Horror Short Film "Birdie" | ALTER

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  • On a bright, ordinary day in the city a woman walks alone to the train station. As she descends the stairs to the underground platform she smiles at a young man. He smiles back. With the smallest of gestures, the woman is caught in a subtle and sinister game.
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    Writer/Director - Shelly Lauman
    Producer - Lizzie Cater
    Cast - Maeve Dermody, Sam Parsonson, Joshua Brennan, Eden Falk and Lynette Curran
    EPS - Bethany Bruce and Jessica Mitchell
    Editor - Danielle Boesenberg
    Costume Design - Maria Pattison
    Sound Designer - Weronika Raźna
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  • @WatchALTER
    @WatchALTER  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1300

    Many times, real life can be a horror movie. Stay safe everyone. 🖤

    • @Alex-dx7dp
      @Alex-dx7dp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yea it's reall

    • @user-me9vk8df6p
      @user-me9vk8df6p 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      True

    • @user-me9vk8df6p
      @user-me9vk8df6p 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      It happened to me one time, i can feel the same vibe

    • @taniabergau4112
      @taniabergau4112 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@user-me9vk8df6p Me too,scary!

    • @sophianaqvi3697
      @sophianaqvi3697 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That's true I hate this feeling u really feel the fear 😱

  • @finalfroggitapproaches6418
    @finalfroggitapproaches6418 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2076

    When I went to college, my sister made me a list of the top ten rules of traveling as a woman in a big city:
    1. Never, ever, walk alone.
    2. Try and always be in a group with at least one physically strong male.
    3. Carry pepper spray/a knife/a gun/taser/other self defense items where allowed.
    4. Choose aisle seats instead of window seats so you don’t box yourself in.
    5. Don’t smile at or talk to men you don’t know. It’s better to be rude than assaulted.
    6. Don’t ever accept an offer of food or drinks from men you don’t know.
    7. If a man grabs you, do not hold back. Scream, kick, writhe, bite, pull hair, scratch, anything.
    8. If someone demands you give them your wallet/phone/valuables and they are armed, don’t argue, just give it to them.
    9. Always tell someone where you are and where you’re going when traveling alone.
    10. Remember: Self-Defense laws exist for a reason. If only one person can make it out of an altercation, make sure it’s you under any circumstances.
    Stay safe out there, ladies.

    • @Dolus-su2fw
      @Dolus-su2fw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Thanks

    • @Nocturnalux
      @Nocturnalux 3 ปีที่แล้ว +79

      I don't mean to be rude but some of these rules are pretty awful. The first one is impossible, what, you'll never walk alone- ever? It's not feasible. If you do that regularly, one day you will have to walk alone and it will way more difficult.
      As for resisting when a man grabs you...that really, really depends on the situation. If he is much bigger than you then this is precisely how you will get yourself either severely hurt or possibly even dead. There's a reason why women's organizations that deal with rape advise women to stop struggling if, again, the man is far too large and/or armed. Because if you struggle, the odds of his killing you sky-rocket.
      Do scream, if there are people around but fighting can end so badly that I honestly don't think it's worth even considering. Unless you find yourself fighting for your life, at which point you can only, well, fight.

    • @oddifryer
      @oddifryer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      11. live in Australia

    • @madihaasad3263
      @madihaasad3263 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      Good tips n advice..may Allah protect everyone!

    • @ladawn78
      @ladawn78 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      True but now u get assaulted if u don't speak or turn dem down because now u think ur all dat.

  • @theTrend7
    @theTrend7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +620

    To the men who think women should smile at strangers....this is why we don't.

    • @Jayr0
      @Jayr0 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Don't be silly 😂

    • @aroradhruv95
      @aroradhruv95 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Jayr0 me??

    • @Jayr0
      @Jayr0 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@aroradhruv95 no sorry.. @The Trend

    • @aroradhruv95
      @aroradhruv95 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Jayr0 ya bro they think we just stare women and pass smile to strangers 🤦🤦😂😂😂

    • @scornonthecob5375
      @scornonthecob5375 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Kyril J okay incel:) mad no one wants to be within an arm’s length from you huh

  • @weirdestweirdo4704
    @weirdestweirdo4704 3 ปีที่แล้ว +403

    This may not be an average horror story, but as a woman I could feel her fear. And it’s a sad reality.

    • @faithgrace2588
      @faithgrace2588 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I honestly didn’t get the short film at all

    • @weirdestweirdo4704
      @weirdestweirdo4704 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@faithgrace2588 It’s basically supposed to build tension and fear in women because we experience creeps all the time

    • @gerardoz.abiatti9959
      @gerardoz.abiatti9959 ปีที่แล้ว

      I celebrate

    • @lizhiggins4805
      @lizhiggins4805 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@weirdestweirdo4704 and no women aren't your all perfect 🙄🤦‍♀️ some creepy vile women out there too your a man hater 😡

    • @purvabhirajr170
      @purvabhirajr170 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yaa😢

  • @gregt722
    @gregt722 3 ปีที่แล้ว +489

    Listen to your sixth sense, like when the hair on the back of your neck stands up. Your body and mind are telling you something. She knew right away but only drew up the courage after it happened. This video is real, it is the most traumatic. I imagine we can all relate.

    • @preety8309
      @preety8309 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Totally.

    • @iLillys
      @iLillys 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      It’s tricky. Sometimes an aggressive confrontation will get them to fuck off because they’re looking for easy targets, but sometimes an aggressive confrontation will cause an immediate escalation on their part. It’s very, very tricky and you have to read the room carefully.
      Source: I rode the bus a LOT when I was a teen girl.

    • @Nocturnalux
      @Nocturnalux 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@iLillys This. This needs to be talked more, I think. There is a notion that if you just 'tough it out', predators will leave you alone. And while yes, in some cases that will work in others it will only lead to a danger escalation of violence.
      There is no way of telling how the situation will pan out, really.

    • @mrunalvinodbhalerao2829
      @mrunalvinodbhalerao2829 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Humans have 18 senses my dear

    • @stacie7766
      @stacie7766 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mrunalvinodbhalerao2829
      Well, first of all, you KNOW what they meant by "sixth sense". But, the whole "18 senses" thing is complete garbage, and most of them are just different variations of our other FIVE basic senses, most of them being feel/touch. Things like itch, pain, pressure, thermoception, etc... (which are all listed in there) ALL relate back to feel/touch. Thirsty and hungry are also listed in there. You FEEL hungry or thirsty, it's not an additional sense. Even our equilibrioception is listed in there, which is just our equilibrium, that helps maintain our balance, and sense/FEEL gravity. But this is also NOT an additional sense, because it goes right back to feel/touch.
      There are also many other sources that say we have 20, 30, 50, and even over 100 senses. We have five basic senses, that's all. Most of the others listed are just the same things, only in a slightly different manner.
      I mean no disrespect, I just disagree, especially when there are several different outcomes on the same subject, and there is no ACTUAL solid based studies, or answers.

  • @raptimitra2672
    @raptimitra2672 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1038

    I never felt this anxious before while watching a short film of course! This is actually I think every single woman can relate to while commuting!

    • @darthboxOriginal
      @darthboxOriginal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      That's the truly scary thing, how common this must be

    • @puterimasgaming2793
      @puterimasgaming2793 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hebat

    • @rafaelangulo1776
      @rafaelangulo1776 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Not just women, men too it could happen too anyone

    • @connieb9034
      @connieb9034 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This is why u can’t be scared of anyone
      What happened to the old days when people just used to knock people out
      creepy dude try follow me? I’d pure stomp him, I always wear heels or platforms so that’s a whole lotta shoe that would meet his face

    • @beingvegan4090
      @beingvegan4090 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      True...the horrors of being a woman and travelling alone

  • @barryallen1500
    @barryallen1500 3 ปีที่แล้ว +227

    I'm just glad she is fine

    • @willowd1907
      @willowd1907 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      physically, but she might have trust issues now.

  • @AmunRa00
    @AmunRa00 3 ปีที่แล้ว +654

    Wow! This was great. You could feel the suspense and tension in the air. She was definitely terrified, but I'm glad nothing terrible happened to her. I'm sure many women experience similar encounters like this on a daily basis, unfortunately. Stay safe people

    • @raptimitra2672
      @raptimitra2672 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Yes... We do! Believe me...we don't even have to smile to invite someone to follow and creep up on us!

    • @JustinLHopkins
      @JustinLHopkins 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      People experience scary situations on a daily basis, not just women. England just arrested the worst rapist in their history and he only targeted young men. Over 100 rapes. So to suggest only women experience this is dismissive of male victims. This is the 21st century, so there’s really no excuse to not know this.

    • @AmunRa00
      @AmunRa00 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      @@JustinLHopkins 😂 take it easy Justin. No one is suggesting there are no male victims. Of course there are, however, that is not the subject of today's short film. A woman is accosted on the metro. She feels threatened by them. This a common occurrence for women and I made a comment about that. This has nothing to do with male victims.
      Now, if you would like to directed/script a story about male victimhood I would be glad to critique that for you. No charge, buddy 👍🏿

    • @AmunRa00
      @AmunRa00 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@raptimitra2672 Ugh, I'm sorry this happens, Rapti 😣

    • @raptimitra2672
      @raptimitra2672 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@AmunRa00 thanks for standing up! I thought of writing up a reply... But I didn't know a polite way... And thereby probably be stamped as feminist. Thank you so much for writing the point so beautifully!

  • @sophielove7896
    @sophielove7896 3 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    So the real horror was the intimidation and making her think she was in danger. Wow, simple but very effective! Every woman's nightmare..

  • @Nocturnalux
    @Nocturnalux 3 ปีที่แล้ว +188

    Something very much like this happened to me once, but not a bus. I was going from London to Cambridge for summer school and at some point during the trip these two tall guys, skinhead-looking guys see me across the aisle and sit next to me. They proceed to ask where I am going, immediately clock me as a foreigner, and invite me to a party.
    I politely declined them, as I already had further engagements (and there was absolutely no way I was going with two random guys to a party, I don't even like parties, let alone those hosted by guys I do not know and look shady af) but they kept insisting.
    At this point, I am stuck on a longish bus ride and can't get out. There are very few stops along the way and even if I get out of bus and find some other means of getting to my destination, I would arrive after the dorms are closed and thus would have no place to stay. Perhaps I could find a hotel but I'd have to look around, at night.
    So basically I can't escape them. If I were to change seats they might follow or even get offended and escalate the situation further. Short of telling the driver and causing a ruckus, there was nothing to do but hope they would get tired and leave me alone.
    Fortunately their stop came before mine. I watched them exit the bus with immense relief. They had no information on me, no name and no way of tracking me down in Cambridge so I was off the hook...until the next bunch of creeps comes, that is, because there is always one around the corner.
    It is a horrible situation to be in.

    • @el4242
      @el4242 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I've had scary moments with creepy men. It feels like every single woman has had these scary moments. 🤔😥

    • @Slynsmiley
      @Slynsmiley 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Nocturnalux That must have been very distressing. I used to hate using public transport as a teenager to go to and from school. I was assaulted 4 times by random dudes on trains or in the city as a teenager. When I was 12 , some guy who was about 30 just walked up to me and punched me in the stomach for no reason. He just walked off. I lay on the ground totally unable to breathe. No body did anything to help me.
      I’ve had a guy with about 6 mates throw a bottle at me as I rode past on my push bike, 2 guys attack me as I stepped off a bus, a couple of thugs bashed me on a train when I was 16.
      I was bashed when I was 22 after some drunk in a car ran into my motorcycle. His girlfriend goaded him into it. He had 2 mates with him, of course. This prompted me to learn MMA.
      Even after 15 years of training, people still occasionally act up. I had some dickhead try to start a fight with me in Surry Hills while I was having a drink with a female workmate. Another fuchtard tried to push me down some stairs at the Australian Open because he thought I was moving too slow. Didn’t end well for him. I had an unknown woman run up behind me one night in Newtown and tried to smash a bottle over my head. She got put down quickly, but all these people were going on about “hey! This dude just assaulted a woman!” Some other people had witnessed it and set them straight.
      Females think that men have it easy when it comes to city life. I hear to soooo often about how men can go out and not worry about being attacked. Nothing could be further from the truth.

    • @Nocturnalux
      @Nocturnalux 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@Slynsmiley It most definitely happens to men as well. The difference is that men are considerably less likely to be sexually assaulted on the street. Women, however, always have that at the back of their mind whenever they venture out alone, especially at night.
      And even that, I am also sure is more common than we think because men in such situations are not likely to report.

    • @samdilworth1989
      @samdilworth1989 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think you meant not on the Subway train.

  • @GypsyPixie23
    @GypsyPixie23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    People would say " Why don't you scream for help?". But when things like this happen, your whole body shuts down, you can't seem to even open your mouth . That's what happened to me when two guys in a scooter stopped beside me saying all kinds of nasty things as I was walking home from work. I felt a mix of fear and anger. And it leaves you thinking if you did anything wrong to attract such a thing. Thank you Alter for this because THIS IS REAL.

    • @Nocturnalux
      @Nocturnalux 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It wouldn't have made a difference if she screamed. The guys would just go, "what did I do?" and since the answer is, "Nothing that is criminal", nothing would have happened to them.

    • @GypsyPixie23
      @GypsyPixie23 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@aethellstan It's makes matters worse when people don't understand the level of trauma it leaves behind, for a very long time. What others think to be trivial things continues to trigger the memories and emotions. I cannot even fathom what your 9 yr old must feel. I hope your baby continues to have the love and support she needs all throughout her life, cos she's going to need it.

  • @jameswake9710
    @jameswake9710 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    In a way, this achieved horror far better than any film with a monster or slasher. It also hauntingly illustrates the crud women have to worry about and go through. This film wins out on both counts! 10 out of 10.

  • @serdsouza6670
    @serdsouza6670 3 ปีที่แล้ว +168

    ALTER coming through yet again with another fantastic film. The suspense here had my anxiety levels through the roof. 10/10

  • @alisonn7200
    @alisonn7200 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This was brilliantly done. It felt so real. It's only when I got to the end, I realised that there hadn't been any dialogue, apart from one word. Gestures, eye contact and body language all take precedence here. The main actress was so natural - I felt every second of her discomfort. Every single female can relate to her experience. It brought back memories of a nightmare bus journey as a student, when I was unknowingly singled out and targeted by two guys. I can relate to everything the character experiences - the seemingly harmless initial acknowledgement that soon develops into something more sinister, the increasing sense of discomfort and the fear of not knowing what someone's intentions are. An excellent job.

  • @EarlOfMaladyCrescent
    @EarlOfMaladyCrescent 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Next to no dialogue, very little happening, yet the filmmakers STILL managed to make this scary! Great job to everyone involved!

  • @sweetrosa454
    @sweetrosa454 3 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    this is why i never smile or make eye contact with any random guy on a street...you never know when you meet the right lunatic and theres plenty of them ...i almost got in trouble a few times

    • @jenniferoverstreet1721
      @jenniferoverstreet1721 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah we have to be extra careful. Its also better to do like she did and seat yourself next to other women. Its a damn shame we have to always be on our guard like this tho

    • @moonjaelac5218
      @moonjaelac5218 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      exactly, I smiled once on boy and then he followed me to train ... it was so scary, but when I saw my friend in train he dissapeared....

    • @view12372
      @view12372 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I also got into trouble because of making eye contact, it happened to me once when I made eye contact with a homeless man on the street, and then he asked me what time it was and I thought that as long as I kept a safe distance what would happen from responding and telling him the time , but I was wrong , so yes we should avoid eye contact as much as possible.

    • @theTrend7
      @theTrend7 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jenniferoverstreet1721 SO TRUE!

  • @strawberrypez2938
    @strawberrypez2938 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I've had men tell me...."come on...smile!" as I'm walking down the street. I've heard this from many men who I don't even know. This short is why, and this is why I look down when walking too. I used to smile all the time, but now, I don't so much anymore while walking in town, or crowded areas. Of course, I love to smile at strangers, to be kind and courteous, but you never know the intents or hearts of a human being.

    • @tenin982000
      @tenin982000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      i smile at people as i pass by and you know what i do? keep walking. i know i'm just one person out of billions of people. i don't care if people smile or not. while my town isn't as big as like metro areas it's nice to see some still exchange hi while passing.
      i don't expect it just keep going on my way.

  • @SISSYPUSS
    @SISSYPUSS 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    This made me so tense my spine is shivering, I hate that men can't keep in their space and not be so damn creepy. Can't even smile in public without being terrified.

  • @Maggie-od6hn
    @Maggie-od6hn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    ALTER Works so hard on the videos and does so much effort I like it

    • @WatchALTER
      @WatchALTER  3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      We’re honestly lucky to be able to work with all the incredible filmmakers we do.

    • @allisvibration
      @allisvibration 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      They don't make any of these movies, they are a distribution platform, various filmmakers send them their shorts, like you seriously thought their team produced, directed and acted in all of these movies

    • @sweetrosa454
      @sweetrosa454 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      youre giving them way too much credit...alter doesnt make these videos, they just post other peoples videos

    • @tngchinghwa
      @tngchinghwa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      smh..... Alter is a platform for filmmakers to show their videos, they dont produce all these..... come on, it's common sense

    • @mehchocolate1257
      @mehchocolate1257 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WatchALTER imma a wittle birdie😂😂😂😂

  • @CaledonianCloud
    @CaledonianCloud 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Moral of the story: An average day for a female can be the contents of a horror story. This has happened to me more times than I care to remember - and smile or no smile, it makes no difference.

    • @q0dis
      @q0dis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      samee

  • @swissalpinepictures
    @swissalpinepictures 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Many people underestimate, how big the horror can be for a woman who is alone in a place like that. Very good shortfilm!

  • @damnjae2256
    @damnjae2256 3 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    I'm still wondering how the title ties in..I remember hearing birds chirping at the beginning.. until I heard the main character scream "no!" I didn't think there would be any dialogue. The lady with the baby (mama bird), the elderly lady she sat next to (feather in hat). Anyone else wheels turning or is it just me?

    • @isabelladefigueiredo3810
      @isabelladefigueiredo3810 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think it's because they kind of whisper in The few lines they say

    •  3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@isabelladefigueiredo3810 that's what I thought. He probably said something like "you be careful" before getting off the train, as in "you better watch out next time", then when a man tries to sit next to her she snaps and does literally what the skateboard guy probably said to her.

    • @vincentprakash4891
      @vincentprakash4891 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Bird is British slang for girl/woman

    • @lorieakin1771
      @lorieakin1771 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      She gave off a victim vibe.
      Like when cats see an injured bird.

    • @tonyas7169
      @tonyas7169 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I had no clue wth just went on in this short, this is not horror

  • @tats763
    @tats763 3 ปีที่แล้ว +101

    There could be some text at the end: Based on the true experiences of countless women who made the "mistake" of showing a little common societal courtesy.

    • @Fethos
      @Fethos 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      But the two people by the stairs didnt actually do anything wrong. She was in the wrong and misjudged them. She basically demonized them in her head when they did nothing

    • @tats763
      @tats763 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      @@Fethos following her to the train car she was in, sitting next to her and staring at her, then leaning in to invade her space was all to intimidate her. What he did was creepy and gross.

    • @detrajackson5992
      @detrajackson5992 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@Fethos ARE YOU SERIOUS?????

    • @spicybeantofu
      @spicybeantofu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@Fethos go get your head checked. You're part of the problem. A little birdie who watches.

    • @sweetrosa454
      @sweetrosa454 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@Fethos go talk to a psychiatrist ..you need meds if you think thats normal

  • @thebastardgift
    @thebastardgift 3 ปีที่แล้ว +119

    That's how it happens, in public, that quiet hunting, becoming prey at a glance, knowing tomorrow it will be that same d thing.

  • @jewelhaines8842
    @jewelhaines8842 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I know as a woman I have experienced this happening to me several times. It is as terrifying as any monster you could possibly conjure up.
    Great film 🎥 ! ❤

  • @brianabellissima1264
    @brianabellissima1264 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Men, please be mindful of how you are behaving towards women you don’t know from a can of paint. We just want to be left alone, we don’t owe you anything not even a smile. Think about that.

  • @jett8193
    @jett8193 3 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    As a female, I've dealt with many similar situations, so I totally related with the main character & easily felt the anxiety & panic setting in on her. It reminded me of also having to instruct my daughter on stranger danger & coach her on how to handle similar situations, ONLY because she's female. I can definitely say this is a very good psych drama short, but for me, not horror (which is just my opinion). Since I've had to deal with real human monsters throughout my life (due to gender, race, economic status, etc...), I prefer my horror to be more escapist "creature feature". Though this particular film wasn't my thing, I still thank you, Alter. I love your featuring of such a variety of films, so any horror fan can find their own style of spooky ❤️🙂💀. Stay safe, everyone~ BOO! 😉

    • @Slynsmiley
      @Slynsmiley 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you have a son, send him to Martial Arts classes. He will be the one most likely to suffer a violent assault by a random stranger.

  • @shuga1313
    @shuga1313 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The slow burn and the frustration with it ..... I felt that ! Excellent horror short 👌

  • @kelconway5792
    @kelconway5792 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I loved it. Scary without any gore and with a happy ending. More like this please!

  • @yvonnegumapac3830
    @yvonnegumapac3830 3 ปีที่แล้ว +165

    This is everyday battle of women.

    • @Slynsmiley
      @Slynsmiley 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Yvonne Arora Given that men are about 100 times more likely than women to be assaulted by a random stranger in the street, your fears are not gender specific.

    • @yvonnegumapac3830
      @yvonnegumapac3830 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Slynsmiley I agree. However men have the highest capabilities than women. Although women in this generation knows how to defend themselves, I still agree with you. It'sjudt, the world needs to know that respect is a must in all gender and situations. I just commented this since I am experiencing this everyday on my way to work. Even I wrap myself with pants and long sleeves. Anyways. Have a good day ☺

    • @jamesalafayette8255
      @jamesalafayette8255 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yvonne Arora I’m so sorry to hear that. I have a mom, aunts, wife, and daughters. I hate that we, as a society, treat our women this way...
      Side note, consider learning Brazilian Jiu jitsu. I train and it’s actually designed to teach smaller fighters ways to be bigger threats. Gracie schools have a women curriculum based on common threats to women.

    • @yvonnegumapac3830
      @yvonnegumapac3830 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jamesalafayette8255 Will do. Thank you. Hope you're doing well James 🙂

    • @jamesalafayette8255
      @jamesalafayette8255 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yvonne Arora thank you ☺️ I am doing well! Please take care of yourself and stay safe out there

  • @robertkcisaw7528
    @robertkcisaw7528 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As a man, I could feel the anxiety and fear crawling out of my own skin. An unbearable consistency from start to finish. Women, I'm sorry you go thru this. Please take care of yourselves.

  • @kiranshivgan979
    @kiranshivgan979 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    That shit is more horrifying and *REAL* than demons under your bed.
    The lady is brilliant, her anxiety and fear was so palpable, as if it was happening to me. Loved the short 👍🏻

  • @komalvishwakarma9740
    @komalvishwakarma9740 3 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    I didn't even blink..... but it shouldn't have ended abruptly..... I wanted more😃😃

    • @michellemccloy823
      @michellemccloy823 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No kidding! Were those guys after her or what? I'm confused. I guess when it went dark they killed her or raped her or what?

    • @miadawis4918
      @miadawis4918 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes exactly!! I hate when they have these endings that no one knows what happened if rather see if she makes it hme home or Not? 😆

    • @ashsummermakaio4756
      @ashsummermakaio4756 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@michellemccloy823 They were harassing her. And in the end, they did nothing to her, probably because it was crowded.

  • @patriciaolivera7716
    @patriciaolivera7716 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is why I always go prepared when traveling alone. Also when traveling alone, phone someone up and make conversation. You look less vulnerable when talking on the phone.

  • @philschuler9674
    @philschuler9674 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This short was not what I was expecting. The plot went more to a Hitchcock style where the viewer's expectations become part of the viewing experience. The actor was brilliant ! She had virtualy no dialogue but told the story through emotive expressions. Excellent short, thanks for posting.

  • @bensweiss
    @bensweiss 3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Sad actually, I'm angry with those men. A game or entertainment for some traumatizes others.

  • @parkhinagar1494
    @parkhinagar1494 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This made me cry, cause it was so f*cking relatable and I felt terrified for her, all those times I have felt the same, the knot tightening in your chest thinking if you would be able to make it home or not, was it your fault for going alone, you shouldn't have even left the house...

  • @sukanyaroyart
    @sukanyaroyart 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    When you don't understand a thing but all the comments are nothing but appreciation

    • @solarflame4426
      @solarflame4426 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Right

    • @swetasaxena6830
      @swetasaxena6830 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Then you must not be good in literature as well

    • @MobileFilmmaking
      @MobileFilmmaking 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂😂😂😂😂😂 I thought it was just me... 🤔

    • @sukanyaroyart
      @sukanyaroyart 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@swetasaxena6830 Assumption with no basis I would say 😑😒 There was not a single dialogue in the film and moreover it is relatable to those who have experienced sth like that in their life. It isn't for me because I haven't. This has got nothing to do with literature...Don't you think?

    • @ashsummermakaio4756
      @ashsummermakaio4756 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      This is a situation almost every woman in a big city suffer or has suffered with. If I didn't have female friends who go trought this, I wouldn't understand too.

  • @d.grouard6737
    @d.grouard6737 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very well done. Thank you to Writer/Director Shelly Lauman and the cast and crew. Also, thank you to Alter for showcasing these amazing films.

  • @jazzyjaz9108
    @jazzyjaz9108 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Real life situations like this are honestly more terrifying then ghost, demonic, monster etc. movies. I was honestly scared for her and some of decisions had me saying "why would you do that!?"

  • @icephoenix8023
    @icephoenix8023 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    She's paranoid because she watches too many Alter shorts.

    • @650BLACK
      @650BLACK 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Tryin to figure out where's the Horror?

    • @sabinecallas8904
      @sabinecallas8904 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      damn

    • @ashsummermakaio4756
      @ashsummermakaio4756 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@650BLACK The horror is the potential risk of r*pe.

    • @scoutkbartholomew722
      @scoutkbartholomew722 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@650BLACK The horror is having to explain it to someone.

    • @icephoenix8023
      @icephoenix8023 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Alexandria Schaller Ah, no thanks, but I'll continue to watch you....see you tonite!

  • @BBradshawProductions
    @BBradshawProductions 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    At the end the man whispered in her ear, "you have covid-19 now."

  • @lionheartjazz
    @lionheartjazz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The amount of times as a petite woman traveling on the trains in Sydney alone I've encountered guys like this - and worse is more than I care to say. I have had guys sit next to me for whole trips after asking for the time hassling. O had one guy who was very obviously intoxicated sit next to me and ask my name and when I didn't respond because I was reading a book he got in my face called me a slut and other obscenities.
    It's an unpleasant world sometimes.

    • @kamarvika
      @kamarvika 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      In my country we have area sitting only for women
      Please always seat in women area where you all can feel more safety....🙏🧚‍♀️

    • @lionheartjazz
      @lionheartjazz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kamarvika that sounds like such a good idea! We should definitely implement something like that. We are always told to sit near the guards compartment with the blue light but there is very rarely any patrol or help to be found when in an awkward or alarming situation.

    • @amatulnoor7171
      @amatulnoor7171 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      In our country there is too a separate area for women. And travelling is safe

    • @AP-lq5ho
      @AP-lq5ho 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lionheartjazz was he a white man?

    • @lionheartjazz
      @lionheartjazz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AP-lq5ho yes. Lol why?

  • @san5sparkle
    @san5sparkle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    can't smaile at anyone anywhere or just ignore everybody what is wrong with our world today???

  • @Thea-gj2or
    @Thea-gj2or 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I had a similar situation happen to me when I was riding a bus in college. The bus driver kicked him off thank goodness!

  • @shraavyasanjeev5465
    @shraavyasanjeev5465 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I’m going on full screen! Wish me luck guys!

  • @thehellhoundsarehere6744
    @thehellhoundsarehere6744 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As someone who's endured this in real life, this is pretty good at recreating the scenario. I felt it missed the mark when dealing with the internal panic, though. The frantic heartbeat, the choking feeling in your chest, all while you try to remain as expressionless as possible on the outside. Anything to avoid drawing their attention more. It's like claustrophobia, feeling trapped even in a wide-open space.

  • @avanthapolwatte5641
    @avanthapolwatte5641 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    These kind of things and Catcalls often happens in my country. Some are used to it, while only few fights back

  • @savannahbyrne2140
    @savannahbyrne2140 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The way I was tense the entire time. I could feel this girls fear because I've been there. We all have. Sometimes the most common unjust thing can be most truly terrifying.

  • @Slynsmiley
    @Slynsmiley 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Interesting twist at the end. Dude goes off to find another seat thinking “ Wow, there are some aggressive weirdos on trains at night”.

    • @xavierjdesigns
      @xavierjdesigns 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He should've never tried to sit next to her when there were empty seats all around. If he did that on a nyc subway train, I'd yell at him too, trust me.

    • @kaiba-corps-1948
      @kaiba-corps-1948 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@xavierjdesigns Dont forget the protagonist sat down next to the other lady first. Practice what you preach

  • @preety8309
    @preety8309 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This happens so many times when I travel through bus or metro. I am constantly on a alert mode. This was very relatable.

  • @xavierjdesigns
    @xavierjdesigns 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Gave it a like for the attempt and the concept but I had lots of subtle issues with the film:
    1. Why did she scoot in when the woman next to her left? Why would you leave an outside seat for someone to come sit next to you when there's plenty of space on the train?
    2. Why didn't she move somewhere else when those guys made her feel uncomfortable? Idk where this is set, but I'm from NYC and women know not to be "embarrassed" by leaving a situation in which they feel uncomfortable. Move away and if they follow you, call them out. There were plenty of people around, so she wasn't likely in serious danger.
    3. Why did that guy come try to sit next to her in a train car with dozens of empty seats. If someone tried to do that, I'd yell at them too... even if I wasn't already on edge. That's obnoxious af.
    4. This definitely happens and is really shitty, but this particular circumstance seemed more annoying and disgusting than scary. There seemed to be enough of a crowd that it never appeared that she was in danger. "Just" being subtly harassed - which again is annoying and gross and awful, but not necessarily scary.

  • @annabernadettsorosi9210
    @annabernadettsorosi9210 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My dad told me to look them in the eye and ask them if I can help them. If they answer anything inappropriate, excuse myself, stand up and leave. But usually they stop fooling around or they are the ones who leave.

  • @joobernardini1373
    @joobernardini1373 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It is very well done and unfortunatly very accurate : as a woman who lived in a big city (Paris) , i KNOW so . Things like that happen all the time, especialy in subway or RER... which is NOT normal but that’s the way it is so we girls have to be aware just like this woman...and sometimes for a reason.

    • @amatulnoor7171
      @amatulnoor7171 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      In our country there is separate area for women where they can sit freely and safely. No men are allowed in that space

  • @snigdhadas1072
    @snigdhadas1072 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was waiting for the girl to turn into a beast and tear those puny boys apart.. 🤦🏻‍♀️

  • @BananaJanta
    @BananaJanta 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh this brought back unpleasant memories when I used to travel late at night from work. We have one police officer in ladies only bogey in India after 8 -9 pm. Once a drunk man entered the bogey, saw me (I was the only one for the last station) came to sit at my side. The constable acted fast & pushed him off. But man was that scary. It's a really paranoid experience, mind is super awake. Despite being tired I wouldn't bat my eyelid. Just waiting for my station.

  • @AA-js2rj
    @AA-js2rj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    A guy stalked me once and trust me, it was one of the most terrible situations I have ever faced.

  • @CoreyEmanuelJr
    @CoreyEmanuelJr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Really enjoyed this one. For me personally, horror resonates best in realistic scenarios. Entertaining, powerful, and spreading awareness.

  • @nazneenakhtar8384
    @nazneenakhtar8384 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I could relate.. felt every increasing heart beat of the lady with each passing seconds.. each & every girl faces this more or less in her life.. when I saw 'Alter' I was expecting supernatural phenomenon till the last.. but after reading Alter's pinned comment I understood true motive behind making this movie.. great job done.. the fear is realistically portrayed here.

  • @Lcashaylove
    @Lcashaylove 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Boy by some of the comments I read before watching, I was expecting some incredibly terrifying shit to see. Y’all are so over the top with your choice of words!

  • @pikaboo4310
    @pikaboo4310 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Pls add subtitles eng in every short flim😢

  • @abuhuraira3685
    @abuhuraira3685 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Don't be scared to travel alone
    Don't be scared to like it

    • @audrete6071
      @audrete6071 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I would like to travel alone, this wouldnt be an example of what I mean

  • @udbhasitachakraborty2325
    @udbhasitachakraborty2325 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    once u r into alter, there is no turning back. 2 months ago this channel came in my recomendation n before dt i evn dint know abt this. now i m fully ALTERED.

  • @dipadas793
    @dipadas793 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've nvr seen such channel like ALTER . like watching one shortfilm from this means watching a whole movie. I 💓 this

  • @ahhua3098
    @ahhua3098 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Make no eyes contact or smile to strangers, that’s wat I learn from Alter☺️

  • @amatulnoor7171
    @amatulnoor7171 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Why are there not women only sections in trains? Creating women only sppaces will help alot

  • @georginajones8594
    @georginajones8594 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Elderly people are always so kind its adorable

  • @chloehart1006
    @chloehart1006 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This has been the scariest short I have ever watched because I have been in situation where I was unsafe because of a guy, this made me feel absolutely terrified all over again.

  • @pnsrr8133
    @pnsrr8133 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think every women before her 30s has experienced this alreast once including myself.. Its really sad and horrifying.. This Short film deserves more views

  • @adilali968
    @adilali968 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This was terrific even for a men to be treated like this
    And this story tell us how horrible the outside world is..

  • @canonicallykayfabe
    @canonicallykayfabe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm in love with this suspense. It's got the same vibe as like a mini black mirror episode r somethin

  • @inbou4531
    @inbou4531 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    this reminds me of the time we had construction going on at work, i was doing room service and was in the same hall as 2 of the workers. i smiled when making eye contact because it’s the polite thing to do, they then tried to talk to me. i’m extremely anxious and really don’t like small talk so i’d just smile and nod. they then said “not much of a talker huh?” they took the elevator with me but were staring at me and trying to talk to me the entire time. i was getting tired of it and just didn’t respond, nod, smile or anything because i don’t owe them anything. they actually seemed mad that i wasn’t giving them the attention they wanted, but they finally left me alone. being a woman is not fun when you have men in the world who can’t take a hint. not everyone owes you their time, and some people are just quiet and anxious, not stuck up.

  • @earthbender723
    @earthbender723 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Things like this makes me hate being a woman. I've often got into situations like this just because I try to be nice, it really sucks that even common courtesy can put you at risk.

  • @tubelitey
    @tubelitey 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Beats any conventional horror movie. Kudos to the creator for the sharp n tense editing and the actors who made it feel so real. Hats off 🙏

  • @aesthxchick_0726
    @aesthxchick_0726 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Alter we just love your all short films and i just love it Keep making short films like this i love it

  • @portercmt
    @portercmt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    And this is when I would call the cops. I don't care if they haven't touched me, I'd still call and tell them that the two guys are acting skeezy and making me really nervous by sitting right next to me and staring, etc. I don't care if they were innocent, just watching this is getting my skeeziness radar sounding the alarm loudly and this is just a short movie.

  • @sougatmohapatra8540
    @sougatmohapatra8540 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    My sweetheart goes office alone and come home alone.. rarely I take her to office...but I have no tension for her security because she is a police officer..if any guy mess with her then the result is..😈😈😈😈

    • @thebadaids
      @thebadaids 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Your sweetheart is fake and you’re pathetic.

    • @greysmoke9649
      @greysmoke9649 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@thebadaids why so mean?

    • @leighkonop4554
      @leighkonop4554 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@thebadaids geez! Harsh much! Why do u care anyways if its true or not?

    • @thebadaids
      @thebadaids 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Leigh Konop See my last comment I made to the other guy

    • @sougatmohapatra8540
      @sougatmohapatra8540 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@thebadaids ohh poor boy!! Why so frustrated!! Be mature you kid!! Are you trying to insult me Infront of others?? Common kid wanna friendship with you..god bless you 😇🙋🙋🙋

  • @susanurbanczyk9084
    @susanurbanczyk9084 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I lived in NYC for a long time in my twenties. I had some pretty scary things happen to me while on the subway .

  • @Maami07
    @Maami07 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was soooo gooood and very scary. I'm so lucky I've found Alter, life would be much more boring without these incredible films😍😍

  • @sufyanpatel9706
    @sufyanpatel9706 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really liked the concept of this one as this is day to day life. I was so hooked on this one. Great one Alter.

  • @eg1197
    @eg1197 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    It's a film people can relate. Well done Alter.

    • @dare_challenge_a_god1536
      @dare_challenge_a_god1536 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I can't relate. Only to gwilliams

    • @eg1197
      @eg1197 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dare_challenge_a_god1536lol 😆

  • @joeyj6808
    @joeyj6808 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    as far as horror goes, this one was kinda ...meh...still, it was a well made film.

    • @Slynsmiley
      @Slynsmiley 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You stole my burrito, Charlie Really? You have no understanding of the dangers that men face walking around the city at night. We know A LOT about what it’s like to be followed around by one or more psychopaths who want to bash your head in for no reason. Males are assaulted by random strangers at many times the rate that females are. Go and and talk to some of you male friends about this. You will learn something new.

  • @catianaguillorymontalvo9621
    @catianaguillorymontalvo9621 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    ALTER your films very unique and amazing and hopefully you see this and i can't wait for more thank you so much i stan

  • @Karatejin
    @Karatejin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm afraid that one I cannot share openly. Too many real life stories with dark twists among my friends.
    Anyway, creepy and accurate. Nice work!

  • @adriennereyes5775
    @adriennereyes5775 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Maybe it's a blessing in disguise I don't smile that much 👁️👁️

  • @deesbees9626
    @deesbees9626 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    These kinds of situations can happen to anyone, anywhere. I live in a small town and when I walked to school I got followed often, mainly by boys in my class trying to say they could "turn me straight." (I'm a lesbian) Since I can't bring things like pepper spray to defend myself, I always wait for my friends to come outside, I don't get followed anymore luckily.

    • @q0dis
      @q0dis 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      this type of situations can happen to anyone but ''anyone'' here is 90% woman and a 9% trans people and 1% of man.

  • @InspireComedyTV
    @InspireComedyTV 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Until the end, I couldn't picture what the hell this film is about until I decided to comment then I realised that the amount of suspense in it is intense, my heart was beating 2 times faster waiting for a strike cox I never knew that I could tell a horror story until I 1st pumped into this channel and got the inspiration.
    Sometimes, what we see makes no sense but leaves us inspired.

  • @harrydbastard
    @harrydbastard 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It felt more like a thriller than a horror but I get what you were trying to do and I can appreciate it. Also I have extreme anxiety so I can relate

  • @potatochopsticks1109
    @potatochopsticks1109 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i felt so scared for her watching this. 😣😰 poor girl

  • @rajjeengar576
    @rajjeengar576 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    When someone follow you 👀👀

  • @johngolden3714
    @johngolden3714 ปีที่แล้ว

    Didn't realize that was Maeve Dermody there until I read the credits. Kinda one of those "Hey, I've seen you in shoes on Netflix!" moments.

  • @TheMikelikus
    @TheMikelikus 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    she was being nice with a smile, there are some people that can take this to another level, stalking and eventually hurting the individual - very nicely done, point came across

  • @simibiswas5846
    @simibiswas5846 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I felt the tension inside me.

  • @XnogoXshort
    @XnogoXshort 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Why are those people don't wear masks?

  • @madnessbydesign1415
    @madnessbydesign1415 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is why you always carry a blade. Even someone untrained can be formidable with a blade... :)

  • @andrealaurenmaria
    @andrealaurenmaria 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This made me feel so uneasy..I can relate. I always try to be aware of what/who is around me when in public transit, or walking down the street. Oh, and I wanted to say, that for the most part, if I was her, I would be thinking its just my imagination, UNTIL HE LEANED OVER AND "SNIFFED"?.That would have TERRIFIED me!

  • @carinalee807
    @carinalee807 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    damn! It's happening in real life, I remember when I had a stalker before that's been following me, I almost die on fear omg 😔

  • @rudevalve
    @rudevalve 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Certified Gold!!!!!

  • @kriskelvin5775
    @kriskelvin5775 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The number of dislikes for a short film of this quality is astonishing.

  • @SomeOne-oq6fy
    @SomeOne-oq6fy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The guys they didn't even ask her name or tried initiating a conversation, and people here are comparing this to assault. It was clearly in her head.

    • @spinos4ru553
      @spinos4ru553 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Why would they compare it to sodium chloride?

    • @patrickbreak2131
      @patrickbreak2131 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@spinos4ru553 Wow, just wow. That one was so bad, hahahah :D

    • @spinos4ru553
      @spinos4ru553 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@patrickbreak2131 I found it hilarious at first but now looking at it, it's not the best