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    "Sweet Dreams" is a scary horror short film from CACox97 (Christopher Cox), the creator of "Don't Look Away." A boy is haunted by a spooky figure stalking him in the dark. This ghost story is inspired by childhood nightmares, aimed to build a creepy atmosphere with one or two jumpscares mixed in there.
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Komentáře • 390

  • @ChristopherCoxFilm
    @ChristopherCoxFilm  Před 2 lety +64

    Thought this was scary? You ain't seen NOTHING! My newest horror short "We're Not Safe Here" is a wild paranoia fulled terror. Dare to click? 👻
    czcams.com/video/I3BUhba8PL0/video.html

  • @Infamous-duck-lord
    @Infamous-duck-lord Před 2 lety +1042

    I’m just glad the monster followed the rules of you can’t kill someone when they are under a blanket tbh lol

  • @akiharuao
    @akiharuao Před 2 lety +281

    As a person that has parasomnia, this is pretty much was i experience every single night, constant nightmares. I think this short film really just capture the whole fear of that, pretty well made too I would say.

    • @ChristopherCoxFilm
      @ChristopherCoxFilm  Před 2 lety +37

      Thank you so much!

    • @azimabaipaezu9954
      @azimabaipaezu9954 Před rokem +9

      I feel bad for what you have to pass threw

    • @lilzen202
      @lilzen202 Před 6 měsíci

      u can stop that if u dont do drugs, stay up late and so on.

    • @kreati_
      @kreati_ Před 3 měsíci +3

      late reply but what type of parasomnia? is it nightmare disorder, hallucinations, or something else?

  • @seventhstudofaseventhstud8037

    "Best viewed in a dark environment with headphones"
    *Probably gonna regret this but life is short*

    • @824kobi
      @824kobi Před 2 lety +10

      YUP I JUST EXPERIENCED THAT FIRST HAND……. Jesus Christ lol

    • @anonymous-xu2mm
      @anonymous-xu2mm Před 2 lety +4

      bruh true

    • @Rwvggdfs
      @Rwvggdfs Před 2 lety +1

      I did the exact same thing

    • @makhdoom65
      @makhdoom65 Před 2 lety

      Omg its unwatchable 😭

    • @taylorgletscher
      @taylorgletscher Před 5 měsíci +1

      I'm glad I did it in the break for studying, which means lights on.

  • @MTtheDoodleKing
    @MTtheDoodleKing Před 2 lety +163

    everyone knows that fear. It's a deep primal fear of something in the dark attack you while you try to sleep. When you're defenses are at their lowest. When I was younger my room was next to the garage. And one night the door was not closed all the way and it happened to come loose while I was trying to sleep. It opened super slowly literally made that scary slow creaking noise as it opened. and the near by fan made a paper continually go up and down which sounded like soft foot steps. I was so incredibly horrified. This Short Film reminded me of that. Excellent Job.

    • @resentfuldragon
      @resentfuldragon Před 2 lety +4

      Thats a good take but I have another possible answer to the story.
      The scene with the kid as well as the photo of a kid and woman seems to suggest perhaps his family died due to a breakin.
      Whether he was the father of the kid or was the kid, the woman died and he is haunted with her memories so thats why it isn't real.

    • @MTtheDoodleKing
      @MTtheDoodleKing Před 2 lety +1

      @@resentfuldragon ooooo that’s a good theory

  • @ilovemymom7368
    @ilovemymom7368 Před 10 měsíci +13

    The man made it so much better, his acting is really good. You could tell he was truly terrified, but knew the blanket would help.

  • @mugen7973
    @mugen7973 Před 5 měsíci +8

    Maybe this was unintentional, but I like that as a child, it was a vague shape. He knew it was dangerous, but couldn't make out the details.
    As an adult, his brain filled in the gaps and made it more horrifying to match all that he has learned.

  • @wolfdaddyttv3440
    @wolfdaddyttv3440 Před 2 lety +131

    This was a masterpiece. I really like that you focused on the blanket as a security device and even made it the focal point in a couple of scenes. I don't think I would ever challenge the validity of a ghost, pretty sure they don't like that. Also must admit that this had some of the best sensory experiences I have felt for awhile. Many Shorts try to be this but fall short, I will definitely be subbing and hitting the bell notification. Thank you for the terrifying dreams, Imma go to bed now... no worries at all.

    • @ChristopherCoxFilm
      @ChristopherCoxFilm  Před 2 lety +13

      Thank you so much! If you have scary dreams: I’m sorry and you’re welcome 😉

  • @Da1X_Builds
    @Da1X_Builds Před 2 lety +92

    This man did it when he made don’t look away, and he just did it again!!!!

  • @sloppiesweeaboocorner
    @sloppiesweeaboocorner Před 2 lety +141

    Dude that was awesome really gave me the creeps. Great use of the weird sensory shit that happens in “tense” moments of fear (noticing your breathing volume, ringing of ears etc) keep on killing it man!

  • @dantepalmarini6095
    @dantepalmarini6095 Před 2 lety +11

    Really enjoyed this scary short, people usually think that the bedroom is one of the safest places, but in horror films it can be one of the scariest places, lying in bed in the dark when we’re most vulnerable, hearing noises and thinking “ is there something under the bed or in the closet….”

    • @ChristopherCoxFilm
      @ChristopherCoxFilm  Před 2 lety +11

      Totally what I deal with all the time haha. Being an obsessed horror fan as a kid didn't help 🤐

  • @jamesedleymusic
    @jamesedleymusic Před 2 lety +9

    The uncomfortably long amount of time waiting for that jumpscare is what did it for me.

  • @crushuniversity9058
    @crushuniversity9058 Před 2 lety +63

    Amazing. I think this is a type of fear most can relate to, thinking there is something in the dark and hiding under the 'invincible' covers. I used to have the same type of nightmares and this really struck that chills cord. Very good, 10 out of 10 would recommend! Can't wait for more!

  • @Tenarac
    @Tenarac Před 5 měsíci +3

    I love the little car on his side table (reference to a horror movie called Christine)

  • @joshmarshall6262
    @joshmarshall6262 Před rokem +7

    This was absolutely brilliant and you deserve way more credit for your work…I love how you even put emphasis on ringing of the ears from when it’s completely silent and dark in a room (which is why I sleep with a fan on to this day). The progressive heartbeat was a nice touch as well. Even the figure you portray in the corner is not only terrifying but relatable because we’ve all seen that same exact figure that always ends up being a coat rack, lamp, or some other type of furniture, but our minds see this. Literally gave me cold chills. Nobody wants to see a man in a mask anymore, it’s so played out. You displayed real, true fear in this and I hope to see you continue and thrive in this remarkable talent you have. Keep up the great work man

  • @MistSGM
    @MistSGM Před 2 lety +20

    "For the best experience, view in a dark environment"
    Time is 8:06 PM and I basically have no lights in my room so... I'm ready.

  • @imtdp6031
    @imtdp6031 Před 2 lety +7

    Nailed it.
    Your efforts in this film must be appreciated, it actually scared me when the ghost (or something) rushed on the guy, almost got heart attack.
    Loved it , and hope for more content like this.
    Keep it up.👌👌

    • @ChristopherCoxFilm
      @ChristopherCoxFilm  Před 2 lety +5

      Thank you so much! I'm very proud of this film. Despite it being very simple in story and character, I loved exploring the way sound and lighting builds about fear and I took the lessons I learned into "We're Not Safe Here" which payed off. All horror shorts I do from now on will be inspired by the tone of this one :)

  • @tickledtoffee
    @tickledtoffee Před 3 měsíci +2

    This is amazing! I have nightmares, night terrors and occasionally sleep paralysis, and this feels like a combination of those.

  • @kreati_
    @kreati_ Před 3 měsíci +2

    I loved that transition when he woke up, and it changed into the guy as an adult. It shows that the nightmares don't always go away, contrary to what some parents claim. "The nightmares will stop when you get older" is apparently a thing people try to say!

  • @bagingi6699
    @bagingi6699 Před 2 lety +15

    Truly incredible how well you portrayed the right fear in this situation. So well done!

  • @mysteryboxgaming74
    @mysteryboxgaming74 Před 2 lety +3

    This and Don't Look Awat are better than most of the actual full fledged horror movies ive seen recently

  • @daniellevaughn4598
    @daniellevaughn4598 Před 2 lety +7

    What makes it scary is the anticipation. I'm not laying there for several minutes listening to noises I don't think I should be hearing. I'm up and figuring it out. It's either nothing dangerous, and I take my ass back to sleep; or its something, and either me, it, or both of us are dying.

    • @pamelatyree3521
      @pamelatyree3521 Před 2 lety

      YEP ANYWAYS ARE YOU SAVED DANIELLE VAUGHN? HAVE YOU ACCEPT JESUS AS YOUR LORD AND SAVIOR AND RECEIVE ETERNAL LIFE I COULDN'T IMAGINE HEAVEN WITHOUT YOU

  • @GRAHAMICVS
    @GRAHAMICVS Před 2 lety +6

    Another upload from one of my favorite channels, beautiful!

  • @BURNTMILLROAD
    @BURNTMILLROAD Před 2 lety +30

    This was awesome brother, loved the tall woman-- her shifting was really unsettling and you know how to stretch out suspense. Got my subscribe✌️

    • @ChristopherCoxFilm
      @ChristopherCoxFilm  Před 2 lety +12

      Thanks bro! Our two recent shorts are at the top of “horror short film” searches right now haha let’s hope we get more recognition! Indie filmmakers keepin it real 👊

    • @BURNTMILLROAD
      @BURNTMILLROAD Před 2 lety +2

      @@ChristopherCoxFilm hell yeah👏

    • @samtrappe5362
      @samtrappe5362 Před 2 lety

      @@ChristopherCoxFilm he's in your family?

  • @felipedepaula5835
    @felipedepaula5835 Před 2 lety +2

    That last part was BRILLIANT! I LOVE IT! Congratulations! 👏👏👏

  • @xii5764
    @xii5764 Před 2 lety +2

    This was the most unsettling video I’ve ever seen now I ain’t gonna fall asleep

  • @gerax3817
    @gerax3817 Před 2 lety +2

    I think it is a great job because you get the feel "ok, what would I do in that situation" and next thing that comes to your mind is like "ok, it would be too harsh for me"

  • @hircine2299
    @hircine2299 Před 2 lety +2

    The strange muffled static sounded just the way nightmares sound.

  • @mr.huevos686
    @mr.huevos686 Před 2 lety +5

    the audio alone is amazing everything about this is perfect

  • @itzeagle3058
    @itzeagle3058 Před 2 lety +39

    “For the best experience, view in a dark environment with headphones”
    Me: watches in morning and listens without headphones
    But for real though, this was a good short film Chris! Glad you are back by the way👍
    Edit: still yet to have my comment liked but I am patient..🥲

    • @takeoutpanic5218
      @takeoutpanic5218 Před 2 lety +2

      I just did still scared the shit out of me

    • @natwalsh2710
      @natwalsh2710 Před 2 lety

      Scared the shit out of me too! And it gave me CHILLS. O_O

  • @synthvt
    @synthvt Před 2 lety +8

    Gave me chills, youre doing well, glad to see you making content still after so many years!

  • @riotbird3180
    @riotbird3180 Před 2 lety +1

    Came back 4 years later to rewatch your cool film "dont look away" glad to know youre still alive

  • @Godwars15
    @Godwars15 Před rokem +1

    Bro that,scared everything thing that helps me sleep at night,out of me.
    I dont thinks im gonna sleep tonight.

  • @SweetFlexZ
    @SweetFlexZ Před 2 lety +2

    This looks like a video I saw when I was 10 and I couldn't sleep for days

  • @GyattYachtOffical
    @GyattYachtOffical Před 2 lety +1

    Holy crap that was terrifying. As a person with a 6ft loft bed, I'd be eye to eye with that thing. Good one.

  • @Rdjevelyn
    @Rdjevelyn Před 2 lety +3

    Someone get Corey To do a spooky scary Sunday on this

  • @Nighthunter669
    @Nighthunter669 Před 2 lety +3

    i first saw this account with the nerf zombies when i was nine, it has taken me 10 years to find it again and i am glad to see more content from this account.

  • @davidkrupinski7909
    @davidkrupinski7909 Před rokem +1

    I watched this in a well lit room with no headphones....what did I miss 👍🏼

  • @claudiah1087
    @claudiah1087 Před 2 lety +2

    It's so realistic because this is everything someone would do if this was happening.

  • @phobiacosplays
    @phobiacosplays Před 2 lety +4

    I'm genuinely scared- and I usually never get scared in short films. Thank you for this! I won't sleep tonight 😂🙏

  • @rememberthenam3068
    @rememberthenam3068 Před 2 lety +10

    This was awesome, the visuals and audio were unbelievable! The ending really game me some bad chills, great job!

  • @Ok.WhatsYourPoint_
    @Ok.WhatsYourPoint_ Před 2 lety +1

    Had me clutching my chest. I saw the dark room and headphones part i said nope 💡 on

  • @yaneve_t
    @yaneve_t Před rokem +1

    "View it in a dark environment." Nope, I'm alone in my room at 12 am and I'm not going to off the light while I watch this.

  • @dragonvenom3945
    @dragonvenom3945 Před 2 lety +12

    Always enjoyed all of the horror shorts you make. They’re all 👌

  • @javadv7966
    @javadv7966 Před 2 lety +1

    Well blanket saves him. 😀😀. Nice work👍👍

  • @Kryptic1046
    @Kryptic1046 Před 2 lety +1

    Good one. Also, I love the little Christine!

  • @yashvardhangaur8547
    @yashvardhangaur8547 Před 2 lety +2

    Bruhhhhh. I used to watch your vids a LOOONGGG time ago, back when you made nerf wars and sang peanut butter jelly time. Dear God, this channel has matured.

  • @freddyandfoxy7526
    @freddyandfoxy7526 Před 2 lety +2

    This is elite!

  • @OneWisp21
    @OneWisp21 Před 2 lety +9

    I love this man been watching ever since you made 10 Things You Should Never Do In A Nerf War and now he’s making these phenomenal films/series keep up the good work!

  • @thecottageatwoodlandcorners

    It's interesting. When I have sleep paralysis, I actually do take comfort in "knowing it's not real". But in lucid dreams, I'm terrified even though I know it's a dream.

  • @4LYT
    @4LYT Před 2 lety +2

    Man i remember this man as a little child now my man i full adult damn

  • @elliottjones3252
    @elliottjones3252 Před 2 lety +6

    What a great horror short film! Amazing job Chris!

  • @POPFILMSproductions
    @POPFILMSproductions Před 2 lety +3

    Gave me haunting of Hill House vibes, loved it!

  • @Fridge_Fiend
    @Fridge_Fiend Před 2 lety +4

    Best one by far. You completely played to your strengths here. Your other movies were severely lacking in writing and dialog but you're amazing at editing, sound design and shot placement all of which here are done to a professional level.

    • @ChristopherCoxFilm
      @ChristopherCoxFilm  Před 2 lety +3

      Thank you! My next horror short is big on writing and dialogue so I’m really stepping it up on that

  • @annecohen8927
    @annecohen8927 Před rokem +1

    My dreams are mostly musical! And mysterious too. It has strange men shooting pin needles, I even dreamed about the trash can I was getting rid of, riderless police bikes, guys that looked like they came from the sons of anarchy. Those might make great inspiration to film sources

  • @ruthkemirembe8758
    @ruthkemirembe8758 Před 2 lety +1

    This guy will not stop impressing me with these movies how does he do it

  • @BuriedHatchetProductions
    @BuriedHatchetProductions Před 2 lety +3

    Hey, we both AGAIN were in the same Cory Spooky Scary Sunday. Cheers!

  • @scottwelch3071
    @scottwelch3071 Před 2 lety +1

    Ever had a bad dream that a monster was in your room, and you woke up the next morning and the top side of your comforter is torn? Magic blankie.

  • @deathwatch4262
    @deathwatch4262 Před 2 lety +2

    I’ve been here since the nerf days …… you grown up so much 😭

  • @fongjasper8206
    @fongjasper8206 Před 2 lety +1

    0:00-0:49 when your playing on your phone but you hear your parents coming in your room

  • @ragefistz7623
    @ragefistz7623 Před 2 lety +3

    2:49 NO you do NOT turn the light off at that point my guy

  • @lindsaysimon9234
    @lindsaysimon9234 Před rokem +1

    the monster when he hides under the cover:WHAT NO DUDDDEE

  • @Msmary98-98
    @Msmary98-98 Před 2 lety +1

    Omg I’m so scared right now!! 😂😂❤️

  • @bts_army_bangtansonyeondan6781

    you should become a movie maker. I really want to see the rest of dont look away.

  • @tiahnalorin9167
    @tiahnalorin9167 Před 2 lety

    Woah! Sweet transition in the beginning where he was a kid under the blanket &+ when rolled over out of the covers was a man. 👏🙂

  • @MrUnemployedmonkey
    @MrUnemployedmonkey Před 2 lety +1

    Stuff like this is why I sleep with a light on 😂

  • @aerlandmoran8520
    @aerlandmoran8520 Před 3 měsíci

    That jumpscare at the end had my pants a bit fuller than I’d like. Thanks 👍

  • @easyybreezeyy
    @easyybreezeyy Před 2 lety +2

    Incredible!

  • @GriffinLexYt
    @GriffinLexYt Před 2 lety +2

    *HOLY SHIT GET HIM AN EMI*

  • @thomascolasante6280
    @thomascolasante6280 Před 2 lety +1

    I'm in a really weird spot where I have hated horror movies for so long but watched all the conjuring movies at schoolies with mates, now I watch these short horror films on youtube by myself and I both love and hate them

  • @easyybreezeyy
    @easyybreezeyy Před 2 lety +5

    I haven‘t been this scared in years. Very well done, I had to look away. Super scary, loved it!

  • @battery2720
    @battery2720 Před 2 lety +1

    holy shit, i can not tell you how relatable that was to me. jesus christ.

  • @alissagaither5478
    @alissagaither5478 Před rokem +1

    him: "i know your not real"
    monster: " then why tf you talking to me"

  • @CadaverCA
    @CadaverCA Před 2 lety +2

    God damn this really scared me

  • @keilanluke
    @keilanluke Před 2 lety +3

    AWESOME work of horror here! really enjoyed this, your composition was on point 🔥

  • @wahidbayyan3836
    @wahidbayyan3836 Před 2 lety +1

    That was some creepy spit right there. Kool! ;-)

  • @SingingThruLife
    @SingingThruLife Před 2 lety +1

    So spot on. Grab us at our most vulnerable and not over the top. Just real…and damn scary!

  • @lemontree9518
    @lemontree9518 Před 2 lety +1

    bruh I screamed so loud. why are you such a genius dude?

  • @hiriasbloodweaver8593
    @hiriasbloodweaver8593 Před 2 lety +1

    Why am I watching this before going to sleep?

  • @basketbomberslackingson4417

    Weirdly enough, I don’t think I ever did consider the blanket to be a safety net (outside of keeping limbs untouched by supposed critters below my bed).
    I was mostly afraid of the more genuinely horrific versions of vampires, so my head was the only part exposed. Even the neck was hidden. No idea why I had such a fear, I just did.

  • @davidcox7266
    @davidcox7266 Před 2 lety +1

    Suspense and intrigue - building...building..building...PAYOFF...no drop, still processing... The audience is left in the scene seeking their own personal resolution, which you brilliantly denied them :)

    • @pamelatyree3521
      @pamelatyree3521 Před 2 lety

      YEP ANYWAYS ARE YOU SAVED DAVID COX ? HAVE YOU ACCEPT JESUS AS YOUR LORD AND SAVIOR AND RECEIVE ETERNAL LIFE I COULDN'T IMAGINE HEAVEN WITHOUT YOU

  • @howlergames8150
    @howlergames8150 Před 2 lety +2

    We replied a couple times on tiktok earlier and I said I'd check out your newer stuff. It's incredible to see how your work has changed in 10+ years man! The use of ambiance here over something like a string quartet is fantastic. It really sells the tension and builds up the horror instead of just going "boo, scary jumpscare". Also your utilization of the dark is great creating a sense of dread and mystery and its lit justtt well enough that it doesn't sacrifice the atmosphere while also having us not being able to see anything. Also seeing you go from action to horror is amazing too, alot of directors seem to struggle sometimes changing genres but I think you're doing an amazing job

    • @ChristopherCoxFilm
      @ChristopherCoxFilm  Před 2 lety +1

      Ayyy welcome! Thank you for checking this out and giving me your thoughts! In hindsight I would've had the film colored a little brighter, mainly in the first half because there are certain movements going on and images that most viewers seem to miss and I think it's because of the too much darkness lol. But I'm still very proud of this film and I'm glad my omission of music worked in the way I intended it to!

    • @howlergames8150
      @howlergames8150 Před 2 lety +1

      @@ChristopherCoxFilm Definitely! Keep up the great work man

  • @jerrymcbride5589
    @jerrymcbride5589 Před 2 lety +1

    I use to watch your old nerf content you made years ago when I was a kid and I'm amazed by the quality of the short films you've made

  • @TheGameLordKid
    @TheGameLordKid Před 2 lety +1

    That's okay, I didn't feel like sleeping tonight...

  • @mircat7969
    @mircat7969 Před 2 lety +2

    This is really perfect. Keep up the good work and effort into it.

  • @ermmguys
    @ermmguys Před 2 lety +3

    Tbh this video is an example of what schizophrenia feels and looks like for me. I know its not real, but it feels to real to not be scared of it.

  • @TheUnknownD
    @TheUnknownD Před 5 měsíci +1

    Remember, You're not afraid of the dark, You're afraid of not being alone in the dark.

  • @mattybear312
    @mattybear312 Před měsícem

    1:32
    I dont know what it is about the distorted clock ticking sound
    But it sets off fear on another level for me

  • @jomontanee
    @jomontanee Před rokem

    The actor is phenomenon!!!!

  • @user-gz5ik5ue1y
    @user-gz5ik5ue1y Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for not making me sleep♡

  • @MrTenij
    @MrTenij Před 2 lety +1

    When you turn your headphones to maximum it scares you with only sounds.

  • @battery2720
    @battery2720 Před 2 lety +1

    there comes a choice in every mans life. Mine:
    1. Watch during the day.
    2. Literally skip homecoming to watch this at night.

  • @GrimoireHorror
    @GrimoireHorror Před 2 lety +2

    Very nice! Catching some Hill House vibes. Love it!

  • @marioluigi8185.
    @marioluigi8185. Před 5 měsíci

    The way he hid under his blanket at 4:15 😂

  • @deer563
    @deer563 Před 2 lety +1

    Yoo this is so relatable

  • @danieletaormina7014
    @danieletaormina7014 Před 2 lety +1

    Semplicemente Perfetto!!!!!

  • @oliveranthon4858
    @oliveranthon4858 Před 2 lety +1

    It’s so great to see you exceed in life.

  • @user-vn5xj6yc9p
    @user-vn5xj6yc9p Před 2 lety +2

    The hype is real

  • @middlechild2022
    @middlechild2022 Před rokem

    That jump scare was soooo scary

  • @lemmondroppkidd8255
    @lemmondroppkidd8255 Před 2 lety +1

    Saw Coryxkenshin react to this and was like "hol up he out here making short films like this "