Hey everyone! My name’s Nick, I’m the writer, director, and producer of In the Weeds! I really hope that you loved the movie as much as I did making it! It’s a bit new to be exposed to an audience as large as this, so I thought I would answer a few common questions I get about the movie in a pinned comment in case anyone’s curious. What happened to Grant at the end? The only hint I’ll give here, think about where we’ve seen that knife before… What’s in the box!!?!? Well, this one I’m going to leave as a mystery. I will say that there is a hint as to what I’m trying to say hidden somewhere in the movie. If you’re eager enough maybe you’ll find it! How did you come up with the story? Well, this one spring day I went for a walk down this really pretty winding path, and I remember feeling this strange mysterious new feeling. I would just look at the people walking by, people in their backyards relaxing. It was this strange feeling as though I could never truly know all of these people, and while everyone looked so nice on the surface, anybody could be a killer or monster behind closed doors. I suppose this movie marks my first moment becoming aware of the duality of man if that makes any sense. From there, I sort of developed the idea, and everything else blossomed on its own. What does the weed represent? Personally, I always saw it as the ugly parts of ourselves that we’re not proud of that keep peeking out. In that sense, I kind of try to explore the difference between embracing the weeds (like Grant) vs. trying to hide them (like Diana and Michelle), and how both of these philosophies ultimately fail. My personal perspective on the debate is that no matter how hard we try, we’re not perfect. We all have our own weeds, and we’ll never run short of them while we’re here. There are also going to be awful people who are going to do terrible things out there that we may never find out about. But that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t try and be better. To be human is to understand your weeds, be truly honest and vulnerable, seek forgiveness, and strive to be better. How did you make this movie? Believe it or not, I made In The Weeds when I was in high school when I was 17 years old on a budget of no more than $2500 CAD. I really like the idea of using what you have right in front of you. Most of the locations were just places I knew around the neighbourhood, all of the actors/crew were just family and friends of mine from different walks of life, and I kind of ended up juggling all sorts of different positions to make the movie work. I suppose none of this is necessarily interesting and new for indie filmmaking lol. Do you have any other movies I can see? Yes! Alter linked my KZfaq channel in the description, and I suppose you can just click on my channel icon. I would recommend "Those Who Run" as a next viewing, but there’s a lot of fun stuff on there. Some stuff from when I was a kid too :) Are you working on anything new that I can support you on? Oh boy, do I! This summer, I shot my very first feature-length movie. Making was the most difficult, but also the most beautiful thing I have ever done in my life. I’m currently starting post-production which is exciting. I’ve managed to make the whole movie off a budget of $15,000 CAD, which was all donations and my own savings. It’s crazy impossible that we were able to make it this far on that budget, but if you guys would like to support us through editing, it would mean the world to me. If you see any sort of value in my work, I made a GoFundMe fundraiser that’s still open linked in the description, and I would greatly appreciate any donations big or small. I promise you guys that this feature is going to be something very special. Imagine five “In The Weeds” in a row but with a way richer and more meaningful story, 10000000x higher production value, and more tear-jerking moments than you can count. And it's on the beach too. It is easily the best movie I have ever worked on, and I would love to have you all be a part of it. Please consider donating! That’s about everything that comes to mind, but if you have any other questions or comments, I’ll try my best to answer all of you!

Dude, this kid Grant needs to be a private investigator. He’s smart, to the point, and he has guts!

When your Friend's are the Lookout, but when the Suspect leaves they wait until the Suspect is home to give you a heads up to leave their house. 😵

Michelle's weed is knowing that she had lead Grant to the same fate as she had inadvertently done to Sabrina, and now had to keep both dark secrets to preserve her own life. Very good acting. Good everything, really. Fantastic. 👏

Okay the feet scene was terrifying. The whole thing was terrifying suspenseful and gripping. Loved it.

man this channel produces better movies than cinemas. Why is that? and I know these short clips take them a lot of time to make.

Dogs tracked the scent all over the neighborhood because she was in the soil 😂

This should be a full movie, it's so intriguing and diffrent. Really liked it.

For those who don't know. The tune that is being whistled is a Japanese school bell tune. Its often twisted into a more sinister version like this one in Japanese horror. 💗

This was very good. Suspenseful and chilling without gore. The fear of the unknown is true horror.

ALTER, you keep picking gems!! Nick, this was too suspenseful to be one and done Horror short film! It's series worthy. CANADIAN TALENT has to represent! Loved this work of yours. Excellent cast. Of course the resident sleuth was my favorite from your awesome cast!

I feel like Brad Pitt in SEVEN........WHAT'S IN THE BOXXXXX!!!!

The whistle was very nostalgic. Growing up we had a clock which made that tone every hour. After watching this, very spooky.

The gardener seems to be a witch or a person that reads the nature of people. Probably she put a spell on Michelle who killed the friend and then Grant. Michelle is a serial killer manipuleted by the gardener. The gardener recognized in Michelle a dark soul like herself . In the box there is Sabrina's soul and soon Grant's. Michelle kept in her box the leg of Sabrina's rabbit; serial killers take trophies. Grant felt she was evil. This is one of the theories I have to make sense of the video. I must say it is very intriguing and I would like to read others'interpretations. If the writer, director and producer will clarify fo us I would really appreciate! Nice work and thanl you for the short film.

How did grant know that lady's house, even Michelle followed her and got to know that lady's place but how did grant found out her house.

It's amazing to see how a talented film maker, realize such a good thing with a few elements. You can feel the thrill! A very good job. My compliments😊 🎉

What did the line mean ,"Your mother never even knew I lived here" as stated by the gardening woman to Michelle. Michelle's mom sure acted like she knew the older woman. I thought they were neighbors. I am at a loss why Michelle didn't tell her friends what she said to her when they were having tea. Why was Michelle acting so odd after Grant told her about how the woman was acting in the bedroom? At a total loss what was in the box, although there was the rabbit's foot in a glass box on Michelle's desk. It looked exactly like the rabbit's foot in the tent. I am guessing Grant was killed. Need some help here! BTW, I really like the video. Great Job!

This was good but so many unanswered questions which in a way is good IF they make sense but the fact that both the old lady and Michelle were alive after their tense confrontation and how she abruptly ended Grant's help and was completely unresponsive to her boyfriend telling her he loved her, makes me think she was in on it and is maybe being haunted by it.

Kindly like this comment so i can come back and read more theories. I really want to know what the story is about

Michelle won't take the fortune cookie. She doesn't want to know when the truth might be uncomfortable. She doesn't hear what James says to her in the yard, partly because she is distracted by the whistling and partly maybe because she doesn't want to know what he is telling her? Was he professing his love for her?. She ignores him later when he says he lovers her. Yet, she hangs onto that memory of her friend in the glass box and that was a traumatic experience, yet she keeps the reminder in front of her face. Lying is a theme with her, and she is not very good at it.

Good film. I was really hoping to find out what was inside that box. The excited feet part was so creepy. The mystery is intense, but I guess some things are better left to the imagination. Kenzie Spoltore is very beautiful, and I hope that she will appear in more films.

Am I the only one that thinks the rest of the girl’s stuffed animal is in the box?

I’ve always liked these kinda films, really great job!! Would watch a part 2 for sure

I love that we never find out what's in the box. I think that makes it much more unsettling and creepy. Also that gardener lady is a fantastic actor. Perfect for this role.

I loved this, and I'm going to check out your YT channel and watch the short you suggested. The only question I have for this short here, "In the Weeds", is why did the girl and her friend go to the other kid for his help? Was he supposed to be like some smart kid or something? I just couldn't understand that relationship and why they picked that kid, for you see towards the end he tells the boy, "she's just using you", so it makes me believe he didn't really know those 2 very well. Idk if it makes a whole lot of difference to know that, I just thought it was random to ask for help as they did, then when he wanted to continue, they just stopped. (then I read your Q&A type thing in your pinned comment, and I suppose you'd say it's cuz they wanted to "hide their weeds"....but they didn't do anything wrong though.......this is murdering their friend as a young child. ?? No matter what your answer, I absolutely loved it, and I loved the theme music that was whistled! :) May you have continued success!

Ooh. This is one of the creepiest flicks I've seen in a while. I wish l could whistle like that so l could creep my kids out.

Finally some deserved recognition, good shit Nick.

@TheProjector12 Well Done, you've told a mesmerizing tale and packaged it in a well made film. You got AMAZING results out of your amateur actors. You are a gifted film maker and I wish you a long wonderful life of making MANY more. I'm now off to your channel to view more of your work.

Awesome,i have seen so many shorts in this channel but this is one of my favorits,the clean and deceitful aesthetics,the tension,the well writen and stablished characters in such short time,just❤

This was fantastic!! The tone was very eerie, I fully enjoyed this what a good watch!!

Sabrina’s foot is in the old lady’s box.

This was so good comparing to other short movies, I was very invested and you did not dissappoint!!!

Ok this is an amazing one... especially the stuffs hidden and left for audience to grasp up At last grant was prolly killed by the garderner as we can c Grant's knife is seen at the end with the garderner while sipping tea The thing i aint able to figure is the box stuff , what's in the box? Was michele hiding smthng? At first v can c the rabbit leg at michele's makeup centre where sabrina's rabbit toy's remaining part (prolly leg of the rabbit) is seen in the box ... Is there some thing connected with it? I dont know its a mystery... Btw the film was worth it... ❤

It need 2000000 iq people to watch alter short film n understand what is goin on

Grant is the real hero of the story. Wasn't even his problem but dude broke in to the hags house no question. And was going to see it through till the end. Rip Grant!!!!

The main problem for me was that as a brazilian person, that creepy tune is also what used to be played by the trucked that drove around the city delivering cooking gas cylinders when I was a kid 😅

Great film! Had me hooked, which rarely happens for me.... Congrats!

Wow! That was amazing but…I need a part two!

Thoroughly creepy, especially the feet scene

Hello ! If someone has the answer : why does Michelle says to Sabrina that it's Sabrina's mum that must have made the noise while they're supposed to be camping in Michelle's garden ?

Probabbly want a soundtrack for this! Its very nice :)

Can someone explain?

I honestly kept on thinking the TTC was coming every time they whistled the tune lol. I didn't realize this was Canadian until I saw the money though! Great job!

Im to early there are no people yet telling about their theories about this one.

Exceptional film to start an exceptional day. It's just all around top-notch!!!! Happy Halloween, keep creating!!!

all i can say that when i saw that vid i fell in love and i subed good work keep it up!

This was a really good one. Honestly, the only negative thing I can say is that I wish it were longer and answered more questions.

I really liked the feeling of this. That might not make much sense, but it had a feeling that stuck with me after it finished. A very talented writer/director/producer.

All I can assume was the other part of the stuffed rabbit thats in the box, because in the beginning we see a dead rabbit, the sister had a stuffed rabbit, and then inside the box on Michelle's desk was just the leg of the rabbit

It's a good thing I was stoned while watching this one. 😊 Everything about it was fascinating and that incluses the music, the acting, cinematography. Just magnificent 👌 She's a young Maika Monroe.

On the surface this kinda made me think of Brick (2005). It has a similar low-budget 2000's highschool murder mystery vibe.

Good job ,excellent. Amazing you did this in highschool. You have a gift. For sure! Thank you so much treat for Halloween ,creepy , and their weren't any scary costumes. Thats is the scariest part! Thanks Alter, Nick ,actors awesome.

This film was UNBELIEVABLE! Way to go, Nick! You killed this one! The suspense was gut wrenching! Absolute masterpiece...wish this was a full length movie! I need to know what is in that box...and i LOVE how at the end, he clicks his knife, then we see her with it....BRAVO

besides from his shooting skills, I realized he is also a great actor, well done Haaland

The rabbits foot could symbolize luck, and she told her sister to go check but it seemed when they flashed back to that tent scene as a kid Michelle is looking up at whoever took her sister and maybe she got and kept the lucky rabbits foot? So confused. Sometimes I like ambiguous, sometimes I'm just frustrated. The box - I think it's something to do with the whistling, like just evil. The way she acted orgasmic over it was disgusting and it seemed like she was having an experience by letting something out of the box. Maybe it's like in Dr sleep when the hat lady and her feeders open canisters and act similar to eating people's shine.

Great film!!! What's more is that it didn't feel like the work of somebody who is just starting off✌️👍👌

Why not text/call Grant the gardener left, instead of racing after her on bike, giving a pump too...kids' aren't thinking things out, not good at snoopin', like most kids are at sneakin' around. Serial killers get their comeuppance, when they get too cocky. Tell the investigators everything you know, Michelle!

The whistling disturbed me because that was the same song the doorbell of my childhood home had lol

Stunning film!

Kenzie did an amazing job, the story is simple yet I like it isnt spelled out, reminds me of the vvitch movie for some reason, but yea, good work!

Pandora's box movie poster is on Grant's wall and it reflects his curious personality. Does the locked box contain Diana's alternate psychotic personality or is it like a literal Pandora's box that unleashes evil spirits that possess Diana making her a monster? She explains "lovely" when she opens it. Is she seeing something beautiful such as her true self?

wow these short are getting looooooonnnng!

This was beautiful and eerie. So atmospheric. I want to understand it.... I think i kind of do, but not sure.

Brilliant work by all those involved.

Sono riuscita a capire qualcosa del film,leggendo anche la traduzione dei commenti ! Stupendo cortometraggio come anche la sua musica 👏💓

lol they could’ve called him that the lady was on her way home 😂

I am DYING to find out what happened!!!!😢

Some Alter stuff I watch once. Some I watch twice. Very few I watch many times, because they are THAT GOOD (Terrible Things / Portrait of God). This is THAT GOOD

Top 5 short movies I've ever seen. Hmm ... maybe top 3.

Fabulous little movie,dam good cast especially the young girl,she should get cast in plenty of movies,yes I know the competition is fierce but the vulnerable look is in at the moment. Direction is filled with a feeling g of dread which is what you wanted,music sets,editing excellent,thanks for posting.

I love Movies with this kind of vibe, teenagers on the countryside,unsolved mysteries,them investigating on their own...Does alter have more movies with this kind of vibe?Or can someone recommend me some movies?:)

Marvellous short film 🌱

So....Instead of calling "Grant" to tell him the gardener is on her way back, they wait until she's IN the house before calling. Brilliant writing there.

Happy Halloween BABES

Old Grandfather Clock, Westminster Chimes. Loved it.

anyone know the song played at 16:45? i have tried to shazam and find it through using lyrics and i didnt see it in the credits im just trying to find the nice vibe song.

How did that geriatric manage to take out that teenager? C’mon now

I just need feedback on the bf's character. Did he know Michelle was a murderer, and called on Grant to help "save" or exonerate her?

This was so good! Reminded me of a infamous whistle story from a scary Reddit post years back.

Okay i can live with not knowing what was in the box(not really ) but what exactly did Michelle ? Diana called her a dirty little liar and she was not referring to grant upstairs or the tea thingy she was talking about something regarding Sabrina right ? Thats why Michelle left and called the whole thing off ? Somebody explain 😩😩😩

Poor Animal.:-( EEEWww!The movie is excellent.🙂😲He should get out of the house.😞No!Grnat is going to getit.Stay out of the house.😟🧐🤔🤔🤨🤨

Brilliant!!

Suffering from success👍love u bro

Certified Gold!!!!!

Sound track is amazing!

To everybody wondering what's in the box: just a hunch, but i'd say it's the rabbit that the girl was holding at the beginning of the film. It's the very first thing shown in the very first shot, and there's emphasis put into the fact that it had a dangling leg before the girl went missing, and that the leg was left behind after she went missing. It almost seems like the killer literally threw the leg back in the tent after the fact or something. Regardless, the rabbit wasn't mentioned as something that was found so it's likely that that is the thing in the box. Would also at least somewhat explain the killer's comment of "oh lovely" at least to the most minor degree.

Where can i find the OST? its maddeningly good

This is the kind of horror that's absolutely amazing. I'd personally say that this is the best short horror film of the year. It keeps you guessing. What was in that box? What was being screamed over the tea whistling? The impending doom trumpets sounding lightly letting you know troubles on the way. Please more films like this

Wow! The neighborhood witch! Fantastic story well woven. What was in the box?

Very atmospheric and thrilling movie! What a wonderful song is at 16.30?

But what's actually inside the box, I watched it twice but still can't understand and the writer mentioned that there's some clue in the first half but i didn't find it.

What is in that boxxx omg I’m spiraling

This was sooo good!! Even with my ADD it kept me engaged lol.

whats in the box?? Director: Gwynn's head. oh.

so the guy who wanted to disclose the mystery and the girl who went missing, she grinded them both as in the last scene woman had the knife of that guy and some mystery about the girl in that box :)

Just bring the money for the booze. Teenager hijinks... That whistling is weird😮😮

Is the stuffed animal leg in the box? 😮

This is one of them ye got to watch once or twice to get the short film

Classic!!!

Does the word "Willow" embroidered on the gloves have any significance?