Horror Short Film "O.I." | ALTER

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  • Barry has a unique problem. He came up with a truly original idea. And sharing it has consequences.
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    More About O.I.: Chris revisits the Tiki bar where he made his first ever deal. He wants to celebrate the biggest deal he's ever made by drinking down memory lane. It is early morning and there is only one other customer, Barry, and the Barman.
    Barry is drinking to forget and is in no mood to celebrate anything. Only Chris' offer of free drinks for a week if he can't solve Barry's problems makes Barry change his mind. Barry has a unique problem. He came up with a truly original idea. And he is the only one immune to it. Chris doesn't believe a word of it and is determined to prove Barry a liar and win the bet.
    Written & Directed by N'cee van Heerden
    Producer: Victoria Burkhart
    Producer Karen Wong
    Director of Photography: Byron Kopman
    Production Designer: Tony Durke
    Editor: C.A. van Aswegen S.A.G.E
    Music by: Max Aruj
    VFX Supervisor: Keegen Douglas
    Costume Designer: Katie Goold
    CAST:
    BARRY: Ben Cotton
    CHRIS: Kett Turton
    BARMAN: Toby Hargrave
    MICHELLE: Jennnifer Nicole Stang
    DETECTIVE DIRK: Paul McGillion
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  • @WatchALTER
    @WatchALTER  Před 3 lety +864

    Here is a VFX breakdown for the film. Check it out 👀: czcams.com/video/ylKoOWlmkS0/video.html

  • @samliedtke578
    @samliedtke578 Před 3 lety +5637

    “We’ve gotta come up with an original idea for a short film”
    “I’ve got it!”

  • @guido7095
    @guido7095 Před 3 lety +5099

    "Fire trucks are actually water trucks"
    *head detonates*

    • @Lol-ec2ho
      @Lol-ec2ho Před 3 lety +60

      The water truck shoots fire

    • @facedup632
      @facedup632 Před 3 lety +19

      The fire truck shoot water 0_0

    • @facedup632
      @facedup632 Před 3 lety +16

      Water department 0_0

    • @sintraficusgeneralof5thbat922
      @sintraficusgeneralof5thbat922 Před 3 lety +4

      Here we go again

    • @sintraficusgeneralof5thbat922
      @sintraficusgeneralof5thbat922 Před 3 lety +7

      There was a phycer in the imperium that would tell people something a then use all the blood in their body to force there head to explode and he made the entire aorus region think he had a killer idea

  • @EshaKarim
    @EshaKarim Před 9 měsíci +267

    One of the sci-fi concepts that I love most, an infectious disease that travels through words, written language, music, tunes or any combination thereof.

    • @azwanajeeb2167
      @azwanajeeb2167 Před měsícem +10

      Or you can say it is a conceptual being and its in SCP list, people nickname it as Original Idea

    • @lospher
      @lospher Před měsícem +3

      Oh isnt that called info hazard? Or maybe thats something different but it is really fascinating

    • @tusharameria
      @tusharameria Před měsícem +2

      If you’d like to read a book on this then you should try ‘Snow Crash’

    • @j_g9109
      @j_g9109 Před měsícem +5

      Pontypool.

    • @TheRealJade103
      @TheRealJade103 Před měsícem +1

      Cognito hazard

  • @Nation.ZStudios
    @Nation.ZStudios Před 7 měsíci +166

    I feel like this wouldn't suit being a whole movie. It's perfect as it is

    • @biswamita_ghosh006
      @biswamita_ghosh006 Před měsícem +2

      🤯 Mind-blowing

    • @Wanttofanta
      @Wanttofanta Před 2 dny +2

      I would love an extra 10-15min just for a quick wrap up of them finding out how they’re immune

    • @TayWoode
      @TayWoode Před 2 dny

      Every time there’s a really good short people always say it needs to be full length, but it would drag out too long and the very people who suggest it usually have short attention spans

  • @nathanhyde2079
    @nathanhyde2079 Před 3 lety +2970

    This was like one of those "A guy walks into a bar" jokes.

  • @jerryx2495
    @jerryx2495 Před 3 lety +11876

    The idea he had was actually the entirety of the Krabby Patty formula.

    • @vlad777boi2
      @vlad777boi2 Před 3 lety +63

      Bruhhh🤣🤣🤣

    • @joepieone6271
      @joepieone6271 Před 3 lety +97

      “Krabby patty formula” can not be an idea, if it’s already made.
      YOU HAVE FAILED!!! 👎🏻

    • @dcwray7030
      @dcwray7030 Před 3 lety +8

      On god bro

    • @Vman_95
      @Vman_95 Před 3 lety +49

      Ravioli Ravioli give me the formouli😂

    • @mrdarknetamigos4737
      @mrdarknetamigos4737 Před 3 lety +6

      Well he could have a theory

  • @AmeyaBenare
    @AmeyaBenare Před rokem +60

    At climax, I wanted to know the idea also I didn't want to hear the idea. Truly original. Salute to the writer. great job film team.

    • @XthegreatwhyX
      @XthegreatwhyX Před 15 dny

      I'd rather know and die.

    • @TayWoode
      @TayWoode Před 2 dny

      @@XthegreatwhyXhave you seen martyrs?

    • @XthegreatwhyX
      @XthegreatwhyX Před dnem

      @@TayWoode No. Any good?

    • @TayWoode
      @TayWoode Před dnem

      @@XthegreatwhyX it’s ok, very brutal, one of those films you only watch once, just when you said you’d rather know and die reminded me of that, the French version is better than the English speaking version

  • @evildead311
    @evildead311 Před 11 měsíci +132

    Its crazy that an original idea literally blows peoples minds. Pretty cool premise, my mind is blown! 🤯

  • @chefconfucius6608
    @chefconfucius6608 Před 3 lety +4824

    "So there's this guy and he turns himself into a pickle." Dies

  • @rajyadav9982
    @rajyadav9982 Před 3 lety +2789

    who needs NETFLIX when we have ALTER here

  • @Kagamid
    @Kagamid Před 9 měsíci +178

    Everyone in the bar displayed amazing acting. Movie quality stuff. The rest were ok but those three absolutely killed it. The writing and dialogue were great and believable. Keep giving us this please.

  • @JackOpulski
    @JackOpulski Před 10 měsíci +31

    So I have two things to note : one, this plot reminds me a lot of a short story by Dino Buzzati : Hecatomb at the pentagon, and the physical effect of ideas is a recurring theme in his works, I recommend this author if you like this theme. Secondly, I have a theory o why Jonathan Carnahan from the Mummy didn't die from hearing the idea while Hagrid did : while under the influence of substances, it's easy to see connections that aren't there, therefore you can easily compare two ideas that aren't all that similar, and then once you're sober you wonder what you were thinking (it can remain useful to open up your mind); Hagrid only had one shot while Jonathan was copiously intoxicated therefore could ease up the shock (unfortunately it came with the downside of intoxication : overreaction and acting on impulse). But why was the inventor immune...? this one escapes me.

    • @-0rbital-
      @-0rbital- Před měsícem +4

      I think he was immune because it was his idea. He thought of it himself. No one else did. They got it secondhand.

  • @jodi2847
    @jodi2847 Před 3 lety +3697

    Who else was expecting the immune guy to blow him away in order to have the idea all to himself?

  • @jazbrown9814
    @jazbrown9814 Před 3 lety +7059

    I used to be a fan, but after seeing this masterpiece I'm a whole air conditioner

    • @XThirdEyeX
      @XThirdEyeX Před 3 lety +36

      Lol, love it. 🤣

    • @Blackbarbie386
      @Blackbarbie386 Před 3 lety +11

      Lol

    • @padawanmidnight6786
      @padawanmidnight6786 Před 3 lety +64

      Okay...that was way too cute.🤣🤣 I HAVE to use this line sometime. Well done 👍 😊😁😂

    • @jazbrown9814
      @jazbrown9814 Před 3 lety +8

      @@padawanmidnight6786 thanks 😁

    • @hughjaanus6680
      @hughjaanus6680 Před 3 lety +34

      I was a fan of tractors when I was young, now I'm an extractor fan.
      Since Ruth left me, I'm ruthless.......

  • @dubbyplays
    @dubbyplays Před rokem +48

    I love this type of "mysterious concept" horror, like in Bird Box. No need of useless jumpscare or goreish stuff to shock the viewer, it plays only on suspence and tension and still delivers it perfectly.
    _(If it seems nothing of what I said makes sense it's because I couldn't find the correct English translation of what I was trying to say, and I'm too lazy to use Google Translate)_

    • @zer0her048
      @zer0her048 Před měsícem

      A little late, but what you mean is called an Infohazard. One of my favourite horror concepts of all time. If you want, you can google Roko's Basilisk. An Idea that freaks some people out in real life.

    • @ErinJeanette
      @ErinJeanette Před měsícem +1

      You did totally fine!

  • @timbrown4853
    @timbrown4853 Před 10 měsíci +34

    This was so utterly awesome that I cannot believe that it hasn't won some award or something. Greatly done!

  • @melwithaperiod
    @melwithaperiod Před 3 lety +2558

    I guess you can say his idea was.... mindblowing? I’ll just see myself out..

  • @CheddarCheese1984
    @CheddarCheese1984 Před 3 lety +1284

    This is just the idea we always forget about after entering a room

    • @TheDrunkenPickle
      @TheDrunkenPickle Před 2 lety +20

      No it was the idea they had in family guy that they forgot after their hangover

    • @gaia_may
      @gaia_may Před 2 lety +8

      Ommmmmgggggggg so true

    • @lazerpie101
      @lazerpie101 Před 2 lety +5

      I haven't forgot it. It's Jean Socks.

    • @hamilton9076
      @hamilton9076 Před 2 lety +1

      You! You are! The bag of shirt, it's You!

    • @creepykeiry7620
      @creepykeiry7620 Před 2 lety +1

      Dude

  • @jwillingham88
    @jwillingham88 Před 2 měsíci +10

    I've been blasting these shorts for a few days now, just stumbled on to them. This is TOP NOTCH!! 10/10!

  • @brettzforeman
    @brettzforeman Před 9 měsíci +84

    O.I. = "Original Idea"
    This story works well because the short format doesn't require it to have more than its very basic anatomy. The guy at the bar, the bartender, the businessman who walks in, and Chekhov's gun up there behind the bar.
    If this were much longer than it is, it would have to start answering various questions that would dilute its power. The punch line is also hilarious, where the story ends exactly how the man at the bar feared it would, but with a small wrinkle that keeps him in a state of mystery and uncertainty.

    • @zer0her048
      @zer0her048 Před měsícem

      Thank you, that's what it was called. I knew that this type of foreshadowing was some kind of gun. I had to laugh hard, when he shot himself because it was so strongly hinted at. Also the guy is not completely where he started. He knows there are immune people now.

    • @dplj4428
      @dplj4428 Před měsícem

      @@zer0her048 Immune to hearing idea or immune to P.T.H.O.I.S.? Pathos. Post Anti-hearing originals syndrome.

  • @Bxzzxd
    @Bxzzxd Před 3 lety +2140

    I wanted to know the idea but then I realized they’d have to actually think of a completely original thought lol

    • @tiktok_content9505
      @tiktok_content9505 Před 2 lety +198

      @@MrStimpage I have a question.... what if someone HAS imagined a different color...? But the challenging part it describing it....

    • @QueenBrownShuga1973
      @QueenBrownShuga1973 Před 2 lety +6

      🤣🤣

    • @michaelwilliams6431
      @michaelwilliams6431 Před 2 lety +57

      This is why I always wanted to know what blind people see in their head

    • @jacobwhite7408
      @jacobwhite7408 Před 2 lety +37

      @@MrStimpage maybe you are seeing many colours no one has ever seen before but the brain lacks the power to process it so it alters reality as a mechanism of self-preservation. Real talk now, there is one colour you have never seen unaltered ever before and quite possibly never will but everyone you meet has, if they were paying attention.

    • @jacobwhite7408
      @jacobwhite7408 Před 2 lety +17

      @@michaelwilliams6431 sit down with someone that is blind and genuinely ask them the question. You'll never know if you never ask. Be forewarned though, your question will not get a pleasant response if there is a lack of genuine intent behind it. Get to know the person without the limitations of your own personal curiosity aswell. There is a wealth of knowledge contained in the perspectives of ever human on this earth, tap into that and share your own at the same time, humanity as a whole will benefit from it.

  • @cez2338
    @cez2338 Před 3 lety +6490

    Finally, a story with no monsters, demons or killers. Simple, easy, powerful, I love this short horror story

    • @febaranfe
      @febaranfe Před 2 lety +164

      Its so simple. Its so beatiful

    • @PandaZelda
      @PandaZelda Před 2 lety +60

      Oh you know, just some exploding heads 😂

    • @valerieh325
      @valerieh325 Před 2 lety +43

      @@febaranfe it could change everything

    • @cjmacq-vg8um
      @cjmacq-vg8um Před 2 lety +32

      except its NOT horror!
      alter has some of the best short films on youtube. high production values, good acting and writing. but what is it with your obsession of calling every film a horror film? this was an excellent film. (didn't like the ending though.) but its NOT a horror film. this is more in line with fantasy and science fiction.
      only about 20% of alter's shorts that i've seen actually qualifies as horror. but you still label them as such. they're still good films. so why misrepresent them as something they're not? just the name ALTER carries enough weight to get people to watch. so why bait them? just label them correctly and people will STILL watch!

    • @finns23653
      @finns23653 Před 2 lety +10

      Guy with the idea seemed kinda like a monster... utter lack of empathy and all

  • @IdiotSandwich122
    @IdiotSandwich122 Před 6 měsíci +9

    I watch this everytime it's recommended. The story is so amusing and intriguing and the acting is top tier. I love it!

  • @TrevorBarre
    @TrevorBarre Před 6 měsíci +4

    This reminds me of the Monty Python sketch about the joke that kills everyone who hears it.

  • @thelilabides
    @thelilabides Před rokem +3024

    The dark comedy, the acting, the premise, this has to be one of my favourite Alter shorts!

    • @AnthologyOfDave
      @AnthologyOfDave Před rokem +3

      your profile picture is hauntingly scary. Don't know if that's you or not but good job.

    • @thelilabides
      @thelilabides Před rokem +1

      @@AnthologyOfDave it is indeed, and that’s probably the best compliment I’ve ever received

    • @eda-morya33
      @eda-morya33 Před rokem +2

      OMG The acting is pristine! Absolutely, flawless!! These actors are absolute up there among the best!

    • @michele_
      @michele_ Před rokem +1

      O.I.
      Other Side Of The Box
      The Dollmaker
      These are the only videos that I actually enjoyed from Alter
      Do you have any suggestions? Please I need to know 🙏🏻

    • @michele_
      @michele_ Před rokem

      @@thelilabides what pfp did you have?

  • @yungharambe
    @yungharambe Před 3 lety +825

    Right after he said "well, here's my idea.." My phone lost service and the video stopped playing lol. Kinda freaked me out for a second

    • @26mamun
      @26mamun Před 2 lety +5

      🤣

    • @cjmacq-vg8um
      @cjmacq-vg8um Před 2 lety +4

      you're watching this on a phone? why?

    • @guidomonto3742
      @guidomonto3742 Před 2 lety +39

      @@cjmacq-vg8um cuz why not? There’s CZcams on phones for a reason

    • @cjmacq-vg8um
      @cjmacq-vg8um Před 2 lety +2

      @@guidomonto3742 ... there sure is a reason. and that reason ain't good.

    • @guidomonto3742
      @guidomonto3742 Před 2 lety +8

      @@cjmacq-vg8um why not?

  • @rusticgiraffe4262
    @rusticgiraffe4262 Před 3 měsíci +7

    I was kind of annoyed that the microwave behind the dude when he’s talking to his wife has a 1 minute timer on it and waiting for someone to press start (I know someone who forgets to start the microwave a lot 🙄) but then I realized that was probably done for continuity so they didn’t have to go back and change the time on the microwave between shots. Clever!

    • @CryptedCodes
      @CryptedCodes Před měsícem

      Such a weird minute thing to notice and be annoyed by in the first place😂

  • @billybrookes3887
    @billybrookes3887 Před 11 měsíci +4

    Loved this one, would love to see a feature length version

  • @Yottisitthebench
    @Yottisitthebench Před 3 lety +407

    “If I told you it would blow ya mind”

  • @toriart6250
    @toriart6250 Před rokem +2380

    Alter took the definition of "mindblowing" to the next level (°A°)

    • @Cheezit746
      @Cheezit746 Před rokem +5

      472 likes and no comments ima change that

    • @jefferydouglas854
      @jefferydouglas854 Před 11 měsíci

      So you did the sarimony so I can tell the gods

    • @alejandrovictoria7718
      @alejandrovictoria7718 Před 11 měsíci +3

      I'm sure that idiom is exactly what inspired the short

    • @KTPsama
      @KTPsama Před 10 měsíci +1

      it's a mindblowing idea am I right?

    • @sushikitty_9869
      @sushikitty_9869 Před 9 měsíci +1

      I read this at the exact time her head blew up…

  • @fux3796
    @fux3796 Před 5 měsíci +2

    that was the best entertainment I had in years! Thank you for this masterpiece of acting, writing and editing!

  • @Ezraloveseveryone2
    @Ezraloveseveryone2 Před rokem +6

    This was so good! So unique and creative! One of the best horror stories I've ever seen!

  • @youngeshmoney
    @youngeshmoney Před 2 lety +1323

    Plot twist: this guy is an SCP and they just kept bringing him D-Class personnel.

    • @aaidenclark165
      @aaidenclark165 Před 2 lety +91

      That would make a lot of sense, except the the SCP facility would keep him on site I think.

    • @duraemakye1384
      @duraemakye1384 Před 2 lety +61

      yea, his idea is s cognitohazard

    • @vadimc2144
      @vadimc2144 Před 2 lety +14

      Exactly what I thought.

    • @PRODBYLIIVID
      @PRODBYLIIVID Před 2 lety +29

      Would make a dope ass SCP no cap.

    • @applepieexplosion4030
      @applepieexplosion4030 Před 2 lety +21

      @@duraemakye1384 he recognizes the bodies in the water

  • @jomontanee
    @jomontanee Před 3 lety +2114

    All the actors here are EXQUISITE. The script is a masterpiece. The directing is magical. The cinematography and editing and sound editing are “mind-blowing”.

  • @Wanttofanta
    @Wanttofanta Před 2 dny

    Love that his explanation for why it’s happening sounds like it could actually be plausible :D

  • @brianbaulch2358
    @brianbaulch2358 Před 10 měsíci +5

    I've watched this 10 times so far, it is a work of genius, brilliant stuff.

  • @InTheMindOfDavid
    @InTheMindOfDavid Před 2 lety +1889

    I consider this more of a Dark Comedy than a Horror

    • @Crynightgami
      @Crynightgami Před 2 lety +40

      Well, not horror for us but definitely it's horror tp the guy in the movie xD

    • @ericme4767
      @ericme4767 Před 2 lety +1

      Why did the guy talking through the speakers not die?

    • @tuckergoodin7684
      @tuckergoodin7684 Před 2 lety +7

      @@ericme4767 probably didn't have a live audio feed while he described it

    • @user-kz3db9zw5z
      @user-kz3db9zw5z Před rokem +1

      If you have O.I's this is terrifying.

    • @michele_
      @michele_ Před rokem +1

      Idk maybe it is an horror, we need to look at the definition

  • @DoodleDinoDraws
    @DoodleDinoDraws Před rokem +172

    This man is basically an SCP

  • @Blurufoodaz
    @Blurufoodaz Před 16 dny +1

    I got scared of losing my head when he was finally ready to tell the idea

  • @rnrhodes2368
    @rnrhodes2368 Před rokem +1

    Found these horror shorts a few days ago and I'm hooked. Just stellar! 👍👍👍

  • @tibicenlinnei4014
    @tibicenlinnei4014 Před 3 lety +638

    He's a goddamn SCP

    • @duraemakye1384
      @duraemakye1384 Před 2 lety +34

      yep, cognitohazard

    • @vadimc2144
      @vadimc2144 Před 2 lety +11

      Memetics & cognitohazard

    • @laktac7480
      @laktac7480 Před 2 lety +4

      Literally thought the same

    • @duraemakye1384
      @duraemakye1384 Před 2 lety +1

      @@totaly_newaccount4801 what?

    • @duraemakye1384
      @duraemakye1384 Před 2 lety +8

      @@totaly_newaccount4801 an scp is anything anomalous in nature, mimetic and cognitive hazards are proof of this, when you brain takes up and acnoleges the idea it causes their head to expload, this cannot be explained by sience so it is an SCP

  • @angelofmercy6226
    @angelofmercy6226 Před 3 lety +643

    I feel bad for the guy with the idea, I just want to give him a hug

  • @quokka_11
    @quokka_11 Před 5 měsíci +2

    I really really really really really really appreciate how it cuts over the part where he actually says the idea.

  • @lifesyphon1
    @lifesyphon1 Před 10 měsíci +1

    This was a joy to watch, from top to bottom. Brilliant!

  • @kevinmedina8277
    @kevinmedina8277 Před 3 lety +458

    Does anyone just think about how the plots of these are just as good as the twilight zone

    • @sh4dow2a
      @sh4dow2a Před 2 lety +6

      Hey that's an original-- * head explode *

    • @pottingsoil723
      @pottingsoil723 Před 2 lety +1

      yesss

    • @pariahthistledowne854
      @pariahthistledowne854 Před 2 lety +4

      I was just thinking that very thing. Nice that the youngsters get a taste of good weird fiction shorts. I am diggin' this channel!

    • @jay2thaudy
      @jay2thaudy Před 2 lety

      Exactly what this reminded me of.

    • @jerkchickenblog
      @jerkchickenblog Před rokem

      no they aren't.

  • @daycor1260
    @daycor1260 Před 2 lety +2399

    Imagine how much cooler it would have been if the bartender plugged his ears like he told him to. and then he tells the other guy his idea and he lives. Then the guy that just heard the idea laughs and says something like "See I told you he was a liar" but the guy keeps telling him something like "No!! No your immune!!" and the guy who was just heard the idea tells the bartender and he's head explodes!

  • @necronomicon6666
    @necronomicon6666 Před rokem +1

    Such a simple idea. Great story. Love all your work. Truly awesome

  • @BradsPitts.
    @BradsPitts. Před 2 měsíci +4

    I understand that the second guy had to off himself to end the short film BUT the first guy is so right, there are definitely ways to make this a movie or even (limited?) series

  • @babayaga8126
    @babayaga8126 Před 3 lety +345

    I muted my laptop before he was gonna tell the idea I don' t want my brain to pop!!!

  • @lorieakin1771
    @lorieakin1771 Před 3 lety +385

    Once he found out... he couldn't handle the responsibility.
    Don't ask questions that you have no business knowing.
    Now 'knowledge as power' as a whole new meaning.

    • @swine13
      @swine13 Před 3 lety +4

      And/or
      Dont be a prick and go around harassing people who obviously want to be left alone in bars.

    • @geraldhaynesjr1815
      @geraldhaynesjr1815 Před 3 lety +7

      Isn't that for real.
      🤯🤯 Don't tell me the secret 🤫🤫

    • @a.c.slater7989
      @a.c.slater7989 Před 3 lety +2

      @@swine13 He wanted to help cheer him up. That’s not harassment

    • @monoplyhereandnow
      @monoplyhereandnow Před 3 lety +2

      Who is John Galt?

    • @Intbel
      @Intbel Před 3 lety

      @@monoplyhereandnow Why is Ayn Rand?

  • @motelghost477
    @motelghost477 Před 10 dny +1

    One of the best shorts I've watched in a long time. A+

  • @alexmh6131
    @alexmh6131 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I love the concept, the cinematography was really nice, the acting was passable, I really rate this one!

  • @itsgabbyhoe
    @itsgabbyhoe Před 2 lety +725

    Damn I was so happy for him that someone else was immune… 😩

    • @Olaf_Sk
      @Olaf_Sk Před 2 lety +29

      Yeahhh...and that black shirt guy was cute🥺

    • @freedomforall2924
      @freedomforall2924 Před 2 lety +21

      There will be others. Now that he knows others dont die..well from the idea.

    • @jacobwhite7408
      @jacobwhite7408 Před 2 lety +16

      @@Olaf_Sk the loudest guy in the room is generally the weakest.

    • @chadillac2472
      @chadillac2472 Před 2 lety +11

      But, was he really immune?...

    • @Olaf_Sk
      @Olaf_Sk Před 2 lety +3

      @@jacobwhite7408 ohhh 😶 indeed...

  • @rosearzur690
    @rosearzur690 Před 3 lety +298

    It's easy. You juste have to take some shots of whiskey to be immune! 😂

  • @rhayat10
    @rhayat10 Před 8 měsíci +2

    An old Twighlight Zone (Outer Limits?) episode, where a "secret" is passed from person to person - and everybody who hears the secret goes completely mad. I think that was the inspiration for this short.

  • @kaijuguy19
    @kaijuguy19 Před 7 měsíci +2

    In a way this short does present the irony on how maybe it's a good thing that there aren't that much wholly original ideas if at all because there's a lot less risk of peoples minds being literally mindblown.

  • @justinberard3597
    @justinberard3597 Před rokem +1048

    This is the only short horror movie I'd like to see a whole movie of. Amazing premise, I want more!

    • @Antonio00213
      @Antonio00213 Před rokem +21

      I really wanted to see this keep going I didn’t want it to end I think if they told the idea this short wouldn’t be as good

    • @krolik1157
      @krolik1157 Před rokem +5

      Wouldn’t that movie just kinda be bird box?

    • @omnuu
      @omnuu Před 10 měsíci +6

      @@krolik1157 wtf does bird box has anything to do with this man?

    • @brandieieio
      @brandieieio Před 9 měsíci +2

      I said that same thing on another video posted from alter. Here I am 100+ movies later and wanting a full length from quite a few.

    • @Krotas_DeityofConflicts
      @Krotas_DeityofConflicts Před 7 měsíci +6

      just aceept the format and move on..
      hate stupid people saying things like "want to watch a full movie", "it would be a good book to adapt into a movie" etc., it works BECAUSE OF THE FREAKIN FORMAT!!!

  • @guden0991
    @guden0991 Před rokem +213

    the face shots while he tells the idea are genius, like you dont really notice hes not speaking, they are so expressive

  • @michaelmartin684
    @michaelmartin684 Před rokem +1

    One of the best shorts of any kind I've seen on CZcams. Kudos!

  • @michelledeidra
    @michelledeidra Před rokem +1

    I've been binging ur short films lately and I must say, this one's my fave

  • @honeysick
    @honeysick Před 3 lety +197

    Reminds me of Monty Python's skit, "The Funniest Joke in the World," where a joke that was so funny, killed everyone that heard it

    • @animalsinorbit5000
      @animalsinorbit5000 Před 2 lety +4

      Wow! I thought the same thing as I was watching it. I was thinking that skit had to have been an inspiration for this.

    • @cjmacq-vg8um
      @cjmacq-vg8um Před 2 lety +1

      remember hitler's secret joke? "my dog's got no nose." "how does he smell?" can you finish the joke? if not, you're head will explode. or maybe mine will. oh, mine just did.

    • @DK3CHAMP
      @DK3CHAMP Před 2 lety

      There was also an episode to an 80s twilight zone when a guess knows a secret, and everyone who hears the secret goes crazy.

    • @jerkchickenblog
      @jerkchickenblog Před rokem

      that's exactly what i posted in a few of these comments. stolen idea

    • @jerkchickenblog
      @jerkchickenblog Před rokem

      "a few people saw a portion and were hospitalized for several weeks"

  • @nikaj1699
    @nikaj1699 Před 3 lety +908

    To me it's just saying how originality is dead and how close minded humanity is. It takes a very special few to grasp Originality and when they do they create masterpieces in which none can compare.

    • @oceanbnd
      @oceanbnd Před 3 lety +23

      Every now and then someone says or does something original or we wouldn’t be where humanity is today,,, it’s progress. Inventors fuel progress. Tesla, Edison, Musk.

    • @padawanmidnight6786
      @padawanmidnight6786 Před 3 lety

      @Teena Courtney me too!

    • @priyamanobal
      @priyamanobal Před 3 lety +7

      Well I don’t think my head would’ve exploded if he told me his idea. I like good ideas. Lol 💡

    • @karabiel9167
      @karabiel9167 Před 3 lety +1

      By that logic then all the creators at Alter are just that!!

    • @CreepyGhost1738
      @CreepyGhost1738 Před 3 lety

      It isn't the idea cuz my mind didn't blow 😉🤯

  • @robertbouley7697
    @robertbouley7697 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Very refreshing to have a thriller without 6 minutes of someone meandering around in the dark for an obvious creature reveal.
    Thank you!

  • @thearchangel9835
    @thearchangel9835 Před 9 dny

    This was sooo F'kin awesome!! Can't believe I found this channel just now! So glad I did!

  • @theartistdiamond9397
    @theartistdiamond9397 Před 3 lety +264

    The dialogue is so well written, too.

    • @jerkchickenblog
      @jerkchickenblog Před rokem +1

      not really. it's pretty rote with two paper thin characters

  • @guildensteinfoutch6232
    @guildensteinfoutch6232 Před 2 lety +75

    Someone setting at a bar for 3 days doesnt say a word hey let's go mess with him. seems like a good idea lol

  • @horu
    @horu Před 8 měsíci +3

    this video is amazing, congratulations for this short story. The actors are also very professinal.

  • @RhianeTurtonator
    @RhianeTurtonator Před 10 měsíci +1

    ABSOLUTLEY INCREDIBLE

  • @Koleyl
    @Koleyl Před 3 lety +638

    This is why we have so many crappy movies these days. When someone comes up with an actual good movie idea their minds literally gets blown.

    • @futtynucker5278
      @futtynucker5278 Před 3 lety +19

      Nah man they suck it out of your head, dilute it, and sell the watered down garbage to the masses. That way, people don't get too demanding for high quality content, and they still make money.

    • @AlleyCryptid
      @AlleyCryptid Před 3 lety +1

      Omg these conversations are so fucking stupid. Stupidity is what really hurts, not creativity or original ideas. It's just a joke about blowing minds FFS.

    • @sonofblessed
      @sonofblessed Před 3 lety +1

      I think the original idea is that there can be an original idea.

    • @sjtv6565
      @sjtv6565 Před 3 lety

      r/im14andthisisdeep

    • @sjtv6565
      @sjtv6565 Před 3 lety +2

      @Caleb Leamond
      r/George Floyd was a violent drug dealer who held a gun to a pregnant woman's belly and deserved much worse. The officers who slayed him should be given medals for public service

  • @majimagaming934
    @majimagaming934 Před 2 lety +166

    My theory, he cleared his brain or made it more open for ideas because he drank so much alcohol, and that’s why he was able to hear the idea

  • @JudgeDrey
    @JudgeDrey Před rokem

    This was one of the best ever!!!!!! Totally had me immersed from the start. 10/10

  • @sioklinlim7218
    @sioklinlim7218 Před 10 měsíci

    Absolutely brilliant ! THANK YOU, Alter😂

  • @darkseeker3903
    @darkseeker3903 Před 3 lety +160

    The CIA created an emoji that secret agents use to tell eachother about this idea. The emoji? Well...
    🤯

  • @rageagainstmyhairline5574
    @rageagainstmyhairline5574 Před 3 lety +129

    Reminds me of the Stephen King story where there's this guy who works as an assassin and kills his victims by writing them a letter with very specific shapes and letters that are unlike anything we, as humans, have ever seen before. Really good short story. I read it once, about 22 years ago, and it still sticks in my mind.

    • @Opal-gs6rk
      @Opal-gs6rk Před 3 lety +1

      Do you happen to remember the title of that short story?

    • @rageagainstmyhairline5574
      @rageagainstmyhairline5574 Před 3 lety +1

      @@Opal-gs6rk Not off the top of my head, sorry. Give me a bit to google what I remember and will get back to you :)

    • @rageagainstmyhairline5574
      @rageagainstmyhairline5574 Před 3 lety +20

      Well, that was quick lol. The story is 'Everything's Eventual' from the collection of short stories of the same name. Not sure why it stuck with me. The short story 'N.' is equally as vivid in my mind years and years after reading it.

    • @oldskoolaspie
      @oldskoolaspie Před 3 lety +4

      The short story was called "Everything's Eventual" by Stephen King.

    • @nelliesilvers1210
      @nelliesilvers1210 Před 3 lety +1

      Yeah.. good story. I've got all of King's books (and most movies) and, though it wasn't my favourite, Everything's Eventual is a good short story collection. Out of his collections of shorts, Nightmares and Dreamscapes is definitely my favourite

  • @LucaSantt
    @LucaSantt Před 5 měsíci +1

    One of the best short films I've seen in a while

  • @arronthomas68
    @arronthomas68 Před 7 měsíci +2

    This concept is legendary

  • @BlaziinAcez
    @BlaziinAcez Před 3 lety +131

    Lmao I love the way he explains how it happened .. "I end up with bits of brain in my beard." Hes so unphased by it now cuz its happened many times.

  • @vivianaalejo5417
    @vivianaalejo5417 Před rokem +902

    Imagine the guy told his idea to the one guy that wasn’t believing him and the bartender actually covered his ears so after finding out the guy was immune he could have retold it in a different way to the bartender so they would have survived bc it is already adding a different idea on top of the original..

    • @jeishifr
      @jeishifr Před rokem

      you're so fucking smart im gonna shit myself

    • @breezy5673
      @breezy5673 Před rokem +63

      They would have to add an existing idea to the completely original one?
      If they just reworded it it would still be a completely original one leading to his death.

    • @iradessapearl6004
      @iradessapearl6004 Před rokem +3

      Nice theory

    • @Janusz_Zielinski
      @Janusz_Zielinski Před rokem +16

      Actually... This "second sort" idea is still imperceptible for other people. According to Barry's theory, people can stand an idea only if they already know what is it based on. If they would be told that original_idea2.0, the still wouldn't know the original_idea1.0 and thus they'll die.

    • @cesars7281
      @cesars7281 Před rokem +12

      To the bartender it would still be an original idea.

  • @Sergio-rq2mm
    @Sergio-rq2mm Před 10 měsíci

    Amazing. Really great. So glad I found this.

  • @kellymoses8566
    @kellymoses8566 Před 3 měsíci +2

    This is like a SCP anti-meme

  • @GoldKnightProduction
    @GoldKnightProduction Před 2 lety +439

    Remember how he was looking for his pen in the beginning? We all know about those pens they have in businesses that are chained to desks. What if instead of a desk, the chain ended in a clip? Then nobody would ever los-

    • @binod7538
      @binod7538 Před 2 lety +27

      Is it wrong that I laughed.. 👽Am I the only one.. I'm sorry.. This comment is irreparably mind blowing

    • @hardworkingallele3084
      @hardworkingallele3084 Před 2 lety +6

      @@binod7538 Can you plz explain it?

    • @lengthychat4381
      @lengthychat4381 Před 2 lety +26

      I can handle your pen Idea,sir! i'M IMMUNE!

    • @lovingmayberry307
      @lovingmayberry307 Před 2 lety +12

      🤯

    • @HitzzzzJr.
      @HitzzzzJr. Před 2 lety +4

      Did your melon pop?? Are you okay?

  • @BoosterSLC
    @BoosterSLC Před 2 lety +130

    "OK, here's my idea, but don't say I didn't warn you."
    *proceeds to tell him the secret crabby patty formula*

  • @JackieBaisa
    @JackieBaisa Před 10 měsíci +1

    Excellent short! Loved it.

  • @pratyasha279
    @pratyasha279 Před 4 měsíci

    This is so innovative. The idea and the short film. Nailed it once again Alter :))

  • @JestoniFerrer
    @JestoniFerrer Před rokem +289

    Literally MIND BLOWN by this idea.

  • @HuwhyteMan
    @HuwhyteMan Před rokem

    I love it!!! I think short form horror films like this are amazing!!!

  • @khatpandwa9701
    @khatpandwa9701 Před 2 měsíci

    Thoroughly enjoyed, well done!

  • @gilbertovalenzuela2319
    @gilbertovalenzuela2319 Před 2 lety +443

    This whole things feels like an SCP movie done real but with a more dark humor style, i really belive his original idea is something that can change the whole meaning of existence or humanity so that's why everyone that listens to it can't handle a very big secret like that and die

    • @stephanieevans4040
      @stephanieevans4040 Před 2 lety +4

      What does SCP stand for?

    • @gilbertovalenzuela2319
      @gilbertovalenzuela2319 Před 2 lety +13

      @@stephanieevans4040 Security, Contain, Protect, if you don't know about the SCP Foundation i really recommend it is like a big compilation of stories like if they are hazards or objects that are dangerous

    • @smoothbrained4channer976
      @smoothbrained4channer976 Před 2 lety +1

      wow you dont say sherlock

    • @IhateAlot718
      @IhateAlot718 Před rokem +3

      Stop trying to relate everything to scp. Those stories are garbage kiddie stories

    • @primecreator5257
      @primecreator5257 Před rokem +11

      Typical cognito hazard. Low priority. Probably why he was let go, they want to study the spread a bit more.

  • @MADYESTASTUDIOS
    @MADYESTASTUDIOS Před 3 lety +340

    amaze to see how ALTER changing the definition of horror day by day... inspiring...

    • @WatchALTER
      @WatchALTER  Před 3 lety +61

      We'll definitely agree that this film will require some ALTERing of the definition of horror, however, we thought there was enough "shocks" (since horror is shocks, fear, and disgust) involved AND that it's a great film, that we'll be able to showcase it on our channel.

    • @MADYESTASTUDIOS
      @MADYESTASTUDIOS Před 3 lety +11

      @@WatchALTER undoubtedly it's a great film... and your choices of horrors are really different and that's why we will be able to see more different horrors from you... and we are really enjoying it...

    • @samanthaarmin3565
      @samanthaarmin3565 Před 3 lety +1

      @@MADYESTASTUDIOS Can I ask you something?

    • @yotubegek2516
      @yotubegek2516 Před 3 lety +2

      @@MADYESTASTUDIOS
      Yeah. It's an original channel

    • @sevdetomrisozkan8305
      @sevdetomrisozkan8305 Před 3 lety +2

      I totally agree. ALTER is different from others 🙂

  • @C800o
    @C800o Před 11 měsíci +1

    This has to be the best short film I’ve ever seen. ❤

  • @shaddysnot9901
    @shaddysnot9901 Před rokem +50

    This would be funny to see a clip of him in social media "Hey guys it's ya boi here let me share this original idea with you, You are gonna luv it!"

  • @wizardmaster4
    @wizardmaster4 Před rokem +1780

    For anyone who missed it, the original idea is this story. The original idea is a story about an original idea that kills people.

    • @renegadeyoshi341
      @renegadeyoshi341 Před rokem +165

      the more it gets passed on, the more the story goes, the more mind blowing it is and dangerous?
      or the more it spreads, the more chance people being immune, the longer it goes without being a new original idea, the less dangerous?

    • @wizardmaster4
      @wizardmaster4 Před rokem +45

      @@renegadeyoshi341 I don't know the details of the rest. It wasn't laid out in the story. Much like a lot of these short horrors, it leaves you asking "why?" a lot.

    • @trevor5485
      @trevor5485 Před rokem +6

      @@renegadeyoshi341 it’s not real

    • @thatguy6227
      @thatguy6227 Před rokem +112

      That makes no sense. It wouldn’t be an original idea because it’s a spin on horror stories. Stories aren’t new, horror isn’t new. I love your conviction though. You, without a shadow of a doubt, made a definite statement as though it’s a fact.

    • @wizardmaster4
      @wizardmaster4 Před rokem +37

      @@thatguy6227 We all need certainty. The only reason anything is fact is because someone believed hard enough.
      But, you just had to be... That Guy.

  • @joeaddison7120
    @joeaddison7120 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I would try to explain how good this is, but your head might explode. Too funny!!!

  • @BradsPitts.
    @BradsPitts. Před 2 měsíci

    Omg this is so ironically and unironically genius. Way to go!

  • @ellamaria8089
    @ellamaria8089 Před 2 lety +152

    This could be a whole movie especially the beginning how he telling his story

  • @intro_shorts
    @intro_shorts Před rokem +370

    Everybody take notes. THIS IS HOW YOU MOVIE. Simply - perfect. I am blown away at the plot, acting, sound design, cinematography, dialogue - everything. Pristine. If you guys and QT made a movie…anyone who saw it would explode!

    • @qas5797
      @qas5797 Před rokem +3

      That's the whole premise of this lol

    • @michele_
      @michele_ Před rokem

      Who's QT

    • @1984_pupo
      @1984_pupo Před rokem

      Movie= Die ?

    • @intro_shorts
      @intro_shorts Před rokem +2

      @@1984_pupo sorry - it is a goofy way of saying : “This is how you (make a) movie.” As if we could turn the noun “movie” into a verb. Make any sense? Sry for confusion.

    • @weewoo6546
      @weewoo6546 Před 9 měsíci

      Was your mind blown?

  • @raffaelyork
    @raffaelyork Před 7 měsíci +3

    The idea is to create this amazing short film master piece!

  • @shadowmomochiuchiha6839
    @shadowmomochiuchiha6839 Před rokem +1

    this short film is mind blowing

  • @Vampiro60181
    @Vampiro60181 Před 3 lety +104

    This brings back memories of an 80's Twilight Zone episode. Only a guy found out what the secret of life was instead.

    • @localtortoise
      @localtortoise Před 3 lety +6

      I guess it wasn't an original idea after all

    • @sogiftedprolific6326
      @sogiftedprolific6326 Před 3 lety

      @@localtortoise Different

    • @Vampiro60181
      @Vampiro60181 Před 3 lety +4

      @@localtortoise well...the one difference is that knowing the true meaning of life drove people insane.

    • @localtortoise
      @localtortoise Před 3 lety

      @@Vampiro60181 Yeah. let me just refer back to 10:27