As Sherriff Leigh Brackett once said, on a brisk fall day in Haddonfield, Illinois some forty years ago: “It’s Halloween, and everyone’s entitled to one good scare.” And with the spooky season rearing its beautifully misshapen and horned head around the corner, we here at Killer Shorts couldn’t agree more. So, while Michael Myers may be slashing his way back through more victims on the big screen, we’d like to direct your attention to the short horror films gracing the web that we feel to be just as deserving of your time.
MAN ON A TRAIN
Directed by: Jack Shanks
As the title suggests, a woman boards a late-night train where she catches a glance at a most peculiar man seated a few seats away. What follows is a masterclass of pure tension and distilling the feeling of complete helplessness.
DON’T PEEK
Directed by: Julian Terry
A young woman realizes that her switch may hold more than just a fun night, in this incredibly spooky and wild romp by Killer Shorts judge Julian Terry.
If you’d like to learn more about Julian, such as how he got into making short horror, be sure and check the link below to our interview with him:
HORROR SHORTS TO SPIELBERG: AN INTERVIEW WITH JULIAN TERRY
GUEST
Directed by: Finn Callan
The senses are the true monster in this frightening yet ultimately somber piece.
AND THEN! HE KISSED ME.
Directed by: Aaron Cohen
A tinder hookup goes awry when insecurity rears its ugly head. For those craving a wild ride that pivots from grotesque to shocking to downright heartwarming, look no further.
MILK TEETH
Directed by: Felipe Vargas
Felipe Vargas’ update on the legend of the tooth fairy is both grotesque but incredibly melancholic as a group of orphaned boys endure suffering for the chance to belong.
THE BALLERINA
Directed by: Aaron Fradkin
“You’re your own worst critic” takes on a whole new meaning in Aaron Fradkin’s spine-tingling tale.
MAKE ME A SANDWICH
Directed by Denman Hatch and Matt Hamilton
A wife quickly begins reaching her breaking point in this oddly comedic yet ultimately tragic look at the effects of trauma.
SEEK
Directed by: Aaron Morgan
Two sisters stop off at a public restroom whose inhabitant wishes to play a sinister game.
SC 4
Directed by: Eros Dantona
After a horrible accident leaves her trapped in an overturned car, a Woman desperately tries to escape.
MY SISTER AND THE PRINCE
Directed by: Joachim Morre
Two peasant sisters practice a dance that they hope will gain the prince’s favor in marriage.
Featured Image by Ieva Berzina.
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