Memories (aka Otomo Katsuhiro’s Memories) is an animated science fiction anthology film from 1995, and it is based on three of Katsuhiro Otomo’s short manga stories: Magnetic Rose, Stink Bomb, and Cannon Fodder. While Katsuhiro is best known for his work on Akira (both the manga and the movie), he does have other works that …
The mother goat rescues her little goats from the wolf’s belly. But, she can’t find Toruku, her eldest son! Where is Toruku?! My Little Goat is the master graduation short animated film by Tomoki Misato, and it’s a dark and disturbing tale. The story is a modern retelling of the popular Grimm’s fairytale The …
Ellison Oswalt is a true crime writer who moves into a new home with his wife and two children. What he has not told his family prior to moving into the house, however, is that an entire family was murdered there by hanging, and his intention is to write a book about this case. This …
Amidst the dead uninhabitable world of the future, the shelter of a forgotten country cottage affords a lone wanderer opportunity to acknowledge the lingering strands of her own humanity. Terrible Things is a dark and atmospheric horror short about a lonely survivor in a horrific world. Director: Ciarán Hickey Writer: Ciarán Hickey …
Dean Corso (Johnny Depp) is a book dealer who specializes in rare items. He is hired by a wealthy collector named Boris Balkan, who has acquired “The Nine Gates of the Kingdom of Shadows“: a 17th century book that is rumored to be able to summon the Devil himself. It is said that the author …
Two burnt-out high school Lunch Ladies do whatever it bloody takes on their quest to become Johnny Depp’s Personal Chefs. Lunch Ladies is a playful and funny horror short, with a nice dose of blood ‘n gore! Director: J.M. Logan Writer: Clarissa Jacobson Country & year: USA, 2017 Actors: Donna Pieroni, Mary …
Responding to a 911 call, a police officer enters a large house and finds a dead woman inside. She appears to have died of fright, clutching a set of rosary beads. This woman is Bryan Beckett’s aunt, who is a lawyer and confirmed skeptic, who considers everything paranormal to be nothing but pure hogwash. Upon …
On the North Yorkshire Moors, Abel, Head Gamekeeper, discovers the thing that is eating his grouse. The Thing That Ate the Birds is a creepy metaphoric horror short, with some really cool creature effects! Director: Dan Gitsham, Sophie Mair Writer: Dan Gitsham, Sophie Mair Country & year: UK, 2021 Actors: Eoin Slattery, …
A team of investigators, consisting of Deacon (a religious brother who is some i kind of skeptic – however that makes sense) Gray (an englishman who is both a layman and a technology expert) and Father Mark (who is, of course, sent by the Vatican to team up with these guys in order to investigate …
Two young brothers, who, after hearing their Mother’s haunting bedtime story, are terrorized when it comes to life. Bedtime Story (El Cuento) is an unsettling and creepy horror short! Director: Lucas Paulino, Ángel Torres Country & year: Spain, 2019 Actors: Nerea Barros, Ismael Palacios
