The Cold Dark - Post Apocalyptic horror/thriller shortfilm -

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3 жыл бұрын

"Erica wonders off into the dark to search for medicine for her wounded father. As she rummages a cabin she stumbles upon two men who grant her cover for the night. But something outside is listening."
We made this back in 2017. Took awhile to upload it to the tube because we tried the usual film festivals etc what wannabe filmmakers do 8) . Got a great little review from OCMoviereviews: www.ocmoviereviews.com/short-...
This probably cost me about 3k - 4k in euros, no one got paid as such, all the money went into stuff. First time working with Esa Jussila as DoP who is an indie legend here in Finland, check him out here: / ehetyz
Shot this with the Blackmagic Ursa and the 5d III raw (I did a bunch of little technical mistakes, we also had to ADR 75% of everything that sucked ass. Never again ADR)
Learned a ton of little lessons by making this one. Shortfilms really carry no other value than teaching lessons. And Finland is an excellent country for making post apocalyptic films (the weather changes in this short are ridiculous). Have any questions? Ask away in the comments.
Starring:
Jessica Wolff
Juha-Pekka Mikkola
Paul D. Savage
Christian Jull
Ari Savonen
Slava Dugin (as the monster)
Directed, edited, vfx, written etc etc
Mikko Löppönen
Story by
Ville Lumioksa
Mikko Löppönen
Produced by
Rose Juuti
Director of Photography
Esa Jussila
2nd unit Director of Photography
Anton Jokikunnas
Sound Design
Akseli Soini
Sakari Karjalainen
El Camino Helsinki
Music by
Juho Pakkasvirta - check him out on Spotify:
open.spotify.com/album/2VD6G4...
Line Producer Orimattila & Special FX
Henri Kiviniemi / OneFX (they have great tube channel here: / pommijätkät
Monster Design
Ari Savonen
2nd Monster
Minja Tuomisalo
Special Makeup Design
Fanny Hykkyrä
Costume Design
Nina Hirvonen
B-camera operators
Henry Söderlund
Anton Jokikunnas
Location Crisis Handler
Krista Lehtoranta
Cabin Unit Producer
Riku Leppänen

Пікірлер: 117

@Kotroniusz 2 жыл бұрын

So sad but so true... Even if some of us survive the apocalypse, if the monsters don't kill survivors - we'll kill each other :'(

@kevinisom405 Жыл бұрын

the ...monsters ... the monsters are us

@durasaxon6504 Жыл бұрын

I agree. Still maybe a few will make community. United we stand. Divided we fall. The creatures remind me of something else that would probably be unleashed by the Fauci types of the medical communities. Nothing that kind of people create ever turns out well.

@JensGraikowski 3 ай бұрын

At least this is an adequate description of how the world really works. None of those Hollywood fantasies, no "the good will prevail" crap. In the end it's those without scruples who'll survive. The ones who walk over dead bodies. 🤷🏽‍♂️

@MobileFilmmaking 2 жыл бұрын

This is probably one of the best ones I've seen. The cinematography and lightning was so on point. You had an actual story and the actors were great. That one guy reminds me Pablo Pascal. He has an awesome voice and look. Lastly, I didn't see one damn gas mask... Lol. Great work.

@hmcindie 2 жыл бұрын

Thaanks a bunch! Will add gasmasks when the next helicopter drops ;) (dayz reference there)

@MobileFilmmaking 2 жыл бұрын

@@hmcindie🤣🤣🤣

@davetessmer6424 6 ай бұрын

I think you mean Pedro Pascal. Well acted and well written

@Ramzandxb17 2 жыл бұрын

I really like the vfx and at the start the bullet shot in the left shoulder looks very nice 👍

@hmcindie 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@BradfordGuy 2 жыл бұрын

I thought this was *excellent.* The lighting and camerawork are near on par and seemed very natural. The story is believable and the soundtrack is very nice! The dialog is clear and understandable, I love the story, and the acting is fantastic! I even like "the monster." All in all, this *turned out really good, especially given your budget!* I was completely entertained and did not, but once, think about anything other than what you had intended the audience to see - like many mistakes in some productions that take you outside the story, even for a brief moment - removing you from being a witness to the story and into being critic. There are things that can remind a viewer that there are cameras and a crew there, that it's not real - whether because of bad acting, camera work, editing...or special effects, there things that remind you that you are just watching a movie/story, rather than just being 100% immersed in it. I was well, maybe 98% immersed - the blood and gore scene was not quite right; it did not seem to flow as well as the rest of the story and effects, and was the only real distraction for me. @15:44 The blood spray was just off, for some reason looking more like someone threw a bucket of blood and gore onto the wall, rather than it spraying/splattering from the attack. Do a little more work/research on real blood pattern/splatter and spray, for your next bloodbath - I think it's almost all in the "launching" technique. Haha! Over-all - A huge *Thumb's Up* here... * Maybe 8.5 of 10. I really liked The Cold Dark!*

@hmcindie 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! It actually is just a bucket of "blood" thrown on a completely different wall, a couple of months after the actual shoot.

@binderdundit228 3 ай бұрын

I have heard lightning in the winter in Finland. It sounds much louder, and it makes a sharper crack sound. It takes your breath away.

@whomagoose6897 2 жыл бұрын

At first I wondered why the blond woman used an old Lee-Enfield SMLE rifle with a .303-British chambering. Then I heard a bunch of British, Scottish and Irish accents. The Lee-Enfield is a fantastic rifle. But using a bolt action rifle in a modern situation with multiple targets. You got a recipe for disaster.

@myadultlegoworld5587 Ай бұрын

I really liked this one!

@TheFlyingRaptor 2 жыл бұрын

Love the concept! The aliens were way cool and made the movie super creepy. Special effects were very well done. Definitely left me wanting to see more and learn more about the lore of this post apocalyptic future.

@sally-annestrawberry4588 2 жыл бұрын

That was Brilliant.. Actors and Acting was Very Believable, Camera Work, Location all on point. 10/10..ThankYou.. 🎬⭐👏👍

@hmcindie 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Sally, thanks a bunch!

@Gmar69 10 ай бұрын

Not a very maneuverable rifle for this timing, Lee Enfield in .303 caliber I believe. Not a universal caliber for the apocalypse, but it's better than nothing. Very good and accurate.

@johnpowell8568 2 жыл бұрын

This is one of the few realistic post Apocalypse films I've seen to date. The people 'looked' like they'd really spent lots of time with no showers, clean clothes, etc. Only thing made no sense was the separation of the stockpile and home base of the two men? You just don't leave things laying around like that in a hostile environment. Otherwise, liked how it showed the ever present line between making it, and sudden death. The line between is sharp.,

@hmcindie 2 жыл бұрын

Hey! Thanks for watching and commenting :)

@alisterfolson Жыл бұрын

It's a thin line...between love and hate

@NorthernMouse52 7 ай бұрын

Actually the line between love and hate is neither sharp nor thin it's blurred!

@Trump145 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy that, they probably won't have survived those 2 men if they hadn't been so consumed with revenge that was their downfall. I mean the woman said she was sorry. In an Apocalyptic types world you should understand people are trying to survive

@NorthernMouse52 7 ай бұрын

In that world there is no understanding, if someone else has something you want and you can take it then do so, being nice will just get you killed!

@dandaman2753 Ай бұрын

That was well done! Please let me know if you make any other post-apocalyptic videos. And thank you for this one!

@harrimustonen7029 2 жыл бұрын

Hitto vieköön; olipahan oikeesti hyvä pätkä!!! Iso tykkäys! Jatkakaa ihmeessä samaan malliin.

@hmcindie 2 жыл бұрын

Suuret kiitokset!

@toner5709 Жыл бұрын

Kill or be killed, but be quick. Acting is good. The story revolves around the past.

@bobtruck1594 Жыл бұрын

Nice! Well shot.

@factcheck1776 Жыл бұрын

Nearly pitch-perfect post-apo storytelling and cinematography. I agree with Mobile Filmmaking about the quality of the lighting and the absence of overused post-apo props like gas masks. (To that list I would add AR-15's, faded pictures of loved ones, maps with black X marks, and graffiti-covered buildings.) Juha-Pekk Mikkola's acting was terrific. Tony died too soon! I'd love to see that character in something else. Wardrobe and sets were spot-on. On the negative side, Wolff's odd mixture of makeup, which featured black smudges over a smooth, recently applied base, occasionally made me lose immersion during her close-ups. In terms of storytelling, I think you made the right choice to ignore the seemingly obvious potential for sexual assault. The consciously unacknowledged presence of that elephant in the room heightened sexual tension until it was resolved at the story's climax without ever becoming an observable plot element. Pretty cool decision on the director's part.

@hmcindie Жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch!!

@MarkelBeverley 6 ай бұрын

This is the difference between liberal and conservative personalities . The Liberal minded types tend to believe that it doesn't matter if who didn't prepare. We all should share. Those who have should give to those who don't have. The conservative types believe it is EVERYONE'S responsibility to prepare for the worst and one should have a choice whether they want to share or not. One position comes from a place of equal distribution and entitlement (the have nots are entitled to the resources of the haves) in the name of moral superiority. The other position comes from a place of responsibility, accountability, and free choice.

@arch3088 2 жыл бұрын

A good statement on the thin skin of civilization.

@hmcindie 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@artistofthedarkness7621 3 жыл бұрын

I loved it! Amazing job

@hmcindie 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@artistofthedarkness7621 3 жыл бұрын

@@hmcindie when it became clear that it was her and her dad that shot the brother I was like "Oh snap! She gonna get it"

@nigelclarke6786 2 жыл бұрын

Good short, nice one fellas

@hmcindie 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nigel!!!

@michaelirizarry5037 2 жыл бұрын

damn this was excellent.

@hmcindie 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@danielhanawalt4998 2 жыл бұрын

A story told countless times in the history of the planet. Eat or be eaten. Kill or be killed. Survival of the fittest and all. This was well done. Enjoyed it.

@hmcindie 2 жыл бұрын

Thank yous!

@GiulioMoura 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice work! Felt like an "Ellie & Joel" mood at that beginning!

@hmcindie 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I love The Last of Us and did a short fanfilm in 2014 so I guess something stuck 😀

@geoffc376 2 жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT!

@ronelferrolino3269 2 жыл бұрын

Well done very nice movie ....excellent ...cheers

@hmcindie 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

@Matias-dr3ys 2 жыл бұрын

i didnt even realize this was in finland! the actorsenglish didnt have a noticableaccent until at the very end when the woman was talking to her dad. good film!

@hmcindie 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matias! Yes, we are quite finnish ;)

@arthurchadwell9267 2 жыл бұрын

Nicely done.

@hmcindie 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@AllThingsFilm1 2 жыл бұрын

The bad guy/girl wins. No one to cheer for except the dead.

@user-lx9zt1zt3u Жыл бұрын

No winners, no morality. And no sympathy for anyone.

@docwilson5384 8 ай бұрын

WOW, This so Amazing acting get a A+....Peace

@hmcindie 8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@maryfaetorry 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent

@mammi7699 2 жыл бұрын

Cold and gritty

@louise4217 4 ай бұрын

Excellent ❤

@mattbrown5511 Жыл бұрын

Humanity's greatest enemy is itself, no matter what goes bump in the night.

@user-lx9zt1zt3u Жыл бұрын

I thought the mutants would kill them all. That would be both tragic and logical... So what's the point of fighting then?

@SeaShelvesProductions 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work....beautifully shot

@hmcindie 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@aporter 3 жыл бұрын

A Mikko monster... Nice!

@hmcindie 3 жыл бұрын

Heyyy!

@natureflixs1 3 жыл бұрын

Well done.

@hmcindie 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Raphael-Isler 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice👍👍

@hmcindie 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@allisondennis2662 2 жыл бұрын

that was brutal and intense ...well done xx

@hmcindie 2 жыл бұрын

Thaanks Allison!

@armandosousa5535 2 жыл бұрын

What an amazing film... You did great... Well done... A fan here...

@hmcindie 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!

@fatfreddyscat5173 Жыл бұрын

Great vid.. Succinct. Good story line.. Good acting. Cinematography reminded me of 80/90's era sci-fi. The only thing I could pick on, and this is true with 90% of these postpoc vids, is homegirl's carry suggests she's not spent much time afield. Besides that lil nit, it was a nice break from the Mad Maxx, gas masks and other assorted greasy kid's stuff that's common fare in this genre.. A-tip-o-the-hat-to-the-lotta-ya. d:^)

@hmcindie Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for the watch and critique!

@edgar3516 2 жыл бұрын

good acteurs

@PaulDaveyJsy 2 жыл бұрын

Nice

@hmcindie 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@regawttocs1 2 жыл бұрын

Why did she go back to the area where her father was just shot?

@hmcindie 2 жыл бұрын

To get supplies. Thanks for watching!

@lesmith939 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty good flick. tomato meter: 6.5

@hmcindie 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Le!

@allantaylor606 2 жыл бұрын

Nice :)

@hmcindie 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@ricksargent8754 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent work!

@hmcindie 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@ssww3 2 жыл бұрын

A great film tbh would love to see more

@hmcindie 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@OldPirate1718 2 жыл бұрын

She wouldnt have held her own against the bigger man. Silly.

@hmcindie 2 жыл бұрын

You are a silly man.

@edgar3516 2 жыл бұрын

i thought it was sweden when she said Eriaca

@edgarzakaryan4661 2 жыл бұрын

and were is finnish mossin nagan and not english lee 3 0:53

@NoJusticeNoPeace 2 жыл бұрын

A leshy?

@kalybgamingsummers 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, course she survives bc she's the main character imo, sad.

@tomy5868 Жыл бұрын

no respirators...wtf?

@kurtdnelson9653 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome best acting for a short film enjoyed it very much suspenseful as hell it would be nice if they all got along be nice if we all got along. Putin is evil he's what's wrong and people like him on this one 🌎

@hmcindie 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@jamestatum7759 5 ай бұрын

I kind of like Putin. Open your eyes and see our government putting poison in the air and food. Hell bent on taking our guns

@Mercmad 2 жыл бұрын

She was holding a lee Enfeild 303. It's like getting an actual kick in the Shoulder when you fire one.

@hmcindie 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, guns usually have recoil.

@williamfouts2363 Жыл бұрын

And the rifle sling is attached to the stacking swivel.

@NorthernMouse52 7 ай бұрын

Ah the usual self proclaimed weapons experts are ready to share their 'knowledge' whether it's asked for or not!

@tommysimmons5266 3 ай бұрын

Spot that blonde hair a mile away walking around

@jamestatum7759 5 ай бұрын

Good acting Great film

@DianeHasHopeInChrist 2 жыл бұрын

What is that flickering BS at the bottom. It literally, hurts my eyes. Very distracting.

@BastardKitty 2 жыл бұрын

Love the movie…. But enough of a female overpowering men or being able to withstand multiple punches to the face and stomach. Ruined it for me.

@hmcindie 2 жыл бұрын

A couple of punches from an older man will not kill anyone, stop being so fucking insecure.

@lonewulfmo9128 Жыл бұрын

😂

@Center42-vm2vs 3 ай бұрын

to much attention, to light a shade, cut the hair, see you a mile away