Horror Short Film "Skin & Bone" | ALTER | Starring Amanda Seyfried

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    A drifter begins suffering horrifying visions after taking a job on a secluded farm.
    "Skin & Bone" by Eli Powers
    Starring Amanda Seyfried (Jennifer's Body, Mean Girls)
    Watch Eli's other short film, "Holy Moses", on DUST: • Sci-Fi Short Film "Hol...
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    "Skin & Bone" Credits:
    Written & Directed by: Eli Powers
    CAST
    Serene: Amanda Seyfried
    Christian: Thomas Sadoski
    CREW
    Director of Photography: Aidan Sheldon
    Exec. Producer: Amanda Seyfried
    Producer: Holly Victoria Furman
    Producer: Thaddeus Bouska
    Editor: Colin Smith
    Sound Design: Jack Goodman
    Music & Lyrics: Ruby Wolf
    Production Design: Kelsey Barrett
    Colorist: Kaitlyn Battistelli
    Sound Mix: Jack Straton
    Production Manager: Sarah Bowers
    Gaffer: Adam Siler
    Key Grip: Luke Becker-Lowe
    1st AC: Ryan Shaw
    SFX Makeup: Nick Verdi
    VFX: Arnold Aldridge
    Stills & Leadman: Alex Bickford
    Key PA: Danica Jensen
    Animal Wrangler: Shannon Hughes
    Poster / Title Design: Stephen Kelly
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  • @elipowers9831
    @elipowers9831 Před 10 měsíci +6414

    Hey, I'm Eli Powers. I wrote and directed SKIN & BONE. It was inspired by nightmares and a handful of eerie experiences with white horses. Thanks for watching.

    • @angelwings4179
      @angelwings4179 Před 10 měsíci +72

      This is pretty good it feels so real I loved it

    • @indu2928
      @indu2928 Před 10 měsíci +50

      I also get a mysterious night mare still I didn't get any answer of the mare I'm still confused..

    • @elliedavis5125
      @elliedavis5125 Před 10 měsíci +49

      Wow this is amazing I'm a writer and I would love to write some horror stories for you, I would do it for free to gain experience.

    • @cigsafterhannah
      @cigsafterhannah Před 10 měsíci +70

      This is such a great concept. The ending had me with mixed emotions: I was confused because i did not know if he was imagining it all or if it was real, I was mad that he didn’t shoot her and I was anxious to what was coming next.
      It is crazy how one can bond with a person so fast over 16min without even knowing their background.
      Thank you for this masterpiece!

    • @steph1567
      @steph1567 Před 10 měsíci +53

      That was amazing! I was completely immersed the whole time. So was Serene a witch? Monster? What happened to the rest of her family that left her the only one living? I have so many questions! 🖤

  • @miranda13c
    @miranda13c Před 10 měsíci +2665

    The male actor in this short is portrayed by Thomas Sadoski who is Amanda Seyfried’s husband in real life.

    • @mazwide9400
      @mazwide9400 Před 10 měsíci +49

      Wow.

    • @katayounahoo4016
      @katayounahoo4016 Před 10 měsíci +32

      really?

    • @miranda13c
      @miranda13c Před 10 měsíci +88

      @@katayounahoo4016 Yes. They have two children together and got married in 2017. I recognized him on SVU not long ago whenever he had a guest role as the sponsor (and short term boyfriend) of Amanda Rollins which is funny since the character’s name is Amanda and he’s married to Amanda Seyfried in real life lol.

    • @miranda13c
      @miranda13c Před 10 měsíci +43

      @@mazwide9400 Yea I’d say that’s why they filmed this short together and wanted to make it together. I’ve seen a lot of actors do that in short films.

    • @xoliswamutambala5622
      @xoliswamutambala5622 Před 10 měsíci +26

      Yaaay. I thought they'd make a good couple 😊

  • @starmunching
    @starmunching Před 10 měsíci +3115

    I see a lot of love for Amanda (which is completely valid she was fantastic) but can we also appreciate the gentleman's acting?? Dude had me believing he was going crazy 😭

    • @leleprtk
      @leleprtk Před 10 měsíci +174

      he's her husband irl!

    • @starmunching
      @starmunching Před 10 měsíci +90

      @@leleprtk omg really ?? I had no idea that's so cool they got to do this together haha!

    • @leleprtk
      @leleprtk Před 10 měsíci +53

      @@starmunching yes! they have two kids together :)

    • @LamiNalchor
      @LamiNalchor Před 10 měsíci +24

      I found him more touching.

    • @Mangolorian-je3eo
      @Mangolorian-je3eo Před 10 měsíci +91

      Yeah, he was the GOAT.

  • @natashaonly
    @natashaonly Před 10 měsíci +2565

    My guess is all the animals on the farm are men, trapped in the bodies of animals. I'm assuming she has to be a witch of some kind as to why only women of her family are buried on a hill while all the men are animals living on the farm. I absolutely loved this one Alter, definitely had me sucked in 100% and also Amanda Seyfreid did such an amazing job I swear I love her in horror.

    • @faithruckdeschel1294
      @faithruckdeschel1294 Před 10 měsíci +37

      I agree, and this is such a cool refreshing idea!

    • @vivian0001
      @vivian0001 Před 10 měsíci +64

      She seemed to be a second Circe.

    • @natashaonly
      @natashaonly Před 10 měsíci +13

      @@vivian0001 what is that 👀 I'm curious

    • @vivian0001
      @vivian0001 Před 10 měsíci +116

      @@natashaonly Circe was an enchantress and minor goddess in Greek mythology with the ability to transform men into animals,
      e.g. a king into a woodpecker for resisting her love.
      Ulysses visited her island after surviving a shipwreck and discovered his crew - changed into swines. He also saw tamed beasts, who once had been men as well.

    • @natashaonly
      @natashaonly Před 10 měsíci +26

      @@vivian0001 oh my Zeus I remember reading about her in a book about Greek mythology, yes I remember they were on her Island and drank wine and ate and then turned into swine 🤯🤯 thank you so much for reminding me about that amazing story. Now it soooo makes more sense oh who she is and why men are turned into animals.

  • @kyriakizagia7064
    @kyriakizagia7064 Před 10 měsíci +1550

    Reminded me of Circe, a witch in greek mythology that turned men into animals after offering them something to eat. Awesome film, well done!!!

    • @edsonvieiraa
      @edsonvieiraa Před 10 měsíci +34

      That's I exactly what I thought

    • @tatija100
      @tatija100 Před 10 měsíci +33

      Yes! A modern day Circe.

    • @deeriggs3319
      @deeriggs3319 Před 10 měsíci +20

      Ohhh yes the pigs!! Id forgotten that part of the story.

    • @Frooti.loopz23
      @Frooti.loopz23 Před 10 měsíci +5

      Oh yeah!! That’s so cool!!

    • @sjames304
      @sjames304 Před 10 měsíci +12

      The old tv show "Thriller" had an episode "The Remarkable Mrs Hawke" that used that story. She turned the men into pigs.

  • @banjoist123
    @banjoist123 Před 10 měsíci +962

    As a banjo player, I can thoroughly confirm that Amanda S. is actually playing the banjo, not faking. And has a beautiful voice.

    • @KhailSOLO
      @KhailSOLO Před 5 měsíci +13

      i was like, since when? and then I remember mamma mia. hahaha.

    • @user-jm9sl9ed1t
      @user-jm9sl9ed1t Před 4 měsíci +2

      she’s amazing in MamaMia❤🎉

    • @mollusckscramp4124
      @mollusckscramp4124 Před 3 měsíci

      She is so cool and authentic. No ukeleles here!

    • @thatssoironic
      @thatssoironic Před 3 měsíci +10

      There’s no way to confirm that unless you were there when they shot it. The banjo is never fully in frame! You can’t even see her hands

    • @ShitYourself7
      @ShitYourself7 Před 3 měsíci +5

      it never shows her actually playing it, you cannot confirm it at all

  • @marinasantos-no3xw
    @marinasantos-no3xw Před 10 měsíci +538

    it has a dark vibe, no silly jumpscares, this is gold

    • @joellouisfire
      @joellouisfire Před 9 měsíci +5

      Reminded me of Shutter Island

    • @agarci7
      @agarci7 Před 7 měsíci +10

      Jump scares are why i stopped watching horror movies for years. I can’t stand them but recently discovered analog horror and this channel and man, this is what horror is supposed to be, the slow burn and tension throughout the whole clip

    • @marinasantos-no3xw
      @marinasantos-no3xw Před 7 měsíci +4

      @@agarci7 and it scares us much more

    • @andrejrockshox
      @andrejrockshox Před 2 měsíci

      @@agarci7 analog horror?

  • @livil5967
    @livil5967 Před 7 měsíci +257

    Listen to the words she sings, they tell you everything you need to know:
    How will I remember, I was just a girl
    Pulled my mother out the kitchen door
    How she struggled when they kissed her
    How the rain began to pour
    Laying bleeding as she cried out
    'Be you curesed forevermore'
    Grass grow kneehigh on your lonesome grave,
    How I prayed for hour oh lord your soul to save
    But there aint no lord in heaven
    Only men and beasts below.
    So I swore to you a promise
    Be them cursed before I go

    • @jimmystokes1407
      @jimmystokes1407 Před 3 měsíci +2

      Translation? 😆

    • @user-yc7cv2ob2e
      @user-yc7cv2ob2e Před 3 měsíci +22

      ​@@jimmystokes1407she is singing that as it's written above, what kind of translation do you need?

    • @olivialillegard2540
      @olivialillegard2540 Před 3 měsíci +66

      @@jimmystokes1407There have been several comparisons to the story of Circe in these comments so looking that up might help u understand. Circe was a sea witch of sorts living on her own island when a boat of men landed on her shore. she took them in and fed them when they took advantage of her graces and assaulted her because they realized she was alone and there was no man who was going to save her. then she turned them all into pigs!
      from what i can gather, the song here is telling us that her mother was similarly assaulted by men and now she must avenge her mother by turning every man who comes to her farm into an animal. hope this helps

    • @mollusckscramp4124
      @mollusckscramp4124 Před 3 měsíci +5

      @@olivialillegard2540 That clarifies a lot, thanks!

    • @Isyhii
      @Isyhii Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@olivialillegard2540thanks

  • @karencalifano6132
    @karencalifano6132 Před 10 měsíci +809

    Wow, Amanda Seyfreid is one of my fav actresses!! Honestly I watched because I saw she was in it, but man, this was sooo good. So cool she's doing short horror films on CZcams.

    • @vallariy
      @vallariy Před 10 měsíci +12

      I think Amanda is awesome. Great story!

    • @kathrynbillinghurst188
      @kathrynbillinghurst188 Před 10 měsíci +10

      Yes her ‘eyes are so small, they’re practically Chinese!’ 😂That’s a line from The Wild West movie with Seth McFarlane 🤗💋

    • @MJ-pv9dp
      @MJ-pv9dp Před 10 měsíci +11

      That’s her husband.

    • @kathrynbillinghurst188
      @kathrynbillinghurst188 Před 10 měsíci +5

      @@MJ-pv9dp …in real life? Really? 💘💘

    • @kathrynbillinghurst188
      @kathrynbillinghurst188 Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@MJ-pv9dp ….😬
      …so I take it that Eli hasn’t passed her?!?!
      ✌️🤣🤣🤣🤣💋
      No harm in dreaming, is there? ✌️😁

  • @MeinSternEllbogen
    @MeinSternEllbogen Před 10 měsíci +384

    Everyone is talking about Amanda Seyfried and, to be sure, she was absolutely amazing in this (along with such a beautiful singing voice). That said however, the star of this film to me was Thomas Sadoski. He had me captivated from start to finish. I would LOVE to see much more of him in feature length films. Truly incredible actor!

    • @karolin8138
      @karolin8138 Před 10 měsíci +14

      He Is really good. This movie should be extended to become a Hollywood movie. The story bears potential.

    • @theresablarek9396
      @theresablarek9396 Před 10 měsíci +6

      Loved him in the Newsroom!

    • @realitythatdreams2940
      @realitythatdreams2940 Před 10 měsíci +9

      they are married irl

    • @nicoledenel
      @nicoledenel Před 8 měsíci +2

      ​@@theresablarek9396thanks you. I was trying to figure out where I've seen him before

  • @thelilabides
    @thelilabides Před 10 měsíci +296

    I need the full length version of the song in this, it’s hauntingly beautiful

  • @Izzyforeverlace8chrome
    @Izzyforeverlace8chrome Před 10 měsíci +557

    This is Hollywood level movie. The editing is brilliantly done, the filming everything is TOP CLASS!!! I'm still watching but just had to comment on how well this movie was made. This is truly a masterpiece. Well done to all involved!♥

    • @moniquevandeplas5210
      @moniquevandeplas5210 Před 10 měsíci +18

      bye bye Hollywood. Hello ALTER. Though you are right about this being top notch.

    • @LamiNalchor
      @LamiNalchor Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@moniquevandeplas5210 true

    • @kegqrt5867
      @kegqrt5867 Před 10 měsíci +4

      Also nice short film for aspiring filmmakers to dissect; color, camera movement, editing, and framing.

    • @LorenaMartinez-gs4fe
      @LorenaMartinez-gs4fe Před 10 měsíci +3

      Alter has such good short movies

  • @XaBep81
    @XaBep81 Před 10 měsíci +287

    Amanda Seyfried is an excellent actress, I really liked listening to her voice while she played the banjo... Very good short film!

    • @karolin8138
      @karolin8138 Před 10 měsíci +10

      She has a surprisingly good voice. I didn't know that she can sing.

    • @jacklow9611
      @jacklow9611 Před 10 měsíci +6

      Did you see her as Sophie in "Mama Mia" and "Mama Mia : Here We Go Again"? She was great in those and sang more songs.

    • @ameybirulkar7503
      @ameybirulkar7503 Před 10 měsíci +2

      Yes she's a good actress and a singer too

  • @starmunching
    @starmunching Před 10 měsíci +65

    I have to add that I think her name has meaning. Her name is Serene. And she was able to calm him so easily. Maybe that's one of her strongest powers.

    • @lucretiamaggio6154
      @lucretiamaggio6154 Před 10 měsíci +16

      Her name also sounded like siren the way she pronounced it. Sirens lured men to their demise.

    • @starmunching
      @starmunching Před 10 měsíci +5

      @@lucretiamaggio6154 ooo good theory! I really wonder what they have as a meaning for her name, if there is one at all

  • @thomascollins4325
    @thomascollins4325 Před 10 měsíci +55

    A modern retelling of the myth of Circe who had the power to turn men into animals. Amanda Seyfried was really good in this.

  • @magnetdesignandadver
    @magnetdesignandadver Před 10 měsíci +146

    As a child during a visit to my grandfather's farm I slept in a room at the end of the house near the gate at the end of a long driveway. Some ancestor was said to have died in that room. One night I woke up when the house was dark and quiet. I was compelled to go to the window after hearing the hooves of a horse as if it had walked past the window all the way to the garage and back down to the gate. I looked out the window and saw a white horse, just standing there, staring at me. It was comforting somehow even though I felt a bit scared by the eeriness. There were no horses on the farm. I went back to bed and the next day no-one would believe what I saw. Since then I have come to accept that it was a vision of a guardian or animal spirit guide. I was born on 'the day of abandon', December 8th, symbolised by a horse.

    • @elipowers9831
      @elipowers9831 Před 10 měsíci +22

      That's a haunting and beautiful experience. Once, when I was in high school I was at a party on a farm and I wandered outside and leaned on a fence -- which was electrified -- and it shocked me. I jumped back just as a white horse emerged out of the fog in front of me. It was terrifying to me because it was just floating in the night and I was convinced for a few moments that I was dead, or almost dead... and it was there to summon me. I think for every experience there's the ordinary, surface level reality... and then all that inexplicably strange spiritual stuff swirling around under the surface.

    • @moniquevandeplas5210
      @moniquevandeplas5210 Před 10 měsíci +5

      that is so amazing and interesting. I have had crazy experiences too. I am not saying your crazy to be clear because when we experience things like this other people want to say we are crazy. I feel like you need to write your own short now.

    • @kathrynbillinghurst188
      @kathrynbillinghurst188 Před 10 měsíci +7

      @Gerald…yep, your Spirit Guide was making you feel safe and watching over you, not allowing any dark thoughts ‘in’! Lucky 🍀 for you! 💖✌️🤗

    • @magnetdesignandadver
      @magnetdesignandadver Před 10 měsíci +5

      @@elipowers9831 Wow that is amazing. So much will always remain shrouded in mystery but we can find personal meaning in our own experiences if we understand our own internal symbolic language

    • @magnetdesignandadver
      @magnetdesignandadver Před 10 měsíci +5

      @@moniquevandeplas5210 Thank you Monique. I love the way we can share experiences here and find likeminded/kindred spirits who understand or at least relate to what we are saying -
      as opposed to most people who have no frame of reference for these kinds of experiences and would rather just write them off as imagination or dreams than consider the miraculous truth

  • @matthewweng8483
    @matthewweng8483 Před 10 měsíci +47

    Well done, the tension at the dinner table was palpable as we realize that he's clearly not a great guy, but neither is she... Kept which was the real antagonist a toss up right to the end.

  • @faithruckdeschel1294
    @faithruckdeschel1294 Před 10 měsíci +44

    I've been watching this everyday, and it just clicked in my head that Amanda's song was(I think)talking about how her mom was hurt by somebody she loved and it destroyed her so Amanda vowed to take her vengeance out on as many men as she possibly can before she leaves the earth?

    • @AvaNightingale
      @AvaNightingale Před 8 měsíci +21

      Not just hurt. It was very very clearly about SA. And not (it's sounds like) a partner or just one somebody.

    • @donnyd830
      @donnyd830 Před 11 dny

      Yeah sounds like she was assaulted because of the part about forcing a kiss and she vowed to curse all men.

  • @bambixdeltor7060
    @bambixdeltor7060 Před 10 měsíci +109

    If you listen to the song she's singing you'll get an idea for why these men were turned into beasts.

    • @-chenlanying5818
      @-chenlanying5818 Před 10 měsíci +7

      Can you explain why the men were turned to beast ? I can't figured out through the lyrics

    • @3393639
      @3393639 Před 10 měsíci +46

      @@-chenlanying5818 ok, the thing is in the first song when she was playing banjo. As far as i understand,some men raped her mother and killed her. Because she says , they were kissing her when her mother in the kitchen and she pulled her out when she was just a kid and her mother was bleeding etc. Then she burried her and prey but she understood that there is no god to get her revenge so she decided to be the curse for men=beasts. I hope it explains...

    • @gemstar7286
      @gemstar7286 Před 8 měsíci

      @@3393639 Why did she turn the drifter into a goat?, can she see into his soul and know he's also a bad apple??. Or is she just against all men no matter what??.

    • @beatrice6753
      @beatrice6753 Před 8 měsíci +3

      What's the name song pls??

    • @IdislikeTechnology
      @IdislikeTechnology Před měsícem +1

      Yeah 'cause they already were. Just of the human variety

  • @ashlynroman
    @ashlynroman Před 10 měsíci +57

    I love Amanda Seyfried in any project she does. Her voice is absolutely beautiful and so soothing, I wish I could listen to the song she’s singing 24/7

  • @GilbertoBanuelos
    @GilbertoBanuelos Před 10 měsíci +41

    I've been surprised lately with After and other short film channels on CZcams that has these great actors and story lines. This is definitely a favorite.

  • @GlasUndMetall
    @GlasUndMetall Před 10 měsíci +84

    Wow, I've been binge watching this channel and this one really affected me, so well done. Her voice was absolute magic.

  • @teeteepalooza
    @teeteepalooza Před 10 měsíci +57

    Easily in the top 3 films I’ve watched on Alter. Good decision to make this a short. As much as I wanted it to not end, the story was perfect in short form

    • @Vizeral
      @Vizeral Před 9 měsíci +3

      Yeah, in the long version the cops would've showed up with the lead detective played by Michelle Rodriguez and there would've been a final showdown between her and Seyfried.

  • @jimmylin7233
    @jimmylin7233 Před 10 měsíci +23

    All these years, and I had no idea that Amanda Seyfried could sing. Damn, that was some haunting bluegrass. Wish I could hear more of her music!

    • @deeriggs3319
      @deeriggs3319 Před 10 měsíci +7

      She sang a bit in momma Mia too.. suprised me how sweet her voice sounds❤

    • @RP-ks6ly
      @RP-ks6ly Před 7 měsíci +4

      Watch her in the movie Les Miserables, amazing

    • @jimmylin7233
      @jimmylin7233 Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@RP-ks6ly Great suggestion, but I have a pathological hatred for the music of Les Mis 😝

    • @oliviabb73849
      @oliviabb73849 Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@jimmylin7233hopefully just the movie, which was a travesty and absolute embarrassment, and not the play! ❤❤❤

    • @FC-hj9ub
      @FC-hj9ub Před 26 dny

      Didn't you see mamma Mia and les miserables?

  • @JohnAKlein-zs8oj
    @JohnAKlein-zs8oj Před 8 měsíci +24

    This is an incredible atmospheric short and Amanda Seyfried is the coldest witch I ve seen in a long time.But I mean this as a huge bonus.I appreciate the lack of dialogues and her precisely get to know him!Also Thomas Sodoski is brillant.There is this cult-folk-horror-vibe going on.I really really love this!

  • @kirtywright1974
    @kirtywright1974 Před 10 měsíci +38

    I remember watching this last year. Was just impressed then as I still am today❤
    The acting was on point. I absolutely love Amanda Seyfried, and have just about watched every movie or show she has acted in😊
    I’m not sure if anyone has even commented on Amanda and Thomas Sadoski not only both starring alongside in this short, but too The Crowded Room, or whether their onscreen chemistry is so strong and natural and makes sense, considering they are husband and wife🥰
    Amanda really commits to any role she’s playing.
    This was superb! The location and backdrop was breathtaking.
    Her voice can be likened to that of a siren. She’s mesmerising😍
    I only just realised. At the very start. When she’s breaking the beautiful white horse in, she says, “you’re okay, it was only a bad dream”.
    The exact same thing she said to Christian, before he was turned too.
    I’m wondering if the past stable hands could also see their predecessors, or was it only Christian?🤔
    Would love to have seen this turned into a full feature film💯
    Loved❤

  • @Mashy8722
    @Mashy8722 Před 10 měsíci +23

    I absolutely LOVE Amanda Seyfried and the man is her actual real life husband Tom Sadoski. They’re both amazing actors, but Amanda REALLY did the damn thing in this short! I mean, per usual! The story itself was crazy awesome! She was DEF a witch! Or maybe even Circe? From Greek mythology?

  • @leleprtk
    @leleprtk Před 10 měsíci +13

    Amanda Seyfried is great but I LOVE Thomas Sadoski, he's so underrated!

  • @anthonyweisse9758
    @anthonyweisse9758 Před 10 měsíci +32

    Excellent! I could see this on the big screen! Actors top notch. You should really think about making this into a movie and keeping the same actors! Thank you for sharing your talent!

  • @AnnaInWonderTube
    @AnnaInWonderTube Před 10 měsíci +9

    The hands passing the knife is very authentic and unique. I've never seen something similar.
    And the twist.. hadn't see it coming

  • @natureboytom
    @natureboytom Před 11 dny +1

    I didn’t think he was losing his mind but for the fact that she kept her distance portraying a cautious employer, then made him feel accepted upon the dinner invite in which she could show her true sociopathic self. She got him good. This was well written, thank you👍

  • @janlamb3558
    @janlamb3558 Před 10 měsíci +34

    This is probably one of the best Alter films Ive seen and Ive been a watcher for a long time.
    Very well done on every level!! Bonus points for Amanda.

  • @deckard5558
    @deckard5558 Před 10 měsíci +15

    Didn't know I was in love with Seyfried's singing until today. Now I love her even more.

  • @CommonSenseRevolution
    @CommonSenseRevolution Před 10 měsíci +48

    Very well done. Great acting, scenery and storyline. Whether this was 17 minutes or 2+ hours long, I was compelled to watch after the first 30 seconds. Definitely feature-worthy work here. Bravo!

  • @zegelilaaccount
    @zegelilaaccount Před 4 měsíci +2

    The story is simple: Mystery revealed in the end or maybe setup/perception shift.
    But how the director chose the Storyteller to reveal the story in the end is exhilarating.
    Good job!!

  • @innos3ntCrim3
    @innos3ntCrim3 Před 10 měsíci +6

    Birth of the curse:
    “How well I remember, I was just a girl. Pull my mother out the kitchen door,
    How she struggled when they kissed her. How the rain began to pour.
    Lay and bleed and how she cried out ‘Be you cursed forevermore.’
    Grass grow knee-high on your lonesome grave,
    How I pray for hours, oh Lord, your soul to save.
    But there ain’t no Lord in heaven,
    only men and beast below.
    So I swore to you a promise, ‘Be they cursed before I go.’”

  • @ultrascftly
    @ultrascftly Před 10 měsíci +28

    amanda is absolutely brilliant. so glad to see her in so many projects lately ❤

  • @tumblingdown
    @tumblingdown Před 10 měsíci +12

    Thank you to all who contributed to this intricate piece. And that song - thank you Ruby Wolf!

  • @justvlay
    @justvlay Před 10 měsíci +17

    it's amazing to see amanda in one of your videos!

  • @Wixya_
    @Wixya_ Před 5 měsíci +3

    This deserve so much more attention. It's dark, sad even, little bit gore. It's scary. It's beautiful. I loved every seconds of this film. I wished it would have been a full length movie. I'd pay to see that.

  • @astroboy90210
    @astroboy90210 Před 10 měsíci +11

    Amanda is such a great actress. and her singing voice is soothing, I love her 🥰🥰

  • @venizmaja20
    @venizmaja20 Před 10 měsíci +18

    This was SO good. Absolutely love them acting together and the editing was next level especially the one where it switched between the ax and the banjo! Love this so much.

  • @avanthapolwatte5641
    @avanthapolwatte5641 Před 6 měsíci +5

    The movie has no jumpscares but had a scary vibe. Its kind of a place which attracts troubled men to be taken to a mental safe haven only in a form of an animal. Its kind of a generational witch clan who controls the farm. The movie has a good vibe especially Amanda's eerie humming and wierdly beautiful songs

  • @ryanhall7607
    @ryanhall7607 Před 10 měsíci +20

    That’s Amanda’s husband as Christian, so that’s fun.

  • @katekennedy2320
    @katekennedy2320 Před 10 měsíci +8

    And I’m just going to add: that I always notice that these shorts have a common theme. They hype up the intensity at the last two minutes. Leaving you questioning everything. Which is …….bravo 🎉 imo

  • @jimhendricks88
    @jimhendricks88 Před 10 měsíci +26

    I'm normally not a fan of horror shorts, but this was wonderfully executed--acting, cinematography, story, and a great ending. Cheers!

  • @Monius13
    @Monius13 Před 7 měsíci +12

    This is phenomenal! Superb across the board and it's shocking it's only 16 minutes. It almost feels like a complete full-length movie. It gets its point across without feeling too rushed, though one or two spots did jump a little bit. I felt like I knew each character. I am slightly torn on the ending, but overall I enjoyed every minute of it!

    • @willowwisp3750
      @willowwisp3750 Před 7 dny +1

      Excellent movie. Both actors are very good. Story line is what I enjoyed most.

  • @MisterG2323
    @MisterG2323 Před 10 měsíci +11

    Knew from the casting this would be good.
    I suppose there are worse fates than becoming a witch's familiar...

  • @einienj3281
    @einienj3281 Před 10 měsíci +37

    She has a really nice singing voice ❤ Awesome movie, the atmosphere was spot on! Thank You ♥️

  • @rileyroo2381
    @rileyroo2381 Před 10 měsíci +3

    Kind of saw the ending coming, still gave me the chills & goosebumps. Very well done!

  • @tomsdottir
    @tomsdottir Před 10 měsíci +4

    "Am I Ulysses? Am I Ulysses?
    No, but you are now, boy..."
    Terrifying. This poor Ulysses is never going home.

  • @krystalray7332
    @krystalray7332 Před 10 měsíci +35

    Amanda Seyfried!!!! Thanks Alter! Totally made my sick day worth it.

  • @arilith504
    @arilith504 Před 10 měsíci +7

    Loved this. The way the audio was so intimate and really drew me in.

  • @havenly6133
    @havenly6133 Před 10 měsíci +47

    I love Amanda Seyfried, she's so talented ❤ Alter really should be turned into TV short horror stories, why haven't they already?!

    • @aroyamorgan6594
      @aroyamorgan6594 Před 7 měsíci +3

      Yes it should

    • @aarond1622
      @aarond1622 Před 4 měsíci +2

      It basically is.
      Dust is the Sci-fi channel and Omeleto (sp) is the drama / thriller channel.

  • @MrsTessWren
    @MrsTessWren Před 10 měsíci +4

    Beautifully done. Loved seeing Amanda, she brought me back to the Alter after I strayed for too long🙏
    Feels good to be home.

  • @tommybutler2454
    @tommybutler2454 Před 10 měsíci +3

    This ending was a little easier to understand than a lot of these. Thank you !!!!

  • @danbalazs9088
    @danbalazs9088 Před 9 měsíci +3

    "We gotta find some kinda wizard, can change 'im back!" -- Delmar O'Donnell.
    Seriously, though. This is lovingly crafted, top-notch top to bottom. Congrats to all involved. Thank you.

  • @gretatudeg4877
    @gretatudeg4877 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Really like how much uncertainty and fear was packed into the story. Well acted all around!😊

  • @burrelleful
    @burrelleful Před 4 měsíci +2

    Fantastic. The first song that Serene sings tells you everything you need to know about why she’s done what she does. The second song is a warning.

  • @joanandreanoweyland57
    @joanandreanoweyland57 Před 7 měsíci +4

    Amazing story. Incredibly well written and directed. There's talent here, everywhere.

  • @leeannacall4712
    @leeannacall4712 Před 10 měsíci +46

    Awesome cast and absolutely awesome story. Loved it. 😍

  • @deanmoulton8994
    @deanmoulton8994 Před 10 měsíci +76

    Loved it. Can't say it was horror, more like a dream come true! Amanda is mesmerizing. "when you animals learn to control yourselves, you can become real boys again."

    • @Fuzzysea693
      @Fuzzysea693 Před 10 měsíci +5

      A dream come true being turned into an animal…? And she never said that last line.

    • @deanmoulton8994
      @deanmoulton8994 Před 10 měsíci +15

      @@Fuzzysea693 Serene was always kind to the animals and to Christian. The men brought their own "emotional baggage". The names and the song point to a savior who is going to save us from ourselves, but can't. I added the last line for Hope.

    • @TheDweeb002
      @TheDweeb002 Před 10 měsíci +10

      Sounds like textbook misandry

    • @deanmoulton8994
      @deanmoulton8994 Před 10 měsíci +15

      @@TheDweeb002 You must live in Texas if you have textbooks like that.

    • @TheDweeb002
      @TheDweeb002 Před 10 měsíci +5

      @@deanmoulton8994 please, let's see who else we can stereotype while trying to make ourselves sound "progressive"

  • @Witchofthewoods.
    @Witchofthewoods. Před 10 měsíci +53

    Oh, yes!! This is going to be epic. I love her films. Thanks Alter ✌️

  • @amandalidey329
    @amandalidey329 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Amanda Seyfried is such a good actress. Every movie she's played in was amazing!

  • @emilybrownmusicchannel588
    @emilybrownmusicchannel588 Před 6 měsíci +4

    I remember seeing Amanda on All My Children. I found her mezmerizing on that show although she didn't have a huge role. Love seeing her career grow! So cool her and hubby are in this short film! Haunting!

  • @Littlebrittanym
    @Littlebrittanym Před 10 měsíci +10

    Wow this was great! Easily one of my favorites. I wanted to learn more of her backstory so bad.

  • @zawunc
    @zawunc Před 5 měsíci +2

    Very cool. Well made. I like how both characters have their dark sides and it isn‘t clear until the end if the dreams/visions are his product or induced by the place.

  • @LetsScareTiffanyToDeath
    @LetsScareTiffanyToDeath Před 10 měsíci +1

    What a beautiful grotesque. Acting was perfect. I could feel Christian's unravelling and bewitchment at the hands of Serene. Loved it.

  • @daisyl3245
    @daisyl3245 Před 10 měsíci +13

    really really loved this. would love to see it in a full length film. feels folk horror esque to me which is one of my favorite genres to watch

  • @faithruckdeschel1294
    @faithruckdeschel1294 Před 10 měsíci +7

    I think this is one of the most awesome memorable short horror films, I've ever seen? It's a refreshing new concept in the "witch/horror genre?" I've seen a few good "witch" movies but this one is Top Tier next to the "VVitch" movie for me, IMO. Amanda's voice is so lovely and I love that song!

  • @CorpseBride64
    @CorpseBride64 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Outstanding short film. Most definitely left me wanting more, which is a great thing! Plus, I had no idea Amanda had such a beautiful singing voice!

  • @rachelh2731
    @rachelh2731 Před 2 dny

    This is brilliant. So I think Serene is a Witch/Siren and the curse on him starts when she sings the song with her banjo. Love this so damn much!!!

  • @claudiachance7036
    @claudiachance7036 Před 6 měsíci +5

    I'm just seeing this wonderful film and I love the under tones. Amanda is a super talented actress and I look forward to seeing her husband play with her again, you guys are awesome. Even the animals were great.

  • @ediek1836
    @ediek1836 Před 10 měsíci +18

    Ive said ut once before, ill say it again. Although we love being spoiled by Alter on CZcams, you guys def should have a streaming anthrology series! Bc lately, alter has been my new ahs! Loving the content!! Ty!!

  • @Idk-vi6kv
    @Idk-vi6kv Před 10 měsíci +1

    Loved this one. The acting, the editing, the pilot, places are gorgeous too

  • @FRACTUREDVISIONmusic
    @FRACTUREDVISIONmusic Před 9 měsíci

    Outstanding, Eli. All around excellent, looking forward to more from you. Thank you for sharing!

  • @asbury29
    @asbury29 Před 10 měsíci +73

    Loved this! Folk horror vibes & great writing & acting. And so much depth of character conveyed with minimal dialogue. 5 stars!

  • @thejudgmentalcat
    @thejudgmentalcat Před 10 měsíci +10

    Love that twist! The song was an eerie foreshadowing ❤

  • @nickfilippos3340
    @nickfilippos3340 Před 7 měsíci +2

    This one was well worth the time! Little action yet the atmosphere and vibe is totally captivating! I really like this kind of slow-paced horror that lets itself aink in and does not rely on cheap jumbscares and effects. I also appreciate the implementation of the Greek mythos in the production, since I happen to be a Greek person. Congratulations to everyone involved, keep it going and keep it humble! 👏👏

  • @komalvishwakarma9740
    @komalvishwakarma9740 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Please make a series😱wonderful concept and the eeriness just upped the game 🙌

  • @bostonreese4807
    @bostonreese4807 Před 10 měsíci +4

    This was well done. Wishing it was longer. Perfection.

  • @michaelmeadows5142
    @michaelmeadows5142 Před 9 měsíci +4

    Definitely a good short. Comparison to Circe is definitely perceptible, and both actors did phenomenal in their roles. I wouldn't have expected less.

  • @shattered909
    @shattered909 Před 10 dny

    I love Amanda Seyfried ❤ She's a truly incredible actor and singer and she deserves more appreciation

  • @officialchuprov
    @officialchuprov Před 8 měsíci

    Good job. The best one I've seen so far for couple months. Acting, camera, scenes - bravo👏

  • @sergicardo5631
    @sergicardo5631 Před 10 měsíci +3

    This is a piece of art. Tasteful in your craft and exquisitely performed by the cast. Congratulations❤

  • @kizpaws
    @kizpaws Před 9 měsíci +6

    Great storyline, great acting. Loved this short! ♥

  • @milodemoray
    @milodemoray Před 10 měsíci +1

    This was very well done. Kudos to you for doing this. The acting was also really on point.

  • @rizaembuscado-belleza7171
    @rizaembuscado-belleza7171 Před 10 měsíci +2

    STUNNING! More of these from the director please.

  • @garyzimmerman62
    @garyzimmerman62 Před 10 měsíci +3

    WOW! Amazing Cinematography, acting, setting, music (blaming YOU on this EARWORM!) wardrobe, Hell, it was ALL AMAZING, but that SCRIPT! Just WOW, and the twist at the end was SO UNEXPECTED! REALY thought it would go another way!!

  • @DerekStone
    @DerekStone Před 10 měsíci +7

    Dude. That was pretty good. Would love to see a full-length version.

  • @masnaringquest4626
    @masnaringquest4626 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Acting was exquisitely performed by Christian. Good grief...some of these you just wish were full movie length.
    Thanks for a grand viewing.

  • @Nola1176
    @Nola1176 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Perfection. Deserves a whole series. I love well done movies, series about witches. And there are none except for The VVitch.
    This was so subtle and haunting. Smart. Beautiful editing.

  • @arianaangelova.6490
    @arianaangelova.6490 Před 10 měsíci +4

    thank u so much. amanda is incredible. i love it ♥︎

  • @gsurveil1
    @gsurveil1 Před 10 měsíci +33

    Great short! How did you get Amanda, with her beautifully haunting vocals? Hell of a fable with equally as good a story. I wonder how long this shoot was. My experience with short films having differed from single take indie experience to big productions that tend to run a bit longer but it can be fleshed out by the finally created film the quality can then be seen. This would have been even better as a 30 minute short. I loved this! Well done!

    • @annacroixx
      @annacroixx Před 9 měsíci +1

      It’s all A.I. generated.

    • @gsurveil1
      @gsurveil1 Před 9 měsíci +4

      @Andreaming Really? Amanda was AI generated?

    • @annacroixx
      @annacroixx Před 9 měsíci

      @@gsurveil1 Yeah. Look up all the actors currently protesting about not being paid fairly for their images being used. Have you seen the latest season of Black Mirror? All AI generated. To be fair, WE ourselves are probably AI generated. Our universe is holographic and flat, actually. Look it up. Quantum physics stuff. Now AI can recreate us perfectly on screens. But it was always this way, really. Now that we notice it, we sort of wake up in the film 🎥 we’re all starring in. Lol. 🍿 I believe they call it, “the singularity”.

  • @Sunburn2508
    @Sunburn2508 Před 2 měsíci

    This is so good! I love the switch from the beginning, when the blind man was supposed to be the evil one, to the end.

  • @Karatejin
    @Karatejin Před 10 měsíci +2

    "...and the animals I trapped all became my pets"
    A very intriguing story!

  • @julieclaeren486
    @julieclaeren486 Před 10 měsíci +4

    Wait what the hell?! It's broad daylight and I'm scared out of my wits! This was ingenious! Gonna watch again.

  • @milvagiselle685
    @milvagiselle685 Před 10 měsíci +5

    Now I understand the first scene lol. Beautiful story and well told. Congrats to the director and the actors.

  • @karaelsberry3737
    @karaelsberry3737 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Loved this very much! Hope to see more of your work! 🖤

  • @CatsAndCandy
    @CatsAndCandy Před 9 měsíci +1

    Very well written. This is one of the best shorts I’ve seen in a long time.