Crowd Pleaser (Short Horror Film)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ค. 2021
- Between lack of sleep from her haunted apartment and constant rejection from those around her, college student Mira’s life is less than satisfactory at the moment. But if she’s learned anything from her favorite comedians, it’s to just laugh! After all, a little laughter never hurt, right?
Mira: Jocelyn Wadland
Anna: Mary Jo Swank
Alex: Jon Vellante
Laura: Alexa Portigal
Armin: Jake Casper
Kassie: Charlotte Kidd
Miguel: Max Littlewood
Neighbor: Jaime Si
Director of Photography: Jaime Si
Production Assistant / Sound Recordist: Christina Pucci
This film was made possible with the help of a lot of special people, especially my incredible crew Jaime Si and Christina Pucci, who worked tirelessly to bring this film together. Also a special thanks to my Professor Sam Lotuff, whose advice and insight helped me through the difficult process of making a student film during a pandemic.
I hope you enjoy the film! And, of course, please be nice to your roommates, who knows what could happen if you're not...
Professors need to stop assigning group projects, this happens EVERY TIME!
Lol yup! I definitely don't miss those days!!!!!!
You murder your roommate and her boyfriend?
@@Ilovecrunchyiceof course, nope. But, many group projects are toxic.
Don't teachers usually take the amount of work each person does into account for that very reason?
@@midnightgir6 some do and some don’t. The last group project I had, which was just last semester, we had a member that did almost nothing and we had to let our instructor know. She asked us to write up a statement about what he did and did not contribute. I don’t think she took it into consideration in the end because she took quite a few points off our project even though there were only two of us trying to scramble last second to write the sections that the other guy didn’t do
Laura and Kassie are the kind of students that I wouldn't never want to be placed in a group with, always the one who makes it look like they are the ones staying on top of the entire project while making others look like they aren't contributing much to it. In any group of students at any academic level, there is always a Laura. And for every Laura in a group there also always a Kassie, the one that doesn't really contribute anything and is always negligent of the group work.
That's why u need to set up a group contact stating expectations and consequences.
And Miguel and the other guy too. They suck. This is why group projects do not work. Also Laura actually did her work so she’s not that bad, she just didn’t want to do anyone else’s work but she sucks for not standing up for Mira
This is brilliant and really hit me to the core… there’s been too many times where I’ve been her. Just longing for a friend. Someone to fucking talk to. Someone to just act like they even care. It really will drive a person
Same 😭 it’s so hard for me to find people with similar interests and when I do they move away or turn out to actually be a shit person or something. It gets to be so hard to make friends as an adult.
@@LanaAndJenSame, sadly. 😔
Same for me too. It's been so many years since I had actual true, genuine friends. Most end up being fake and not trustworthy. Wish I could find some real friends. I can hardly remember what it feels like to be invited anywhere anymore. Sad, bc I used to be the exact opposite (but that was 20+ yrs ago. Ha)!!
Glad to know I wasn't the only one who felt sincerity for her. She was just used and desperate for friends. So many times I have been her.
Same 😢☹☹
She seems really lonely and desperate for friends but they just seem like they don’t want to be her friend. She does things for them to gain friendship cause of her low self esteem.. so sad 😞
well covert narcissistic and BPD people also do these. So It's not always the same case.
Very well done, I felt so bad for her. It made me want to hang out with her and watch Martin and Lewis.
No way I would never want to hang out with her, if someone you just met was acting stranger then the normal strange then there's a good reason that you should stay away otherwise you would have ended up like Anna and her boyfriend
Poor girl
r u sure? lol
Not really I mean come on going into someone's room, drinking their stuff, using their make up and wearing their clothes without permission and looks like she's been doing this for a while no wonder ppl find her weird
@@YoungForever7168they drove her to be that way
Moral of the story, never ignore someone who is dyer need in seeking attention. Good flick.
I think that it's spelt 'dire', as in Dire Straits.
This movie isn't a good illustration of that. If you do reach help someone reaching out, it should be for empathetic reasons. This movie says to do so to avoid...whatever you call the ending.
@@andrewhancock2451 Well, that's your interpretation.
@@trishazechel8402 Yes, of course. Anything that anyone posts in the comments is the author's personal opinion.
I thought the demon was a metaphor for social anxiety?
Nothing I can say that has not already been said. Great storyline superb acting, my heart went out to her, her loneliness really got to me.
really enjoyed this 👏
they acting was ass - it wasn't the worst thou
@@hellrazer3700the acting can’t be any worse than your grammar! 😂
@@hellrazer3700nah it was actually quite good
@@beejdude my guy u r 8 months late
She's giving Joker/Harley Quinn and Carrie vibes and I'm here for it.
I'm impressed with that young ladies acting.....and who disses apple juice ? Fight me!
Bravo! Well done. Ms. Wadland really stands out as a talented new actress. I've been a Mira in my life( without the demon powers) ..wish I could hug her and hang out with her. Great acting and story concept. Hope to see more from y'all..
Make sure she is wearing mittens while you are hugging her.
Really brilliant short movie. Horror that stems from the inside out. A very inventive and contemporary take on psycholigical horror.
Really intelligent storytelling.
Great acting.
Didn't even know movies like this were still even made. Congratulations!!
He didn't do anything to her. I felt for her, but she deserves to be alone now, solitary confinement, for life.
i rly like this girl ~ she's naturally beautiful + completely on point with the role she's playing
That girl is a really good actor. Just excellent film all around. Well done!
That was brilliantly done ~ like everyone else I felt so bad for her, she was just seeking a friendship but no one could spare anytime at all. The twist at the end is probably not far from reality for some~ loneliness can be so consuming and create many psychological cracks in a persons psyche.
Congrats on this Masterpiece~ I was laughing with her in the end! 🥳
Hope the lead ends up having a career, she did a really nice job here.
It’s the apple juice in the cupboard for me.
Wow, the girl who played Anna did a great job in her role! 👏
jocelyn wadland did a really good job in this. Usually these short films you have to sit some pretty bad acting. But she was very good. Cool premise and well done.
Wow! Wow.....you never know who might show up & 'want to be your friend'. I felt really bad for that girl, as I was that way. But be careful.....Evil is seldom a friend of HUMANS.
Evil is never our friend.
@@mariajulien-harris146 I agree. Yet SO many humans don't seem to realize that at all. :(
The main character acts well. I like the creativity here. Most horror shorts are totally uncreative. Good job.
Very good acting indeed! Anyone in any of these situations with roomates or classmates i'm sure recognized each of these charactes/personalities or may even BE them. Gosh it takes so so so little to be kind, she cpuld have just told her thank you but im not interested from the beginning instead of leading her on, pretending to be nice and saved both of them ( and the guy) alot o trouble.
Also: you never know who has a demon thing waiting for the right jerk to force their inert dark powers to awaken, soooo.......
Oh shit, looks like Carrie actually got to go to college!
Jocelyn Wadland is fantastic as Mira! Poor Mira was so fragile and lonely, just wanted to belong, I wanted to give her a hug and protect her . And the end , lol, I was totally fine w/ what she did and would have aquitted her if this was real life.
I use to be like this so I can relate... now I just don’t care.. 😂😂😂
Excellent! The demon is her friend, and she'll never be lonely again.
I love that girl man, I feel her pain so bad. I try SO HARD to make everyone happy and its never worth it or enough!
All I CAN SAY IS THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST SHORT HORROR FILM I'VE EVER SEEN.
I cant believe theres so much sympathy for the devil on this thread. Mira was the bad guy and everyone is so crazy in having empathy for her. So she had her feelings hurt, we all have. This makes it okay for her to murder? You can say every serial killer has sick and sad and sometimes devastating experiences but it doesn't take away from the horrible things they chose to do. She chise to murder her housemates because her feelings were hurt. She chose to screw over her classmates because she felt some kind of way. None of this is acceptable behavior for someone decent. She is the bad guy and doesn't deserve your sympathy. Tell me you wouldn't be creeped out if you're housemate was hanging out in your room while you werevaway, touching all your things, using your stuff. Seems they trued hanging out with her, but she was only about what she liked. She could easily tell they weren't interested yet still pushed ahead instead of trying to find any kind of common ground. No! Stop siding with the serial killers! People shouldnt be murdered. Period.
exactly. This comment section here just shocks me. I can't fucking believe that 95% of the people watching this were ending this thing believing "oh yeah, poor girl, so many assholes around her, her actions were so justified". How fucking manipulative are those people? that's just batshit insane
@@artius6170 you think bullies deserve to live?
@@akotohirosaki8868 yes. The fact that you call these people bullied just tells me that your easily manipulated through emotion. You don't think or reflect situations rationally but emotionally.
These people weren't bullies. They even tried to social activity with her. She the protagonist disregards their desinterest for her hobbies and still forced everyone to push through in the beginning of the movie we see that. She also offered her mates to do the work for them and lets herself be used. All of this was a "she" problem, except for her distant mother.
And even if those people were bullies, you think those people deserve to die? Your morals are twisted
@@artius6170 I wasn't calling these characters bullies, I meant bullies in general.
@@akotohirosaki8868 most people who typically bully are often teenagers and when they grow older most of them become normal people. So no I don't think they should die
superb acting…..well put together!
So the demon represents her loneliness and seems she is desperate to be liked by everyone but when she realises whatever she does is not fruitful she herself would become demon and kill people who walk over her .. a vulnerable girl who just want to be noticed and has lots to offer .. reminds me of my past
A gem of a film. Truly underrated , that last scene gave me chills. Filmmaking at it raw and purest.
Meeting Jerry Lewis and handing him a check after I participated in a telethon when I was a kid was remarkable. Thank you for the horror film.
What does this have to do with the film?
@@7prudentthe beginning of this film.
That last scene with Anna and Alex on either side of Mira gave me the chills.
Had to turn volume off when the high pitched noise started ngl LOL
Yo yess I do not like
My dog was barking and my son said I was torturing him lol
The actress is phenomenal.
'Mira' is 'look' in Spanish. Not sure if the name was picked for this intentionally but I thought it was interesting.
32:41 the eyes of the girl who broke her neck are playing
'Perpetually lonely' hit home. Well done all around.
and the demon was alcoholism all along, that's good writing
Wrong!!! Hahaha!😂 Not THAT at all!! 💘
Actress who plays Mira has incredible eyes. Mesmerizing.
My thoughts exactly. She looks finnish though the name does not.
@@artseosamhogriobhtavery Scandinavian
Wow ❤ this is a beautiful psychological movie. To me, it talks about the danger of not being able to develop assertiveness and plain self-love. Nobody can sustain forever being treated like a doormat and pushing down own needs. If not learnt in the healthy way, it can explode one day in a bad way through what she sees as her “monster” inside. Her needs became a monster because she did not listen to them. You, author of this beautiful movie, showed me myself 30 years ago ❤ minus the people killing, of course 😊
Honestly loved it. It was amazing. The story was fantastic, the execution was flawless. The acting could've used some more drama, but everything else was done fantastically. I'd think this was a Jason Blum or G. D. Torro
Dressing in other ppls clothes, drinking their stuff and using their makeup is weirdo behavior!! One reason I’d never get a roommate.
OMG...Mira is sooo cute, soooo nice and sooo warm...she doesn't deserve be treated bad or tormented by some damn entity, who should be in that situation, is her damn stepsister. I wish I could be there for Mira and make some company to have a good time watching the videos that she wants to see, talking with her and never leaving her alone!
I liked how it ended...excellent!
Absolutely LOVED it!!!!!!
I feel that there is no moral here. You have different crowds of folks in the movie. The protagonist is introverted and lonely. That's not unusual. Her roommates are just the opposite of her, i.e., the opposite of academically inclined and diligent. They are also also not very sensitive, but that's probably with each other, not just her. They seek gratification from partying rather than intimate bonding. She probably wouldn't have enjoyed joining them -- quite the opposite. I can't imagine the social dynamic unfolding in any other way. In fact, it seems contrived for her to be roommating with them to begin with, but I guess these things happen from time to time. She eventually has to find people like her, though that is not easy. I see nothing unusual about the oil-and-water incompatibility between her and her roommates. That's why I don't see a lesson here. The disturbing thing is that gruesome death should be the just result of such a rather common incompatibility. It's more a reflection of psychopathy, in my view.
Now there is one point of oddity. That fact that her Mom didn't call her back. It depends on the mental health of her Mom. If the Mom is also contending with issues of her own, then that is the reality. Or if the Mom is simply incapable of empathizing enough to remember to call back, yes, that's a personal challenge that the protagonist will have to learn to navigate.
I think the moral is that loneliness can consume you little by little
She wanted to feel loved by others but it never worked and always came off as a creep ?
The demon represents her loneliness I guess
Honestly I think I have seen you somewhere, do you watch by any chance horror animated stories?
Absolutely love this take! I see too many people defending the protagonist.
In my opinion. It's clear she doesn't care about other people's feelings. She notices her neighbours are the partying types, why not try and party with them once in a while? She sees they're not enjoying the movie, why do you still expect them to watch another one with you?
She seems quite selfish, in my opinion. Only wanting to do things that benefit her. Even the group project she took on wasn't a selfless act, she did it because she wanted the validation from the group. It's all about her. That's why she can't fit in.
@candynike897 yes I agree , people who defend her are lonely themselves but never done the things she did , I feel bad for her roommate , I can tell she tried to accept the protagonist but they just don't..click, they are very different, protagonist needed to accept that and ofc not snoop around into people's rooms and privacy , she's creepy , while i feel sympathy for her as I'm someone who feels alone at times but I absolutely do not defend her creepy behavior
@@lumityviktuuristanartist4100 Yeah, she's quite relatable because she's lonely but there's just an extra creepiness to her.
@@candynike897 I have to agree. I'm kind of shocked looking at the comments here. Most of the people seem to be sympathizing with her just because she is "so nice and lonely", the whole movie I was thinking to myself she is socially akward and she has to aknowledge that she has to change if she want's to have friends. She let's people take advante of her to get that short term social gratification and she doesn't give a shit that her roommates are absolutely not interested in her show.
Ever asked yourself: if her roomates are so bad, why did they watch this stuff with her in the first place? they tried to give her a change and be nice to her. And her roommate being angry at her for going at her stuff and drinking her bourbon, ffs seriously she has every right to be angry. And her boyfriend was even really nice to her. And she fucking kills both? What the hell kinda message is that. That was not at all justified. And what the hell is wrong with the people in the comments actually believing her roommates deserved that?
I really don't know anymore what to say at this point
Прекрасно. Определено, definitely one of my most favourite horror shorts, and I've watched a lot of them. I feel close to Mira's character - although now I am older - without friends, noone liked the things I watch, nor the music I listened to, nor myself, I'm used to be all by myself and, of course, my cats. I just don't have any superpowers, lol. I like the Demon thing as well :)
Really good film. I enjoyed more from watching what happened with Mira than the circumstance of her demon keeping her awake. I think it all contributed to what happened at the end. Seems she could have something that inherently made people think she was a creep, or her roommate was able to convince everyone with how little interaction she got to have with her schoolmates. Fact is: it's an impressive film and makes me want to see more films with the same team. :)
Jocelyn is an phantastic female Actor, this Roll is far away from easy playing. Respect 🌹🙏
Well, she now has friends to keep her company, for a little while. I would have kept the girl company. I love Jerry Lewis, and his classic movies, like, "The Nutty Professor" and many others. He cracked us up as little kids. RIP Jerry and Dean. 💞🙏
She’s so sweet.
19:23 I don't know why, but even tho, I know, it's only acting, it's painful watching her drink that, thinking it's her first time drinking. She should be... we've, most of us been there. No need to say it.
She's like a dark Matilda
Great film. Serious Twilight Zone vibes. The lead actress is superb, her quasi-comedy routine her best moment. Serious vulnerability there. Well done, ma’am!
Getting drunk and laughing alone hit me in my soul. Geez.
I was cool with the meditation s*** I thought it was tight by the time she said fall, my ass was already sleep, then that crazy ass voice came on Man I cut that s*** off and took my ass to sleep LOL
THAT GAVE ME LITERAL CHILLS....IT WAS SOOO GOOD FOR A SHORT FILM.❤❤
No wonder she's so tired, she has League of Legends installed on her mac.
It's my first time ever seeing this and IM HOOKED I REALLY LOVE IT !!!
Well done, well done. Very good acting.
Good job well executed film.
Well done !!
I've always said that there was something wrong with Martin & Lewis fans
Excellent!!! Great story and production! Bravo
this shows a good plot and good acting go a long way. kudos
well covert narcissistic and BPD people also do these. So It's not always the same case.
(they believe they "please", they have no boundaries.)
However, about other "Sad"/ lonely cases. It's actually about mismatches. Jerks vs. innocent people. Superficial & Shallow vs. authentic & deep people. It doesn't work.
Excellent! Enjoyed it very much.
Well done - nicely crafted and great acting!
@Lucia Tarro BRAVO!! Student film maker??? Surely you jest!
WELL DONE!!!
Dude. This was INSANELY good. I cried. I screamed. I was nervous. I was excited. I was rooting for her. And then, even when I wasn’t, I still kinda was. Haha. THIS IS A MASTERPIECE!!!!!
This is one of the most best horror films I watched
Now go sweet girl and get revenge on all of them - including your Mother.
Amazing job...Peace
Wow!!! This was great.. As a truly introverted horror fan I totally get this! Keep up the great work and I can't wait to see what you come up with next. 🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕 out of 5.
EXCELLENT MOVIE...GREAT ACTING!!!!
tbf i think the blond girl is the bad one
25:05 I KNEW IT!!! when she started hitting the bottle, I KNEW! Good luck.
Very nice short film👏👏
There used 2 be a movie theater out on staten island n.y. years ago growing up called the Jerry Lewis movie theater. . It's where I saw the original clash of the titans with Harry Hamlin of L.A LAW fame . Both JAWS 1 and 2 . Oh the memories. If anybody. From statan Island from back in the day remembers. And finds this post. Please comment. Good memories. The 70s
Great film good job 👍👍
She's so cool and that whole thing is very well done that's all i can say
It is so sad that we are more connected, yet, less connected then ever.
Awesomely unpredictable.
Bravo! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
i love this demonish attitude.. what she did is superb.. i apprecuate Mira👏😆👌
Great film!!!! Brava👏
Fantastic!
Should be called the descent into alcoholism lol
😂😂😂😂
girl i know how you feel, i hate being the lonely odd one out, but dont MAKE PEOPLE WATCH SHOWS THEY HATE OR MESS WITH PPLS STUFF 😭😭 id act the same way
That ending though!
This is one of my favorite thriller films ever! (Beside the film Childer by Alter) but still! Definitely worth watching!❤
Awesome!!!!
This was pretty good!
Im actually a mira myself, i literally have no one to talk to. I’ve always been like this my whole life. I wish i people like me around me. If it wasn’t for my kids i wouldn’t be here anymore. It sucks sometimes we feel so misunderstood. I used to cure my depression with alcohol too.
Did he think it was weird that she drinks apple juice😂😂
I love this movie
this is so good
I really identified with the demon horn thing.
This will probably induce my sleep paralysis for tonight.