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- čas přidán 22. 07. 2021
- A man tries to find his daughter in a traffic jam.
GRIDLOCK is used with permission from Ian Hunt-Duffy. Learn more at ianhuntduffy.com.
Eoin is driving to an undisclosed location, making his way with his young daughter Emma in a car across the Irish countryside. But the pair is delayed when a traffic jam stops up the road.
Eoin goes to investigate, leaving Emma in the car playing with her doll and discovers that a horse-carriage accident has stopped traffic. But when he gets back to the car, Emma has disappeared. Eoin embarks on a desperate search for his daughter, confronting the passengers in the other cars, and soon everyone is a suspect in a high-stakes race to find the young girl.
Written by Darach McGarrigle and directed by Ian Hunt-Duffy, this taut thriller generates an adrenaline rush from a stripped-down set of narrative elements, squeezing enormous tension and suspense out of a narrow scope of time and place. But it's also a compelling collective portrait of mob mentality, and how suspicion and paranoia are social contagions, passing fear from one person to another.
In a genre where control over the reveal of information is paramount and structure and timing are key, the writing is meticulous, laying down each beat of the story development with great care. Though it's short, the story deftly juggles a growing cadre of characters and information, creating a narrative house of cards. As Eoin frantically searches for Emma -- and the action builds up the central narrative question of who took the little girl -- characters shift from suspects to allies and back again with each new turn of the story. As allegiances and alliances shift, so does the audience's certainty.
The camera, editing and sound all work in concert to keep interest high, taking as much care to capture the flickers of subtle emotion in characters or seemingly throwaway lines of dialogue as it does the larger, more pulse-pounding moments. The film quickens as expected as Eoin tries frantically to find his daughter, mirroring his escalating fear. But it also knows when to slow down to create atmosphere and emotion, taking in the moment when Eoin stares at the blood and carnage of the dead horse, for instance, or a poignant moment between father and daughter before he goes to check out what's causing the traffic jam.
It also slows down as the group dynamic takes over, as the crowd gathered at the traffic stop begins to search on their own. The entire cast -- led by actor Moe Dunford as Eoin in an intense, high-wire performance -- turns in deft, specific character portraits, each playing a crucial role in building up the mystery -- and each piece will shift yet again in the film's pulse-pounding finale.
Intriguing, tightly-wound and intricately constructed, GRIDLOCK is undeniably well-made and compelling with each twist and turn, achieving a clever sleight-of-hand that will pique audiences to rewatch the film after they've reached its conclusion. The undeniably riveting storytelling demands a wider canvas for the talents of the filmmakers, having proven remarkable ability to fashion a complex mystery from a pared-down time and place -- and the recognition that tension doesn't have to be generated from spectacle, but from how people are quick to cast suspicion on those outside their bubbles and presume guilt before innocence as they chase certainty. - Krátké a kreslené filmy
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I must say, its a brilliant and extremely engaging short film. Loved the twist.
Just want to know why was that other man being so weird about defending himself, not opening the boot and trying to run over everyone who tried??
Well done!!! We need more
Amazing !! Loved every part of it and suspected everyone except the father until the end . Want more of these !!
@@dontcallmeDia Thanks! Great to hear that you didn't suspect him until the end :)
We need a part two where the Dad's still on the run.
Now I know why the girl’s father got mentally triggered when he saw the blood on the horse. Guilty….
I'd be a bit upset if I saw a dead horse and I've not murdered many people at all.
@Ian Macfarlane A LOT upset for me...
@@ianmacfarlane1241 Just a few eh?
@@kepecos Yep, just a few - that's my story and I'm sticking to it 😉
@@ianmacfarlane1241 Lol good choice. I do the same!
I thought for sure I had this one figured out as soon as he seemed traumatized by the blood and the dead horse. Thought his daughter was never there to begin with because she had died in an accident of some sort in the past. And this whole thing would be like a mental breakdown for him… but boyyyyyy was I wrong
Same here 😑😐
I thought it was gonna be his daughter in his trunk and he killed her cuz she was annoying him with the doll
That was my initial thought. What if the conversation and the child were never there. But wow what a twist I wasnt expecting!
Wow good theory very interesting
I thought the same thingggggg!
A fine bit of acting by the horse.
Agreed.
Nah, he overdid it
His name is "Phillip"
Well, Phillip means 'horse lover'
@@f-puppet4059 So famous equestrian and first hubby of Princess Anne*, Capt. Mark Phillips was literally Capt. Mark Horse Lover?
And their equestrian daughter was Zara Horse Lover before she married Mike Tindall.
*People rather unkindly said that Princess Anne was a bit equine looking herself.
SPOILER AHEAD
So here is what i think. Emma's dad tried to murder a person (assuming it to be Karen, Emma's mom) reasons unknown, she could be a victim OR she could even be the villain in the back story because he seems to genuinely care about his daughter and Emma seems comfortable enough with him. So he was carrying Karen in the boot and looking for someone to take care of Emma meanwhile when he gets stuck in traffic jam. Desperate to get out of there soon, he ends up leaving Emma in the car, definitely not thinking clearly. Meanwhile Emma hears the voice and scratching and decides to hide in the woods. When he realises hes about to get caught he decides to take up the offer of the other man. Luckily he finds Emma too and makes a run for it. Also, he asked Emma if she "saw" the monster, because he was worried if Emma recognised her mom.
Damn it makes so much sense now. Thank you :)
That’s so f*cked up man
Thanks buddy
I DID NOT pick up on all that. TY!!! I'm gonna have to watch again. Oh, spoiler alert...
Just want to interject to say that his carrying for his child holds little bearing on whether he would hurt the mother or not. Plenty of "great" fathers kill/abuse the mothers of their children.
Well that went dark.
😱
Did NOT see that plot twist coming.
Right! Totally caught me off guard
This shows exactly how mass hysteria starts and the way people turn on one another in these situations before being reasonable half of the time. They started acting wild and pointing blame at the easy to accuse person... because he was socially awkward... and fit the bill. The monster was there the whole time... in front of everyone... blending into the crowd. And 9 times out of 10. That’s how it’ really is... This was a really awesome short. Even as the viewer, I found myself not trusting the guy with the other doll ... and the guy pointing blame at everyone... all the way until the end. The human brain.
True, i suspected everyone before Emma said the unexpected
It reminded me of the twilight zone , Maple street where they all turned on each other.
Honestly, I'd rather have everybody get a little too excited than calm and relaxed. 2 people were missing.
He wasn't lying about having a big arguement with Karen.
A real bloody argument!
Lol
Could really feel that mob mentality. I couldn't figure out how it wasn't going to end, and it only makes me wish it was longer. Nice job.
Thanks Lili!
I was so mad that this ended it was getting really good
It felt almost like watching a full movie. And a good one at that.
I've binge watched about 50 short films including "award winners" in the past couple of days and I have to say this was the best by far! Did not see that coming.
Thank you so much!
5:12 “You were in the driver’s seat though.”
“What difference does that make?”
Typical couple argument.
I really thought it was them lol
The most common culprit is usually a family member as they say.
17:07 the Moustached guy said that so sinisterly I was sure he'd kill them both on the spot!
Wow. This one got me good. The acting was amazing...the story was flawless.
I'm super impressed. At the end I even screamed out WHAT?!
Loved it.
That's great, thanks for watching. Glad we could make you scream at the end! :)
@S Han Thank you, that's very high praise indeed!
I know there probably wouldn't be, but I hope there's a sequel to this.
Yeah but there isn't. Write you're own.
@@steveanton763 Thanks Sherlock. You've solved the case.
I just wrote the comment cuz that's what was on my mind at the time, and that's what the comments are for. To leave comments, thoughts, and remarks on the video.
@PhalenAtLife ikr I'm left with someone many questions
@@resolecca Thank you. Someone gets it lol.
Like was that the really the mom?
Was the girl just calling her a monster because it was a voice from nowhere, or was she a bad mom, and the girl really saw her as a monster. And if so, wouldn't that sort of kind of make that dad the hero, even tho there's still an assault victim in his car.
I want more!!! Lol
Amazing twist...
Didn't expect this ending at all...
Great job!
Thanks Mila!
"Gridlock" as gridlock 1 a situation in which there are so many cars in the street of a town that the traffic cannot move at all 2 (usually in politics) a situation in which people with different opinions are not able to agree with each other and so no action can be taken: [for instance, etc].
Wow that's really cool, when were you asked?
@@pault5947 😂😂 cmon man just soak it up a lil bit of knowledge there for us
Don't forget Emma's father is a wonderful actor he was on Vikings and did a spectacular job
This short film was amazing. I mean from the beginning to end. The story deeper than what you can bare.
Thank you
Holy *****! Did not see that coming. Bravo Mr McGarrigle, you have a frightening mind👏👏👏. Now my supper's burnt, because I couldn't break away. Genuinely Hitchcockian.
That was her mother. He told his little girl that the thing in the trunk was a monster but its her mom who he atracked and put in there. Its the father who is the monster. Just the way i am seeing it. Not saying I am right
Alfred Hitchcock couldn't have written a better twisted surprise ending.
Monsters are often people who you don't except to be monsters.
They are those who smile at you and stab you in the back.
Be careful.
Be super careful.
The last person we suspect is the monster among us.
Best short film I've seen in a while. Stuck in that lane surrounded by all those people and yet the sense of threat was palpable. The misdirects were well developed and felt totally natural which built to a surprising and satisfying conclusion. Really great work all round.
Thank you very much, I'm delighted you enjoyed it
Perfectly put!
I have watched so many murder dramas that I was getting pretty good at figuring out who dunnit. I also was leaning towards guy in pink shirt. Brilliant ending!
THE most suspenseful Omeleto ever! Wow! I even thought I was ahead of the game at times but no-ho-ho-ho! Great piece. When it involves kids, it's the most gripping!
How mind boggling! This was an exceptional short film. Good job to whomever wrote it.
Seems mother’s have learned that “you stay right there” just cannot be depended on! My 2 year learned how to unlocked his seatbelt, unlocked the car door, get out and was in a full trot down the street in one minute time! He is the same one who learned how to unlock the front door. No practice… no warning. 💕
Emma, Emma, ,Emma.
Those words will haunt me for the rest of my life.
11.19... The look in his eyes 👀.when the couple suggested that everyone should open their boot ...
Emma 's mother is there dyeing . He hurt her and now want to escape..
What a story .....
Child heard scratching from boot .
Thanks for watching Ujwala, delighted you enjoyed it!
Thanks .Ian Hunt Duffy for replying 😊
Thank you for giving the timestamp. I love looks that say a thousand words.
Omleto is destroying the Movie business. Short, 20 minute stories as good as this one are far better than 2+ hour movies filled with nonsense and stupidity and bad endings. This one had an excellent plot twist that I never saw coming. Bravo!
Omeleto stories get to the meat of the matter without all of fluff.
I absolutely hate when they use children to attack our deepest emotions but this time they did the great job
I would rather think Omeleto is keeping FILMMAKING alive.
Thanks a million Andrew!
What an amazng short...I´m speechless...The acting, the camera work, the music...the final twist in the plot...All those posibilities at the same time...A master piece, no doubt about it.
Thank you very much Felipe!
Such a thought provoking short video on perception. I never saw that ending coming. Great job!
oh dear,, the monster is her own father... wow.. did not see that coming.
WOW, what a sinister ending, didn't expect that!
Thanks Robin!
Looking for one and finding Two! It does pay to be thorough! Bravo.
This is one of the best short films I've seen in a long time.
Thank you!
Here I was worrying about him going in the woods with the guy and the guy should have been worrying about him. These short films are so good but end way to soon.
Really really good movie worth sharing!! You have to watch it bare minimum 2x! Awesome! Good job!
The time the couple's woman said search all the car trunks the guy knew he was f*#%ed
But I 'd like to know what that other guy was hiding?
The one who didn't cooperate?
@@zackvampetarapidkl6232 Yeah! Didn't they also hear breathings from his trunk?
@@bmilano1580 yup..and he was aggressive... Maybe he didn't like being told what todo
Wow!
These are the greatest stories! So well acted, too!
One of the best stories I’ve seen on youtube
Man, that role of the instigator really played upon adding the frenzy and gripping intensity of mentally driving and building fear that made individuals into a collective mob ... got the heart racing for sure! ❤
What a nice plot twist
Outstanding! The pace, the plot twists, just kept me riveted. One of the best shorts I've ever seen. The crowd scenes reminded me of the old Twilight Zone "Monsters on Maple Street" episode. Love the dark twist ending.
I like these kind of thrillers where the mystery keeps on building until the very end
Now that sure was a plot twist.
Well acted, well written...right down to the phony phone call. Nice job Mr. Duffy.
Thanks Allen,nice one,and lucky escape for this beauty at the end!
The best stories are the ones you can't guess the end till the end comes and you're completely caught off guard. All the way through the film, I suspected different ones but didn't suspect the father. The couple behind him, then the guy that got angry about him attacking his car, then the guy that took off running after being hand cuffed. Then the guy that went with him into the woods, and the guy that refused to open his boot, so this one got me. I had to go back to see exactly which car Emma's mom was found in. What a good story and a twister. Great job.
OK maybe a year late and everything has already been said but from me just WOW. Great storyline, great acting by all. Superb twist to the end.
Thanks Paul!
The big swerve.. they were looking for a missing girl.. and instead they found another kind of monster. That was the most intense reveal in the film. Well done.. Alfred Hitchcock is smiling at this one.
Thank you very much! Delighted you enjoyed it
@@ianhunt-duffy5523 , I hope we get to see more from you.
I think this was the best one I have seen so far. THIS one definitely could have been a feature film.....still could be. WOW!
Thanks you, delighted you enjoyed it
This is the 99th percentile. Everything was perfect.
Faith in humanity: +1 (Not based on the event in the movie, but how amazing the result was)
Is this my boy Aethelwulf from Vikings? What a great job. Love your short films. Big thanks from Germany! =)
Yes thank you I was wondering myself where he was from.
@@oskahuxley6322 You're welcome! ;) I liked his character in Vikings. He was too nice for the world! Have a sweet day!
@@DocSnaggels Aethelwulf did some bad stuff though I think. He was a very good character generally because of how torn he was between his piousness and motivation to please his father and grab power for himself. You have a sweet day too my friend.
Did he grab his daughter and start running to the road with the cars or away from it knowing he had been caught? I couldn’t tell.
@@ianhunt-duffy5523 oh, ok. I thought he was running towards the cars and the road. Made me wonder why the guy that went with him to help look said, “hey” when he started running. Now it makes sense. Thanks!
I was watching Story Recapped immediately switched when i refreshed and saw that u posted
@@jpdoingdumbsht lies
Love story recapped!
Fantastico! Denuncia il fatidico l'errore in cui cade la folla che cerca sempre e trova subito un colpevole, ma non quello vero. Complimenti!
Enough Drama , Tension and Suspense to equal the films "FRANTIC " and the "TAKEN" films !
Brilliant. And everyone can relate to the scene. It really held me. Thanks 😊
the woman was definitely Emma's mom..If it was a stranger,she would not know the child's name or even if there was a child because it seems the little girl has not witnessed the crime committed by her dad...she is comfortable with him..the dad tried to murder the mom..but hopefully she survived....
Good plot twist. I did not see that one coming.
Totally unpredictable ending! Wow! Excellent writer, actors and short film! It had me on the edge of my seat! BRAVO! Well done!
Thank you!
Now, this is a movie. So the Dad got his daughter back so...was that Emma's mom in the trunk?
Yep. I think he hit her one too many times. And maybe he thought she was dead, that's why he put her in the trunk. Probably planning to get rid of the body later.
This was an amazing piece of art work!
I'm truly blown away.
Thank you very much!
Hollywood truly does ruin filmmaking. This was really good.
This was the best one yet
I just found your page today completely random. This is the 2nd video I have watched the first was the door 2 door knives salesman. My mind is blown both were amazing. So well written and the twist at the end of this one basically used the message that the first one did as well dont judge a stripper by her choice of at home underwear. I look forward to watching more.
No horses or monsters were killed in the making of this movie.
OMG!!!! *EVERYBODY knows you don’t read the comments until you finish watching the film*
OK so OMG I was not expecting that at all but, after watching the film I realize the main actor *The father* was acting just as if someone who did what he did. After realizing his daughter was missing and “briefly” searching for her with little to no effort I was annoyed ! To me he just wasn’t looking for her hard enough but😫😫😫😫now it all makes sense. At that point he knew he was caught and he sat they’re helpless. Now I completely understand why.... I am in neeeeed of a part two!!!!!!!
Six out of five stars. I didn't see the end coming until it was already over. If you read this comment before you read one that spoils the ending, stop now, and come back and thank me when you finish watching.
I just got chills from watching that. Thank you you should win an Oscar from doing this is excellent do you more please like this
Thank you!
What a twist! Brilliant script.
I’m happy I found this channel
I’m hooked!!
Superb story line & execution. Thank you
Thank you
This was incredible. Much better than any thriller on Netflix.
Thank you very much!
Probably the worst time to get stuck in a traffic jam
BEST time for the mom.
That was EXCELLENT!!! Very well written and great acting! So real! 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💯🏆
Thanks a million Rich!
Awesome story n acting by all of them!
the main character should be saying "can you help me, my daughter is missing, have you seen her".
Great story and excellent sort film. Better than a lot of full length films, and love the twist ending. Never knew who could be the bad guy but didn't suspect the dad. I thought the guy who led him into the forest was surely bad.
Thank you very much
me too, was expecting him to wack him in the head when he picked up emmas toy lol
He sure is having a bad day!!!
Great Irish cast. Moe Dunford & Peter Coogan are great actors. Well done to all.
Simply great. I was hooked from the jump!
What a twist at the end! Well done!
Thank you!
WOW! I mean, WOW!
So awesomely suspenseful and great! I'm so glad there was a "happy" ending!
One of your best shorts EVER - TY for sharing it with us! ❤
Thanks Amy, delighted you enjoyed it!
Dead woman in a trunk is hardly a happy ending but alright lol
Superb, Darach and Ian!
Power of a tight script and taut direction!
Thank you very much Anil!
finally another high charged omeletto! more more more...keep this level coming.
I'd say it's one of the 3 best movies on Omeletto, in my opinion at least. It's packed with suspense and the ending allows for more than one interpretation.
Thanks Alex, high praise indeed!
The mustache man’s first response to everything is to raise his fist to punch.
i was thinking it was the father from the beginning because of the trigger horse. nevertheless i wasn't totally sure until the end. because i was thinking another posibility... like the father was just imagining he had a daughter on his car and it was only his daughter's soul bothering him . and being buried nearby. just as the tell tale heart a short story by Edgar Allan Poe . however this was an original irish story we can only compare to other great american stories. congratulations for your excellent story
Just to clarify it's an Irish production.
Man, I can see you also watch a lot of thrillers. I also thought exactly the same while watching .
I was NOT expecting that
Great film, should definitely have more views
Bailed on 4 Omeletos and stayed for this one bravo.
Thank you! Glad you stayed :)
stuff when from 0 to 100 to 1000 real frekin quick
Did not see that ending coming.
Woah! Did NOT see that coming.
I had to rewind the video to figure out whose car the woman's body was inside. Then every thing made sense.