WHITETAIL | Award-Winning Backwoods Horror Short Film

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  • @ranjithr7529
    @ranjithr7529 2 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    Excellent!
    The way the director has used silence is amazing.

  • @caroleannrice
    @caroleannrice 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    Sad, subtle and creepy

  • @sallyoquinn
    @sallyoquinn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Keeping the details hidden for so long made the tension unbelievable in this short film. Wow!

    • @JoshMinyard
      @JoshMinyard  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you!

    • @homelesshannah50
      @homelesshannah50 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@JoshMinyard Is this a morality tale against hunting? Cause I totally agree and you're very cut by the way

    • @Jay-vt2hh
      @Jay-vt2hh หลายเดือนก่อน

      WHAT details?!?

  • @moviecrush7789
    @moviecrush7789 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Every moment as the movie was progressing my stomach was churning with the suspense. It has that excellant effect.

  • @esoterichorrorstudio6393
    @esoterichorrorstudio6393 2 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Beautiful cinematography, amazing acting, and well-executed tension build-up! Loved it!

  • @brianbutton6346
    @brianbutton6346 2 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    A hunting trip doesn't go as planned . . .
    . . . and another one does.

  • @MagneticPowder
    @MagneticPowder 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +41

    I was hoping for some type of human like deer creature hunting them but I guess the old 1980’s psycho killer family is a solid trope that works.

    • @thestanleys4157
      @thestanleys4157 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      My thoughts exactly! I was waiting for her to rip off that mask and reveal some sort of deer creature!

  • @undercoversaxonie6804
    @undercoversaxonie6804 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    It was horror-wise fun! Too bad it was sooo short. I wish you made more of it! Please!

  • @evensteven8427
    @evensteven8427 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    They used effective hunting techniques against humans the way hunters would use them against wild game.
    A lot of thought went into this. Thank you so much for posting.

  • @oblongbox5110
    @oblongbox5110 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Five-star horror short right here.

  • @JoelGrant-ie4ly
    @JoelGrant-ie4ly 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

    I had a friend in college who was from Plainfield WI (USA). It's a nice small Midwestern town. It just happens to be where Ed Gein was from. Across the road from my friends' grandparents farm was an abandoned farm. While riding a motor scooter around that property,at sunset, the hairs on the back of neck would stand up and I feel a real creepiness. One of the characters from the movie Silence of the Lambs was based on Ed Gein. My friend Todd told me that his grandparents had known Ed. I don't know if he had lived across that road or not.

    • @noodlepoodlegirl
      @noodlepoodlegirl หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      They guy who killed women and made clothes and furniture from them?!? OMG FRIEND WHAT?!?
      Please, more.
      (Bailey Sarian did a great video on Ed. Holy nutbags, he was crazy!)
      Also, someone made a musical about him. Not kidding. Haven’t decided how I feel about it…

    • @noodlepoodlegirl
      @noodlepoodlegirl หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I just finished it. You called it! These are Gein relatives! lol Amazing short. Creeeepy!

  • @stepherpeppers4078
    @stepherpeppers4078 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    That was f*@#$& up! My anxiety was goin through the roof!
    Great job!

  • @KentuckyFriedKay
    @KentuckyFriedKay ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This was so good. That ending was totally unexpected. Thanks!

    • @Slynsmiley
      @Slynsmiley 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I thought that they were being hunted by vegans!

    • @pierremercier4724
      @pierremercier4724 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Slynsmiley 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂👍👍👍👍👍👍👍!!!

    • @IndestructibleMandelbrot
      @IndestructibleMandelbrot หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      So the big twist is, the killers are old or what am I missing here? Maybe well done cinematography-wise, but what a boring script

  • @ahzar4384
    @ahzar4384 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Whoaaa was not expecting that at the end. This was good and sad at the same time.

  • @edaturk7529
    @edaturk7529 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    What an incredible piece of work!! This film should have been a full length movie !!! Bravo!

  • @McHenryDesigns1
    @McHenryDesigns1 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    This is pretty much why when we moved to a peaceful & quiet, sparsely populated area to retire without neighbors, we didn't opt for a secluded woodland retreat. We found a one stoplight town and a Victorian formerly owned by lawyers, judges, and a police chief on the edge of the courthouse square, nestled between the county sheriff and the state patrol. 😉Great short film! Well shot, directed, and acted. Bravo!

    • @noodlepoodlegirl
      @noodlepoodlegirl หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      You planned and chose well! Lol Stay safe!

  • @glennparker5516
    @glennparker5516 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Great job cast and crew. The title is misleading I was waiting for That Buck to come the wall. Supernatural. Just the woods have eyes.

    • @homelesshannah50
      @homelesshannah50 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I thought for sure this was going to be about some deer getting payback on humans. Oh well they still got their revenge

    • @pendambahidayah4712
      @pendambahidayah4712 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      This ain't a supernatural, it's a thriller. I've fallen to this because of you saying it's a supernatural and thriller is never my thingy. But I don't mind since the presentation was unique, love the creativity. Only wish this has that blair witch kinda vibe but turned up it's just another thriller movie.

  • @jfranklinevans
    @jfranklinevans 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The sound mix is amazing, especially the quiet scenes in the forest. Well done.

  • @viscious_uv2
    @viscious_uv2 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I LOVED THIS! I love how the couple and the killers are one on the same. The HUNT for the THRILL!

  • @PaulDaveyJsy
    @PaulDaveyJsy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Now that was awesome. Great story line, acting and suspense. Loved it

  • @robert-yv2yj
    @robert-yv2yj 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Well done to all involved. Lots of horror and suspense. It's amazing how much can be crammed into such a short movie.

  • @danjr080273
    @danjr080273 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Nightmare fuel! Exactly my worst fear in the woods. *shivers*

  • @phintycoon
    @phintycoon ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Horror can be like a sad anime, and in this case; its about how humans can hunt each other.. Hats off again, cuz its true. Ending song did it.

  • @SuperVodkaChick
    @SuperVodkaChick 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Very well done. This should have way more views.

  • @Ipaziamedico
    @Ipaziamedico 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wonderful! High tension, scary moment, wonderful location and lights... And super super scary ending! Brrhh.... With all my compliments!

  • @prestofilms
    @prestofilms 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Fantastic sound design - every moment was so enhanced, made it very tense! This is a great short.

  • @lisacounts2477
    @lisacounts2477 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great work . The ending was so unexpected!!

  • @jesusontoast4785
    @jesusontoast4785 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This was so well done! Gut wrenching!

  • @mikeglide1292
    @mikeglide1292 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Very well done. Loved that added details, the ring specifically, that elevated the film above a simple jump scare flick.
    If I may, this isn't criticism, but I would like to make kind of a suggestion. While there are times people get away clean, authorities are baffled, "without a trace." Storytelling wise, you'd think there would be some cost for such violence. That ring could have been the "clue" to trigger someone's intuition something very, very wrong is going on. And lead to the sequel I really want to see.

  • @Slynsmiley
    @Slynsmiley 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great juxtaposition using the cheerful song in the closing credits!

  • @Vegan_botanicals
    @Vegan_botanicals 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    this was brutal, fantastic job done on this short. well done to everyone involved in this production.

  • @JarrettSvoboda-bl9fj
    @JarrettSvoboda-bl9fj 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    That was amazing to watch, can’t wait for more from you.

  • @Bebe.B.
    @Bebe.B. 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This was amazing. I was on the edge of my seat! LOVED it!

  • @greendesertgoddess
    @greendesertgoddess 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Absolutely brutal and superbly done. Loved the wood sounds birdsong, woodpecker and crows. Brings to mind "Jeepers Creepers, 2003."

  • @johnfody4025
    @johnfody4025 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

    Here is an interesting tidbit; please forgive me if someone else has already pointed it out. The sound made by the killers is that of a white-tail doe when she calls her fawn(s) to her.

    • @pommydiva1
      @pommydiva1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      thank you for clearing that up for me. I was wondering why this movie was called Whitetail. here in Australia we have a flesh eating spider called Whitetails. I was waiting for one to attack them.. lol

    • @TheTexasViking
      @TheTexasViking 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      My friend you can put any kind of interesting tidbit you want. Even if somebody else has already said it. You do you my friend! And never, I repeat, never apologize.

    • @TheDahlialost
      @TheDahlialost 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hence the title 🙄

    • @SK-rk5dd
      @SK-rk5dd 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Wow! For 15 mins you had me on the edge of my seat. Excellent camera work and acting. The actress was really good. I was totally creeped out watching. Well done!

  • @mathewpickels2745
    @mathewpickels2745 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Actress was amazing. Director and sound engineer really created a great environment

  • @anthonym_
    @anthonym_ 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Impressive. This was shot very well.

  • @noahstanley5891
    @noahstanley5891 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Props for some real sweet snappy tunes!

  • @filmsr4ever_andever863
    @filmsr4ever_andever863 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Congratulations mate, good job

  • @tanmoy5404
    @tanmoy5404 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I wonder how many times these sorts of things happen in the American woods.

  • @idconsult
    @idconsult 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    wonderfully done.
    but man i was sick with sadness halfway through

  • @mita6010
    @mita6010 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Well done 👍🏽. A story crafted to complete the plot within the allotted time, without the need to say more.

  • @americanitalianisrael4008
    @americanitalianisrael4008 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    EXCELLENT ON VERY LEVEL. LOVED IT. LOVED THE MALE LEAD ACTOR. VERY HANDSOME.

  • @silvestrera7871
    @silvestrera7871 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    No fancy gimiks, No scare jumps just pure realistic horror. 🖤

  • @pmaximus5659
    @pmaximus5659 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This was an awesome movie. I was at the edge of my seat and had no idea of who was the killer or killers. This was so suspenseful look forward to whatever short movies, or even better full length movies that you provide. Thank you.

  • @herheartbeats5727
    @herheartbeats5727 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That one is terrifying on several pattern, cheers !

  • @allisondennis2662
    @allisondennis2662 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    different take on hunting enjoyed that shortie

  • @Dr_Larken
    @Dr_Larken 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    13:34 right here I was thinking, wouldn’t it be amazing if the plot twist was these people were the hunters and the couples heads we’re hanging on the wall instead of deer! Thinking this was on TH-cam, it couldn’t possibly end like that!
    Absolutely loved the plot twist

  • @dianamarquez4774
    @dianamarquez4774 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    The famous line "the hunter became the hunted" and their heads ended up as trophies.

  • @darrinkl
    @darrinkl 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    fucking kills me how people live in the outskirts of town or wood/forest and no firearm protection just unreal but in the real world thats what we do

    • @saganandroid4175
      @saganandroid4175 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      You need guns more if you live in the city.

    • @TheTexasViking
      @TheTexasViking 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I own quite a few of them. And I never even walk out onto my 20-acre property without protection. And because I live in Texas, anytime I go south towards the border, I take multiple protection items if you catch my drift.

    • @veson231
      @veson231 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I would just adopt a bear

  • @bartabplanalp6458
    @bartabplanalp6458 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That was one of the most truly suspenseful short films I’ve seen. Great job! Although, I would’ve been happy if it would’ve ended just after the knife struck. Everything after that felt unnecessary. But loved it. Keep up the great work!

  • @erikd.phillips8811
    @erikd.phillips8811 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    OMG…that was absolutely terrifying and scary AF!

  • @francis342
    @francis342 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The part where the knife was slowing going up and then it frozen, I felt like the woman, helpless to stop the inevitable horror, but desperately hoping it wouldn't happen, but then knowing it would, trapped.

  • @doeeve
    @doeeve 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Wow 😮 that was really something. Enjoyed very much so thank you and keep it up!

  • @axerxes3981
    @axerxes3981 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Yikes.... brilliant. Very well done. More please. Ax

  • @Queen.AnneBoleyn
    @Queen.AnneBoleyn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Talk about a tension builder! 👀 This was magnificent, dear.🦌

  • @nicklong1267
    @nicklong1267 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Love this ! Simply Awesome !

  • @samir_bapu
    @samir_bapu ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Undoubtedly it was great short movie. Everything was perfect

  • @cobbetlprogrammer1344
    @cobbetlprogrammer1344 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I guess these are descendants of the Texas Chainsaw family. Very well done! Cheers. .

  • @lauramarcq4941
    @lauramarcq4941 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great acting,and horrifying,too scary that something like this could happen.

  • @smartman123
    @smartman123 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    love forest horror movies

  • @camilecavalcante
    @camilecavalcante 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    O melhor que assisti por aqui em ANOS! Parabéns!

  • @Conriocht
    @Conriocht 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    I sure as hell hope this isn’t autobiographical.
    After all, there are twisted hillbillies out there just like this. Just drive the valley towns of West Virginia and you’ll see exactly what I mean-you’ll be searching for an interstate like your life depended on it…and it may very well have.

    • @ErinStine-f1p
      @ErinStine-f1p 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      😂😂😂😂 I'm from WV and this comment just gave me the greatest idea ever!! Thanks! 😂😂😂

  • @sherrybrown5269
    @sherrybrown5269 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Knowing that something like this can happen in real time has me completely spooked......🥰

  • @SteveFigueroa-v4c
    @SteveFigueroa-v4c 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Damn good short film. Wow, it was intense that the ending will stay with me forever!!! 💯%

  • @loganchappell6272
    @loganchappell6272 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Outstanding. This actually made me jump, cringe, and almost cry.

    • @JoshMinyard
      @JoshMinyard  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you! Emotion, that's what it's all about

    • @loganchappell6272
      @loganchappell6272 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@JoshMinyard Indeed.

  • @robertvysther1138
    @robertvysther1138 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Well done and frightening. I am not a hunter. But as a vet, you never stand still in a setting that is suspicious and you keep on moving. The young man stood still and it cost him.

  • @sharoncooper3042
    @sharoncooper3042 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great job! I really enjoyed this!

  • @joanwallace1373
    @joanwallace1373 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It was put together very well..acting was top notched.

  • @pommydiva1
    @pommydiva1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    story good, but sad, brilliant actors, and the ending - use your own imagination. well done for such a short movie

  • @MahooroSebuguzi-ow1uo
    @MahooroSebuguzi-ow1uo 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Intense, subtle and incredibly sad

  • @kaelynjones2314
    @kaelynjones2314 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Josh, so proud of you! Can't wait to see what you do next!!!

  • @janetkoh6824
    @janetkoh6824 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow ! One of the best I have seen !

  • @jewelhaines8842
    @jewelhaines8842 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Damn!! This was REALLY good!! ❤😮

  • @kellylott9296
    @kellylott9296 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This was good and the actors were good

  • @t.ruththeblack
    @t.ruththeblack 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Yikes . . . very nicely done and truly horrifying! A combination of the full feature films "Calibre" by Matt Palmer and "Jeepers Creepers" By Victor Salva. Calibre is also a hunting trip movie and the ending has that "Jeepers Creepers" thing going on. Definitely some "Texas Chainsaw . . . " going on too. Splendidly done in under 16m!

    • @homelesshannah50
      @homelesshannah50 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don't praise ANYTHING by that pedophile

    • @emilymarie5529
      @emilymarie5529 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mixed with a little " Antlers" gore and psychological hysteria

  • @amandabenge8066
    @amandabenge8066 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was great. I enjoyed it. Thanks for the hard work!

  • @jeremywanner4526
    @jeremywanner4526 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Dont mess with the locals

  • @Tommy_Arnold
    @Tommy_Arnold 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Loved this! Would love to see it as a full feature film developed further. Bravo

  • @RohitBSrivastava
    @RohitBSrivastava 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Loved every second! 🌟👏 Keep up the great work! 🎬 Any behind-the-scenes footage?

  • @reinereine1896
    @reinereine1896 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very scary and the film gave me some Ed Gein vibes! ❤

  • @melovett61
    @melovett61 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Really unique, liked the mystery. Finally we see it's a "Dilevarence" horror. Creepy last scene; mama with her two twisted sons, knitting. Great mind bender.

  • @abigailmigala8165
    @abigailmigala8165 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    What was the motive? Just a random random killing of two people? I must've missed it. Love the bird sounds.

    • @EliasWolf77
      @EliasWolf77 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The motive is clear, they're hunters but they hunt people

  • @sanyalwarren
    @sanyalwarren 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Wow that was crazy!!!!

  • @TheKingxj
    @TheKingxj 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Ring on the porch was diabolical 💀

  • @shellymaynard9251
    @shellymaynard9251 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Man some of these films would make great movies

  • @aderodriguez3481
    @aderodriguez3481 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Very creepy, I have always hear that the most creepy things in this earth are humans. The place is perfect for relaxation and so peaceful beautiful, and enchanting. But there's danger in the woods. I think this short movie is based in true stories. As there is always people disappearing in all kinds of places.

  • @chrollophile
    @chrollophile 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    everything, just everything *chef's kiss*

  • @BakerPowell
    @BakerPowell 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    jesus that was intense! loved it

  • @TheImprovised
    @TheImprovised 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That's nasty! Good flick!

  • @doriancarnesi1727
    @doriancarnesi1727 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Gosh I totally love it❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥totally scared the hell out of me 😱

  • @stevedavis9462
    @stevedavis9462 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    My trophy heads never turn out that good. What method did you folks use ?

  • @johnfody4025
    @johnfody4025 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Very nice; my only gripe is that some of the bird sounds (the cardinal and the woodpecker drumming) are probably only heard in the spring and summer. To me they sounded really out of place and marred the atmosphere a little.

    • @robertvysther1138
      @robertvysther1138 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Does not matter. It had the effect, just the same.

  • @Visiiro
    @Visiiro 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    9/10 never going into the woods again

  • @gutshotninja5757
    @gutshotninja5757 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Creepy as F! Well done.

  • @maxinekennedy1152
    @maxinekennedy1152 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That was really good 👍. Definitely 10/10, worth watching 😊. ❤ from Australia.

  • @belindafrancis3881
    @belindafrancis3881 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    OH NO, THAT WAS SAD AND HE IS SO CUTE. WHERE THEY HELD THAT KNIFE UP SO LONG WAS TERRIFYING!

  • @jugghead-1975
    @jugghead-1975 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Not bad...like to see the ghouls winning ! Great camera work as well!

  • @jovelaniarpociple2269
    @jovelaniarpociple2269 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Really like this short good movie❤❤❤

  • @SierenH
    @SierenH ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was great!