | Throwback Thursday

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3 ай бұрын

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Somewhere along the highway, a young boy and his father fight for survival against the relentless creature that's hunting them.
"A Shot in the Dark" by Dylan Ashton
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More About "A Shot in the Dark":
Cole, an asthmatic adolescent boy, and Roy, his anxious, over-protective father, travel across a post-apocalyptic wasteland, rampaged by predatory creatures that hunt only at night. While seeking shelter in a roadside motel, Roy is forced outside in order to retrieve medicine for his son, only to be attacked by something monstrous. In order to save his father, Cole must confront the threat that exists beyond their room, but the courage to do so will bring him face-to-face with the terrifying creature that lurks in the darkness.
"A Shot in the Dark" Credits:
Written & Directed by Dylan Ashton
Produced by Ashim Ahuja
Co-Producers - Katherine Cronyn & Sharry Flaherty
Director of Photography - Matthew Lynn
Production Designer - Oscar Huezo
Music by Wesley Hughes
Post-Sound Supervisor - Lucien Palmer
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@Tammy2Tone 3 ай бұрын

THAT'S how it ends??! Oh, I do NOT like those open-ended, "who knows" type of endings.

@JohnClam 3 ай бұрын

Yeah, thinking for yourself definitely can be annoying lol sometimes you just want the director to tell you exactly what happened and how to feel about it. Am I right?!

@Tammy2Tone 3 ай бұрын

@@JohnClam - Heeeeeyyy..... are you being sarcastic, buddy??!🥴😏

@BluegrassAndLimestone 3 ай бұрын

@@JohnClamit wasn’t even a “think about it ending” it was just lazy cuz the writers clearly couldn’t think of an ending He walks outside after the door slings itself open (clearly wasn’t his dad at the door so why go out?) and then it’s just over. No implications or thought provoking. Just a lame ending

@sbaker3426 3 ай бұрын

And where have we seen an asthmatic kid needing medicine whilst creatures running about🤔 oh yeah, the movie “ signs”

@Tammy2Tone 3 ай бұрын

@@BluegrassAndLimestone - THANK YOU! My Q?, exactly! You JUST SAW the ugly creature thing, you hear a noise after SEEING your father be pulled in, but now, what.... you think he magically got away but isn't talking??! C'mon man!

@ollyrukes 3 ай бұрын

So why did the father not go to the car and instead head to a different room? Did the son beat the monster off with his gun, so was there a 2nd monster doing the 5 knocks? But then why did the son go outside when he knew it wasn’t his dad? The whole thing is confusing AF

@Zoyya234 3 ай бұрын

Yesssss😢

@otocan 2 ай бұрын

Yeah the story was all over the place. People here saying 'oh you don't understand it', nah it's just not consistent and not very good.

@amauryrojas4013 2 ай бұрын

Thank you, was looking for this reply, thought I was the only one. All there decisions made no sense; especially the dad going to the room instead of the car that was literally right in front of him

@curiositypiqued6573 Ай бұрын

@otocan and there's ALWAYS those smartmouth wannabe edgy kids keyboard warriors patronising u and trying to make u feel Inferior because they're such geniuses

@smartman123 3 ай бұрын

why Hollywood don't learn from these short quality horror movies

@samir_bapu 3 ай бұрын

I'm wondering what you've learnt from this stupid short

@AA14CBF 3 ай бұрын

For a full length 90 minutes Hollywood movie, if they take out 75 minutes, things will be pretty much like this.

@Brazilian342BR 3 ай бұрын

@@AA14CBFplease without xenophobia

@AA14CBF 3 ай бұрын

@@Brazilian342BR How so?

@Brazilian342BR 3 ай бұрын

@@AA14CBF we are not friends

@emreeren13 3 ай бұрын

A detail like at 1:45 when the crickets suddenly stop and shortly after that you hear the thud, is simply amazing. It's showing that they are not used to their situation yet and it also matches with the boys behavior. Amazing work guys, thx for this ❤

@YoojinKim-gt5fj 3 ай бұрын

Idk this short horror movie went over my head! I have no idea what was even going on, where did these creatures come from & the ending kicked left me more confused!!

@zethraelofteldrassil3149 3 ай бұрын

Have to agree with you all around. What were they going after or hunting? Aliens? I am confused. The kid wasn't any help either.

@kyos8462 3 ай бұрын

Lol I'd avoid short stories guys. Especially if you don't get into horror.

@samir_bapu 3 ай бұрын

What was that??? I didn't get it

@badeamihai366 3 ай бұрын

There is no way in explaining the movie without telling spoilers. Short Recap : A Boy with panic attacks (IDK how to explain in a better way) and his father create a security system in a post apocaliptic scenario. If one of them knocks at the door 4 times, the other knows to open it.

@jokarpo6723 3 ай бұрын

Yeah not the greatest short from alter

@kyos8462 3 ай бұрын

It's pretty obvious...did u watch it lol? Not the best alter short but better than Hollywood garbage nowadays

@cecilkeith1951 2 ай бұрын

@@badeamihai366 He has asthma, not a panic attack.

@cecilkeith1951 2 ай бұрын

@@kyos8462 It's not good. Good horror has internal "rules". This is just scary monsters randomly appear.

@fableorb 3 ай бұрын

This short horror film really packs a punch within such a brief timeframe. The atmosphere was spot-on, and the suspense kept me on the edge of my seat.

@Dr.JagCobra 3 ай бұрын

The monster was actually terrifying! Another great video! Great work ALTER!

@Lord_Taron_Texas 3 ай бұрын

@Alter it's a cold rainy day here in Texas... A good throwback to break up the boredom!

@jobyjobykc6782 3 ай бұрын

Here very hot now kerala 😢

@Lord_Taron_Texas 3 ай бұрын

@@jobyjobykc6782 that sucks... Just keep being awesome and everything will be okay

@darkreflection9087 3 ай бұрын

It’s night time where I am I probably shouldn’t watch this but what’s the worst that could happen

@RossiBoku 3 ай бұрын

There in the house with you 😮😮😮

@soumyayadav1725 3 ай бұрын

The worst that could happen is you getting sleep paralysis😂

@Ih34rtR3sid3nt3vil 3 ай бұрын

Have to be honest alter makes the best horror films by far

@localtortoise 3 ай бұрын

they dont make them

@IamLookingforWoody_________786 Ай бұрын

That creature looks like a Cenobite.

@BAGUPP 3 ай бұрын

wow this is amazing. Dude I love the suspense in all of your work alter!

@Corca 3 ай бұрын

Great and effective short horror film! One minor stylistical improvement suggestion: when boy turns and sees monster in front of him, camera pans to monster from right to left. Instead, if camera would of panned from left to right, like boy did with his head, it would of created a bit more seamless and natural "point-of-view" -effect (as both boy and camera would of moved to same direction at a same pace). Other than this small quirk, very nicely shot and directed. Thank you!

@AA14CBF 3 ай бұрын

Father and son escaped form monster. The ending could be a little bit better. It is missing some details, such as who was doing the 4 knocks. This is like you have a big firework but didn't ignite.

@Harbottle64 3 ай бұрын

Brilliant! Well done Dylan, cast and crew. Would love to watch a full-length version of this 👏👏👏

@OhLallapop 3 ай бұрын

None of this made sense. Did I miss something? All dad had to do was go to the car and then right back; it was just a few feet from their door. But then he goes exploring in another room while his kid his having an asthma attack and their being stalked by monsters? And why did the kid leave the room again when he knew it wasnt dad knocking This was so sumb, sorry not sorry. It's like that commercial where they hid from the killer in the murder shed instead of getting in the running car 😂

@brandtsweet 3 ай бұрын

The throwbacks are always the best quality...😅 Awesome

@Umm-e-Hani027 3 ай бұрын

Monster and the intensing sound were terrifying me like " Oh my gosh! Don't dady! Don't go out side ". Pheww! Good video, I like it❤

@theTrend7 3 ай бұрын

Maaaaaan,my stomach started growling while I watched this,almost sent me over the edge!!!! And I've actually seen this before 😢😭😂🤣😂😂😂

@HannahEvansOfficial 3 ай бұрын

Love your short films

@tarwater27 3 ай бұрын

I had to rewind it at the knocking part...wait..was it 4? Either way, if that was real life, you could forget the inhaler, my heart would have exploded from the anxiety.

@edwardolson1454 3 ай бұрын

Excellent video 😮

@chris_walsh974 24 күн бұрын

With a bit more story clarity this could have been great. Left me confused at end. But great atmosphere and pacing really well-made film.

@TheNonameHousehold 3 ай бұрын

Those weren't four knocks. -Tucker

@BlackJackTerror Ай бұрын

From the thumbnail i thought it was nemesis from resident evil

@fulyaarkan8500 3 ай бұрын

In 5th symphony of Beethoven, death knocking door 4 times (that 4 notes at the beginning of the music)

@kevinloomer1858 2 ай бұрын

Really well made, but my god, these characters do every single thing they shouldn’t do.

@Lord_Taron_Texas 3 ай бұрын

Hello are you horror fans how are you all doing today?

@BAGUPP 3 ай бұрын

amazing

@Lord_Taron_Texas 3 ай бұрын

@@BAGUPP outstanding!

@layliansherlynteh8786 3 ай бұрын

Still nice ALTER horror movie ❤😍

@chris_walsh974 24 күн бұрын

Kid is great.👍👍👍

@huntercatesofficial 3 ай бұрын

I by far am in love with yalls channel yall are what got me into wanting to make horror movies and I have a horror movie I am writing I would love yall to create if possible.

@ateliegirassol2204 3 ай бұрын

Gostaria de ter entendido o final.

@SuperSunburn 2 ай бұрын

This chanel is awesome❤❤❤

@brokenomad 2 ай бұрын

The dad is so handsome.

@IKB2608 3 ай бұрын

Mind-blowing fantastic ❤

@cappsie1 3 ай бұрын

Sure is lucky those creatures cannot open doors.

@aliciamichal6275 2 ай бұрын

Yeah can I get 90 minutes of this kid thank you

@YouTubetail 3 ай бұрын

😮

@nightmarevstplugin3944 3 ай бұрын

❤

@user-gk4dt3os6r 3 ай бұрын

Is it okay to react to any of the alter videos? With given credits of course.

@-JA- 3 ай бұрын

🖤👍

@lucadelprete5254 3 ай бұрын

Monster Killer 6:13 😰😰😨

@ElyazShafiyev Ай бұрын

Ashot in the dark

@Vick-ek3id 3 ай бұрын

The kid actor played his part amazingly well. He's really good. You could see the fear in his body language and eyes. I liked the cliffhanger-sorta ending.

@Zoyya234 3 ай бұрын

YES!!!!