The Lookout - Horror Short Film
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- Опубликовано: 25 окт 2021
- #Halloween #Spooky #Horror
When a fire lookout gets a strange call for help over the radio, she ventures into the forest to investigate.
A horror proof of concept best watched with headphones in the dark!
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Story By Julian Terry & Katherine Oostman
Written & Directed by Katherine Oostman
Starring - Lizzie McDowell
Produced by Alexander Anderson & Julian Terry
Director of Photography - Layne Inselman
Set Lighting Technician - Jeremy Bolden
Special Effects - Emma Marshall
Sound Mixer - Dillon Kane
Sound Designer & Re-Recording Mixer - Christina Gonzalez
Music By Alex Winkler
Colorist - Matthew Macar
Special Thanks - Joey Greene & Katie C'etta 
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Although it is once again the "person does things nobody in their right mind would do and it leads to a cascade of other things nobody in their right mind would do" trope (like so many horror movies), what sold it for me was the camera work and the soundscape. Especially the beginning, when you get a nice shot of the lookout in this beautiful sundown, and you know, this is all the peace you will get, its going down from here on out.
*spoilers*
I also just love how you at first dont notice it, but then just realize how claustrophobic the building is with all the pitch black around it, and 360 degrees glass windows with nowhere to hide. The way the atmosphere changes from "great, I can watch everything from here" to "oh no, I can be watched from everywhere" is just awesome.
Its sooo sneaky, and when you notice it, it is already too late. Its been a while since a horror movie gave me shivers. Brilliant.
May not be exactly the same but this is like all those park ranger look out tower creepypasta stories with a list of rules one must follow. I love it!
Ooh! I'll have to check those out! Sound lovely! Thanks so much for watching and we're glad you enjoyed it!
Yes! I know those this brings them to life a bit
I was thinking the same thing. I haven't watched them in years. That makes me want to go back and check them out
Sure enough, and she doesn't follow the rules. She might as well gone down those steps with a roast beef sandwich.
yup creeps and pasta
What a brave girl....hears someone screaming, so she goes out to investigate.....in a loud voice...LOOK OUT!
It’s just so unrealistic, who in their right mind would do that?
@@TimeForDunston
Yep....who indeed...
Yeah a real person would have stay and locked the door if the tower has one not go outside at night.
She’s not out there just for fun, it’s literally her job to keep an eye on things and help people. Any ranger would go outside and try to locate the lost person and source of the distress call. The most unrealistic part to me was that she didn’t report it immediately, as calling in more resources is typical protocol. She’s familiar with the usual dangers of being in the mountains at night-the lost person being exposed to the elements, wandering off a bluff in the dark, or dying from dehydration, depending how long they’re out there. Even the sound on the roof is most likely a harmless animal. The last thing you’d expect is to run into w*ndigo Tom Holland on meth
@@lillianfulgham7698
Oh....ok, thanks
Wow this was awesome. Considering the webbing I was expecting a giant spider but wow that thing was actually frightening, I loved this!!
Thanks so much! Since we don't see the whole monster body, we'll leave it up to your imagination. ;)
@@KatherineOostman oh true! The lower half could be half spider
The cinematography is beautiful - really top notch stuff. Impressive effort from the team here and I'd be curious to see more from you all. Good job!
Thank you for watching! :)
The crow cawing at the beginning killed it to me.
No road flares or flame throwers? Hell I'll be starting a forest fire myself before I let that thing get me.
Haha there's a lot more battling out in the feature version. But I feel you! I would too!
@@KatherineOostman Very nice to hear. 🙌
this was absolutely amazing! I always love to see how a short film can deliver within such a short time frame. this really did not disappoint. I absolutely love this as a concept and as a short all on its own. the work that went into making this as awesome and scary as it was is truly to be admired!
This is so incredibly kind! It's really tough to pull of a short that feels satisfying on its own and I'm so glad this one did that for you! Fingers crossed we get to make the feature for you one day!
beautiful
Whoa! That creature was TERRIFYING!!! 😨😱 Awesome job to everyone involved on this project!
We had a killer team! Thanks so much for watching!!!
Nice film! It reminds me of a game called "Do you Copy", a game in which we control a ranger in a watchtower who receives a call for help from a lost tourist. If I'm not mistaken, there are 4 different endings!
Excited to check it out!
Yeah, love that game. It doesn’t rely on cheap jump scares to scare you, rather is controls the atmosphere and it’s so creepy yet so amazing. Love it!
I thought I was the only one 😁
I thought this was the live action version
I know for a fact u and the hiker die if u lead him to your tower
This was great. The woman did an excellent job in this film. I love horror films because the characters never do what normal people would do..
This was sick! Very cool, unique location and terrifying payoff at the end. Hope to see more from you!
Thank you so much! Very glad you enjoyed and you will definitely be seeing more from us!
This reminds me of the horror game "do you copy" same concept as this with the park ranger in a tower trying to help a survivor who is lost only to find a monster mimicking their voice.
Congrats to the whole team for executing the directors vision. Well put together!!!! I love this
If I was the vicious monster that's about to shred her, I will be viciously face palming myself in pure disbelief on how stupid and idiotic for her to search and chase her own killer in the woods saying " Hello is someone out there?"..
This is definetly one of the best horror shorts I've watched here on RUclips! Even though it follows the usual plot-pattern (strange thing happens -> Girl wants to find out what it is -> things are getting more strange -> jumpscare -> end), it has that creepy and dark atmosphere that most horror short films lack. Great music, great acting and really atmospheric pictures (the dark lookout from that perspective for example (3:05) is enough to give me chills)!
Ended much too soon!!! Brilliant production, overall, with excellent performances, lighting and editing. Will there be a part 2?
So glad it drew you in so much that you want more! Probably not a part 2, but we have a feature script that we're hoping gets picked up! That one is even more wonderfully spooky!
@@KatherineOostman I absolutely loved this one
Very well done in a perfect setting with a no nonsense start with the suspense and the shocking ending. Keep up the good work!
Thanks so much! We appreciate it!
I was scared from the very start, and all done with great camera work, editing, sound, interesting location/situation and a couple hundred bucks of props. Nice job!
Thanks so much!
Ahhhh!! These are my favorite type of Horror movies! Yes!! I hope to see more!! Great job!! 🥰
Hurray!!!! So glad you enjoyed. I like the slow, creepy ones too.
I'd definitely watch a full film version of this. I hope it does get picked up & made into a movie...Excellent work!
Appreciate you! :)
This is the best short horror I have seen yet...very scary...and very well made. Have shared with all my friends and watched it several times. The eeriness is so addictive. Just wow !!
Thank you very much! Appreciate you!
@@KatherineOostman it's an honour talking to you madam !! Thanks for replying !! Wished it had a part 2 !!
This is a great video. You did an exceptional job with the sound and sound effects. That's one area that others miss the mark with. You guys really nailed it. Makes the movie so much more enjoyable.
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it!
Loved it! I really liked the scene when it’s on the roof the camera movement was creepy! 10/10
I'm so glad! That was one of the most fun to shoot. POVs make a scene even more tense!
Very true! Keep up the great work. I hope to see more from you
10 billion views and everyone dies of fear-
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Wow!! Now that was creepy! Remind not to go walking in the woods alone at night!! Lol!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
The film was great, but holy LORD was the MC suicidal. Like, something crawls onto your roof, you hear a woman say there is something out here and not even a minute later you hear her DEATH SCREAM and you go and investigate? And not only near you, into the forest and don't turn back when you see a sketchy spider-web that is wayy bigger then it should be, even your radio is telling you "something isn't right here"... Yeah, if you die after all of that it is on YOU. I would fortify my lookout, hide under the bed and pray to the Lord that I make it out alive, thank you very much
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Eu também
Achei o outro short da mulher sem rosto no porta retrato de outra dimensão bem mais interessante
Eu também!
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That was wicked!! I was not expecting that! Just what I like in a short horror story! Well done!!
Thanks for watching!
Zero expression on her face is hilarious 😆
Damnnnnn this was great for a shortfilm!!, really enjoyed the fact that this took place in a different location, makes things even spookier , loved it🙌🙌
Lookout towers are so incredibly awesome! Thanks so much for watching!!!
I couldn't wait to see the end! It didn't disappoint!! Very good short film!
Pretty good. Reminds me of the type of stuff that was often featured in Heavy Metal magazine ages back. Thanks !
I like this a lot. The creature set her up. Wish you guys could make a longer version in the near future. Keep it man! :-d
Sneaky monsters always luring people into the woods! Definitely hoping to be able to make our feature version soon. Thanks for watching!!!
Oh a real Spider-Man!
It’s always nice to find something for self-defense before investigating.
That was fun! I actually wish it was longer, the atmosphere filled with menace the way I like it. I'm glad she didn't have a weapon going out in the darkness like that despite the creepy situation. Leveling the playing field is just unacceptable in horror! ;)
Great cinematography. And a wonderful job of giving me the "creeps"
1:51 I never thought I'd hate a ceiling hatch for inducing my anxiety.
This is awesomeee!!! 👏 Really hope you guys have the full version 😩
Thanks so much!
Simply great! Neat story, distinctive music, terrific location, solid acting and super effects! Marvelous!
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Always thought those towers should have a way to make them more secure at night for the people who work there ... Maybe lockable gates on the stairs, or the ability to pull some of the stairs up to create a blocked gap. No way could I stay in one without more security.
I was just wondering about that too. Definitely locked gates on the stairs..barbed wire and 2 people in the tower before I could do it
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Tão bom que tivesse uma legendinha😁
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This was honestly dope af. Loved it. Did not disappoint!
I am getting some serious Alan Wake vibes here. I think that‘s a good thing.
The sound is what carries this film.
Christina is a miracle worker. She helped us bring the soundscape to a whole new level!
That's it?!!!?? Wow, you could have made a whole movie with that monster,scared me,I thought I would see a massive spider 🕷but it was the rake..love it.more please
Wow, awesome set design at the end there. I did not expect that!
The sound design was incredible, holy crap
The real criticism was her going out alone even if she’s a park ranger
At last! Something of the true name - called Horror!
J. Avery
oh I miss watching short horror films. so excited to binge. Im sure there a lot of new short films I can watch and will. this one is scary.💜💜💜👻
I consider this a specimen type of horror short film, so nice work!
omg you shouldve added the girl on the walkie talkie laughing while the other girl looked up the tree it wouldve been terrifying
Sound and music were fantastic. And that's coming from a guy who scores for a living. Excellent work!!!
You did more with 6 minutes than some do with 90. Great job!
This exactly hits my spot. One of my favorites. Amazing
Hurray! So glad you enjoyed it.
“ Hello is there anybody out there “ - hilarious this kid could go far
This is the best short horror film that i ever watched
Awesome 👍 I absolutely enjoyed it and I did not expect that thing in the ending.
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it.
This is a good enough short horror film! The ending was scary!
So glad you enjoyed it!
the woods and being alone in them is so scary unending possibilities
Loved the filming loved the sound loved loved the short!
This was excellent. The protagonist character was a special type of dumb as sh*t, but I digress.
So glad you enjoyed it! The back story for her is explained a bit more in the feature, but it's more about that this is her job. If she hears someone in trouble, she has to go search for them. That's part of a fire lookout's role. You can see in her face throughout the performance that is super NOT thrilled about having to go out into the woods and follow these sounds!
@@KatherineOostman I don’t understand how she could have helped anyone with that measly torch and absolutely no tools or weapons. It looks like she was meant to be the next meal for that creature
@@arbjful yea, that's my one criticism on this too. Even if it were her job, at least give her some kind of weapon to make it believable.
I would never go somewhere alone unarmed even if I were a monster hunter or special ops military. And if I absolutely had to go in, I'd just burn down the whole forest.
F that joint.
still smarter than 99.99% of all horror movie protags
@@KatherineOostman i loved this story, especially the ambience/scenery! can i ask where can i find the feature?
Nice job. I want to see the rest as a full length movie.
This is why you ALWAYS bring a RIFLE!
Love this so much! Great short film! Can’t wait to see what you go on to do with the idea!
Thank you so much for watching it! Fingers crossed we get to make the feature some day!
I would think that a ranger would have a rifle or shotgun on them to perform these checks. I know I would want one. I mean your not expecting monsters but possibly a bear or mountain lion depending on the location
Yo you guys have to continue making more this shit is AWSOME.
Can I just say, that soundtrack is phenomenal.
Hurray! Alex Winkler did an amazing job.
This was pretty cool, finally something different from other horror films. Apart from the end. I think it would be 1000× more effective if we did not see the (very humanoid) creature but instead only the woman reacting. Until that very moment, I was convinced a giant spider would appear. What makes classics like _Alien_ and _Blair Witch Project_ so effective is that one never sees the entire monster, respectively never actually sees it at all.
Reminded me of D&D Ettercaps all the way through.
Nicely done.
This one was really good, I wish you to get it up on Alter, great job!
That made me jump! I was expecting a giant spider to come crawling out.
I liked this very much. I hope to see the one soon. ☺
Good scary movie i never expected to see that creature.
I can tell this short is based off an indie game called "Do you copy?". Especially the beginning and the lost hiker. The only difference is that the chick was able to come down from her post. In the game, you have to guide this lost hiker using the map while this, thing, is also screwing with you.
Damn from humble 4chan greentext beginnings to the big big screen on youtube. TheDevilsInterval "creatures".
Ok I REALLY need this made
Into a movie! Soo awesome! I need more of the creature for sure👹
Hurray!!! So glad you loved it! I really hope we get to make the feature version for you soon!
10 billion views and everyone dies of fear-
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Cant believe you have no more than 25 subscribers taking into urgia fabulous gem into the account
This is tremendously great
Hopefully we will grow fast! Thank you so much for watching.
This was the perfect horror. I loved it
These short films are better than Hollywood movies
"Hello. Please, anybody I need help." -- What an idiot protagonist. I was cheering for the creature as soon as she stepped out the Lookout blazing her FLASHLIGHT with the light in the Lookout.
Excellent! I love horror shorts. Thanks for sharing.
Hurray! Thank you for watching!
Spiderman when he got annoyed of helping people xDDD just kidding 😂
Btw, great sound and camera quality, good acting! 👍 so much work, really appreciate this one!
Now that would be a fun movie!
Genius! Open the door! Go downstairs! Start yelling! Walk alone at night in the woods! 🙄
My thoughts exactly!
It is her job to check on hikers in trouble. But she definitely did not want to go! You can see it in her face. She's like "This is a badddd idea!" ;)
downright spooky. amazing stuff!
Thanks so much for watching!
I really enjoyed this! Excellent pacing - loved the sound design and the aesthetic. How did you find the perfect location?
They need to make this a full movie
I need the back story on that monster!! Like wtf is it?? I was expecting a giant spider or something but when it was a humanoid 🤯 so much cooler!!
Glad it intrigued you! The feature we're working on goes into way more detail. :)
I would love to see a part 2.
Love the music!! It sounds so amazing!!
Thank you for watching! So happy you enjoyed!
i've lost this before and... I'VE FINALLY FOUND IT!
This was really good! That music though 🥺
So glad you liked it! Alex did a great job!
Why do people facing a creepy situation in a horror movie always do the exact opposite of what any rational person in real life would do?? Most of us would've locked and barricaded the doors and found a place to hide after waking up to sumthin creeping up the stairs of a fire look out in the middle of nowhere.But this woman (alone by herself) decides its a swell idea to not only go out to have a look-see, but venture out into the dark surrounding forest armed with only a damn flashlight!🤪
Brilliant! Totally enjoyed that.
So good in mood and atmosphere. No so good in character developement. She seems like does not have fear of anything on earth. LoL!
We need a sequel now!
Oooo. My style. I love monster shorts. Nice job! New subscriber!
Monsters are the best! Thank you for watching!
Wow. Gorgeous cinematography and lighting. What camera and lenses did y’all shoot with? Great work!
Pretty good work 👏🏾
So the creature led her out with the walkie 🥲
Anytime there’s a lookout like this one it reminds me of the movie the village
This should be a movie
Thanks so much! Fingers crossed we get to make it!