Still Up There | Animated Horror Short Film (2024)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 พ.ย. 2024
- A mortally wounded Astronaut awakens in the upper atmosphere after a catastrophic event. He struggles to remember how he got there and latches himself on to the only familiar thing to him, his own severed arm.
Finally, after its wild festival run, Still Up There is online!
Thank you so much to the incredible team that brought it to life!
Sarah Walsh-Art Director
Mike Andrews- Editor
Walt Habgood- Compositing and Effects
Andrew Dickson- Voice actor for The Astronaut
Feena Glynn-Voice actor for The Disembodied Voice.
Roksana Smirnova- Score
Dom Lawrence-Sound Design
Is he Still Up There?
Hi all! Thank you all so much for the support on this film!
Its been so great to see it hit home for so many people and seeing it provoke great discussions has been really nice to see!
Hopefully more films to come but animation is slow.
Thank you for watching, sharing and commenting. I very much appreciate you all!
Joe
Interpretation:
This Astronaut was part of a crew trying to stop some sort of eldritch invader from destroying Earth. This thing seemed to take over the Sun, hinted by the “Sun” having a pupil, and the possessed radio singing “You Are Sunshine”.
However, despite what the short says, I think it’s implied that somehow, they might’ve actually “hurt” it. Notice the Seagull that appeared, followed by a gunshot. While this could be interpreted as the Entity shooting their ship from the sky, I could also see it as the ship itself being the proverbial bullet that shot the Entity from the sky. Plus, the Earth would probably be a lot more melted/scorched dry if the Entity Won.
Whichever’s the case, it seems the Entity latched itself onto the back of the Astronaut’s Brain, whether that be to toy with the Astronaut, or a last ditch effort at survival.
Regardless, it seems the two of them are now locked in a duel of willpower over the Astronaut’s dying body.
This leaves 3 possibilities:
1. The Astronaut is unknowingly sealing the Entity away.
2. The Entity is trying to find a new host for survival.
3. The Entity is trying to infect the Astronaut.
Whichever one’s is correct, the conclusion is the same: by refusing the Entity’s control, the Astronaut has distracted/sealed the Entity, locking the two of them in a Stalemate, having possibly made the ultimate sacrifice for Humanity.
Thanks for taking the time to comment! Love seeing a different interpretation of it!
You know... Here's what I think, maybe the "entity" was someone like the astronaut... Not knowing how they were still alive... Until the day they managed to stop the hand... And they awoke... Beginning the cataclysm... However... They managed to kill it... But at the cost of another man being trapped up there... The cycle continues... On... And on... Forever, only restarting the doomsday clock.
It would make sense after all, cause it looks like he managed to get a response to the distress signal, but they never came for him
That take makes the “like a God” line take a new angle
It could be the eldritch entity half influencing his words
or perhaps in a more somber yet victorious take, it’s the astronaut voicing his subconscious understanding that he’s basically holding a eldritch horror off solo
A contest of will against a god, and in that manner wouldn’t that make the fighter god like too in a way?
I feel like there isnt any possessed thing outside of the astronaut, and even then he is only "possessed" in the sense he has an eldrich god latched to his skull. All of the visual, audio, olfactory, and so on, hallucinations are just things to wear him down. Make him stop resisting, or make him lose faith in humanity, just _anything_ in order to gain more control over him. Also, ignoring the fact that the entity lodged in his brain is making him survive the Literal Vacuum of Space, he wouldnt be able to realistically hear or smell anything; he's in space.
TL;DR there is no possessed radio or item of any sort, it's just the entity messing with him.
Earth is covered by some sort of spreading black malaise though in the final shot so I don't think he was successful at whatever he was trying to do.
"Powerless, like a god." hits so hard with the realization that he and the eldritch god are both powerless, bound together.
Thank you for watching!!!
Fr
"Powerless, like a God"
Damn. Damn, damn, damn.
@@KalilIllinois thanks for watching!!
God damn.
GOD, GOD, DAMN!!!
It's so contradictory
"Well that's impossible his suit is compromised and he- OOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHH no that's WORSE,"
Much worse! Thanks for watching!!
That was my exact reaction 😅
I can hear you saying it as you realize it 😂😂😂😂
@@Necromonger69lmao same
I don't get it
crazy how underrated this is, feels like something from Love Death Robots
Thank you for watching! I would love it to be!!
LDR MENTIONED 🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️
Also similar to a season of Final Space.
That’s actually really funny. A short clip was the first recommended video below this.
I had the exact same thought!
Dude. That is horrifying. Being stuck alive in space, no way to get back to earth, but no way to die. Just out there. Forever.
Thank you for checking it out!!
@@Snipertrout no
Thank you for making a horrifying masterpiece. Will there be more?
@@pokesaurusinninjago9631 definitely a few stories still to be told in this world.
and where does he poop?
I am probably not like most people, but .. that doesn't sound too bad to me.
Not the most ideal immortality, for sure. But immortality.
Who knows what the future will hold? Infinity is a long time.
Solid levels of "wtf" going on here. I'm equal parts disturbed and confused. Well done lad.
@@WalkingNowhere thanks so much! It's what I aim for!
I’m glad I could beat netflix to seeing this one
Thank you for checking it out! Hopefully Netflix are not far behind!
@@Snipertrouttruly incredible work from you at the team. It’s one thing to make a film that looks or sounds good. It’s totally different to make a film that makes one think. I hope you got recognition at the film festivals!
I appreciate that! Thank you! It did great on the festival run but it means a lot to see it hit home with an audience
Same
this is really well made
I love the lack of clarity on what is literal and real, and what's probably inside his head
I allllllso absolutly love how many questions this brings up, and leaves a lot of them unanswered
inspires me to write more bc this is the kind of short story i really want to write
Thank you!! Glad to have sparked something in you! Best of luck with your writing!
"Watching. Powerless. Like a God." Banger line, dude.
Thank you!!
Holy this is immaculate we need get this guy some funding for a full series. Also love the dead space trailer inspired intro.
Just guessing it was inspired.
I wouldn't say no to a bit of funding! Thank you for watching!!
Holy fuck do I love this, the sense of body horror, mixed with the looks of immortality and the dread of the loss of purpose, all mixed together into a character, all of which is slowly revealed
Thank you! Glad it hit home with you!
How come are the most underrated animations not being pushed further into the algorithm? Bless this show man!
Thank you! Glad to get some eyes on it. I appreciate the support!
This is one of the best short films i ever watched. this is cosmic horror done right.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!!
There’s no way that in this many days it has gotten so little attention. I mean, I know 9k is a lot for a small channel, but this is some seriously good stuff.
This is loads more views than anything I've made before so I'm very glad it's got an audience! Thanks for being a part of that.
Did they actually damage it then? Seems like it may have been using his body to survive with that wheezing we hear when it's revealed.
I think so, they've seemingly damaged it so badly it needs a host to keep it alive. It looked like it had some type of control over our sun & was sending the radio waves of the song he's hearing. W/e they did damaged it so badly it's now merging with him & trying to get help from earth if that's it sending the mayday which I believe it is
just here before this vid blows up
Thanks for watching! I appreciate your belief in it.
Me and a couple friends all just got this in our recommendation feeds, don’t you worry my dude, the algorithm favors you
@@maddoxm6807 thanks for watching! Hopefully I have pleased the algorithm gods.
This is a lot like "When the Day Breaks"
Thank you for watching!
@@Snipertrout what a reply 🗿
Only 52 subscribers? Yeah let's fix that, that's some fresh atmosphere right there dude
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One of the best horror shot films I ever seen. Hopefully this blows up!!!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
Hello hand
Where's my hug at 🤙
Hand sends a hug.
When life is sentient enough to observe itself, but yet not to understand. Makes you wonder where it all starts....
Absolutely gorgeous stuff.
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Dude!!! This is fantastic!!!
Thank you! Glad you liked it!
LMAO sure u do
That was an amazing twist!!! I had figured that the entity must be keeping him alive somehow since his suit was breached, but I wasn’t expecting THAT. The symbolism of the cross at the beginning is really deep. The astronaut has become both man and god. And perhaps, like other commenters suggest, he has given his life for all humanity. It’s a bit eerie and ironic that he looks a lot like one of my OCs who just so happens to have a savior complex.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!!
3:51 the shape of the land on the planet in the background, looks a lot like a strange creature reaching out to him. Face is on the right, just above the debris field. Arm reaching out is just below it.
Thanks for watching!!
Sorry, but I can't see it.
But I can somewhat see the Adriatic sea as a reaching arm and the Aegean sea as the head and the rest of the Mediterranean as the body (unless that is what you were referring to).
Americans when seeing any map other than texas
Brother that's Italy.
Bro is onto NOTHING.
I'm reminded in a very good way of the Stephen King short story, "I am the Doorway." An astronaut, returning from a trip to Venus, suddenly begins to change in some truly nightmarish ways, and as eyes appear all over his hands, he realizes that he's becoming an alien portal...and the aliens are *not friendly.*
This poor dismembered soul very much reminds me of that astronaut. Now a doorway to an alien presence... helpless and unable to do much more than watch, not even fully aware of how deep it has embedded itself into him.
Love that short story! Definitely trying to channel a King/lovecraft/ito vibe with this. Thank you for watching!
@@Snipertrout Hey, the fact that you draw inspiration from King, Lovecraft, and Junji Ito is **not** a bad thing. All artists stand on the shoulders of giants, and cosmic horror is a grossly underrated, and grossly underutilized, theme in animation and movies. Keep up the truly fantastic work - I really hope this short wins you some awards.
This is SO COOL. Phenomenal job in every single aspect
Thank you!!
Is there a clean version of the Disembodied song that Feena Glynn sung? I really wanna hear a clean version of that. It felt disturbing, yet strangely calming
It's called "you are my sunshine"
@@hunterc318 Thanks my goat
I think the response here has it! It's "you are my sunshine" just a bit Creepier thanks to Feena!
Thanks for watching!
Actually CRIMINAL how little recognition you get for this
Thank you for watching! It's great to see it find it's audience.
This needs a million views and a full series!! Wish people like you wouldn't go unnoticed and more recognise your talent and hard work.
Thank you for watching and the support!
This video will blow up.
This is incredibly well made and I’m so happy the TH-cam algorithm decided to bless me with this. AMAZING WORK
Praise the algorithm! Thanks for watching!
I love this work so much, I hope this gets the attention it deserves! ♥
Thank you for watching! It's been great to see it find it's audience!
Wow You really need more recognition..
This was absolutely fantastic
Thank you! Getting loads on this! Great to see it find its audience.
This is sooooo well made!!!!
Thank you!! I appreciate the support!!
aaaaaea What a lot of fun!
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Hell yeah, love this kind of horror!
Thank you!!!
Yeah brother, you absolutely cooked with this
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god bless you pal, this animation is so much good
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reminds me of Keyes' last fight in Halo 1, wrestling with the flood hive mind to deny them information about Earth by looping the most basic information about himself, very cool concept!
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Worst gift you could ever receive, eternity
@@moistenvelopes thank you for watching!
If an afterlife does not exist, is eternity really the worst gift in that context? We live for experiences, and death can be categorized as the permanent lack of consciousness, and therefore experience. In that case, I think being around and having the solace of thought even for all of eternity is better than never waking up again, not even aware of anything because there is no more you. Almost like a fleeting dream life is, and then it disappears forever. Yeah I’d take a Googol amount of years (literally inconceivable to our puny human brains) in favor of that version of death.
@Name_23 well eternity of suffering better than nothing? I don't know. Yet life has a purpose more important than experiencing
@@Jacob0170 Who’s to say that it’s suffering? And maybe an eternity of suffering may actually be better than nothing, because you still remain to experience something. Sisyphus for example.
@@Name_23 floating in space, freezing, can't breathe or actually do anything with insane mind in that case, just to experience? It's probably not worth, just for experience, and it would remain monotonic for very long time and can get even worse unless they come back to earth (painfully)
Ngl, if I'm not suffering from the effects in the cold vacuum of space. I'd vibe there for as long as the parasite lets me.
Thank you for watching!! Hopefully never happens!
okay.. it's something.. i like it ..
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Dude this amazing! We need to get this some attention!
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Amazing work Joe!!! 👏
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this the typa project to get millions of views a while after it releases. keep up the phenomenal work dude.
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Saving this in my “INSANELY COOL STUFF” playlist
Thank you!!
2:16 thats some When Day Breaks stuff
Thanks for watching! I'll have to check that out.
daaaaamn! this is really cool!
Thank you!!
Most underated short i have ever seen! This is crazy good!
Love from Belgium
Thank you for watching! Very much appreciated!!
dam i love this, kinda reminds me of "still there" in the way he doesnt really know what's happening, but its something strange
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One could say this animation was out of this world
Ha. Thank you!!
you are my sunshine, my only sunshine
lebron james reference
Love a good sci-fi/horror short story.
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This feels like the kind of thing you would see in final space (one of my favorite shows) it looks great ❤. I’d love to see a series you would be able to make but I know this alone must have taken a giant amount of time and effort. Love the work, keep it up!
Thank you! I appreciate the support! Hopefully more coming down the line.
How does this have only 19k views??? If this was 3D, I would've mistaken it for Love, Death + Robots!!!
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Holy shit, I love this. If there will ever be a prequel. I hope it is made
Maybe someday. Thanks for watching!
Why don't you have many subscribers?! This is absolute cinema. Maybe people will understand and watch your video. Hope ya win!
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as THE space nerd and eldritch horror enthusiast i absolutely love this!!!! hip hip hooray!!
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This was such a great watch! Well done!
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@@Snipertrout i subbed to see what masterpieces you'll release in the future years.
I am subscriber number 70
That was pretty damn good! I really liked the animation and the plot twist.
Very well made!
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Whoa. That's all I can say. Whoa.
Thank you!!
The sound effects made it 100x better
For sure ! The sound design adds so much! Thanks for watching!
God that entity is like the thing but is actually not fully taken over. Also i love how the woman behind him is hinting as to how his even alive
Glad you enjoyed it!!
i love the art style, really the only thing that doesn't make me claw my brains out because of how horrifying it is. i love this
Thank you!!!
what a LEGENDARY recommended page pull keep ts up
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Impressive. Most impressive.
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I saw this on my recommended page and immediately clicked on it. I loved it
Great to hear it's getting recommended! Thank you for watching!
Amazingly done; you really capture the essence of what cosmic horror is… absolutely bone chilling.
Thank you! Very much appreciated!!
Nicely done! Different.
Thank you!
Unique and exquisite, you've got a new sub! Hope you get funds for a bigger project 🙂
Thank you for the sub and support!!
I was here before this blows up even more. This is some gourmet stuff for my eyes, excellent work
Thank you! It's already blown up loads. Thank you for watching!
OH MY GOD THIS IS SO GOOD HOW DO YOU ONLY HAVE 927 SUBS?!?!
Happy to have what I have. Thanks for watching!!
Nah it deserves more views
@@sahilrao8182 a good reaction is enough! Thank you!
YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE, MY ONLY SUNSHINE
I always love strange, horrifying things like this.
Thank you for watching this strange thing!!
Haunting and beautiful wow :o
@@dostuffman6451 thank you for watching!!
My interpretation:
The being has mostly taken over the guy's mind (unclear if it has hostile intentions) but due to the damage suffered it does not have a full personality and is mixed with the astronaut's.
The hand and the song are a manifestation of the astronaut's will to stop it from realising what is happening, though I can't understand if he is just refusing to die or is actively trying to fight the creature.
Everything that is seen as eldritch is likely from the human, not the "guest".
Thank you for watching! It's great to see its inspiring interpretations.
SO good, dude. Great work from everyone involved.
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Unnerving. Very. Well bloody done!
Thank you!!
This is so cool, and last line hits like a truck. Also I love how his astronaut suit looks like a templar armor, that paired with the other religious imagery makes me wonder if this is some kind of alternate universe
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Brilliant, amazingly horrifying! Congrats to you 😊
Ah cheers! Glad you liked it!!
Cant wait for another masterpiece of urs, this was really good and couldve been an love death and robots episode if it was longer. Keep up the good work
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! Hopefully the next is even longer and weirder.
Dude this is so amazing I would love to see more from you in the future.
Thank you! Hopefully more to come!
Love this concept. Great work!
Thank you!
Wow!
@@cliffstirba492 thanks for watching!
This is amazing, so mush story in so little time.
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Awesome short, Joe! Really liked it!
Ah cheers Pete! Thanks for watching!
Very awesome!!
@@TylerIsBad thank you!!
This was astonishing, absolutely amazing. Beautiful work!
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That's pretty incredible, especially after seeing the trailer was from 2 years ago!!
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Conscious isolation is a nightmare beyond nightmares. Fighting to remain when there’s nothing after that fact.
Hand says there may still be hope. Thank you for watching!
Very good job! And original
Thank you!
Pure lovecraftian cosmic horror. I like it.
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This is really cool, keep up the good work!
Thank you! I appreciate the support!
I love finding new great animators, especially in horror ❤❤❤subbed.
Thank you!!
The song makes me think of the Angel episode.
This Is Some Honest SCP Level Cosmic Horror
Lovely work.
I love the good old animation style, the tense sound and the *beautiful* visuals (the glow and shadow on the astronaut's face, the starry background behind him and the hand, and _especially_ that closing shot of him over the Earth). Feena Glynn's voice singing "You Are My Sunshine" sounds completely unnerving with that wheezy, painful quality like the voice is forcing the words out with effort. And it's an interesting basic concept for this short film too - like, indeed, it's being forced out of the mouth of that red corpse we briefly see, or an incomprehensible being that doesn't really understand a human shape. It actually kind of reminds me of 'Final Space' Season 1 in a good way.
Great work! :thumbs_up: :thumbs_up:
Thank you for watching! Glad you liked it!!