Horror Short Film "Birdie" | ALTER
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- On a bright, ordinary day in the city a woman walks alone to the train station. As she descends the stairs to the underground platform she smiles at a young man. He smiles back. With the smallest of gestures, the woman is caught in a subtle and sinister game.
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Writer/Director - Shelly Lauman
Producer - Lizzie Cater
Cast - Maeve Dermody, Sam Parsonson, Joshua Brennan, Eden Falk and Lynette Curran
EPS - Bethany Bruce and Jessica Mitchell
Editor - Danielle Boesenberg
Costume Design - Maria Pattison
Sound Designer - Weronika Raźna
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BIRDIE
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Many times, real life can be a horror movie. Stay safe everyone. 🖤
Yea it's reall
True
It happened to me one time, i can feel the same vibe
@@user-me9vk8df6p Me too,scary!
That's true I hate this feeling u really feel the fear 😱
When I went to college, my sister made me a list of the top ten rules of traveling as a woman in a big city:
1. Never, ever, walk alone.
2. Try and always be in a group with at least one physically strong male.
3. Carry pepper spray/a knife/a gun/taser/other self defense items where allowed.
4. Choose aisle seats instead of window seats so you don’t box yourself in.
5. Don’t smile at or talk to men you don’t know. It’s better to be rude than assaulted.
6. Don’t ever accept an offer of food or drinks from men you don’t know.
7. If a man grabs you, do not hold back. Scream, kick, writhe, bite, pull hair, scratch, anything.
8. If someone demands you give them your wallet/phone/valuables and they are armed, don’t argue, just give it to them.
9. Always tell someone where you are and where you’re going when traveling alone.
10. Remember: Self-Defense laws exist for a reason. If only one person can make it out of an altercation, make sure it’s you under any circumstances.
Stay safe out there, ladies.
Thanks
I don't mean to be rude but some of these rules are pretty awful. The first one is impossible, what, you'll never walk alone- ever? It's not feasible. If you do that regularly, one day you will have to walk alone and it will way more difficult.
As for resisting when a man grabs you...that really, really depends on the situation. If he is much bigger than you then this is precisely how you will get yourself either severely hurt or possibly even dead. There's a reason why women's organizations that deal with rape advise women to stop struggling if, again, the man is far too large and/or armed. Because if you struggle, the odds of his killing you sky-rocket.
Do scream, if there are people around but fighting can end so badly that I honestly don't think it's worth even considering. Unless you find yourself fighting for your life, at which point you can only, well, fight.
11. live in Australia
Good tips n advice..may Allah protect everyone!
True but now u get assaulted if u don't speak or turn dem down because now u think ur all dat.
Listen to your sixth sense, like when the hair on the back of your neck stands up. Your body and mind are telling you something. She knew right away but only drew up the courage after it happened. This video is real, it is the most traumatic. I imagine we can all relate.
Totally.
It’s tricky. Sometimes an aggressive confrontation will get them to fuck off because they’re looking for easy targets, but sometimes an aggressive confrontation will cause an immediate escalation on their part. It’s very, very tricky and you have to read the room carefully.
Source: I rode the bus a LOT when I was a teen girl.
@@iLillys This. This needs to be talked more, I think. There is a notion that if you just 'tough it out', predators will leave you alone. And while yes, in some cases that will work in others it will only lead to a danger escalation of violence.
There is no way of telling how the situation will pan out, really.
Humans have 18 senses my dear
@@mrunalvinodbhalerao2829
Well, first of all, you KNOW what they meant by "sixth sense". But, the whole "18 senses" thing is complete garbage, and most of them are just different variations of our other FIVE basic senses, most of them being feel/touch. Things like itch, pain, pressure, thermoception, etc... (which are all listed in there) ALL relate back to feel/touch. Thirsty and hungry are also listed in there. You FEEL hungry or thirsty, it's not an additional sense. Even our equilibrioception is listed in there, which is just our equilibrium, that helps maintain our balance, and sense/FEEL gravity. But this is also NOT an additional sense, because it goes right back to feel/touch.
There are also many other sources that say we have 20, 30, 50, and even over 100 senses. We have five basic senses, that's all. Most of the others listed are just the same things, only in a slightly different manner.
I mean no disrespect, I just disagree, especially when there are several different outcomes on the same subject, and there is no ACTUAL solid based studies, or answers.
I'm just glad she is fine
physically, but she might have trust issues now.
This may not be an average horror story, but as a woman I could feel her fear. And it’s a sad reality.
I honestly didn’t get the short film at all
@@faithgrace2588 It’s basically supposed to build tension and fear in women because we experience creeps all the time
I celebrate
@@weirdestweirdo4704 and no women aren't your all perfect 🙄🤦♀️ some creepy vile women out there too your a man hater 😡
Yaa😢
I never felt this anxious before while watching a short film of course! This is actually I think every single woman can relate to while commuting!
That's the truly scary thing, how common this must be
Hebat
Not just women, men too it could happen too anyone
This is why u can’t be scared of anyone
What happened to the old days when people just used to knock people out
creepy dude try follow me? I’d pure stomp him, I always wear heels or platforms so that’s a whole lotta shoe that would meet his face
True...the horrors of being a woman and travelling alone
So the real horror was the intimidation and making her think she was in danger. Wow, simple but very effective! Every woman's nightmare..
Something very much like this happened to me once, but not a bus. I was going from London to Cambridge for summer school and at some point during the trip these two tall guys, skinhead-looking guys see me across the aisle and sit next to me. They proceed to ask where I am going, immediately clock me as a foreigner, and invite me to a party.
I politely declined them, as I already had further engagements (and there was absolutely no way I was going with two random guys to a party, I don't even like parties, let alone those hosted by guys I do not know and look shady af) but they kept insisting.
At this point, I am stuck on a longish bus ride and can't get out. There are very few stops along the way and even if I get out of bus and find some other means of getting to my destination, I would arrive after the dorms are closed and thus would have no place to stay. Perhaps I could find a hotel but I'd have to look around, at night.
So basically I can't escape them. If I were to change seats they might follow or even get offended and escalate the situation further. Short of telling the driver and causing a ruckus, there was nothing to do but hope they would get tired and leave me alone.
Fortunately their stop came before mine. I watched them exit the bus with immense relief. They had no information on me, no name and no way of tracking me down in Cambridge so I was off the hook...until the next bunch of creeps comes, that is, because there is always one around the corner.
It is a horrible situation to be in.
I've had scary moments with creepy men. It feels like every single woman has had these scary moments. 🤔😥
Nocturnalux That must have been very distressing. I used to hate using public transport as a teenager to go to and from school. I was assaulted 4 times by random dudes on trains or in the city as a teenager. When I was 12 , some guy who was about 30 just walked up to me and punched me in the stomach for no reason. He just walked off. I lay on the ground totally unable to breathe. No body did anything to help me.
I’ve had a guy with about 6 mates throw a bottle at me as I rode past on my push bike, 2 guys attack me as I stepped off a bus, a couple of thugs bashed me on a train when I was 16.
I was bashed when I was 22 after some drunk in a car ran into my motorcycle. His girlfriend goaded him into it. He had 2 mates with him, of course. This prompted me to learn MMA.
Even after 15 years of training, people still occasionally act up. I had some dickhead try to start a fight with me in Surry Hills while I was having a drink with a female workmate. Another fuchtard tried to push me down some stairs at the Australian Open because he thought I was moving too slow. Didn’t end well for him. I had an unknown woman run up behind me one night in Newtown and tried to smash a bottle over my head. She got put down quickly, but all these people were going on about “hey! This dude just assaulted a woman!” Some other people had witnessed it and set them straight.
Females think that men have it easy when it comes to city life. I hear to soooo often about how men can go out and not worry about being attacked. Nothing could be further from the truth.
@@Slynsmiley It most definitely happens to men as well. The difference is that men are considerably less likely to be sexually assaulted on the street. Women, however, always have that at the back of their mind whenever they venture out alone, especially at night.
And even that, I am also sure is more common than we think because men in such situations are not likely to report.
I think you meant not on the Subway train.
To the men who think women should smile at strangers....this is why we don't.
Don't be silly 😂
@@Jayr0 me??
@@aroradhruv95 no sorry.. @The Trend
@@Jayr0 ya bro they think we just stare women and pass smile to strangers 🤦🤦😂😂😂
Kyril J okay incel:) mad no one wants to be within an arm’s length from you huh
Wow! This was great. You could feel the suspense and tension in the air. She was definitely terrified, but I'm glad nothing terrible happened to her. I'm sure many women experience similar encounters like this on a daily basis, unfortunately. Stay safe people
Yes... We do! Believe me...we don't even have to smile to invite someone to follow and creep up on us!
People experience scary situations on a daily basis, not just women. England just arrested the worst rapist in their history and he only targeted young men. Over 100 rapes. So to suggest only women experience this is dismissive of male victims. This is the 21st century, so there’s really no excuse to not know this.
@@JustinLHopkins 😂 take it easy Justin. No one is suggesting there are no male victims. Of course there are, however, that is not the subject of today's short film. A woman is accosted on the metro. She feels threatened by them. This a common occurrence for women and I made a comment about that. This has nothing to do with male victims.
Now, if you would like to directed/script a story about male victimhood I would be glad to critique that for you. No charge, buddy 👍🏿
@@raptimitra2672 Ugh, I'm sorry this happens, Rapti 😣
@@AmunRa00 thanks for standing up! I thought of writing up a reply... But I didn't know a polite way... And thereby probably be stamped as feminist. Thank you so much for writing the point so beautifully!
In a way, this achieved horror far better than any film with a monster or slasher. It also hauntingly illustrates the crud women have to worry about and go through. This film wins out on both counts! 10 out of 10.
People would say " Why don't you scream for help?". But when things like this happen, your whole body shuts down, you can't seem to even open your mouth . That's what happened to me when two guys in a scooter stopped beside me saying all kinds of nasty things as I was walking home from work. I felt a mix of fear and anger. And it leaves you thinking if you did anything wrong to attract such a thing. Thank you Alter for this because THIS IS REAL.
It wouldn't have made a difference if she screamed. The guys would just go, "what did I do?" and since the answer is, "Nothing that is criminal", nothing would have happened to them.
@@aethellstan It's makes matters worse when people don't understand the level of trauma it leaves behind, for a very long time. What others think to be trivial things continues to trigger the memories and emotions. I cannot even fathom what your 9 yr old must feel. I hope your baby continues to have the love and support she needs all throughout her life, cos she's going to need it.
This was brilliantly done. It felt so real. It's only when I got to the end, I realised that there hadn't been any dialogue, apart from one word. Gestures, eye contact and body language all take precedence here. The main actress was so natural - I felt every second of her discomfort. Every single female can relate to her experience. It brought back memories of a nightmare bus journey as a student, when I was unknowingly singled out and targeted by two guys. I can relate to everything the character experiences - the seemingly harmless initial acknowledgement that soon develops into something more sinister, the increasing sense of discomfort and the fear of not knowing what someone's intentions are. An excellent job.
Next to no dialogue, very little happening, yet the filmmakers STILL managed to make this scary! Great job to everyone involved!
ALTER coming through yet again with another fantastic film. The suspense here had my anxiety levels through the roof. 10/10
this is why i never smile or make eye contact with any random guy on a street...you never know when you meet the right lunatic and theres plenty of them ...i almost got in trouble a few times
Yeah we have to be extra careful. Its also better to do like she did and seat yourself next to other women. Its a damn shame we have to always be on our guard like this tho
exactly, I smiled once on boy and then he followed me to train ... it was so scary, but when I saw my friend in train he dissapeared....
I also got into trouble because of making eye contact, it happened to me once when I made eye contact with a homeless man on the street, and then he asked me what time it was and I thought that as long as I kept a safe distance what would happen from responding and telling him the time , but I was wrong , so yes we should avoid eye contact as much as possible.
@@jenniferoverstreet1721 SO TRUE!
I've had men tell me...."come on...smile!" as I'm walking down the street. I've heard this from many men who I don't even know. This short is why, and this is why I look down when walking too. I used to smile all the time, but now, I don't so much anymore while walking in town, or crowded areas. Of course, I love to smile at strangers, to be kind and courteous, but you never know the intents or hearts of a human being.
i smile at people as i pass by and you know what i do? keep walking. i know i'm just one person out of billions of people. i don't care if people smile or not. while my town isn't as big as like metro areas it's nice to see some still exchange hi while passing.
i don't expect it just keep going on my way.
This made me so tense my spine is shivering, I hate that men can't keep in their space and not be so damn creepy. Can't even smile in public without being terrified.
I'm still wondering how the title ties in..I remember hearing birds chirping at the beginning.. until I heard the main character scream "no!" I didn't think there would be any dialogue. The lady with the baby (mama bird), the elderly lady she sat next to (feather in hat). Anyone else wheels turning or is it just me?
I think it's because they kind of whisper in The few lines they say
@@isabelladefigueiredo3810 that's what I thought. He probably said something like "you be careful" before getting off the train, as in "you better watch out next time", then when a man tries to sit next to her she snaps and does literally what the skateboard guy probably said to her.
Bird is British slang for girl/woman
She gave off a victim vibe.
Like when cats see an injured bird.
I had no clue wth just went on in this short, this is not horror
ALTER Works so hard on the videos and does so much effort I like it
We’re honestly lucky to be able to work with all the incredible filmmakers we do.
They don't make any of these movies, they are a distribution platform, various filmmakers send them their shorts, like you seriously thought their team produced, directed and acted in all of these movies
youre giving them way too much credit...alter doesnt make these videos, they just post other peoples videos
smh..... Alter is a platform for filmmakers to show their videos, they dont produce all these..... come on, it's common sense
@@WatchALTER imma a wittle birdie😂😂😂😂
Many people underestimate, how big the horror can be for a woman who is alone in a place like that. Very good shortfilm!
I know as a woman I have experienced this happening to me several times. It is as terrifying as any monster you could possibly conjure up.
Great film 🎥 ! ❤
There could be some text at the end: Based on the true experiences of countless women who made the "mistake" of showing a little common societal courtesy.
But the two people by the stairs didnt actually do anything wrong. She was in the wrong and misjudged them. She basically demonized them in her head when they did nothing
@@1592ultimaweapon following her to the train car she was in, sitting next to her and staring at her, then leaning in to invade her space was all to intimidate her. What he did was creepy and gross.
@@1592ultimaweapon ARE YOU SERIOUS?????
@@1592ultimaweapon go get your head checked. You're part of the problem. A little birdie who watches.
@@1592ultimaweapon go talk to a psychiatrist ..you need meds if you think thats normal
That's how it happens, in public, that quiet hunting, becoming prey at a glance, knowing tomorrow it will be that same d thing.
Moral of the story: An average day for a female can be the contents of a horror story. This has happened to me more times than I care to remember - and smile or no smile, it makes no difference.
samee
The slow burn and the frustration with it ..... I felt that ! Excellent horror short 👌
I loved it. Scary without any gore and with a happy ending. More like this please!
As a female, I've dealt with many similar situations, so I totally related with the main character & easily felt the anxiety & panic setting in on her. It reminded me of also having to instruct my daughter on stranger danger & coach her on how to handle similar situations, ONLY because she's female. I can definitely say this is a very good psych drama short, but for me, not horror (which is just my opinion). Since I've had to deal with real human monsters throughout my life (due to gender, race, economic status, etc...), I prefer my horror to be more escapist "creature feature". Though this particular film wasn't my thing, I still thank you, Alter. I love your featuring of such a variety of films, so any horror fan can find their own style of spooky ❤️🙂💀. Stay safe, everyone~ BOO! 😉
If you have a son, send him to Martial Arts classes. He will be the one most likely to suffer a violent assault by a random stranger.
This is why I always go prepared when traveling alone. Also when traveling alone, phone someone up and make conversation. You look less vulnerable when talking on the phone.
This is everyday battle of women.
Yvonne Arora Given that men are about 100 times more likely than women to be assaulted by a random stranger in the street, your fears are not gender specific.
@@Slynsmiley I agree. However men have the highest capabilities than women. Although women in this generation knows how to defend themselves, I still agree with you. It'sjudt, the world needs to know that respect is a must in all gender and situations. I just commented this since I am experiencing this everyday on my way to work. Even I wrap myself with pants and long sleeves. Anyways. Have a good day ☺
Yvonne Arora I’m so sorry to hear that. I have a mom, aunts, wife, and daughters. I hate that we, as a society, treat our women this way...
Side note, consider learning Brazilian Jiu jitsu. I train and it’s actually designed to teach smaller fighters ways to be bigger threats. Gracie schools have a women curriculum based on common threats to women.
@@jamesalafayette8255 Will do. Thank you. Hope you're doing well James 🙂
Yvonne Arora thank you ☺️ I am doing well! Please take care of yourself and stay safe out there
As a man, I could feel the anxiety and fear crawling out of my own skin. An unbearable consistency from start to finish. Women, I'm sorry you go thru this. Please take care of yourselves.
I didn't even blink..... but it shouldn't have ended abruptly..... I wanted more😃😃
No kidding! Were those guys after her or what? I'm confused. I guess when it went dark they killed her or raped her or what?
Yes exactly!! I hate when they have these endings that no one knows what happened if rather see if she makes it hme home or Not? 😆
@@michellemccloy823 They were harassing her. And in the end, they did nothing to her, probably because it was crowded.
That shit is more horrifying and *REAL* than demons under your bed.
The lady is brilliant, her anxiety and fear was so palpable, as if it was happening to me. Loved the short 👍🏻
Yes, because its real
@@blackpaw29 yep!
Real life situations like this are honestly more terrifying then ghost, demonic, monster etc. movies. I was honestly scared for her and some of decisions had me saying "why would you do that!?"
This short was not what I was expecting. The plot went more to a Hitchcock style where the viewer's expectations become part of the viewing experience. The actor was brilliant ! She had virtualy no dialogue but told the story through emotive expressions. Excellent short, thanks for posting.
Very well done. Thank you to Writer/Director Shelly Lauman and the cast and crew. Also, thank you to Alter for showcasing these amazing films.
When you don't understand a thing but all the comments are nothing but appreciation
Right
Then you must not be good in literature as well
😂😂😂😂😂😂 I thought it was just me... 🤔
@@swetasaxena6830 Assumption with no basis I would say 😑😒 There was not a single dialogue in the film and moreover it is relatable to those who have experienced sth like that in their life. It isn't for me because I haven't. This has got nothing to do with literature...Don't you think?
This is a situation almost every woman in a big city suffer or has suffered with. If I didn't have female friends who go trought this, I wouldn't understand too.
This made me cry, cause it was so f*cking relatable and I felt terrified for her, all those times I have felt the same, the knot tightening in your chest thinking if you would be able to make it home or not, was it your fault for going alone, you shouldn't have even left the house...
As someone who's endured this in real life, this is pretty good at recreating the scenario. I felt it missed the mark when dealing with the internal panic, though. The frantic heartbeat, the choking feeling in your chest, all while you try to remain as expressionless as possible on the outside. Anything to avoid drawing their attention more. It's like claustrophobia, feeling trapped even in a wide-open space.
Sad actually, I'm angry with those men. A game or entertainment for some traumatizes others.
can't smaile at anyone anywhere or just ignore everybody what is wrong with our world today???
I’m going on full screen! Wish me luck guys!
The way I was tense the entire time. I could feel this girls fear because I've been there. We all have. Sometimes the most common unjust thing can be most truly terrifying.
The amount of times as a petite woman traveling on the trains in Sydney alone I've encountered guys like this - and worse is more than I care to say. I have had guys sit next to me for whole trips after asking for the time hassling. O had one guy who was very obviously intoxicated sit next to me and ask my name and when I didn't respond because I was reading a book he got in my face called me a slut and other obscenities.
It's an unpleasant world sometimes.
In my country we have area sitting only for women
Please always seat in women area where you all can feel more safety....🙏🧚♀️
@@kamarvika that sounds like such a good idea! We should definitely implement something like that. We are always told to sit near the guards compartment with the blue light but there is very rarely any patrol or help to be found when in an awkward or alarming situation.
In our country there is too a separate area for women. And travelling is safe
@@lionheartjazz was he a white man?
@@AP-lq5ho yes. Lol why?
It is very well done and unfortunatly very accurate : as a woman who lived in a big city (Paris) , i KNOW so . Things like that happen all the time, especialy in subway or RER... which is NOT normal but that’s the way it is so we girls have to be aware just like this woman...and sometimes for a reason.
In our country there is separate area for women where they can sit freely and safely. No men are allowed in that space
My dad told me to look them in the eye and ask them if I can help them. If they answer anything inappropriate, excuse myself, stand up and leave. But usually they stop fooling around or they are the ones who leave.
I had a similar situation happen to me when I was riding a bus in college. The bus driver kicked him off thank goodness!
Oh this brought back unpleasant memories when I used to travel late at night from work. We have one police officer in ladies only bogey in India after 8 -9 pm. Once a drunk man entered the bogey, saw me (I was the only one for the last station) came to sit at my side. The constable acted fast & pushed him off. But man was that scary. It's a really paranoid experience, mind is super awake. Despite being tired I wouldn't bat my eyelid. Just waiting for my station.
Interesting twist at the end. Dude goes off to find another seat thinking “ Wow, there are some aggressive weirdos on trains at night”.
He should've never tried to sit next to her when there were empty seats all around. If he did that on a nyc subway train, I'd yell at him too, trust me.
@@xavierjdesigns Dont forget the protagonist sat down next to the other lady first. Practice what you preach
She's paranoid because she watches too many Alter shorts.
Tryin to figure out where's the Horror?
damn
@@650BLACK The horror is the potential risk of r*pe.
@@650BLACK The horror is having to explain it to someone.
Alexandria Schaller Ah, no thanks, but I'll continue to watch you....see you tonite!
This happens so many times when I travel through bus or metro. I am constantly on a alert mode. This was very relatable.
These kind of things and Catcalls often happens in my country. Some are used to it, while only few fights back
A guy stalked me once and trust me, it was one of the most terrible situations I have ever faced.
Really enjoyed this one. For me personally, horror resonates best in realistic scenarios. Entertaining, powerful, and spreading awareness.
I could relate.. felt every increasing heart beat of the lady with each passing seconds.. each & every girl faces this more or less in her life.. when I saw 'Alter' I was expecting supernatural phenomenon till the last.. but after reading Alter's pinned comment I understood true motive behind making this movie.. great job done.. the fear is realistically portrayed here.
I think every women before her 30s has experienced this alreast once including myself.. Its really sad and horrifying.. This Short film deserves more views
At the end the man whispered in her ear, "you have covid-19 now."
Beats any conventional horror movie. Kudos to the creator for the sharp n tense editing and the actors who made it feel so real. Hats off 🙏
this reminds me of the time we had construction going on at work, i was doing room service and was in the same hall as 2 of the workers. i smiled when making eye contact because it’s the polite thing to do, they then tried to talk to me. i’m extremely anxious and really don’t like small talk so i’d just smile and nod. they then said “not much of a talker huh?” they took the elevator with me but were staring at me and trying to talk to me the entire time. i was getting tired of it and just didn’t respond, nod, smile or anything because i don’t owe them anything. they actually seemed mad that i wasn’t giving them the attention they wanted, but they finally left me alone. being a woman is not fun when you have men in the world who can’t take a hint. not everyone owes you their time, and some people are just quiet and anxious, not stuck up.
Boy by some of the comments I read before watching, I was expecting some incredibly terrifying shit to see. Y’all are so over the top with your choice of words!
Don't be scared to travel alone
Don't be scared to like it
I would like to travel alone, this wouldnt be an example of what I mean
Make no eyes contact or smile to strangers, that’s wat I learn from Alter☺️
I've nvr seen such channel like ALTER . like watching one shortfilm from this means watching a whole movie. I 💓 this
she was being nice with a smile, there are some people that can take this to another level, stalking and eventually hurting the individual - very nicely done, point came across
This was terrific even for a men to be treated like this
And this story tell us how horrible the outside world is..
Pls add subtitles eng in every short flim😢
Elderly people are always so kind its adorable
once u r into alter, there is no turning back. 2 months ago this channel came in my recomendation n before dt i evn dint know abt this. now i m fully ALTERED.
Things like this makes me hate being a woman. I've often got into situations like this just because I try to be nice, it really sucks that even common courtesy can put you at risk.
I lived in NYC for a long time in my twenties. I had some pretty scary things happen to me while on the subway .
This has been the scariest short I have ever watched because I have been in situation where I was unsafe because of a guy, this made me feel absolutely terrified all over again.
I was waiting for the girl to turn into a beast and tear those puny boys apart.. 🤦🏻♀️
My sweetheart goes office alone and come home alone.. rarely I take her to office...but I have no tension for her security because she is a police officer..if any guy mess with her then the result is..😈😈😈😈
Your sweetheart is fake and you’re pathetic.
@@thebadaids why so mean?
@@thebadaids geez! Harsh much! Why do u care anyways if its true or not?
Leigh Konop See my last comment I made to the other guy
@@thebadaids ohh poor boy!! Why so frustrated!! Be mature you kid!! Are you trying to insult me Infront of others?? Common kid wanna friendship with you..god bless you 😇🙋🙋🙋
These kinds of situations can happen to anyone, anywhere. I live in a small town and when I walked to school I got followed often, mainly by boys in my class trying to say they could "turn me straight." (I'm a lesbian) Since I can't bring things like pepper spray to defend myself, I always wait for my friends to come outside, I don't get followed anymore luckily.
this type of situations can happen to anyone but ''anyone'' here is 90% woman and a 9% trans people and 1% of man.
Amazing !!! Thank you for this great short film !
This was soooo gooood and very scary. I'm so lucky I've found Alter, life would be much more boring without these incredible films😍😍
It's a film people can relate. Well done Alter.
I can't relate. Only to gwilliams
@@dare_challenge_a_god1536lol 😆
Men, please be mindful of how you are behaving towards women you don’t know from a can of paint. We just want to be left alone, we don’t owe you anything not even a smile. Think about that.
I really liked the concept of this one as this is day to day life. I was so hooked on this one. Great one Alter.
Be safe everyone! Thanks Alter for this reminder. 😘❤️
i felt so scared for her watching this. 😣😰 poor girl
Why are there not women only sections in trains? Creating women only sppaces will help alot
Amazing film. Keep up the good work.👍🏼
This made me feel so uneasy..I can relate. I always try to be aware of what/who is around me when in public transit, or walking down the street. Oh, and I wanted to say, that for the most part, if I was her, I would be thinking its just my imagination, UNTIL HE LEANED OVER AND "SNIFFED"?.That would have TERRIFIED me!
Maybe it's a blessing in disguise I don't smile that much 👁️👁️
Why are those people don't wear masks?
@@T0fu412 lol
I'm in love with this suspense. It's got the same vibe as like a mini black mirror episode r somethin
This was good, so relatable too. I’ve had very uncomfortable encounters happen to me like this several times riding public transportation.
When someone follow you 👀👀
as far as horror goes, this one was kinda ...meh...still, it was a well made film.
You stole my burrito, Charlie Really? You have no understanding of the dangers that men face walking around the city at night. We know A LOT about what it’s like to be followed around by one or more psychopaths who want to bash your head in for no reason. Males are assaulted by random strangers at many times the rate that females are. Go and and talk to some of you male friends about this. You will learn something new.
Until the end, I couldn't picture what the hell this film is about until I decided to comment then I realised that the amount of suspense in it is intense, my heart was beating 2 times faster waiting for a strike cox I never knew that I could tell a horror story until I 1st pumped into this channel and got the inspiration.
Sometimes, what we see makes no sense but leaves us inspired.
As a woman I can totally relate to this. I tend to smile and say hello to everyone I pass (going in and out of stores, grocery shopping) and this really makes me think about the fact that not everyone you smile to (or who smiles back) has good intentions!! I keep myself pretty well equipped with pepper spray and brass knuckles on my keychain, LEGAL OR NOT I am ALWAYS going to protect myself!
I felt the tension inside me.
damn! It's happening in real life, I remember when I had a stalker before that's been following me, I almost die on fear omg 😔
I feel you 🥺💔💔
Two lines of dialogue but a story rich with emotion, tension and suspense. I reckon a lot of women will relate to this. You could feel the discomfort and anxiety growing as the menace increased. The ending was great, not sure many will predict they will get off the train and not take things further, but her growling anger expressed through her voice shouting 'no' when someone tries to sit next to her says so much about the unfairness and violation felt by many people in this situation.
I'm glade nothing happened to her, I often times smile at strangers too to be friendly, but after watching this I'm thinking of have a straight face from now on. Great short film. Be safe out in world everyone!
Certified Gold!!!!!
Hi are u still watching
That was different. I get it though. Riding on the el in chicago u have all these questionable people u have 2 keep an eye on
I was thinking more like PTSD from rape or mugging. The guy seems to be there and not there at the same time.
@@tontab3495 could b
Especially when you're shift is over at midnight and you hop on the red line 👹👺
@@jefferywaters8622 right. The red and green lines seem 2 attract more of the crazies 4 some reason. I used 2 take the garfield green line at 4am 2 go 2 work. Talk about being on high alert
The guys they didn't even ask her name or tried initiating a conversation, and people here are comparing this to assault. It was clearly in her head.
Why would they compare it to sodium chloride?
@@spinos4ru553 Wow, just wow. That one was so bad, hahahah :D
@@patrickbreak2131 I found it hilarious at first but now looking at it, it's not the best
ALTER your films very unique and amazing and hopefully you see this and i can't wait for more thank you so much i stan