Horror Sci-Fi Short Film "Laboratory Conditions" | ALTER | Starring Marisa Tomei & Minnie Driver

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    A physician investigating a missing body disrupts an unlawful experiment.
    "Laboratory Conditions" by Jocelyn Stamat
    Starring Marisa Tomei, Minnie Driver, and Paulo Costanzo
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    More About "Laboratory Conditions":
    At a hospital, late one night, a physician discovers that one of her patients is missing, and likely has passed away, as he was not expected to survive the night. The physician tracks the body to a nearby medical school, where students are in the midst of an illicit experiment. The physician faces an ethical dilemma that puts her clinical judgment up against the amoral ambition of the chair of the graduate school of neuroscience. Even if the doctor can save her patient, what about the next one? And the one after that? At what point should human compassion outweigh research science and “the need to know”?
    "Laboratory Conditions" Credits:
    DIRECTOR: JOCELYN STAMAT
    PRODUCER: JOE RUSSELL
    WRITER: TERRY ROSSIO
    CINEMATOGRAPHER: BEN KUTCHINS
    PRODUCTION DESIGNER: EVE McCARNEY
    EDITOR: ROBERT SCHEID
    VFX SUPERVISOR: EFRAM POTELLE
    COMPOSER: ANDREW KAWCZYNSKI
    CASTING DIRECTOR: MICHELLE LEWITT
    COLORIST: LEANDRO MARINI
    SOUND DESIGN: NATHAN RUYLE
    COSTUME DESIGNER: MARGARET KAISER
    EMMA HOLLOWAY: MARISA TOMEI
    MARJORIE CANE: MINNIE DRIVER
    ROBBINS: PAULO COSTANZO
    ALICE: LISA RENEE
    DAN: ROBERT SCHEID
    GEORGE LOCKWOOD: JOHN KEARNEY
    CLINICAL NURSE: CASEY STRAND
    CHARGE NURSE: GAYLA GOEHL
    STAFF NURSE: LAURA MACCABEE
    ORDERLY: BOB BANCROFT
    CREEPY GIRL: JENNY MARCH
    LAB TECHNICIAN: SAMBA SCHUTTE
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  • @user-gj7hx4ry3g
    @user-gj7hx4ry3g 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +321

    People are commenting that they'd watch this if it were a longer movie. I would too. But I like the fact that there's no wasted time in this. Just a solid story in a very short time.

    • @vincemartinez171
      @vincemartinez171 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Making it longer would only drag out the events leading up to the point where this short film takes place, perhaps even beyond. I think the ending is the perfect point to end, opening the chamber would turn the story into a full blown horror movie.

  • @cineffect
    @cineffect ปีที่แล้ว +709

    I've watched lots of shorts on TH-cam, mostly learning how not to produce a movie, but this is an absolute A-grade, stunning, better than 90% of what Hollywood has been churning out in the past 10 years. Respect!

    • @dionst.michael1482
      @dionst.michael1482 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Marry it why doncha

    • @Henry-ij7rd
      @Henry-ij7rd ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agreed 100%

    • @TheReaverOfDarkness
      @TheReaverOfDarkness 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Better than Hollywood? That's a low bar. Come on, give them some credit!

    • @mehmeh533
      @mehmeh533 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Well...guys...it's really easy to make a short like this. Making a two hour flick out of this...that's another story.

    • @viorelgheorghe9772
      @viorelgheorghe9772 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I’m straggling to not close this short and annoying video

  • @fetmar
    @fetmar ปีที่แล้ว +584

    I like how she said "let's see what happens" meaning she was willing to experiment with her life after having seen how she treats others lives.

    • @meisbackforever
      @meisbackforever 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

      ​​​@@thebanned2807it's a film...

    • @bongwater2482
      @bongwater2482 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Yeah a true scientist is willing to sacrifice their lives for the betterment of humanity.

    • @bongwater2482
      @bongwater2482 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      @@thebanned2807Nah fuck that. The main science lady was in the right. She was willing to sacrifice her life and a small handful of lives for the betterment of the entire human race.

    • @anhtuannguyen2641
      @anhtuannguyen2641 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

      ⁠@@bongwater2482they just willingly sacrifice their life for their curiosity, my dear, without knowing the consequences. In the East, we say when we die, our family shall start a funerap within 3 days, We will make noise to drive away evil spirits, not only to protect the dead, but also to protect the living. There is no more convenient occasion for the devil than when someone leaves his soul from his body, this occasion provides enough energy to make the gates of heaven open and so does the fissure from hell.

    • @ernestolopez8463
      @ernestolopez8463 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      @@gursewaksingh1999 i hope one day some big studio will see the potential of various short films like these and make them full lenght movies like the decade we had marvel super hero movies but with high quality narrative inspired by stories like this

  • @DavidFourteen
    @DavidFourteen 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +491

    Better than 99% of the programming on Netflix and Amazon Prime right now. Seriously, why aren't we seeing a series of full length films from you guys? Outstanding casting, BTW!

    • @digitalmarketingexperts3204
      @digitalmarketingexperts3204 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      we can make it happen if we want

    • @babagalacticus
      @babagalacticus 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      so you've viewed "99% of the programming on Netflix and Amazon Prime" then? riiiiight.
      btw, the ending makes no sense at all. but it's ALWAYS good to watch marisa tomei & it's interesting to see how tall minnie driver is (or maybe everyone else around her was midgety i dunno).

    • @bekind816
      @bekind816 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      ​@@babagalacticusending makes perfect sense....use your imagination ...

    • @gipsydanger5020
      @gipsydanger5020 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@babagalacticus Ending makes perfect sense. She didn't want dead people experimented on in the first place and stated her concerns for other future test subject's souls being trapped in the box. That's why she lied so the scientist would be killed when she stepped inside

    • @fonkenful
      @fonkenful 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@gipsydanger5020Once that door is opened, you think the Doctor will be the only victim of her hubris?

  • @threth5176
    @threth5176 ปีที่แล้ว +446

    How did they get such a star studded cast??? What am I missing here? This is awesome!

    • @yomogami4561
      @yomogami4561 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +69

      a lot of actors and actresses like doing small roles and projects that appeal to them for free or scale wage

    • @billygarcia9885
      @billygarcia9885 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ⁠@@yomogami4561Additionally, the screenwriter Terry Rossio is very well known and successful, even Oscar nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay for Shrek. Go check out his filmography, it’s an incredible body of work - I imagine this is an idea of his that’s been sitting in a desk drawer for years, finally allowed to breathe.

    • @pathutchison7688
      @pathutchison7688 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      They would have big names if this was the 90’s. But the fact is that for older women, parts are few and far between. I mean hell, they even felt like they had to cast someone young for “Napoleon” to play his wife, when in reality the real Josephine was a decade older than him. So it’s not really much of a mystery.

    • @martijn_yt
      @martijn_yt 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Just in case my soul really ends up forever having the form of me as I die, I think I'd like to die healthy and preferably not too old ;)

    • @drinnerd8532
      @drinnerd8532 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @threth5176 I was wondering the exact same thing! ALTER and Omeleto seem to be able to pull in top notch celebrities for a lot of their content! It's wonderful! It must be really, nice for these actors and actresses to get a break from the insanity of AAA projects and do smaller, shorter more cohesive passion projects like these. Since acting is definitely an artform I imagine doing high quality, short film projects like these helps keep creative juices flowing while providing an outlet for their art. Plus, these short films usually, rock!

  • @returnofthegoth2220
    @returnofthegoth2220 ปีที่แล้ว +548

    WHAT?!?!? How is this NOT a full length feature yet? This was outstanding! Thanks for posting this on this channel. Clearly I need to start paying attention to Dust more.

    • @JoeRussellProductions
      @JoeRussellProductions ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Thanks for the high praise!

    • @maliwilliams7262
      @maliwilliams7262 ปีที่แล้ว

      We are NOT in the Age of "I Believe" Quite the Opposite, in Fact.. Hollywood, at the Service of the "Intruder" Knows that the Fear of "DEATH" Impedes True "Spirituality" Thus, Why Fear that which is a Reality, AND an ILLUSION??

    • @the-engneer
      @the-engneer ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@JoeRussellProductions This was really good. You seriously should try and make this a series

    • @tkaki6029
      @tkaki6029 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Super A List cast.

    • @woodrowwilsoniii8354
      @woodrowwilsoniii8354 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@JoeRussellProductions please tell me there’s a sequel to this piece. I understand letting the audience’s imagination wander but this was so good that we deserve closure 😭

  • @XITroll13
    @XITroll13 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +58

    That ending gave me chills. I so want a full length movie of this. Damn that was good.

  • @tootiejo857
    @tootiejo857 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +153

    Absolute stunner of a short film! I love both Marisa and Minnie...legends! The way Marisa said "lets see what happens".... perfect response after she sees the way Minnie treated others.... let her see what happens...lol

    • @johnstrawb3521
      @johnstrawb3521 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @tootiejo857 Seriously? Getting torn to pieces or consigned to he!! is warranted because Minnie... closely monitors the death of a man with no future---doesn't that seem excessive to you?

    • @tootiejo857
      @tootiejo857 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      are you serious? It's a film. That was my opinion. I liked it. period@@johnstrawb3521

    • @codenamejinza
      @codenamejinza 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      @@johnstrawb3521 Possibly, and I certainly wouldn't laugh about it, but she was also willing to condemn his soul to being claimed by evil entities by keeping him sealed in that room and not letting him ascend to Heaven. And she'd be willing to do that over and over again, condemning God-only-knows how many people to that form of spiritual torture, just so she could see the process be done.
      And then there was that girl assistant with the creepy singing.... But then again, given the themes of this short, I doubt she was ever who she said she was...

    • @bub777
      @bub777 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@codenamejinza yeah, I'd say the same about that assistant, too.

  • @sumboide4204
    @sumboide4204 ปีที่แล้ว +532

    This could be the beginning of something BIG, awesome, we need more of this movie. Will there be a part 2????

    • @ravenblackwing7888
      @ravenblackwing7888 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      There never is ☹️

    • @theRATking4379
      @theRATking4379 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      part 2 requested

    • @Leandro-X.2024
      @Leandro-X.2024 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      You could look at 'Cabin in The Woods' as the sequel 🤷🏽‍♂

    • @k3rc4
      @k3rc4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@Leandro-X.2024 One has nothing to do with the other, what are you on, lol.

    • @Leandro-X.2024
      @Leandro-X.2024 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@k3rc4 I did say you COULD look at it that way, I'm not saying it's exactly that way. Relax 😆

  • @madnessbydesign1415
    @madnessbydesign1415 ปีที่แล้ว +350

    Wow. This was next-level good. I love Marisa and Minnie, and surrounding them with an ensemble of talent was huge. Putting them all in a well-crafted story was epic. The entire production was well done and engaging. Kudos to all! :)

    • @merchantfan
      @merchantfan ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yeah Paulo was great in his part too

    • @VREEDBOY
      @VREEDBOY 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Aunt may whyy??😂

  • @greenstone85
    @greenstone85 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    the way she agreed but still with the patients interest at heart. thats some good writing. love tomei aswell

  • @kevinrandall4344
    @kevinrandall4344 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +62

    That was terrifying. One of the best short films I have seen, it's left me wanting more. Excellent cast, acting, effects. Please, please can there be a follow up.

    • @themug406
      @themug406 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      What for, exactly? Its done, it doesnt need anything else

    • @DanYHKim2
      @DanYHKim2 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. I wasn't sure what it is that I was feeling about this, or why it was affecting me so much but your description is correct. It was terrifying.
      I am not usually so personally affected by a movie. I can have a sort of visceral response to things that startled me, but this one really touched on something else that made it more profoundly frightening and significant. Really excellent work.

  • @traviswilliams3323
    @traviswilliams3323 ปีที่แล้ว +225

    Lady in purple. She knew exactly when he would kick the bucket. And knew exactly when evil has entered the room. She was def a demon or something.

    • @Zionswasd
      @Zionswasd ปีที่แล้ว

      she was shit writing that nearly single handedly ruined a pretty good short film premise, thats what she was

    • @jerome5120
      @jerome5120 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I didn't see the moment when he kicked the bucket...

    • @Darkseid300
      @Darkseid300 ปีที่แล้ว

      She could possibly be part of death

    • @fukpoeslaw3613
      @fukpoeslaw3613 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      There wasn't even a bucket. Or maybe Tomei or Purple was the only one could see it, I dunno🤷🏻

    • @KosMik_Skul
      @KosMik_Skul ปีที่แล้ว +63

      I thought so too, like she was a demon or psychic or something else. Which.. btw didn't anyone else think the evil ghost chic at the end in the room looked just like her too.

  • @TheGreenhillsCyclist
    @TheGreenhillsCyclist ปีที่แล้ว +274

    No! NO! N-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O!!!!! You can't just leave us hanging like that!!!!! Excellent! Part 2 is a must!!!!!

    • @JoeRussellProductions
      @JoeRussellProductions ปีที่แล้ว +13

      My mom said the same thing!

    • @danske3042
      @danske3042 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I'll say stupid movie if you ask me

    • @lonniedeckermusic
      @lonniedeckermusic ปีที่แล้ว +47

      @@danske3042 No one did, yet here you are.

    • @danske3042
      @danske3042 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@lonniedeckermusic no one asked you but here you are

    • @mohit92260
      @mohit92260 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@danske3042 did anyone ask you?

  • @Dicegirl13
    @Dicegirl13 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Absolutely brilliant. I love the doctor's final choice to save more patients.

  • @milvagiselle685
    @milvagiselle685 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    This is without a doubt one of the best ALTER episodes. Better than anything playing on other channels. Simply beautiful. Well directed, narrated and the acting is so on point. Beautiful work.

  • @marylouclemente1079
    @marylouclemente1079 ปีที่แล้ว +182

    And thus begins the opening of Pandora’s Box. This was awesome. I definitely wanted to see more. Great job by everyone.

    • @maliwilliams7262
      @maliwilliams7262 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      "CERN"?

    • @kamikeserpentail3778
      @kamikeserpentail3778 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      But literally nothing would happen.
      All that was in there were things that were attracted to the man's soul.
      But they were pushing in from outside while he was in there, meaning they were already outside, and probably many more still were.

    • @EatAllDaHumans
      @EatAllDaHumans ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@kamikeserpentail3778 But things get pissed when you put them in a box. They were gonna rip her soul apart

    • @kayknouse2855
      @kayknouse2855 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's the exact thought I had when she said that nothing was in there and open it.

  • @thetenthplanet_
    @thetenthplanet_ ปีที่แล้ว +193

    A sci-fi supernatural horror. Don't see many of those going around.
    Haunting in all the right ways. Hope you continue this. Would love to see the concept explored further. Though still with elements of the unknown too.

    • @AdarshKumar-nj7rp
      @AdarshKumar-nj7rp ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You should check out Kane Pixel on TH-cam.

    • @thetenthplanet_
      @thetenthplanet_ ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@AdarshKumar-nj7rp Already do. His Backrooms content is unreal.

    • @aluminiumnaughty7122
      @aluminiumnaughty7122 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lol, u must not be into scifi. lots of scifi horror.

    • @theatog
      @theatog ปีที่แล้ว

      This has as much sci-fi as in Strange Things? Don't get me wrong. I appreicate both very much.
      But this comment seem out of place. If being one of the best shows on Netflix is not "going around", I'm not sure what is.

    • @aluminiumnaughty7122
      @aluminiumnaughty7122 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@theatog what?

  • @rnrhodes9256
    @rnrhodes9256 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    WOW! Great short. The fact that such a group of well established actors did this short is wonderful. A true testament to their craft. 👍👍👍

  • @Lord_Taron_Texas
    @Lord_Taron_Texas 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    I cannot say enough about how OUTSTANDING this horror short is!!! Plus I LOVE Marissa tomei!!

  • @MMAGamblingTips
    @MMAGamblingTips ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Awesome Easter egg at 1:45 mark! The radio from the ambulance is playing American DJ Art Bell who was the original host of the nightly aired paranormal-themed radio program Coast to Coast AM and its spinoff named Dreamland. Bell covered taboo topics ranging from UFOs to other unexplained phenomena.

    • @JoeRussellProductions
      @JoeRussellProductions ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I actually got to speak to Art a couple of times before he passed away. I was not going to include a clip of his show without his permission. He originally said no... but he came around and ended up saying yes! I can't imagine the film would feel the same without his voice in that scene. Glad you caught it!

    • @MMAGamblingTips
      @MMAGamblingTips ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@JoeRussellProductions Hell yea!! Art was the original and one of the few that had the balls to actually speak out on the paranormal and not like people out to be whack jobs. He was a mainstream DJ that gave average people a platform to tell the world these crazy stories long before there was an Internet where anyone could say what they wanted.
      It’s cool you got to talk to him. I would love for him to be alive and know that NASA the US government is basically acknowledging the existence of UFOs!

  • @alexdfan_43
    @alexdfan_43 ปีที่แล้ว +356

    I absolutely LOVED THIS! Although I was disappointed because we didn't get to see what happened to Minnie Driver when she went into the box/room. Marissa Tomei was the only one that could see the spirit of the old man and then he was able to go to heaven, but then something broke in malevolent spirits. By the way, they looked so cool! This would have been a story I would have loved to see in full length. I still wish they at least showed what happened when Minnie went inside, that is a disappointment but other than that I loved the plot. It was so creative and kept me intrigued the whole time. Thanks for the upload!

    • @somecallmetim4490
      @somecallmetim4490 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      It’s almost like you watched the same thing we all did.

    • @alexdfan_43
      @alexdfan_43 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@somecallmetim4490 IKR?! 🤣

    • @somecallmetim4490
      @somecallmetim4490 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alexdfan_43

    • @alexdfan_43
      @alexdfan_43 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@somecallmetim4490LOL 🤓

    • @silvercenturion4214
      @silvercenturion4214 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think the docter could always see the dead. However usually they move on quickly, to soon for her to see them. The girl that was singing, you could see her carrying a baby in the box. But she was also outside the box. I think that was her daughter who was pregnant when she died. That thing they trapped was in my opinion satan trying to get the man his soul before god could. When it was stuck i think it transformed into the docters daughter(the girl that was singing) to trick the docter in to letting it out so it could take more souls. I do think the other docter who wanted to go inside didn’t die as i think that demonic creature can only take the souls of the dead.

  • @jackc3205
    @jackc3205 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That was great. No stupid jump scares. No gore. Just a great build up of a story.

  • @keithcourson7317
    @keithcourson7317 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Dang, but that was absolutely cool on every level! Great production, great writing, great acting, and accurate medical science. The "monster" reveal at the end is some of the best nightmare fuel I've ever seen. Science fiction/horror doesn't get any better than that right there! So well done!! Let's also appreciate how FINE Ms. Tomei and Ms. Driver are!!!

  • @CommonSenseRevolution
    @CommonSenseRevolution ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Absolutely stunning work for a short which has all the makings of mainstream feature built-in. Amazing plot/storyline-check, big name actors-check, awesome supporting roles-check, superb, believeable special effects-check, awesome soundtrack-check! Alter you've outdone yourselves on this one, BRAVO! Well done!

  • @thaddeuslyons3367
    @thaddeuslyons3367 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Woah Minni Driver! Haven't seen her in a minute- used to think she was so pretty back when Grosse Point Blank came out- she still got it!

  • @pep6354
    @pep6354 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +42

    I remember watching an ensemble cast that included Keifer Sutherland, Julia Roberts, Kevin Bacon and Oliver Platt do a similar film experimenting with near death experiences to examine the soul but this beat Flatliners hands down, knocked it out of the park, fully deserves a full length movie.

    • @Ogrematic
      @Ogrematic 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Cabin In The Woods.

    • @uncletimo6059
      @uncletimo6059 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Ogrematic no, it was not that

    • @Ogrematic
      @Ogrematic 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@uncletimo6059 Remember the containment/observation vessel? Just like in Cabin In The Woods. This is like the prequel.

    • @AAJalandoon
      @AAJalandoon 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      This reminds me so much of another movie that lulls the viewer of the clinical approach to death and where the ending was a huge surprise to me.

    • @Ogrematic
      @Ogrematic 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@AAJalandoon Ghost?

  • @fredosleepswiththefishes
    @fredosleepswiththefishes 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    blown away, awesome mini movie. Blows away 99% of the crap on Prime and Netflix. Need more of these please.

  • @juliesvendsen6393
    @juliesvendsen6393 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Time flew by. The acting was top notch. The premise is intriguing. The characters relatable , however It feels unfinished.

  • @thefatman69dude
    @thefatman69dude ปีที่แล้ว +49

    This should be a full length film. It was damn good. How you got so many great actors is really what elevates this film.

    • @maxsecrest
      @maxsecrest 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      John Cusack was really good

  • @JHJHJHJHJH
    @JHJHJHJHJH ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you for making this. I love shorts and this one didn't disappoint.
    It's normally a bit frustrating to read comments from people who can't just enjoy what there is without having to have it all laid out for them. Some people are so hungry for sequels and feature-length reproductions when the short if perfect as it is.... but in this case, it's just ironic, given the subject of the short.

    • @JHJHJHJHJH
      @JHJHJHJHJH ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Second most frustrating is when people write out what they've just seen as if it's adding something to the conversation. I like to read the comments to get other takes on these shorts and little details I may have missed. It's usually an interesting conversation. But I do have to chuckle when someone just writes out what they've just seen as if it's some profound observation. What is the purpose of doing this?

    • @TayWoode
      @TayWoode 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yeah when people always say they want a full length version of a short that’s already top quality and is a full story in itself.

  • @paulc14
    @paulc14 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Wow, this was great! I didn't want it to be over. Turn this into a feature-length film!

  • @Rari1022
    @Rari1022 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    I really would love a full length film. This is so good and ended on such cliffhanger.

  • @abbymaddox7689
    @abbymaddox7689 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    There is always someone in the comment section who is gonna say "this short should be a full length movie". But I honestly hope this turn into a full length movie.

  • @pr1ssycr1ssy
    @pr1ssycr1ssy 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    This was amazing! One of my favorites thus far. I would love to see more of this story.

  • @electriccoconut
    @electriccoconut 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The very best of the short films I have seen. Just realised it's ALTER . BEST OF ALTER I'VE SEEN.

  • @brucenatelee
    @brucenatelee ปีที่แล้ว +66

    One of the most movie-like videos I've seen on TH-cam so far. I swear I don''t know if you do it, but please make this a series, if not just a sequel.

    • @jomontanee
      @jomontanee ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It is a movie. Only the length is short.

  • @observationsfromthefencepo7207
    @observationsfromthefencepo7207 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Wow what an ending. If you're going to do a cliff hanger then this is how you do it.
    This type of short makes you want to see more big name actors and actresses doing a short film.
    The quality with this one was top notch and the story was compelling.
    The soul has always been linked to faith and this one explores the idea of finding scientific proof. I love that the story did not shy away from the obvious ethics involved.
    The special effects looked fantastic and the malevolent/evil entity was legit terrifying.
    Driver and Tormei were excellent and surrounded by a strong supporting cast.
    Great work to all involved from writer, director, cast and crew. This was a great watch and a high recommend.
    Peace.

  • @lraven888
    @lraven888 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was EXCELLENT! Omg! This needs to be a full length movie!

  • @Aylott
    @Aylott ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow Paulo Costanzo is great in this short, feel like he’s revelling in the story and his role in it.

  • @BuddyBlueHeart
    @BuddyBlueHeart ปีที่แล้ว +50

    This needs to be a full movie.

  • @gilbertovalenzuela2319
    @gilbertovalenzuela2319 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    This NEEDS to be a full movie, damn i love the cosmic horror vibes of this and the whole original concept, well done 👍🏻🏆

    • @huelu982
      @huelu982 ปีที่แล้ว

      You know if they don’t succeed they’ll come after anyone to continue the experiment right…

    • @rako333
      @rako333 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      watch Martyrs

    • @gilbertovalenzuela2319
      @gilbertovalenzuela2319 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rako333 You are right, the concept of trying to see what happens when we die is very similar

  • @longlostkryptonian5797
    @longlostkryptonian5797 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That was f’n outstanding on every level! Writing, directing, acting and theme. Really well done!

  • @AllinWhenPlaying
    @AllinWhenPlaying 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is a better show than anything created in the past 10 years, incredible quality!

  • @renekingfisher9065
    @renekingfisher9065 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Are you telling me that this isnt an actual full length movie?? I want to know what happens when they unlock the door! That was so good!! Hope there is more!!!

  • @danieldevito6380
    @danieldevito6380 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Even though I already watched this twice before on the "DUST" channel, I have to watch it again. This is so damn good!

    • @JoeRussellProductions
      @JoeRussellProductions ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for revisiting and commenting!

    • @RPRosen-ki2fk
      @RPRosen-ki2fk ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Got to agree, the film is simply riveting.

    • @danieldevito6380
      @danieldevito6380 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RPRosen-ki2fk It really is. That's the one thing I hate about shorts, though. They get you absolutely hooked, and you end up wanting a full length version.

    • @danieldevito6380
      @danieldevito6380 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@JoeRussellProductions Thank you for producing one of the best shorts I've ever seen. Hollywood DESPERATELY needs more quality producers like yourself.

    • @JoeRussellProductions
      @JoeRussellProductions ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@danieldevito6380 Daniel! Thank you so much. I'm honored that you would say that!

  • @thecow7296
    @thecow7296 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Totally on point.Such a good short.Well deserving of a part two

  • @nicolasdebenning4216
    @nicolasdebenning4216 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Please make this a movie!! I’d GLADLY pay for it! 🤩🤩

    • @aluminiumnaughty7122
      @aluminiumnaughty7122 ปีที่แล้ว

      they did and you did.

    • @nicolasdebenning4216
      @nicolasdebenning4216 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@aluminiumnaughty7122 what?

    • @aluminiumnaughty7122
      @aluminiumnaughty7122 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@nicolasdebenning4216 it is a movie that they made and you paid for it with your view and engagement.

    • @dickdastardly5534
      @dickdastardly5534 ปีที่แล้ว

      Please send cheque made out to Cash to my forwarding address 😁please.

  • @lynseybancroft452
    @lynseybancroft452 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This needs to either become a series or a movie! It's fantastic!! Seriously! I would absolutely 110% watch this! I want more!!

  • @thishollowhill
    @thishollowhill 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So nice to see Marisa. God this was fantastic for a short. What an ending, love it.

  • @bgimagesound
    @bgimagesound 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That was great one. I loved how doctor's curiosity shifted twisting the plot. It's a 10!

  • @cassandraalls5633
    @cassandraalls5633 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    So happy to see Marissa Tomei as well as Minnie Driver! Both superb actors 😄

  • @corvettestingray271
    @corvettestingray271 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I'll echo all of the comments here. Fantastic! I would definitely love to see a full-length feature of this (Hollywood, are you listening?). And how Marisa Tomei's character and the other guy were in on the whole thing. Minnie Driver, top-notch performance. All the acting was great, and Paolo Costanza played his role on point as--how is it this guy was not more well known after he nearly stole the show in 40 Days And 40 Nights? That's another film I'd like to see a sequel for.

    • @JoeRussellProductions
      @JoeRussellProductions ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much, yes, I hope Hollywood is listening, we would love to go round 2!

    • @TheListenerCanon
      @TheListenerCanon ปีที่แล้ว

      Paolo Constanza? Is he related to George Costanza since we all know Marisa Tomei loves George Costanza.

  • @gustavohenriquejunkes3276
    @gustavohenriquejunkes3276 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Oh my gosh, that was really good. It’s been a while I don’t watch such a good triller. Congratulations to you guys.

  • @drinnerd8532
    @drinnerd8532 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    WOWZERS... what an incredible short story!! MAN, that was super eerie!!! Absolutely LOVED this! Thanks, ALTER!!

  • @grahamyoung5356
    @grahamyoung5356 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Well written, and well acted. A lot of people are saying that they want a full-length movie version of this story, but it would have to be as good, or better. This is damn good as is.

    • @ellawhite322
      @ellawhite322 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      finally someone says this. if this was a movie, it would lose its element and feel because they would add unnecessary scenes to make it longer.

  • @ChuckTaylor1993
    @ChuckTaylor1993 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    This is one of my new favorites on Alter. Absolutely incredible. Simply magnificent.

  • @user-wh4rw1qb7o
    @user-wh4rw1qb7o 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    what imagination! one of my all time favorite Alter features. something of this quality deserves a full length feature.

  • @jennl8921
    @jennl8921 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is my all time favorite out of these short horror films. Amazing work all around

  • @Cr4sh0v3rRide
    @Cr4sh0v3rRide ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This needs to be a full length film.

  • @Turtlpwr
    @Turtlpwr 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Paolo Constanzo is not in enough major level stuff. Idk why, but I always love him on the screen in any role he plays.

  • @IHitANazi
    @IHitANazi 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Both fine actors and both have aged like fine wine,and got better with age .both perfectly cast.excellent.Bravo to all involved

  • @Robie212002
    @Robie212002 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Another good short that should be made into a feature length film!! Please keep these coming!

  • @cathytrottier8944
    @cathytrottier8944 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ok that ROCKS, please make a big budget full length film . I loved it

  • @davidmitchell5750
    @davidmitchell5750 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That is one of the best shorts I've seen so far. Absolutely brilliant.

  • @bbloggins8490
    @bbloggins8490 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That was a fantastic piece of storytelling, and such brilliant acting by every player involved.

  • @ashleekoberna5686
    @ashleekoberna5686 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Can you PLEASE tell us you're at LEAST THINKING about doing more with this piece? I'd LOVE LOVE LOVE to see what happens when the door gets opened! I wouldn't even complain if you ended it with the demons killing everyone, at least I'd know what happened!

  • @calzman
    @calzman ปีที่แล้ว +15

    That was sick!! Holy crap man. I dont think we explore these concepts enough but you guys nailed it!. A full length movie of this would be great. Good job!!

    • @themug406
      @themug406 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      A full length movie would not be great

  • @mattmanw54301
    @mattmanw54301 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Whoever made this is the hero that horror films need. Awesome

  • @mikehickey7383
    @mikehickey7383 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That was brilliant! Especially the ending.
    Great writing, direction and the acting was amazing.
    Loved the ending.
    Really want to see that movie.

    • @markwilliams3174
      @markwilliams3174 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Incidental Music is expertly synchronised too

  • @ZeroArtsMade
    @ZeroArtsMade ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I would, 1000%, without a doubt, watch a full length movie-hell, even three hours of this-this is such a great idea, everything was just amazing, and oh my God, I have no words for how perfect this film is, I love it so much.

  • @mrch33sehed93
    @mrch33sehed93 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I been watching Marisa and Minnie since the 80s. They are such great actors. 😍👌

  • @tubeyoupal
    @tubeyoupal 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The Coast to Coast A.M. radio show coming from the ambulance was a nice touch 👍

  • @PmatWolf
    @PmatWolf 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This should be a feature length film its simply awesome the acting, the effects the atmosphere please take this a step further

  • @LindaB651
    @LindaB651 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Soo much going on in this film that still needs to be explored/explained! Wonderful short, great acting, great premise- now I wish to see more, please.

    • @themug406
      @themug406 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      What is it with kids and wanting every little thing explained so theres nothing interesting left, its done, its good as it is, no more

  • @MISTERKIC
    @MISTERKIC ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Excellent. I too can see this plot expanded like the former short film "Lights Out".

  • @pattiray8542
    @pattiray8542 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One of the top shorts of any genre I have seen in years! Well done!

  • @danielschnee2666
    @danielschnee2666 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Now THAT is a perfect sci-fi horror film! Acting, length, cinematography... Driver/Tomei are perfect...

  • @petejames1326
    @petejames1326 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    OMG THIS IS THE BEST HEATH RELATED MOVIE IVE EVER SEEN OH GOD PLEASE MAKE A PART 2,3,4,5,50 PLEASE MAKE a 3HR MOVIE OUT OF THIS I WILL PAY $50 TO SEE IT

  • @bill1498
    @bill1498 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Absolutely amazing, more please. Far better than anything mainstream I have seen in years

  • @axelamps1279
    @axelamps1279 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was utterly brilliant!! Excellent writing, excellent acting, great effects usage, just really bloody brilliant.

  • @stephenscott5044
    @stephenscott5044 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was exceptional! Great job all of you!!

  • @beastb83
    @beastb83 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Need more. More from this team. That was intriguing.

    • @JoeRussellProductions
      @JoeRussellProductions ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, we are working on feature films! Hopefully one gets funded soon. :)

  • @simonl4523
    @simonl4523 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This was fantastic. Every part was great, but Kawczynski’s music lifted it up to another level.

  • @AMERICANZOMBIETODAY
    @AMERICANZOMBIETODAY 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is the best I've seen so far.
    Hollywood has nothing on this.
    Utterly Amazing

  • @bwang4005
    @bwang4005 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This is the type if film I live for. Thank you, it was wonderful 👻

  • @Sidar800
    @Sidar800 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Damn that ending makes me want a sequel or full length movie.

  • @michaelgreen4183
    @michaelgreen4183 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Please write a full screenplay. I'd totally pay to see it.
    This film has excellent quality and two of my favorite actresses.

  • @williamramos3350
    @williamramos3350 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Now that was a super interesting concept. This needs to be turned into a full length feature.

  • @skynotaname2229
    @skynotaname2229 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What I love about this is your short films are so well done they could be full length movies. In my opinion that also just shows how unnecessary it is for all stories to be an hour and a half long. If this was a movie we'd find out all about the doctor, the man, each of the supporting characters, they'd stretch out her hunt for the body. And finally, in the final 5-10 minutes of runtime they'd maybe show us what happened when they opened the box.

    • @BrownsdragonStudios
      @BrownsdragonStudios 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah, just imagine if people started treating every minute in a movie as valuable as a short film, I bet these movies would feel so much more substantive. I think it also shows that the "rules" of traditional storytelling aren't meant to be followed strictly. In this short, I didn't need a long intro (or exposition whatsoever) to the doctor protagonist because I learned a lot about her through the actions she took and the words she choose to say.

  • @prettyinpink2842
    @prettyinpink2842 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I absolutely loved this! The concept of where the soul goes &/or what you might accidentally let it is fascinating. Perfectly cast. It gave me all kinds of vibes from Hideaway to Thirteen Ghosts. I would love to see more. 🖤💕🖤

  • @Katie_Kuma
    @Katie_Kuma 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I want a full lenth movie of this!! So facinating of a concept of being able to capture an image of something like a soul or spirit.. and its also a dialog about the moral dilemma of scientific study and human curiousity. We always want to learn but at what cost

  • @Mashy8722
    @Mashy8722 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Omg more, more!!!! I would TOTALLY watch a full length movie!

  • @Chelliekitty
    @Chelliekitty ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I would love to see this made into a full move

  • @moisesd5459
    @moisesd5459 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    A truly excellent short film. Suspense and pacing really created that immersive atmosphere. Acting is nothing short of excellent and I particularly like the quirks of the ensemble. If it becomes a full length, I'd be happy to purchase a copy!

  • @cap5575
    @cap5575 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Fantastic. Paulo is a truly outstanding actor.

  • @aaaaaMAX
    @aaaaaMAX 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    OMG we need a feature film!! This is too good.

  • @robertashton8942
    @robertashton8942 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This was excellent, absolutely excellent movie. Marissa Tomei is amazing. She rocks. This short movie deserves multiple Oscars. The portrayal of ghosts is one of the best I have ever seen in my entire life.

  • @blazebluebass
    @blazebluebass ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Very cool to see Costanzo again! Loved him in Splinter! :D

  • @SarahDuke01
    @SarahDuke01 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Absolutely love this! And Tomei’s character, wow! She willingly damned her own soul to save so many others.

    • @jadedandbitter
      @jadedandbitter 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      No, they want revenge on Minnie Driver, not her. They're not looking at Tomei; they know who their enemy is and where she is. Chances are Tomei will be fine. Driver's character will not be.

    • @MarsFKA
      @MarsFKA 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@jadedandbitter I don't think there are any "innocent" parties in that lab and once that door is open they are all in big trouble.