Horror Short Film "The Relic"

Horror Short Film "The Relic" | ALTER

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A group of adventurers in search of a mythological object get more than they bargained for when they discover the legend foretelling the end of all life in the universe could actually be true.
"The Relic" by J.M. Logan
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"The Relic" Credits:
Written and Directed by J.M. Logan
Starring: Johnny Wactor, Stephanie Einstein, Jesse Einstein, Andrew Oliveri, Megan Le
Produced by: J.M. Logan, Matt Falletta, Roger Nall, Jesse Einstein, Victor Paul, Dixon McPhillips
Cinematography by: Roger Nall
Production Design by: Alicia Ho, Ray Ho, Piper Ho
Music by: Antoni M. March
Makeup Effects and Special Effects Supervisor: Matt Falletta, SOTA F/X
Key Makeup Effects: Gage Munster
Creature and Makeup Effects by: Matt Falletta, J.M. Logan, Jordan Sanders, Marcel Banks, Marcie Blagsen, Julia Hapney
Production Sound by: Chuck Rockford
Health and Safety Supervisor: Brian Johnston
Color by: Warner Brothers PPCS
DI Colorist: John Daro
Digital Intermediate Producer: Paul Lavoie
Post Production Sound by: Patrick Giraudi, Virtual Mix
Visual Effects by: Roger Nall, 11:11 Mediaworks
Matte Painting by: Nick Hiatt
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@jmlfilm1 2 жыл бұрын

Hi everyone and thanks so much for watching THE RELIC! I'm the writer/director, and I'd love to hear your theories as to what was going on in the film! Comment below!

@Zumberr 2 жыл бұрын

So basically they were curious people who discovered a ancient forbidden relic that drive them to there demise.

@ladyofweed1463 2 жыл бұрын

I want to be in one of your movies!!!

@katinaegyptwalker6256 2 жыл бұрын

@Anakin Skywalker CW YO I agree

@katinaegyptwalker6256 2 жыл бұрын

First just great to be short horror!! Right on time for Halloween may you make another awesome movie thank you so much Bronx,NY showing love 🌹🌹

@vesseleightyseven 2 жыл бұрын

So they must have been hired to go and retrieve this "relic" and knew about the lore and everything surrounding it. I'm going to look up some things to see if it's based in some sort of real mythology but it had a very Spacey feel to it too! I hope that you see this one through and make a full feature of this ! I would totally be into it 😁 cudos to the actors and actresses in this they did an amazing job! And so did you sir! 🦾🔥🔥🔥

@Kratosthegow88 2 жыл бұрын

My jaw dropped when the creature was revealed. I have never seen such good practical effects in a short film before. Great work.

@Uisafan69 2 жыл бұрын

It's so amazing to think that a one small channel can create a far more interesting horror story than most spooky hollywood movies. With a small budget this is actually impressive.

@JillianVSJill 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I’ve never seen such good work on a creative in a short film look this good

@WatchALTER 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the thoughtful comment Austin! We actually don't usually produce the short films, rather we work with filmmakers to host their amazing creations on our channel so it can reach more people. Thanks for watching and staying ALTERED with us.

@jmlfilm1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words!!!!

@jmlfilm1 2 жыл бұрын

@@WatchALTER Thanks for bringing our film to your audience!! Alter is the awesomest!!

@bessdougla 2 жыл бұрын

I saying d same thing.

@joeporter5972 2 жыл бұрын

Easily one of the best Lovecraft inspired films (short or otherwise) that I've seen. You've effectively captured a glimpse into that terrible reality. Exceptional work all around.

@jmlfilm1 2 жыл бұрын

That's the best compliment we could possibly receive. THANK YOU!!

@Eevian666 2 жыл бұрын

What merits it a lovecraftian horror?

@helenBeaton 2 жыл бұрын

The Ctthulhu like creature at the ending. Very well made and I am sat here nodding my head like an idiot. Such a big Lovecraft fan and this worked.

@Crafted_DreamScapes 2 жыл бұрын

@@Eevian666Not only the creature merits it a LC horror vibe, but the biggest thing that *makes* stories more LC is the fact in almost *EVERY* LC type story, it's guaranteed certain doom - Usually LC type stories never really end well, or they are *VERY* open ended and left to the viewer to try and conclude. This short film did a wonderful job grasping that concept, especially at the end, panning the camera to the sky showing us a glimpse at what might possibly be - But is it the end? Or just the beginning to this story? Does that creature have a weakness? We are alluded to it via a key, like some sort of salvation - That small glimmer of hope ... For someone else to find at another point in this stories universe? I highly suggest looking into more of H.P Lovecraft's work, most recently they've made one of his less popular short stories into a full length feature film featuring Nicolas Cage (who played the part PERFECTLY), called "Color Out of Space", the use of the color Magenta was brilliant, given it's not a "true" color ... There is a part in that movie, that will always haunt me - I really recommend it!

@nekramaniac Жыл бұрын

@@Crafted_DreamScapes Perfect response

@returnofthegoth2220 2 жыл бұрын

This was giving me all the right vibes. I really hope to see this get developed into something full-length. Were they scientists? Relic Hunters for hire? How much did they know beforehand bc it sounded like they knew a lot. What was the key? Was that stranger an alien in a human suit (that's my guess)? So what was the creature? Another alien? Something primordial? So many possibilities! I love it!

@jmlfilm1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! What do YOU think the answers to those questions are? I'd love to hear your theories!!

@returnofthegoth2220 2 жыл бұрын

@@jmlfilm1 My initial thought was they were scientists, but as the story progressed I felt only some were science and the others were relic hunters. They knew something, prepped by the person funding the expedition. Not taking it seriously enough, they stumble into/misunderstand something related to inter-dimensional/spacial rifts. They aren't the only ones there for the relic (the mask), hence the alien in a human suit. But the creature is a dimensional hell-beast. Mash all the genres! But I am just spit-balling here. The fact that you can write your own story as an audience member just based on these 15mins is awesome. Gives you a creative experience which makes being the audience more of an active thing (usually so passive).

@jmlfilm1 2 жыл бұрын

@@returnofthegoth2220 YOU GET IT!! Thank you!! Activating YOUR creativity is what this short is all about!! 👊

@lykankcallahan9609 2 жыл бұрын

@@returnofthegoth2220 Agree. Said very well.*

@tekelupharsin4426 2 жыл бұрын

As with any properly written Lovecraftian script, a certain level of ambiguity will exist by design, as Joshua has implied above in his responses and answers to questions. I could be reading way too deeply into this, but my take on the story is as follows (I won't be the least bit offended if Joshua corrects me on this take): As best as I can understand the plot, it appears that they looted one of the masks of Nyarlathotep that the gatekeeper (the guy on the table with the key) had been guarding. The gatekeeper might have been an avatar for one of the Elder Gods (basically the benevolent counterparts to the malevolent Great Old Ones like Cthulhu). But the woman appears to have been an avatar for a far greater deity - one of the Outer Gods known as Nyarlathotep, the son of Azathoth (who is the ruler of the Outer Gods and the embodiment of all reality). Nyarlathotep has many different titles in the Lovecraftian pantheon and he is definitely someone you don't want to phuck with. He's known as the Crawling Chaos, the God of a Thousand Forms, the Stalker among the Stars, the Black Pharaoh, the Faceless God, and the Messenger of the Outer Gods.

@shadowbanned3716 2 жыл бұрын

This was captivating. I was thinking "just grab the dam key already!"

@jmlfilm1 2 жыл бұрын

If only he could!!! What do you think would have happened if he had??? 😃

@shadowbanned3716 2 жыл бұрын

@@jmlfilm1 hard to say for sure, but i feel like the creature would go away but he would be bound to it like the guy that spit the key out...maybe

@sunwarrior88 2 жыл бұрын

@@jmlfilm1 Easy...he/she culd opened the "doorway".

@jmlfilm1 2 жыл бұрын

@@shadowbanned3716 dig that!!

@jmlfilm1 2 жыл бұрын

@@sunwarrior88 perhaps… but to where?? 😁

@redcustard1608 2 жыл бұрын

Yo this is so cool that you guys decide to put 'leak' statue on the wall. Btw for those who doesn't know what 'leak' is, Leak is basically a balinese myth figure in the form of a flying head with entrails still attached.

@jmlfilm1 2 жыл бұрын

Mythology can be SO DARK!! This was was a representation of Ma Kali! She wears a belt of severed limbs and heads!!! hahahah!

@jmlfilm1 2 жыл бұрын

clarification -- the Leak statue was a representation of Ma Kali - not the movie. I love the Leak mythology!!! Thanks for noticing that!! 😁

@moniquevandeplas5210 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. I had no idea. I feel like I seen that before but didn't know what it represented.

@skimask1035 2 жыл бұрын

Kuyang

@jewelhaines8842 2 жыл бұрын

I thought the mythical figure that was a head with entrails was a " Krasue"!! 🤔

@Gustaiiv 2 жыл бұрын

It's the lighting for me. I like how they filmed it without flooding with too much artificial light. It looks as though the natural lights and flash lights were the only light sources. I like this so much.

@jmlfilm1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Our cinematographer Roger Nall did amazing work!!! Thanks for watching!!

@RogerNall 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, so much! That’s exactly what we were trying to do!

@moniquevandeplas5210 2 жыл бұрын

yes. yes. The lighting was fantastic!

@detrajackson5992 2 жыл бұрын

@Gustaiiv, I totally agree!! Because you really GOT the visual context of what it's like in the cabin with no lights in the film verses the "in the dark" but not really that is normally seen.

@detrajackson5992 2 жыл бұрын

@@RogerNall Well Roger Nall you nailed it!!🤭 I couldn't help that one!!🤣😂🤣

@antirelevant. 2 жыл бұрын

in my personal opinion the pacing of the film was phenomenal bc when you’re watching a horror feature it’s not until the climax or last 10 minutes when you really understand the meatiness of what is being displayed, my opinion on what happened was the three players are put in two situations, one longing for the wholistic aspect of having the mask which comes with the conflict of interest within the key and finding someone injured and bringing him along back with them, as well as the foreshadowed things ab how they should’ve never came out there (cliché but it works every time), also when the dude goes to find the flashlight and see’s that mask it’s even more synonymous to why are they there and so ignorant to where they are, inviting the faceless god inside thru a familiar “face” is the other situation bc the female is worried ab who she loved rather than the situation already at hand but the man who was freezing is the “gatekeeper” per say and has been watching over that area for some time and is freed once they take the mask reason being when they find girl outside the first thing she says is that he did that to her and that he must die, leading to her getting the mask and shifting into the faceless god. my theory is long and i don’t expect anyone to read it but if you do, thank you :))))) haven’t watched an alter short in a while and this was perfect to watch right before halloween.

@spookyxscully 2 жыл бұрын

I agree, pacing in a film is everything to me and I believe the pacing in this film was great. Also I think that's a great theory!! I was assuming the same thing. :)

@Eismutter 2 жыл бұрын

Tbh at first I found the sudden panic-feeling of the movie very disorienting (but i also havent slept for 24 hrs so that might be a part) though I really enjoyed it nontheless. There was a lot of "WTF?" involved there for me, though I feel like this explanation made it a bit clearer for me. Just as a question, what exactly did they see under the skin of the gatekeeper? I just wrote it off as a skull and them marveling at it made me confused.

@Knightwalker727 10 ай бұрын

Nice theory! I think it ties together with the vid and makes it even better for me.

@summerskull9379 2 жыл бұрын

Finally, a fast-paced short horror film. Not that there's anything wrong with slow burn scares, but when they are *all* like that it starts to get old. Great story!

@jmlfilm1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@jamalwashington6168 2 жыл бұрын

People with short attention spans and low intellect like you are the ones who have destroyed the horror genre

@summerskull9379 2 жыл бұрын

@@jamalwashington6168Go back and reread my comment. I said "Not that there's anything wrong with slow burn scares, but when they are *all* like that it starts to get old."

@TiltedTurbine 2 жыл бұрын

@@jamalwashington6168 You complain about short attention spans even though you didn't bother to read the full comment XD ironic much?

@coffintears5821 2 жыл бұрын

Slow burns are great but theyre so over done. If i want a scare i have to keep the tension going.

@melancolielupine2023 2 жыл бұрын

As a Lovecraft avid reader, this short really pulled my imagination's strings. It was awesome, the light effects, the atmosphere, the constant tension, the special effects, the sound, and a true, visceral horror feeling emanating from it ! I felt like in one of Lovecraft's books. Well done !

@Skullkan6 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Joshuah Logan, saw this at HPLFF, and I want to say those final few minutes and the scream were drop dead amazing, to the point where I doubt anyone will get even remotely a similar experience at home without watching this on their TV or with the volume up. The mythology of what's going on being obscured is a fantastic choice. Part of me almost wants to adapt this to run for my friends as a Call of Cthulhu or Delta Green scenario.

@jmlfilm1 2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU so much, and I'm SO GLAD you got to see it in a theater!! It's a very different experience! I love those guys at the HPLFF!! Top notch fest!! If you adapt it into a CoC campaign I'd love to hear about it!!!

@harmonlanager2670 Жыл бұрын

Yeah the one guy freaking out clear failed his sanity check but is benefiting from madman’s insight lol

@williamzazill1489 10 ай бұрын

Simply Brilliant. Well done to everyone who worked on this. Things that elevate this short Lovecraftian film above other attempts, even feature length ones: • Everyone retains their human motives throughout and emotions throughout, often in Lovecraft adaptations people stop being people and do things that ends up alienating them from audience. Despite whatever the three main characters witnessed prior to these events, they still care, have empathy etc. •There's no lingering on the jump scares, far too many horror films are like, " Look, a jump scare, no really, look at it, did you see it, are you sure?" •The practical effects transformation. •The film starts and ends with little explanation, I think that's the most brilliant part.

@vesseleightyseven 2 жыл бұрын

Another great one! Wish there was a full length movie 🤩

@jmlfilm1 2 жыл бұрын

working on it!! :-)

@moniquevandeplas5210 2 жыл бұрын

Me too! This is what I said!

@Sarika38 2 жыл бұрын

@@jmlfilm1 fantastic! This is just AWESOME!

@jmlfilm1 2 жыл бұрын

@@Sarika38 thank you!!

@JM-ij1om 2 жыл бұрын

@@jmlfilm1 can't wait!

@Jarulf4477 2 жыл бұрын

What a wonderfully cthullhu-esque creature. Love it! True lovecraftian horror is really hard to come by. Thanks for this little gem to your team and you, Joshua.

@johnnyx53 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent job! Tremendous special effects for a low budget short! You say so much in so little time leaving us to fill in the blanks, with unfailingly good storylines and the right amount of tension and suspense. Especially great for those of us who are often on a time crunch yet want a good horror thrill and often can’t watch a full hour+ movie. Keep them coming!

@henrikthorsen5971 2 жыл бұрын

This has to be one of the best short films I have ever seen. Fantastic job and thanks to everyone involved.

@tinkerbell5812 2 жыл бұрын

OMG, THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST SHORT FILMS I’VE EVER WATCHED

@jmlfilm1 2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU!!! Please share it with your friends!!

@JM-ij1om 2 жыл бұрын

Agree 💯

@dreamersfolly 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly my opinion is that I wish the story was done better / the execution of what was said in the description. The tension was palpable, which is good for this genre, but for most of it, I didn't get that aspect of 'all life in the Universe would end' from what was being portrayed. I get that the confusion was intended, and for the 1st half it was done properly, but then it veered off course I suppose towards the end which I didn't like, since nothing was said or fully hinted at. That one horror scene of the transformation was *chef's kiss* Magnificent!

@finalgirl640 2 жыл бұрын

Its explained in the beginning titles. Nyarlothotep feom Lovecraft. When he is awakened the world ends

@moniquevandeplas5210 2 жыл бұрын

That 10:29 mark I for a split second I thought good was going to go to corny but then that and I was "Oh Gawd, gross!" What a scene! What a great piece of work that might have some easter eggs from Poltergeist and Aliens...but alas I could be wrong...what I am right about...is that this needs to be a feature length. If you can carry that tempo through a feature length, people will be raving about this. I love that facelessness of not knowing who was wrong or rather what in the room was wrong so no matter what you do you will end up with guilt or regret and man you need faith and belief to get through this. I am Christian but not dogmatic and some might say I am more spiritual but now I think I will start wearing the cross for guidance in these kind of situations. Thank you for this gem!

@gomezgomez9665 2 жыл бұрын

Ooooh that was frantic!! Bloody loved it!! Loved loved the creature!!

@lucyladyandhusband 2 жыл бұрын

@Anakin Skywalker CW ditto ‼️

@jmlfilm1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@RogerNall 2 жыл бұрын

@Anakin Skywalker CW THE THING was absolutely one of our reference pieces! So happy it comes through!!

@mrdeer111 2 жыл бұрын

yes!

@darci4623 2 жыл бұрын

I normally watch these shorts while I cook because they are quick and entertaining and I can do both at the same time. Not this one, I was so engrossed that I couldn't take my eyes of it and burned my food. It was well worth it. Absolutely amazing short, and I know we will be seeing you again soon.

@jmlfilm1 2 жыл бұрын

So sorry about your dinner, but really appreciate the kind words!! I'm so happy you found it captivating!!

@mika_ed_ginger 2 жыл бұрын

I like the fact that when it is meant to be dark, it is. And obviously, the actors are great.

@ladyofweed1463 2 жыл бұрын

Someone hire me to be your actress in a few of these!! Hella fun I bet!

@moniquevandeplas5210 2 жыл бұрын

I know right?! I love acting and was reminded how much when I was in a pantomime in 2019 but I don't necessarily like the amount of ego and bullshit that comes with the field. I haven't been on anything on alter but I imagine every time that these are people that love to create and the ego gets set aside (cuz c'mon we all have ego in small doses it's good and competitive just right amount) so that the overall production and creativity can be enjoyed by so many of us viewers. Honest to God, people dream of making it to Hollywood. My dream was always Broadway but either way they dream of bright lights and money. With alter I dream of becoming a multi-millionaire that just helps all these people get the funds they need to make these projects big or I dream of having my own alter show aired. Or both. But hey the thing that makes this channel so good is the amount of stuff people do with one set and no money...or basic sets and great make up and some money but the writing and the acting and creativity is always top notch!

@robynsmith4164 2 жыл бұрын

This was altogether amazing! I have so many questions, I would absolutely love to see this turned into a full length film! This has so many incredible ideas put into one. Something old, something otherworldly… I want more!

@tommylee2636 2 жыл бұрын

Love it, that characters always stand there an watch the transformation instead of running... LoL 😆

@SimplyASweetHeart 2 жыл бұрын

dude is on the floor choking and suffering and the other guy was all like: "where does it hurt man". ... I mean looks like he's hurting everywhere 😂🤣😂

@vlweb3d 2 жыл бұрын

Moral Of The Story ... Don't f-k around with things you know nothing about.

@amymorrison6826 2 жыл бұрын

That was BY FAR one of the SCARIEST most INSANE shorts I have seen EVER!!!!!! I Had to pick my jaw off the floor when it was over!!!!

@jmlfilm1 2 жыл бұрын

Awwww. Thank you so much for watching!! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!!!

@daveosterberg4712 2 жыл бұрын

This has got to be one of the top three (two?) short videos I have seen for the past 10 years and I mean spot on brilliant! The editing was absolutely masterful. I do not know how long you had to fine tune your timing on this but I was on the edge of my seat! You got the whole point of what happened and the consequences of the characters actions out with no questions, the creature (including the wonderful morph sequence) was just wonderful- how it uses sound instead of just ripping everyone's head off to get it's point across... I think you would have given Howard a nightmare had he been able to see this... Great work!

@jmlfilm1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the effusive review!! That makes me feel GREAT!!! So glad you enjoyed it!

@ladykittykat0392 2 жыл бұрын

This made me so uncomfortable and creeped out…I loved it

@jmlfilm1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!

@yourerightiamright.3709 2 жыл бұрын

HO-L-Y- S H I T !!! This had my jaw wide open unable to look away and hands down top 3 alter video I've seen in the years I've watched almost every one of them. Thank you. And please make this a full length.. WOWWW...

@aliocha23 2 жыл бұрын

It's easily in my Alter top 3 either, I think I saw most of the other videos, but what are you two other favorites, I might discover something ^^

@Kamdais 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely needs to be a full length feature film! Really done all around! The cinematography, the lighting, the acting, the special & creature effects all superb & well done!

@jmlfilm1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@brendanawesomeness 2 жыл бұрын

Lmaooo the acting.

@VincentHoliday 2 жыл бұрын

@ Joshua Logan : WOW-This was fuggin awesome! From the story line-to the actors to the effects-to that sick job on the final beast. bravo on everything in this. This could easily turn into a mini series on netflix-or a full length movie! Mad props to J.M. Logan.

@jmlfilm1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@robertkelly9684 2 жыл бұрын

It has promise but what it shows has no premise it's like you just rented a movie just fast forward to the murders.

@dorkstar97 2 жыл бұрын

agreed. I still enjoyed it. But it does have that feeling.

@gmikoner 2 жыл бұрын

Nyarlathotep was created by H.P. Lovecraft in 1920

@Pit_Lord 2 жыл бұрын

Referencing Lovecraft straight away sets expectations sky high, but unlike most others, this film managed to actually meet them! A lot of people seem to want explanation or a continuance, but the entire point of lovecraft is to highlight isolation and existential horror through deliberate ambiguity.

@moniquevandeplas5210 2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah I meant to say I read a book years ago written by a guy to show you how to write for TV, Film, and Plays. He has worked in Hollywood in the writing area a lot. Anyway, I do remember he said he found there were two type of movie introductions and he compared them with the freeway. One was a slow merge of traffic and the other was you were right there on the freeway. I found this one was right there on the freeway.

@jmlfilm1 2 жыл бұрын

Love that!!

@ashleyherring5996 Жыл бұрын

I was on the f’ng edge of my seat the entire time. Nearly blew my heart out with anticipation. Colonizers taking stuff they couldn’t and they’re paying the price. The creature was Beautiful👏🏽👏🏽

@jessicarichard27 2 жыл бұрын

This one is sooooo good! Started out intense and stayed that way right up until the end! I was super hooked! Amazing short film!! Wow!! Very well done :)

@richardd.7479 2 жыл бұрын

The first 6 minutes is some of the most intense minutes i have ever seen.

@WarPoodle-pc5wu 2 жыл бұрын

This one NEEDS to be made into a full length movie! Possibly 2.. the first could easily just this.... the expedition, extended..... the second... a full eldrich horror apocalypse movie!

@jmlfilm1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! That's exactly what I'm working on!! :-))

@WarPoodle-pc5wu 2 жыл бұрын

@@jmlfilm1 omg fantastic! Hopefully the investors are smart and will be generous. 🖤🤞

@gabyyuenmorales 2 жыл бұрын

dude INSANE use of practical effects!! this was so fucking cool.

@jmlfilm1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!!

@kimistry9533 2 жыл бұрын

Alot of these shorts are theater ready👏👏👏👏👏 This one was awesome!! Thanks Alter!❤

@jmlfilm1 2 жыл бұрын

thank you!!

@mariajulien-harris146 Жыл бұрын

This is Worthy of an Award. Excellent work.

@MADCOFILMS 2 жыл бұрын

This was awesome. I loved the tension. It reminded me of the "The Thing" in a way. Great light, well shot and excellent acting. One of the best I've seen on Alter. The FX at the end were excellent. Was it all CGI?

@jmlfilm1 2 жыл бұрын

Oh -- and not to underplay our amazing colorist at Warner Brothers John Daro!!

@RogerNall 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! The fx are NOT CGI, virtually entirely practical fx!

@MADCOFILMS 2 жыл бұрын

@@RogerNall That's great to know. I was wondering whether it was practical or CG. Practical is always the best. Well done

@moniquevandeplas5210 2 жыл бұрын

@@jmlfilm1 no wonder this was so lovely to look at with colours and all. Man that's so cool that you got to work with the amazing colourist John Daro from Warners Brothers! And for the record, I don't know him. I just love what he did with the colours here and also just love the lighting and the entire short you did.

@jmlfilm1 2 жыл бұрын

@@moniquevandeplas5210 thank you!! John is amazing!!

@brentage5000 2 жыл бұрын

Very creepy! The lack of lighting and sense of panic really added to the atmosphere. I both do and don't want a clearer glimpse of whatever Kayla turned into (some sort of Cthulu based creature is my guess), but either way the film was excellent.

@vashranoid 2 жыл бұрын

What was it they found in the dead man's skull, I couldn't see it clearly? Otherwise very good little film :)

@jmlfilm1 2 жыл бұрын

What do YOU think it was??

@vashranoid 2 жыл бұрын

@@jmlfilm1 I thought it looked like a non-human skull? Maybe a race of aliens whose job it was to prevent the apocalypse, hence why the lady was so desperate for him to be killed?

@jmlfilm1 2 жыл бұрын

@@vashranoid Well done!!! 👍

@raitjah 2 жыл бұрын

Love the lighting, practical effect, make up, and the scoring! Really heighten the frantic situation. What an amazing work from the production team! Love that you include the 'Leak' statue on the wall! I'm an Indonesian but I still got scared of those traditional statues most of the times

@jmlfilm1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@feritmatoshi5994 2 жыл бұрын

Dude that was THE best Horror shortmovie that I have seen for a long Time ,, the special effects are breathtaking my friend , U need to do a whole Movie ,thats the stuff every Horror Fanboy Loves , and sorry for my Bad English im from Germany

@AntoDesormeaux 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the eldritch monster! Reminded me of this: The word disaster is derived from Middle French désastre, which in turn comes from the Ancient Greek pejorative prefix δυσ-, (dus-) "bad"[5] and ἀστήρ (aster), "star". The root of the word disaster ("bad star" in Greek) comes from an astrological sense of a calamity blamed on the position of planets.

@Collinsstory 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent short film that deserves a full length version!

@mareir 2 жыл бұрын

To be honest, the whole gang was so annoying, I'd be tempted to take them out as well.

@lavasharkandboygirl9716 9 ай бұрын

Who let the practical effects team direct their own movie 😂 phenomenal work!

@AFoxInFlames Ай бұрын

Idk why "Kaylie is outside!" sounds like such an iconic quote, the way she said it, perfect. "You're talking crazy baby!" Give that actress an Oscar for unintentional hilarious quotes. I loved it.❤"What have we done?!?" I love her! She is great!❤all while a horrifying thing is going on, "a key!"❤it's like 1980 over acting in science fiction. Seriously brilliant.❤

@CultistOfNimrod Жыл бұрын

I love the concept and PRACTICAL EFFECTS!!! You need a 10m budget to make a full movie!!

@cursocuritiba 2 жыл бұрын

Unbelievable!!! A whole movie, please!!!

@jmlfilm1 2 жыл бұрын

working on it!! 😃

@Angel28366 2 жыл бұрын

Simply and utterly amazing! Im completely in awe. How is it possible such a short indie film is better than any mainstream horror in the last several years?

@liamfrost7703 2 жыл бұрын

Waw! For a short film that was awesome 👏👏👏👏... It would be great if they make a full movie of it.. Thanks for the upload👍

@jmlfilm1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! We're working on it!!

@mkivy 2 жыл бұрын

OK guys we get it. Gore wins the day! This reminds me kind of the thing in 1982 with Kurt Russell… it was pretty bloody and gory like this kind of monster…But couldn’t anybody hold a flashlight still? that was a little unnerving to watch….all of them looking at everything…light beams going everywhere….I know I know, “Create tension!”, that was probably heck on editing with the lights, boy I would hate to do that editing job…you guys did a good job and it was great… kudos to everyone that worked on the film.hard Job isn’t it? No glamour, just hard work 😓….

@jmlfilm1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@Lightwish01 2 жыл бұрын

*This needs a full length film!*

@DARTHNEWS 2 жыл бұрын

These are some of the *BEST* practical effects I've ever seen on film since The Thing. Bravo to the entire crew involved!!! 🏆🏆🏆🎬📽📽📽

@gem2148 2 жыл бұрын

This was so GOOD i forgot that I was watching a short film & not a Hollywood feature one!!! I haven't seen something so interesting & disgusting since "THINGS"

@jmlfilm1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@Repossessedurass Жыл бұрын

This short is amazing and deserves it's own feature length film.

@bishopbeans409 2 жыл бұрын

Man, even knowing "potential" dangers of such trip , hope it was worth it for a relic tho. Kind of a modern version of friends go hiking so far and wide for a treasure then dies off one by one. 🎩🪓

@Oriol-oo7jl Жыл бұрын

Brilliant! it reminds me the prologue of The Empty Man (Nepal, a cabin, an arqueological find..). The difference is, in there they continued with a full movie (baaad one, imo) and in here they just stopped at the right time. Its good to know when to stop. Sometimes less is more. Also, congrats for being the guy the one who gets histerical and useless, and the girl keeping her cool and being proactive. So tired of cliches Good job to all

@joebloe4443 2 жыл бұрын

This is awsome. This short film has very many interpretations . Somtimes what we can't understand is the thing that scares us the most. Need more of this in all the movies.Imagination, not remakes. Good luck ....

@jmlfilm1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your imagination!!

@nunyabizbess3500 2 жыл бұрын

Well done! I'd like to see a longer version with a bit more history of the object-- how it came to be.

@jmlfilm1 2 жыл бұрын

Working on it! 😃

@marlonmorrison8530 2 жыл бұрын

Damn I was eating spaghetti messed that up lol

@abysscallstoabyss55 2 жыл бұрын

The effects where great. Superb even. (Goofy melting face was made up for by the appearance of “The Faceless God”) But that’s about the final five minutes. That’s also about the time the story starts opening up…. And then it ends. I dig the “mystery” and all but not so much the yelling of the near ridiculous dialogue. I get it, an apocalyptic scenario is trying to be averted and everyone’s nerves are on end… For me, it was hard just getting to those final five minutes. Good stuff, though. I thought this would be some over done zombie flick and was pleasantly surprised. 👌❤️

@moniquevandeplas5210 2 жыл бұрын

I understand what you are saying about the yelling been hard but I found that it blended into a crisis situation really well because in situations like these it can be hard to know what someone is saying

@Pudgyplumber 2 жыл бұрын

Two questions: -What was inside the guy's head? -What was the significance of the key?

@swampfuel20 2 жыл бұрын

Well Done Boys! Why can’t movies now a days be half this good. Cheers!

@jmlfilm1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@beverlywood6016 2 жыл бұрын

Cinematic quality. Excellent

@jmlfilm1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@Arcana_Jester Ай бұрын

I am trying to figure out the poor man with the silver key is a reference to Randolph Carter? Nyarlethotep's face transformation was AMAZING. Unsure if the comet is a reference to "the stars are right" (or comet is right) or The Dream Quest of Unknown Kadath, and/or Gate of the Silver Key. The ancient android was a kick to the face. The characters going straight bucknutty and bleeding out was spot on Lovecraftian fun time. Again, GREAT short.

@im-Sara-Jayne. 2 жыл бұрын

I look forward to sleep to enter my nightmares, now I have them on tap ! 😂

@jmlfilm1 2 жыл бұрын

thank you!!

@jmlfilm1 2 жыл бұрын

I mean... I'm sorry!😄

@im-Sara-Jayne. 2 жыл бұрын

@@jmlfilm1 no I love my nightmares, I've learned how to control them and it's awesome ! ❤️

@erkheth 2 жыл бұрын

Ohhhh this is as dark and twisted as a Lovecraftian story, with mystery, horror, and a mystery creature 😱😱

@lorieakin1771 2 жыл бұрын

Man...the sound effects!😮💖

@jmlfilm1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@britayala359 2 жыл бұрын

The relic...😈👌

@t.ruththeblack 2 жыл бұрын

That was pretty awesome. Brought to mind "Alien" 1979 and "The Thing" 1982. Nicely done!

@jmlfilm1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@BaronAnselme69 2 жыл бұрын

“That is not dead which can eternal lie, And with strange aeons even death may die.”

@jmlfilm1 2 жыл бұрын

INDEED!

@brianshaner8865 2 жыл бұрын

This is an amazing horror short. Fantastic. Everything about it made me want to continue to watch, and want more at the end. Great job to everyone involved.

@jmlfilm1 2 жыл бұрын

thank you!!

@mermaid4109 11 ай бұрын

This should be made into a full length movie!!!

@jasminefudge1992 2 жыл бұрын

This needs to be a real movie in theatres I want to see how it ends.

@peacepeace8479 2 жыл бұрын

Very gripping. Kept me at the edge of the seat uptill the very end👍👍

@xynaez Жыл бұрын

see, kids, this is why we never venture into unfamiliar woods with the intent of proving a fairytale's existence.

@humblyright 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding , scared the s**t out of me!

@bernardrichards9247 2 жыл бұрын

I'm only 1/3 of the way through this and i had to pause and comment on how much i love the buildup!!! "It's not real, grow some balls!" The description gave the premise but the dramatic irony is REAL and I can't wait for the details!! *resumes watching*

@phoenixman7828 2 жыл бұрын

Hands down one of the best shorts I've seen on Alter. Well done!

@vulcanlogic4480 2 жыл бұрын

It didn’t need to be that chaotic. The effects were good .

@renamon5658 2 жыл бұрын

Alter is killing it this month

@popo1047 2 жыл бұрын

Great effects!!! music was FANTASTIC!!!

@lilmisstarabear Жыл бұрын

This was incredible. I loved the monster, the effects and the mystery. Congrats to the people who made and acted in it.

@RosieChico52 2 жыл бұрын

That was a disgusting creature!! I loved it! Excellent film, I can only hope for a part two or a full length movie! Incredible job to every person involved in this film.

@yer_old_pal_Jerky 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic work, guys! You've really got the Mythos thing nailed down! Great stuff from beginning to end. Gave me the shivers, too!

@Mz_Raven 2 жыл бұрын

Well holy freakin mythical mayhem! This was gross, disturbing and downright badass! Soo needs a movie or tv series!

@scarycakes 11 ай бұрын

I saw this on the compilation of Lovecraft shorts. I thought it was done very well. I haven't seen much about this particular god in movies, which is surprising to me because it's the one we'd encounter most..I think. I've been getting into reading Lovecraft finally as a huge horror fan. I think the Castle Rock series actually got me into the creeping chaos. I had no idea so many horror writers are influenced so heavily by Lovecraft. I wish we had more media with these stories. Thank you for making this. It was a really good representation. I loved the mix of practical effects and generated. The acting was believable too. Like others here, I'm confused about the key. Guess I should read more Lovecraft to get the reference. 😂

@sarahgleeful6999 2 жыл бұрын

Смотрю твои видео не пропуская. У меня вопрос. Почему твои видео появляются ночью во время к страху 😭😭

@user-sk6nh7ul6p 2 жыл бұрын

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@zejaguar Жыл бұрын

Short horror films pack a punch & so does the Relic. The stress of the scene felt real thanks to the actors. Camera work & editing was well done. One problem, the monster. Not scary. Messy yes. The mask was a good idea though.