MOONSTRUCK Short Horror Film

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  • čas přidán 2. 03. 2023
  • There's something wrong with the moon. Whatever you do, don't look at the moon.
    Official Selection: Filmquest Festival, HorrorFest International, Boston Sci-Fi Festival, Nightmares Film Festival
    Written and Directed by Alan Seawright
    Starring: Shona Kay, Jonathan Decker, and Audrey Seawright
    Produced by Daren Smith & Alan Seawright
    Associate Producers: Madeleine Rasmusen, Megan Seawright
    Cinematographer: Paul McKay Taylor
    Editor: Trevor Horton
    Composer: Caleb Blood
    Assistant Director: Madeleine Rasmusen
    Art Director: Megan Seawright
    Set Decorator: Sophie Téllez
    Hair/Makeup: Shanda Palmer
    Sound Recordist: Andrew Ahlstrom
    Sound Designer: Kevin Senzaki
    Re-recording Mixer: Jessica Parks
    Prop Master: Dan Haskell
    1st Assistant Camera: Philip Houser
    2nd Assistant Camera: Brooke Wahlin
    Gaffer: Roger Stoddard
    Key Grip: Al Stoddard
    Electrician: Payden Button
    VFX: Alan Seawright
    PAs: Shaquille Cyril, Sophie Téllez, Alanna Rogers
  • Krátké a kreslené filmy

Komentáře • 1,5K

  •  Před rokem +628

    Kinda disappointed we never got to see the truck. The truck full of moons. The moonstruck.

    • @TelekinesisStudios
      @TelekinesisStudios  Před rokem +80

      It's a truck that belongs to NFL great Warren Moon.

    •  Před měsícem +8

      I thought it was about a pickup truck full of people mooning the Moon. I was mistaken. 0:40

    • @vikenlugaid
      @vikenlugaid Před 14 dny

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @thENDweDIE
      @thENDweDIE Před 11 dny +1

      ISWYDT

    • @immagical7036
      @immagical7036 Před 4 dny

      *pffff-*

  • @kelliehorn1082
    @kelliehorn1082 Před rokem +2291

    Mom: Stay right there, don't move
    Child: moves
    So classic, so true to life

    • @paullevine1813
      @paullevine1813 Před rokem +64

      Hi Kellie , At least she didn't look at the moon as her mom said not to. so she did sort of listen to mom & hey it's what little ones do . In the end she faired much better than the adults LOL...

    • @kelliehorn1082
      @kelliehorn1082 Před rokem +9

      @@paullevine1813 Very true!

    • @jerryleroy9187
      @jerryleroy9187 Před rokem +29

      @@paullevine1813 She never actually told the girl not to look at the moon though. She just kept asking if she looked at it. It was bothering me because I thought she'd look at the moon out of curiosity.

    • @gamarleton
      @gamarleton Před rokem +18

      I think if she didn't run when her dad was coming at her mom she may have gotten hurt, and I think she knew that. She also probably guessed that looking at the moon is a bad thing at least based on her dads behaviour.

    • @kelliehorn1082
      @kelliehorn1082 Před rokem +9

      @@gamarleton Yeah, she turned out to be a smart little kid, thank goodness.

  • @theexpierow8951
    @theexpierow8951 Před 4 měsíci +186

    as someone who ALWAYS sleeps with the blinds closed, I see this as an absolute win

    • @yamato6114
      @yamato6114 Před 7 dny +1

      Same here.

    • @levi_octavian
      @levi_octavian Před dnem +1

      I have blackout curtains which is even better. I don’t know how people sleep with their doors, blinds or curtains open. Maybe it’s just my anxiety disorder but having them open makes it feel like something is watching you constantly. You feel very vulnerable.

    • @alvianekka80
      @alvianekka80 Před 31 minutou

      ​@@levi_octavianIt's a nightmare fuel to wake up in the middle of the night and there's a face staring at you at the window.

  • @TrevorEditor
    @TrevorEditor Před rokem +777

    Reading all the these comments of people enjoying our little short is genuinely heartwarming. So grateful to have been apart of this! Thank you Alan, backers and everyone involved!

    • @sergeantspam51
      @sergeantspam51 Před 5 měsíci +4

      All the praise is well deserved!

    • @TestUser-cf4wj
      @TestUser-cf4wj Před 4 měsíci +2

      You need to reshoot the scene of the warning on the woman's phone. It doesn't come through at all.

    • @driewiel
      @driewiel Před 2 měsíci

      Oh wow. So you were one of the 5 million people in the end credits?

    • @asur5179
      @asur5179 Před měsícem +1

      I want insta id of beautiful actress pls help me

    • @artsaganza8742
      @artsaganza8742 Před 12 hodinami

      i just found out about this, good job on the film, i would love to see more of this, what state are you guys out of?, im in illinois myself. and working with others on some short films too.

  • @misterbennnn
    @misterbennnn Před rokem +310

    When the moon hits your eye with a blue, creepy sky, that's a moonstruck

    • @Rax--
      @Rax-- Před 2 měsíci +8

      When you walk in a dream but you know you're not dreaming, signore👁‍🗨👁‍🗨

    • @aquamarine1471
      @aquamarine1471 Před 11 dny +2

      I love this 😭

    • @sem_skywalker
      @sem_skywalker Před 5 dny

      *moon strike

  • @CinemaTherapyShow
    @CinemaTherapyShow Před rokem +1827

    There's going to be a whole lot more to watch! Keep a eye out for more notifications!

    • @mauramahon7685
      @mauramahon7685 Před rokem +27

      I plan on being here for the premiere since I don't have anything foreseeable going on, but, in case I can't, will this be available after the premiere?

    • @TelekinesisStudios
      @TelekinesisStudios  Před rokem +81

      @@mauramahon7685 Forever!

    • @mauramahon7685
      @mauramahon7685 Před rokem +9

      @@TelekinesisStudios, awesome! Thank you. Can't wait for the premiere.

    • @orecreeper2128
      @orecreeper2128 Před rokem +7

      @@TelekinesisStudios pretty sure I saw a no sleep post about the same exact plot a few years ago

    • @lesteryaytrippy7282
      @lesteryaytrippy7282 Před rokem +4

      Great job guys

  • @TheNinthDoctor
    @TheNinthDoctor Před rokem +342

    This was terrifying, and really well-done!
    I have to say, as just one specific comment: Shona's acting as someone waking up was really good. I've seen a lot of movies and TV shows where the person isn't even kind of believable as having been asleep. So major kudos.

    • @TelekinesisStudios
      @TelekinesisStudios  Před rokem +64

      Weirdly, this might be the highest praise we’ve ever gotten! I’ll make sure Shona sees this!

    • @trackerjacker5467
      @trackerjacker5467 Před 8 měsíci +12

      @@TelekinesisStudios I’m curious; was this story inspired by a creepypasta? I remember reading a creepypasta that I came across in 2017 that was basically the same idea as this; this eldritch extraterrestrial force that corrupts the moon causing people to stare at it until they died.

    • @CookieJan
      @CookieJan Před 3 měsíci +1

      Why u lying to urself bro

    • @CookieJan
      @CookieJan Před 3 měsíci

      I agree with cookie

    • @voyance4elle
      @voyance4elle Před 2 měsíci

      I thought exactly the same thing!!!

  • @theastrophotographerjudah9421

    As an Astrophotographer that takes clear shots of the Moon, I can say that I really enjoyed this film. I'm actually the one that always loves to look at the Moon

    • @TelekinesisStudios
      @TelekinesisStudios  Před rokem +2

      Give us an honest critique: How was our moon shot at the end? I'm proud of it, but I'd love an expert's honest opinion! -alan

    • @theastrophotographerjudah9421
      @theastrophotographerjudah9421 Před rokem +1

      ​@@TelekinesisStudios I'm assuming that shot was taken during a Lunar Eclipse. I like how it has a blueish hue that matches the same blue hue color that was shining in the windows. One thing that I would've changed for that shot at the end was maybe raise the exposure just a little bit, just to give it that bright shine that was beaming in the windows

    • @roseerdlen7955
      @roseerdlen7955 Před 9 dny

      I love the moon too

    • @andreabrooks1581
      @andreabrooks1581 Před 5 dny

      Me too

  • @briar7157
    @briar7157 Před rokem +677

    Making the moon a malevolent character is sooooo good. There is something so unsettling and horrifying about making something that we tend to connect with calm suddenly turn on us.
    And then the idea of making people something you couldn't trust either.
    " don't you trust me?"
    Fantastically horrifying !!! I loved it

    • @peterkim3370
      @peterkim3370 Před rokem

      You should watch Channel 58

    • @DJ_Cub
      @DJ_Cub Před rokem +32

      They stole the idea from an analog horror channel. Hope they aren’t claiming that they came up with it

    • @Hey_Jamie
      @Hey_Jamie Před rokem +31

      It’s literally a stolen idea from the channel Local 58. Local 58 is brilliant. It may not make sense on the surfaceX but the channel Nexpo has a fantastic breakdown of it. A few, actually

    • @Hey_Jamie
      @Hey_Jamie Před rokem +4

      @@DJ_Cub THANK YOU!

    • @huelu982
      @huelu982 Před rokem

      Ohh I thought the sun should be the scary one… but yeah moon’s creatures are scarier 😂

  • @annablack4589
    @annablack4589 Před rokem +783

    The scariest thing about this is that i think Jonathan will scare the hell out of me when in real life i think he is a really wholesome person. I'm so excited to see it, i'm sure you worked a lot to make this. gonna be here to support our internet dads and everyone who worked in this project ❤

    • @JonathanDecker
      @JonathanDecker Před rokem +40

      Oh no! I've ruined me for you!

    • @chellesama8256
      @chellesama8256 Před 11 měsíci

      @@JonathanDecker So I wasn't imagining things! I didn't know you were in this; it just popped up in my recommendations.
      Creepy!

    • @mervisa89
      @mervisa89 Před 8 měsíci

      ​@@JonathanDecker I love your therapy channel!!

    • @NorthernMouse52
      @NorthernMouse52 Před 7 měsíci

      The scariest comments are the comments that have the word 'wholesome' in them! I FFF-ING HATE THAT WORD, 🤮🤮🤮

    • @mihaelabiolan819
      @mihaelabiolan819 Před 20 dny

      He's really amazing in real life - and such a great therapist!

  • @Patronsaintoftaints
    @Patronsaintoftaints Před rokem +107

    Gotta say, after pausing to read the EAS, “may god have mercy on us all” was CHILLING. The idea of have something as inevitable as the moon be the catalyst of such terror is horrifying. Also the mystery of WHY the moon suddenly does this adds another layer of hopeless fear. Alan Seawright you amaze me, wonderful work.

  • @umbrellacorp.
    @umbrellacorp. Před 11 měsíci +22

    6:19 "Just come look!".... 😳
    The look on his face is just too funny. 😂👍

  • @kaned5543
    @kaned5543 Před rokem +165

    Well that was absolutely spine chilling. The "Why don't you trust me?", The build up to the moment the kid opens her eyes and is okay, and the people on the lawn looking up, all really got me.

    • @Hey_Jamie
      @Hey_Jamie Před rokem +4

      Well they stole the entire premise from the channel Local 58

    • @dreadcthulhu5
      @dreadcthulhu5 Před rokem +2

      @@Hey_Jamie Stop.

    • @alejandrinos
      @alejandrinos Před rokem +3

      I find it goofy that when he asked about her trusting, she didn't immediately respond: "BECAUSE YOUR FUCKING EYES ARE GLOWING!"

    • @dreadcthulhu5
      @dreadcthulhu5 Před rokem

      @@alejandrinos Not to mention attacking her twice while screaming about the moon.

    • @umcThunder72
      @umcThunder72 Před 10 měsíci +2

      ​@@dreadcthulhu5I mean he is right this is straight up ripped from the classic that is local 58 but that doesn't mean it's not executed extremely well.

  • @eden8301
    @eden8301 Před rokem +110

    that first scare literally made me jump, and it was just Rod walking past in the hall. kudos to everyone who worked on this, it came out fantastic! setting up Rod's attack with a news report about violence was great, the ongoing suspense of whether Miranda looked or not, and the weird, creepy eye glows were some highlights.
    the premise of a lunar anomaly that does... something to people when they look is so fascinating. I've seen a version of it with Local58, which was great as analog horror, but to see it played out with actual people was so chilling.
    again, kudos to the entire team!

    • @t.me_s_petizioni_2220
      @t.me_s_petizioni_2220 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Prova ad ascoltare o a leggere i sottotitoli automatici tradotti del video "Apollo 30" del "Border Nights".

    • @t.me_s_petizioni_2220
      @t.me_s_petizioni_2220 Před 4 měsíci

      È una conferenza, col pregio che si presenta come veritiera.

  • @SirAndacar
    @SirAndacar Před měsícem +38

    Genuinely scary and suspenseful in a very HP Lovecraft way. No explanation needed. I can just imagine how he'd describe it:
    "And with an infernal screech that whispered obscenely of the tartarean obscene entities that lurch blindly amidst mad gulfs between the stars, Rod burst the door asunder and lurched into the chamber, his eyes burning with the eldritch, nascent energies that had drifted evilly from the gibbous lunar nightmare above... etc. etc."

    • @watts111
      @watts111 Před 12 dny +4

      "Then, a horror was revealed... a figure so ghastly, so beyond our ken, that I won't bother to describe it because reasons."

  • @TelekinesisStudios
    @TelekinesisStudios  Před rokem +371

    This was based on a Reddit writing prompt. This was actually written 6 years ago, right around the same time Local58 did their version. So... the writing prompt may have been based on Local58, which would make this indirectly based on it too. Regardless, we didn't know Local58 existed until after we'd already shot this. (Local58 is _GREAT_ btw!) Thanks for watching, and constructive criticism is *always* appreciated. If you didn't like it, give us specifics! If you did like it, give us specifics! If you can't be bothered, I don't blame you, this is just some movie on the internet!

    • @swiftyman
      @swiftyman Před rokem +4

      love u

    • @cobbetlprogrammer1344
      @cobbetlprogrammer1344 Před rokem +1

      Good Job Guys! Please do more! Cheers!

    • @reddragon4482
      @reddragon4482 Před rokem +19

      There was too much jump scares and screeching noises tbh lol, not being mean but it ruined it for me. First jumpscare was great and made me jump, so 10 out of 10 for that one. After that though serious diminishing returns, i think. it also started off really creepy because you don't know what's going on and then it started going a bit downhill (in my opinion). When loud noises and jump scares are over used I think they start becoming a bit obnoxious instead of scary. I really don't think you need that much at all in it once the dread has been built up, especially since it's a short film. I think if you would have skipped the glowing eyes and loud noises it would have been way more creepy and would be more effective horror by building dread. Jump scares are great though when built up, but not when it's the majority of the horror.
      I think it's better to make the audience guess what's going on than having it shoved in your face like that, it's very on the nose. I think you could have also dragged it out a bit more for suspense too. I understand it's a short film but I think an extra few minutes of the mother walking around the house trying to figure out what was going on would have made the revelations towards the end more frightening. It's probably a bit challenging to pull of in a short film but No way at all impossible to perfect.
      An idea how you could have made it less on the nose is having her walk around the living room closing the blinds (having the father out of shot) with the daughter at the top of the stairs. Both the mother and daughter not knowing the father was standing in the room until she turns round. It could have been a natural jump scare doing it like that. The child would have been scared at the mother jumping back and maybe might have tried to come downtstairs worried about her mother, so you could have had the mother have numerous things to panic about. She can't look at him directly because the blinds are open and is right in front of her so she has to talk to him while she is looking away. She could maybe be dazed from hitting her head or something and would have trouble speaking as clearly. His voice could be very slow slightly warped and uncanny sounding, kind of like how you did towards the end too. Would make the audience guess if it was because she hit her head or because he's changed or controlled by something. Just an idea how I think it could have been a bit more scary and fear inducing.
      There is a lot of things you guys did well. The acting was pretty good, I was expecting worse. I did love the way he moved when he was standing at the window though, it was very uncanny and weird. That gentle swaying is a bit unsettling, at least for me anyway lol. I can see everyone involved put a lot of effort into it. I hope I didn't seem overly critical of your work, I still enjoyed it. I really love horror, and maybe hope to make my own one day if I ever got the time.

    • @itsthemangler
      @itsthemangler Před rokem +14

      It's clearly modeled after the L58 story, though. The first 80% is exactly like many other Local58-inspired shorts, right down to the scenes and shots. The difference? They acknowledge and celebrate it. That's the way to get respect. The route of denial that you're taking is the one that fails 100% of the time.

    • @laughingbeez4239
      @laughingbeez4239 Před 11 měsíci +1

      It is quite possible someone switched 🌝 with a 🌞

  • @vivianejenoc
    @vivianejenoc Před rokem +132

    Damn. That sound cut at 6:17 is EVERYTHING. Kudos to whoever made that particular editing choice. Pure dread !

    • @sonnet890
      @sonnet890 Před 10 měsíci +3

      It makes the scene even more terrifying

  • @cherrypanda2800
    @cherrypanda2800 Před rokem +312

    The thing I love about this film most, is how it’s sets up this terrible situation, and something that couldn’t happen in real life, but made it clear to understand, while not trying to hard to make it feel scary, you did the perfect amount of spook. You also did it in a way that allows the viewer time to naturally immerse themselves which makes it so much more scary.
    It came out awesome, Alan, I can’t wait to see your projects in the future!
    And thank you to all the crew and actors for their hard work too!

    • @MisterFanwank
      @MisterFanwank Před 11 měsíci +2

      What makes you think it couldn't happen in real life?

    • @eiheioh2050
      @eiheioh2050 Před 10 měsíci

      cicada3301

    • @umcThunder72
      @umcThunder72 Před 10 měsíci +5

      ​@@MisterFanwankI can't think of anything that could cause the moon to suddenly be hazardous or to somehow drive people mad. If it's the light then it would have to be the sun or something somehow new changing the light as it reflects off of the moon. If it's the moon itself then by what mechanism could it possibly affect the mental health of those who look at it while not having done so in the past?

    • @dizzybee7386
      @dizzybee7386 Před 8 měsíci

      It could happen in real life. That's what scares me.

    • @misterchef2107
      @misterchef2107 Před 8 měsíci +2

      @@dizzybee7386how??

  • @jimjustice581
    @jimjustice581 Před rokem +9

    For a short film, this could stand alone on its own merits. It gives you a thumbnail that speaks volumes about the plot and characters. Well done!

  • @abbeyleehallett7845
    @abbeyleehallett7845 Před rokem +11

    The way that this movie drops you right into the situation is fantastic; wastes no time explaining, just gets right to the horror! Fantastic job to everyone!

  • @TheFireline
    @TheFireline Před rokem +155

    even though it was a stressful situation i found the way the mother talked to her daughter heroic. a mother who protects her child with all her might!

    • @benjaminollis7621
      @benjaminollis7621 Před měsícem +2

      yet the first thing she did was to put the idea of looking at the moon into the childs head

    • @annacroixx
      @annacroixx Před 11 dny +1

      Exactly. Not only that, when she locks her daughter and herself in the bedroom, she locks the door and just sits on the bed. Her crazed husband easily bursts through the door and gets to them. How dumb is that? She should have immediately moved heavy furniture in front of the door to block him out. It’s like she had a secret death wish.

  • @vans_corner
    @vans_corner Před rokem +207

    Fun story, I actually went on a walk tonight, and the moon was shining weirdly bright. Let’s just say I was absolutely terrified and immediately started speed-walking home.
    Also, this was genuinely so well-made! You can tell there was a lot of care and compassion that went making it. The general blue lighting and seemingly constant light wind set the mood perfectly, and really made you feel scared for the characters. On that topic, THE CHARACTERS. As soon as you start out, seeing Liz immediately going to her daughter’s room to check on her, you can tell she really worries and cares about her. The chemistry between actors was incredible, and Audrey did an amazing job. Also our wholesome cinnamon roll Jono is now absolutely terrifying so that’s something. Pretty sure I’ll have nightmares for weeks, you guys all did amazing. Thanks for making this to share with us, Alan, you truly did an incredible job.

  • @Anna-sz2ms
    @Anna-sz2ms Před rokem +14

    Love the score, the lighting, and set design. For only being 12 minutes, they created a really solid mood.

  • @nunyabizniz1983
    @nunyabizniz1983 Před rokem +24

    I want a full 90 minute version ♥️ loved this!

  • @Uncle_Smidge
    @Uncle_Smidge Před rokem +314

    This is going to be weird but wholesome, but I want to see this because of the vibes BEHIND the camera.
    My besties and I worked for over a year making a fan-film of an older anime called Vampire Hunter D that wound up making it to Dark Horse Comics' corporate and Hideyuki Kikuchi, the creator of the series, screened our little film with his industry buddies in a conference in Shinjuku, because he liked it so much.
    We're nobodies from Idaho.
    We busted our asses in knee-deep wet snow for a ten-hour shoot for one minute-long scene, and the lightning-in-a-bottle comradery that comes from filming a passion project with the perfect crew on a shoestring budget is unparalleled. I got a gut-punch of that nostalgia from this and, while I already wanted to see it as a CT/ML fan, the behind-the-scenes vibes took it from a Want to a NEED.
    GO FILM COOL STUFF WITH YOUR BUDDIES. YOU'RE COOLER THAN YOU REALIZE. GO MAKE RAD THINGS. YOU GOT THIS 💜

    • @TelekinesisStudios
      @TelekinesisStudios  Před rokem +53

      There's more than an hour of BTS content coming! Stay tuned!

    • @bigcatshazoo2455
      @bigcatshazoo2455 Před rokem +5

      Is your Vampire Hunter D movie on CZcams?

    • @Mahlercougar
      @Mahlercougar Před rokem

      Thats really awesome! Im a big fan of VHD. As a professional film composer, I would love to be a part of a project like that.

    • @mehchocolate1257
      @mehchocolate1257 Před rokem

      @@TelekinesisStudios why were the person's eyes glowing anyway

    • @0_dearghealach_083
      @0_dearghealach_083 Před 10 měsíci

      Where can we see this fan film?

  • @kory_misun
    @kory_misun Před rokem +53

    I've never been so scared of a therapist in my life!
    That's a compliment, of course. Great work, everyone!

    • @krishanubanerjee6955
      @krishanubanerjee6955 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Imagine a therapist with glowing eyes chasing you around their office while screaming - "Why won't you let me help you?"

    • @mihaelabiolan819
      @mihaelabiolan819 Před 20 dny +1

      😂😂😂😂😂

    • @mihaelabiolan819
      @mihaelabiolan819 Před 20 dny +2

      I have to send this to my therapist! 😅😅😅

  • @FeelinErie
    @FeelinErie Před rokem +4

    That first jump scare though… * checks pulse*

  • @sethender443
    @sethender443 Před 3 měsíci +7

    Don’t worry, this kinda thing only happens once in a blue moon

  • @camiiangel5235
    @camiiangel5235 Před rokem +31

    this is the first time i've had a film scare me with a classic jump scare as a big fan of horror. This is amazing

  • @heartofnyx_9983
    @heartofnyx_9983 Před rokem +112

    This gives me serious "local 58" vibes. So awesome!! Good job everyone!! That eye glow is so freakin creepy btw

    • @petrify4814
      @petrify4814 Před rokem +31

      I was thinking it almost had to be inspired by the first local 58 video.

    • @dominickscalpi5686
      @dominickscalpi5686 Před rokem +9

      Ok thats what I thought this was based off of.... It's not? LoL

    • @heartofnyx_9983
      @heartofnyx_9983 Před rokem +6

      @@dominickscalpi5686 Nope, in another comment Alan says how he wrote this awhile ago. Not even sure he'd seen local 58 by the time this went into production. Not even sure he's watched at all 😅

    • @silverscreemer
      @silverscreemer Před rokem +11

      Crazy I had to go past so many comments to see this.

    • @MSinistrari
      @MSinistrari Před rokem +16

      I thought of Local 58 soon as I saw the thumbnail. It does feel like a companion piece to Weather Service with this being what's going on away from the alert notice.

  • @jamiedecker7853
    @jamiedecker7853 Před rokem +6

    I wish this was a full length movie! It's unique in that you don't see many movies about the moon causing problems

  • @isaiahwilson4943
    @isaiahwilson4943 Před rokem +23

    If this gives me a real life hesitancy of the moon the same way Nope made me fear clouds, you'll have down a good job.
    Now let's wait and see, Internet Dads.

  • @KitCat898
    @KitCat898 Před rokem +86

    Cinema Therapy just released the behind the scenes, and Alan chastised me for not watching this first 😂 so here I am and OH MY GOSH. I got scared more than once!!! So amazing!!!

    • @rebeccaryancross
      @rebeccaryancross Před 8 měsíci +2

      Same. I came here immediately because I’m binge watching their channel

  • @MarianPerera-ye8be
    @MarianPerera-ye8be Před rokem +8

    I would love to see this turned into a full-length horror novel. It's a wonderful premise, and makes me so curious about the moon-zombies, or whatever they are - do they kill other people, do they force them to look at the moon, what happens to them after dawn? Very intriguing!

  • @user-td8jr8kb6x
    @user-td8jr8kb6x Před rokem +12

    This was quite an interesting short film to watch. The writers and actors wove many threads and motifs together, as well as a few dark humor moments, into a really strong piece. There is also an apocalyptic element to it without revealing a who or what and, unlike most "end of civilization" movies, the only reason humankind may be undone is because they had a natural reaction. Very well written and gives the audience a lot to think about after just a few minutes of view time. Would love to see more from these screenwriters!

  • @Florianae
    @Florianae Před rokem +22

    I remember waking up last night to the moonlight. It's a very beautiful moon and I give my appreciation to the film director and also the actors in this movie. Making a beautiful moon becomes a tragedy! What an interesting movie!

    • @vladdracul5072
      @vladdracul5072 Před rokem +1

      Now we need a movie about the real baddie in the sky, the sun.

  • @Dottywalkers9
    @Dottywalkers9 Před rokem +140

    Alan were already so proud of you!! I know this was a labor of love. We’re excited to see that all the learning you went through as a young director is now being shared with us with this master piece! You’ve come a long way!
    Virtual hugs to you man!

    • @Hey_Jamie
      @Hey_Jamie Před rokem +3

      Whose masterpiece is it? Because I see no credit given to Local 58

  • @DanielQuasar
    @DanielQuasar Před rokem +9

    I love a Horror film that remembers not to take itself too seriously. A great balance of creepy and camp here and I enjoyed it a lot. I left wanting to know more beyond this one moment in a family home. It deserves a full feature treatment to flesh out this interesting idea. Kudos, friends! 🌚

  • @viktoriadandelion
    @viktoriadandelion Před rokem +8

    I love the idea! For some reason, looking at the Moon for a long time can be both beautiful and haunting, depending on your mood at the time. I think that I’ve heard theories about looking at the Moon for too long when I was young. Spooked me quite a bit. The blue tint was a great choice, and the slow camera movement in the beginning really adds to the sensation of a scary presence. Also, an applause for the youngest actress for acting scared! She had me worried.

    • @Hey_Jamie
      @Hey_Jamie Před rokem +3

      Local 58 did it first

    • @dreadcthulhu5
      @dreadcthulhu5 Před rokem +1

      @@Hey_Jamie Coming from someone whose channel has nothing original about it.

    • @troin3925
      @troin3925 Před 11 měsíci +2

      @@dreadcthulhu5 Why are you white knighting these guys? Also, are you saying that the Local 58 channel has nothing original about it? Is it because it's analog horror even though it's literally what started the subgenre?

    • @dreadcthulhu5
      @dreadcthulhu5 Před 11 měsíci +4

      @@troin3925 First of all the idea of the moon causing madness is ancient and dates back to the 1540s. Hence the term lunacy. Why is anyone surprised that a few different people might make a video about it at the same time? If anything it's more surprising that it took someone so long to do it.
      Second of all, the moon is beautiful regardless of whether or not it is causing insanity. No one disputes this. Humans have had a fascination with it for as long as we have stared at the night sky. We have made numerous stories and theories about it and anthropomorphized it as a god or goddess throughout many cultures.
      Third, the term for coming up with a similar idea as someone else at the same time has a number of terms including zeitgeist, multiple discovery and simultaneous invention. It has happened many times throughout history. It will happen again in future.
      Fourth, white knighting is a lame term used by people with no argument to try and discredit those who disagree with them. It's really no different than calling anyone who says something you don't like sexist or racist to try to shut them down. Once you resort to calling people names it is a sure sign of having lost the argument. Be better than that. And make better arguments as well.

  • @nightmare_eyes430
    @nightmare_eyes430 Před rokem +11

    My Cinema Therapy loving side: Oh my god, this is so well shot, and the performances and the sound design it's incredible!
    My horror fearing side: thanks i hate it

  • @rebelrxse
    @rebelrxse Před rokem +4

    that jono walking across the room jump scare got me the most 😭

  • @GenX_Nerd
    @GenX_Nerd Před rokem +9

    This is like a really cool alternate version of Bird Box. Great work, and I want more!! 😊

  • @krishnasachanandani8036
    @krishnasachanandani8036 Před rokem +7

    Absolutely loved the music and pacing! Shona was fantastic! Jonothan did a great job in his movements and nailed the slow anticipation to a fast action. Audrey was so good too! Excellent use of plastic As a night owl, and horror lover this was great to finally see! Big congrats to Alan and the entire team, can't wait for more!

    • @jomontanee
      @jomontanee Před 11 měsíci

      The score is so terrific!!! Great job!

  • @felisazure1820
    @felisazure1820 Před rokem +41

    Okay, but this was absolutely fantastic. Everyone did such a great job! Man it was weird seeing such a nice dude as a villain, but man did he act it so well! The way you wrote this idea was both wonderfully creative and so interesting. Great job everyone, this was genuinely a chilling experience.

    • @Hey_Jamie
      @Hey_Jamie Před rokem +3

      It’s not creative. The idea is stolen from the analog horror channel Local 58

    • @wednesdaysartcastle9018
      @wednesdaysartcastle9018 Před rokem

      @@Hey_Jamie They already commented on this. It was written long before theirs was released

    • @umcThunder72
      @umcThunder72 Před 10 měsíci +1

      ​@@wednesdaysartcastle9018local 58 is years old I sincerely doubt they weren't at least inspired somewhat. Now that's not a bad thing.

    • @TayWoode
      @TayWoode Před 4 měsíci

      Why did you start with “okay but” as if no one liked it except you? That’s a worse opening phrase than “why is no one talking about...” when everyone is

    • @Godzillafan78
      @Godzillafan78 Před 5 dny

      @@Hey_Jamiebuddy we get it you don’t do your research

  • @jamesdavison1942
    @jamesdavison1942 Před rokem +40

    This was mega kudos to everyone involved 👏 it gave me a mix of Us, The Invitation, Birdbox, and David F Samberg vibes - would definitely pay to see a full feature 🤙

  • @yamato6114
    @yamato6114 Před 6 dny +1

    Ok I’ll be honest. Normally glowing eyes in horror don’t phase me anymore but the shot of Ron’s glowing blue eyes legitimately creeped me out. Like he just looks so manic and unworldly

  • @thejungledrake
    @thejungledrake Před rokem +2

    THIS WAS SO GOOD OMGGGG Goosebumps throughout! the atmosphere was incredible, the sound design! Everyone did such a phenomenal job! you should all be so proud!

  • @chloesmith7871
    @chloesmith7871 Před rokem +34

    Damn, well done everyone.
    The vibe was so well-made: The score, the lighting, what angles the scened where shot from, they just played together beautifully.
    The actors did a great job, especially the actress who played the leading role really made me feel with the character.
    And now it's time to watch the therapist reacts to video for this xD
    Edit: Also I would definitely be one of the first to look at the moon and go crazy

  • @angel_vii
    @angel_vii Před rokem +20

    "Stay away from the light Jackie" -The Darkness
    This was awesome Alan! And everyone who worked on it!

  • @michelleheistuman862
    @michelleheistuman862 Před rokem +2

    Good job guys 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Proud of you for getting your amazing work out there!!
    Thank you Jono for falling down the stairs for us 🫶🏼

  • @hpwho17
    @hpwho17 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I loved it! All of these messages in the beginning makes you wonder what's going on and scares you. The idea that something so natural, usual as the moon can be dangerous is terrifying. The music and the acting are GREAT

  • @jacobopstad5483
    @jacobopstad5483 Před rokem +12

    It's so great to finally see some of Alan's work as a director. I can't wait to see more!

  • @bywayofkpc
    @bywayofkpc Před rokem +20

    That first jump scare got me!! 😂
    So cool!! Great work to everyone involved. Looking forward to more cinematic masterpieces!

  • @sarahelo9656
    @sarahelo9656 Před rokem +4

    Now I have a strange impulse to get out of bed to look at the moon but I’m scared at the same time 🤣 this was just so good, the acting and plot and I really love the perspectives used. Like the shadowy face? Cmon, so awesome

  • @simonl4523
    @simonl4523 Před rokem +2

    Amazing how many it people it takes to make this: it shows that to get this level of quality you need mega resources, as well as the vision of it all

  • @lovemusicreplay
    @lovemusicreplay Před rokem +15

    I usually don't do horror (freaks me out too much), however this made me laugh. I don't think that's a bad thing, I would defo watch this again and I reckon if I was watching it in the nighttime I would be spooked. Rod sounding so innocent, as per Jono's persona IRL, was the but that made me laugh but was a good casting/writing. Jono is a character we wouldn't suspect.

  • @wolfknap9494
    @wolfknap9494 Před rokem +3

    God watching this at 3:30 in the morning with the moon out the window above my monitor scared the hell out of me, especially that first jump scare with Johnathan walking quickly in the background.

  • @sabrinaduckett5057
    @sabrinaduckett5057 Před 12 dny

    This was awesome, such a great concept. Please, give us more, this deserves expansion!!! I came to support, I stayed for the lore!

  • @greendesertgoddess
    @greendesertgoddess Před rokem +4

    "Moonfected" . . . that was great! 💫💫

  • @foolishideas
    @foolishideas Před rokem +9

    Hell yeah! This was absolutely phenomenal. Watching this come together over the past year has been so much fun and you should all be so proud of what you did here.
    I can't wait to see what you guys do next.

  • @juliaalinasarah4494
    @juliaalinasarah4494 Před rokem +73

    This was so fun to watch! The sound-design and editing was incredible, congratulations on making such a great short film!!

  • @joereda5668
    @joereda5668 Před rokem +8

    This was amazing! Short and to the point, you know when he turns around he's going to be affected .. but it's still scary AF. Well done, y'all!!!

  • @toadiscoil
    @toadiscoil Před 11 měsíci +2

    Awesome job. The text messages conveying the situation and then the news reports are great exposition done cleverly. Great acting and I liked the mix of sci-fi and horror. The ones I have been watching are mostly "monster" horror, but this is different and I liked it. Hope you guys keep up with the good quality.

  • @Rend_Association
    @Rend_Association Před rokem +5

    I actually jumped at some parts in this, and the idea to not look at something that is a really common thing to look at like the moon was an amazing idea!!!

  • @artbycats8636
    @artbycats8636 Před rokem +6

    Chills. Literal chills.
    I am such a huge fan of short horror films!! This was fantastic. Looking forward to what comes next!!

  • @dutchievdl
    @dutchievdl Před 2 měsíci

    another banger horror film to save to my horror playlist. one of my favorite types of horror is planets and space related stuff. we need the moon to survive, and there's nothing we can do about it. i also really love the way rod becomes violent and the cheesy glowing eyes. the way it's all shot. beautiful.

  • @brooklebait1512
    @brooklebait1512 Před rokem +7

    I love all the effects and sounds when the moon people screech it looks so cool

  • @sirlight4954
    @sirlight4954 Před rokem +3

    Magnificent! Beautiful work of a true genius! The suspense is just killing, the actions of characters are perfectly justifiable, no tropes overuse. Simply put -- perfect!

  • @sherman614
    @sherman614 Před 3 dny

    I had a nightmare when I was really young that I was in my room in the dark, and my blinds were open and I could see the full moon, and the moon was moving closer and closer to the window and a really weird way until it crashed through my window. It scared me, and since then, I've still felt odd when I'm in a dark room, and I can see the light from the full moon coming through the window. This taps into not only a primal fear, but my own personal discomfort from a silly childhood dream. Well done! Very cool idea, very simple, yet effective. Well acted and filmed! I watch a lot of these short films and this was honestly one of my favorites!

  • @SPYK3O
    @SPYK3O Před rokem +4

    "Yo what if we combined Bird Box with Local 58?"

  • @celineyces
    @celineyces Před rokem +4

    It reminds me The Owls of Ga'Hoole with all my good memories I can't wait to watch , Congratulations! our dearest Internet Dads

  • @scaliedog2777
    @scaliedog2777 Před rokem +12

    This was so fun to watch! I loved it ^-^ Especially your kiddo, she did so great! And the newscasting in the background was on point. You guys did well with the notifs on her phone too.
    OH! And I absolutely need those curtains!!
    This whole thing gives major 'Day of the Triffids' vibes :D
    ETA: Oh! And I really liked the heel-digging shot- it's so hard to get that feel with carpet, but you guys made it work. That was spot on.

  • @jeffreyharnden7523
    @jeffreyharnden7523 Před rokem +1

    This was truly an awesome academy award winning film horror still has it going on after all these years later Johnathon is one heck of a stuntman the two female actresses were on point and spit on I don't think I will ever look at the moon again after watching this awesome gem .

  • @mansoneverard3528
    @mansoneverard3528 Před rokem +2

    Well done ! Props to all the crew, behind and in front of the camera !

  • @madamBfG
    @madamBfG Před rokem +13

    OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO SPOOKY!! 🌝😱 And I LOVE it!
    Bravo to Alan and he entire crew for making this wonderful bit of cinema! Truly inspiriing! 🤩

  • @CheyenneSedai
    @CheyenneSedai Před rokem +11

    ​This is such a good short film, can't wait to show it to all my friends

  • @enigmatiqmuziq
    @enigmatiqmuziq Před 13 dny

    This was all sorts of creepy in the most cinematic way possible!
    Kudos to the creators for a fine story!

  • @paragonveteran8992
    @paragonveteran8992 Před rokem +1

    The scene @5:10 got me good. I would love this as a series, really interesting concept, love it, and I can't wait to see more.

  • @oneslikeme
    @oneslikeme Před rokem +20

    I wonder if Alan is a fan of Local58. The beginning reminds me of the Weather Service video and other ones about the moon.
    Well done, Alan! Excellent film!

    • @TelekinesisStudios
      @TelekinesisStudios  Před rokem +9

      I _AM_! I actually wrote this way back before Local 58 had made anything, only learned about it around 9 months ago, but it's great!

    • @oneslikeme
      @oneslikeme Před rokem +2

      @@TelekinesisStudios That's awesome!! I can't wait for your full length film!

  • @lisam5744
    @lisam5744 Před rokem +6

    I've been waiting for this for a long time...awesome short film. I jumped a few times and Jono's screams scared me. Love the music.

  • @zussazuzuw658
    @zussazuzuw658 Před rokem +2

    Great, well done, Alan! I like the slow moving of the camera and the way everything is composed...and I totally enjoyed Jonathan going from the always good guy to the monster for once!! 😁😇👹😱😜 Congratulations everyone, greetings from Germany! 🤗🎉

  • @dominicfester1546
    @dominicfester1546 Před rokem +1

    This is fantastic!! I really hope it gets funded for a full movie, just brilliant 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @currently_heather243
    @currently_heather243 Před rokem +5

    The score is incredible and such an amazing performance by all! What a terrific project! I know I jumped at least twice. The clock keeping up time is such a minor detail but so good! Just shows the crazy attention to detail everyone put in!
    Amazing job team! 👏

  • @julieringering3095
    @julieringering3095 Před rokem +7

    This was amazing! I’m not really into horror,but I honestly love this short film. Way to go to all who where involved making this this!

  • @fredbear7562
    @fredbear7562 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I’d love to see more episodes of this. Perspectives of people from all over (government, first responders, survivors in the aftermath, etc.)

  • @LittleLadyL.J
    @LittleLadyL.J Před 2 měsíci

    Really awesome short you guys have done! Devastated that it isnt a full film ... I didn't want it to end i enjoyed it that much :)

  • @chemifan6784
    @chemifan6784 Před rokem +5

    Love it!! I don't usually watch horror but I had to see what Alen was up to and it was worth it❤ Good job ya'll!

  • @feliciaroseantonia
    @feliciaroseantonia Před rokem +6

    I said this in the livestream posted right after this, but!! This sort of almost reminds me of the pandemic, like the whole "look at the moon!" thing being like in early-mid 2020 with the whole "take off your masks!" thing... Crazy, because this Reddit prompt (The one that inspired this, as well as the Analog horror series Local 58, as acknowledged by Alan in the livestream) was posted in 2017, so over 2 years beforehand!! 😲

  • @archerx68
    @archerx68 Před rokem +1

    I hurried up and sub like...
    It's raining cloudy and cold... This is the perfect movie I love it!... Hopefully it's a part two... I can't wait

  • @simplelangperorock
    @simplelangperorock Před rokem +6

    This is amazing. The plot and context of the story is great enough to be a series.

  • @RolandWolfren
    @RolandWolfren Před rokem +6

    *looks at the sun instead*

  • @allisonhall4977
    @allisonhall4977 Před rokem +26

    Well done everyone! This was legit creepy 🎉

  • @lilysushiii8041
    @lilysushiii8041 Před rokem +2

    I love it!! Usually in horror movies, they use an evil ghost or a serial killer/slasher but this movie is creative because you used the moon as an "evil anomaly". So it's different from other horror movies and less cliché. Also, the fact that there's no explanation or reason given for the moon to be evil and for infecting any people who look at it, is a good thing because it's scarier if we don't know everything. It is mysterious then, and has eerie vibes. Also the music and the lighting are very beautiful. Great cinematic! One of the best short horror movies I seen on CZcams!! Congratulations from France.

  • @titaniaehnsmith489
    @titaniaehnsmith489 Před rokem +1

    I waited a couple of days, so I could watch this during a full moon🌚👌
    This was so good! Cosmic Horror is my favourite genre, and this has it! Absolutely LOVED the sfx, sound design and setup!
    Amazing work, thanks so much for giving everyone this lovely treat!!!
    Greetings from Finland!

  • @stormqueen29
    @stormqueen29 Před rokem +5

    Geezeus. This is like SCP-001 When Day Breaks. And I am just as terrified of it! Magnificent work Alan and everyone!

  • @RestlessHarp
    @RestlessHarp Před rokem +6

    This was legitimately terrifying! Well done everyone!!

  • @carresser
    @carresser Před rokem +1

    absolute banger, i love horror concepts that deal with the moon even if it makes me scared to look at it for a while after LOL

  • @starclone4
    @starclone4 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Oh that one gives you chills up the spine.... Great work !!!!

  • @grahamvaneck8906
    @grahamvaneck8906 Před rokem +3

    Freakin amazing guys, absolutely love it! Never thought I'd see Jono as a bad guy, but here he is just killing it :)

  • @hallciferr
    @hallciferr Před rokem +5

    This was so fun and absolutely thrilling! Excellent work Alan & crew, your work is inspiring me to pick up my camera again. I'm so excited to see more!