When an amphibian-obsessed boy comes into possession of a book with ancient occult secrets, his concerned principal intervenes.
Another Horror Short Sunday, and this time we take a look at Toad Boy, a gory and a little bizarre horror short with some awesome body horror effects!
Director: Phillip J. McLaughlin
Writer: Phillip J. McLaughlin, Hillary Rust
Country & year: USA, 2023
Actors: Cliff Chamberlain, James Hoelzel, Tamir Tucker, Soren Williams
IMDb: www.imdb.com/title/tt27214410/
On a distressed trip to the ocean, eight-year-old misfit Miranda finds a shipwrecked man on an otherwise deserted beach. Inspired by the short story by Septimus Dale.
Horror Short Sunday again, and this time we take a look at The Little Girl Eater, a creepy horror short with a nice dark twist.
Director: Tizian Herzberger
Writer: Tizian Herzberger, Septimus Dale
Country & year: Germany, 2023
Actors: Siegbert Pacher, Jacob King, Maja Bloom, Penelope Kettle
IMDb: www.imdb.com/title/tt28694733/
At the beginning of the 70’s in Spain a young woman visits a remote village looking for an elderly woman who was recommended to aid with an illegal matter. Once there, she realizes there’s a dark secret being hidden within the village and an alternative motive from the elderly woman.
The first Horror Short Sunday of 2025! A new year, and new horror shorts to check out! We start with La Proeza (The Feat), a creepy Spanish horror short from 2018.
Director: Isaac Berrocal
Writer: Isaac Berrocal
Country & year: Spain, 2018
Actors: Chiti Abraira, Rocio Aller, Ágrata Andrés
IMDb: www.imdb.com/title/tt8523618/
When his cybernetic pet project is put in jeopardy, the handyman of a decaying apartment building is forced to take a stand, blurring the lines between human and machine.
The last Horror Short Sunday for 2024 is here, and we end this year with taking a look at Flesh Computer! A fun and weird little sci-fi horror short.
Director: Ethan Shaftel
Writer: Ethan Shaftel
Country & year: USA, 2014
Actors: David Chalmers, Elle Gabriel, Anthony Guerino, Rob Kerkovich, Devin Parnell Murphy, Joe T. Thomas
IMDb: www.imdb.com/title/tt3271064/
A blind date in the digital age…is there anything more terrifying? Enter a world of horrors as a young couple meets on a cold Christmas night.
The last Horror Short Sunday before Christmas is here, and we’ve taken a look at Foxwood! A fun horror short about a man and a woman going on a blind date during the holidays…but not everything is the way it seems, of course.
Happy Holidays!
Director: Trevor Dillon, Ian Hock
Writer: Trevor Dillon, Ian Hock
Country & year: USA, 2017
Actors: Kalen Marie George, Ian Hock, Laura Peake
IMDb: www.imdb.com/title/tt7122600/
In a sleepy snow-covered village, a young playful Timmy Benson is being watched by a dark presence from the past.
Another Horror Short Sunday, and this time we’ve taken a look at What Killed Timmy Benson, an animated horror short taking place during the winter. The short was made by Nick Cremers as a pure passion project, started in 2012 and was finished in 2022. The result is very atmospheric, dark and beautiful.
Director: Nick Cremers
Writer: Nick Cremers
Country & year: Netherlands, 2022
IMDb: www.imdb.com/title/tt22394714/
Nye has dragged his estranged best mate along to collect a free arm chair from a fearsome old house. A chain of sinister events follow, as they grapple with their fractured friendship, while trying to make it out alive…with the chair.
Another Horror Short Sunday is hereagain! This time we’ve taken a look at Collection Only, a fun horror short where a guy really, really wants a free chair. Free sometimes comes with a different kind of cost, though..
Director: Alun Rhys Morgan
Writer: Alun Rhys Morgan
Country & year: UK, 2023
Actors: Tomos Gwynfryn, Steffan Evans, Olwen Medi, Chris Woods
A freakish growth torments Ash. She is stuck caring for her vitriolic, dementia-ridden mother. With every indignity, Ash’s lump grows, until it erupts, spewing a mysterious substance. Will Ash figure out what it is and how to stop it?
Horror Short Sunday again! Now we’ve taken a look at Spoor, a horror short about a woman who needs to care for her old mother who is suffering from dementia. A task like that is already hard enough, but even worse when the parent has been emotionally abusive. There’s bound to be problems when the carer is dealing with unhealed trauma caused by the person they’re caring for…
Director: Statten Roeg, Sunita Soliar
Writer: Statten Roeg, Sunita Soliar
Country & year: UK, 2023
Actors: Ellora Torchia, Mariam Bassa, Tom Fisher, Avena Wallace,
IMDb: www.imdb.com/title/tt29257906/
On a late night, a young teen goes into the kitchen for a glass of milk. Upon encountering his sleepless mother, he quickly realizes things are not as they seem.
Another Horror Short Sunday and we’re taking a look at Milk, a horror short directed by Santiago Menghini, who also directed the Netflix film No One Gets Out Alive. This short is another variant of the well-known “I heard it too”, and it’s effectively creepy!
Director: Santiago Menghini
Writer: Santiago Menghini
Country & year: Canada, 2018
Actors: Anana Rydvald, Cameron Brodeur, Maya Charlotte Doherty
IMDb: www.imdb.com/title/tt7281172/
A driver encounters something ravenous on a dark and lonely road.
Another Horror Short Sunday, and this time we’re taking a dangerous driving trip in the CGI animated horror short Detour!
Director & Animator: Kris Theorin
Country & year: USA, 2024
