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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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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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.
@thebanned2807it's a film...
Yeah a true scientist is willing to sacrifice their lives for the betterment of humanity.
@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.
@@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.
@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
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.
Thanks for the high praise!
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??
@@JoeRussellProductions This was really good. You seriously should try and make this a series
Super A List cast.
@@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 😭
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!
we can make it happen if we want
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).
@@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
@@gipsydanger5020Once that door is opened, you think the Doctor will be the only victim of her hubris?
@@fonkenful it all adds up to a full season...opening pandora's box
That ending gave me chills. I so want a full length movie of this. Damn that was good.
"That ending"? There was NO ending. Lazy.
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.
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.
I need a continuation.
Please.
This could be the beginning of something BIG, awesome, we need more of this movie. Will there be a part 2????
There never is ☹️
part 2 requested
You could look at 'Cabin in The Woods' as the sequel 🤷🏽♂
@@Leandro-X.2024.Alkebulan One has nothing to do with the other, what are you on, lol.
@@k3rc4 I did say you COULD look at it that way, I'm not saying it's exactly that way. Relax 😆
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.
she was shit writing that nearly single handedly ruined a pretty good short film premise, thats what she was
I didn't see the moment when he kicked the bucket...
She could possibly be part of death
There wasn't even a bucket. Or maybe Tomei or Purple was the only one could see it, I dunno🤷🏻
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.
And thus begins the opening of Pandora’s Box. This was awesome. I definitely wanted to see more. Great job by everyone.
"CERN"?
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.
@@kamikeserpentail3778 But things get pissed when you put them in a box. They were gonna rip her soul apart
That's the exact thought I had when she said that nothing was in there and open it.
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
@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?
are you serious? It's a film. That was my opinion. I liked it. period@@johnstrawb3521
@@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...
@@codenamejinza yeah, I'd say the same about that assistant, too.
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.
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!
It’s almost like you watched the same thing we all did.
@@somecallmetim4490 IKR?! 🤣
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@@somecallmetim4490LOL 🤓
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.
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.
You should check out Kane Pixel on TH-cam.
@@AdarshKumar-nj7rp Already do. His Backrooms content is unreal.
lol, u must not be into scifi. lots of scifi horror.
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.
@@theatog what?
Absolutely brilliant. I love the doctor's final choice to save more patients.
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.
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?
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.
Time flew by. The acting was top notch. The premise is intriguing. The characters relatable , however It feels unfinished.
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!!!!!
My mom said the same thing!
I'll say stupid movie if you ask me
@@Heeves-89 No one did, yet here you are.
@@lonniedeckermusic no one asked you but here you are
@@Heeves-89 did anyone ask you?
This NEEDS to be a full movie, damn i love the cosmic horror vibes of this and the whole original concept, well done 👍🏻🏆
You know if they don’t succeed they’ll come after anyone to continue the experiment right…
watch Martyrs
@@rako333 You are right, the concept of trying to see what happens when we die is very similar
Paolo Constanzo is not in enough major level stuff. Idk why, but I always love him on the screen in any role he plays.
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.
It is a movie. Only the length is short.
So nice to see Marisa. God this was fantastic for a short. What an ending, love it.
You can tell the difference between a truly good actress like Marisa Tomei and the rest. I thought she was overestimated when she got an Oscar as best supporting actress (and yes, she was) but here I can really see her talent.
I really would love a full length film. This is so good and ended on such cliffhanger.
Thank you!
@SilverTube thanks for watching!
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.
Wow, this was great! I didn't want it to be over. Turn this into a feature-length film!
Love how the woman in the purple cardigan is nebulously an Angel of death or banshee equivalent
This needs to either become a series or a movie! It's fantastic!! Seriously! I would absolutely 110% watch this! I want more!!
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.
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.
This is one of my new favorites on Alter. Absolutely incredible. Simply magnificent.
Thanks Taylor!
That was brilliant! Especially the ending.
Great writing, direction and the acting was amazing.
Loved the ending.
Really want to see that movie.
Incidental Music is expertly synchronised too
Big production for a short.
Well done.
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.
Thanks so much, yes, I hope Hollywood is listening, we would love to go round 2!
Paolo Constanza? Is he related to George Costanza since we all know Marisa Tomei loves George Costanza.
So happy to see Marissa Tomei as well as Minnie Driver! Both superb actors 😄
Enjoyable, but I was a bit incredulous at "it's not like we can just ask for volunteers". Well so far with everything we've learned: yes you absolutely can. It's not weird for dying folks to donate their bodies to science.
I'm glad someone else noticed that, that was my immediate reaction. I'm sure there would be tons of volunteers. Also, the idea of an ER doctor caring that much about a patient that has paper work in order seems far fetched
The Coast to Coast A.M. radio show coming from the ambulance was a nice touch 👍
Please make this a movie!! I’d GLADLY pay for it! 🤩🤩
they did and you did.
@@aluminiumnaughty7122 what?
@@nicolasdebenning4216 it is a movie that they made and you paid for it with your view and engagement.
Please send cheque made out to Cash to my forwarding address 😁please.
Another good short that should be made into a feature length film!! Please keep these coming!
We would love to make this longer!
This needs to be a full length film.
Totally
Stunned to see Marisa Tomei and Minnie Driver in this…. Love to see it as a feature.
The very best of the short films I have seen. Just realised it's ALTER . BEST OF ALTER I'VE SEEN.
Even though I already watched this twice before on the "DUST" channel, I have to watch it again. This is so damn good!
Thanks for revisiting and commenting!
Got to agree, the film is simply riveting.
@@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.
@@JoeRussellProductions Thank you for producing one of the best shorts I've ever seen. Hollywood DESPERATELY needs more quality producers like yourself.
@@danieldevito6380 Daniel! Thank you so much. I'm honored that you would say that!
This needs to be a full movie.
Maybe one day... :)
Yes! Hollywood, get on it!
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.
Now THAT is a perfect sci-fi horror film! Acting, length, cinematography... Driver/Tomei are perfect...
Oh my gosh, that was really good. It’s been a while I don’t watch such a good triller. Congratulations to you guys.
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.
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.
This was fantastic. Every part was great, but Kawczynski’s music lifted it up to another level.
I know, Andrew is AMAZING!
This is freaking good. I’ve been on a streak of duds but this one was damn good.
If this was feature length, it'd be crap, and you know it. Appreciate horror shorts for what they are.
Great short film- frightening and leaves you wanting more -wonderful performances by both Minnie Driver and Marisa Tomei and the rest of the cast !!
Thanks for the note King!
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!
When he said ‘Strange or Charmed or Up/Down’ I realized he was talking about types of quarks! The environment is so controlled that even quarks can’t get through without being measured!
Finally my hours of wasting time watching random science TH-cam videos has finally paid off!
Please write a full screenplay. I'd totally pay to see it.
This film has excellent quality and two of my favorite actresses.
I been watching Marisa and Minnie since the 80s. They are such great actors. 😍👌
I absolutely loved it. One of the best short horror films I've ever seen.
Enjoyed this!! Would love to hear commentary on what and where about the spirits.
This is a better show than anything created in the past 10 years, incredible quality!
1. The medical team's justification falls apart at 6:00 "Doctor, it's not like we can ask for volunteers." Of course you can. People have given consent to have their bodies put to many uses post mortem, including organ harvesting, instruction of medical students, and being put on display in museums. THIS patient didn't give consent to have even their body messed with, much less their immortal SOUL. Marisa Tomei's character infuriates me for pointlessly surrendering her ethics. 2. EXCELLENT film. I love these horror shorts. The camera work and editing is top notch, the special effects are excellent, and teaser at the end? I would pay twice full price of a regular movie ticket to see a sequel to this.
This is the type if film I live for. Thank you, it was wonderful 👻
Same here!
Damn that ending makes me want a sequel or full length movie.
I'm a film maker and a writer.
That really needed to be a movie.
Please continue to part 2.
Thanks Brian, I agree!
This is my all time favorite out of these short horror films. Amazing work all around
Really makes you appreciate what a good actor does for a film project, and how even the best story can be ruined with bad acting.
I would love to see this made into a full move
This should be a full length film. It was damn good. How you got so many great actors is really what elevates this film.
John Cusack was really good
That was AWESOME!!! I confess when the first guy opened his mouth I worried it was another show making men look stupid and sexist instead of having believably strong female leads like The Expanse (my all time favourite show, Shohreh Aghdashloo absolutely makes it for me) but NOPE! I feel bad now. Superb characters, great acting, and that last scene... omg the last scene... that must have taken a looooong time to get so perfect. The looks of expectation and patience... it's perfect 🤗
This is possibly the best sci-fi/supernatural film I’ve ever seen! Definitely worth a longer version
Whoever made this is the hero that horror films need. Awesome
Holy crap!!!! I want a full movie of this!!! Looked amazing!
Waiting for Part 2..i cannot imagine this story and concept.. It's wonderful
We'd love to make a feature.
I remember this short film very well. I watched it again very fondly. It is a true masterpiece. 🔥🎃🔥
Thanks! So glad you found us!
@@JoeRussellProductions and I really hope you will shoot the sequel to the short film sooner or later!
Amazing, needs to be a full length film, loved it ❤
Thank you Barbara!
The team that made this should be proud.
I want a damn big 2 hr movie out of this. This was a masterpiece with superb cast and acting❤
This was So good! Series potential for sure!
Her youth and beauty overshadow her acting and now she is mature still a stunning natural beauty and great actress. ❤
I would definitely watch full length of this story! Cool, loved it, Thank You and Happy Halloween 🎃🖤
That was great one. I loved how doctor's curiosity shifted twisting the plot. It's a 10!
I need this to be a full length film! Do not sell the rights to the story though! At least give us a part two!
Thanks! Yep, we will always hold the rights. Hopefully we can get a feature funded!
Had to watch again with my wife this is great.
This is in my top 2 of favorite short horror films! Loved it!!!
WOAH, amazing! Thank you!
What's the other one?
@@MISTERKIC I believe it's called "Other side of the box" that one really freaked me out! It's so good in my opinion🙂
@@PinkCottonCandy88 YES! I did see that a few years ago. Creepy AsF! Definitely one my fave horror shorts!
We need a sequel to this bro
One of the best shorts I've ever seen on TH-cam or anywhere else
I need a Part 2 this was too good.
WOWZERS... what an incredible short story!! MAN, that was super eerie!!! Absolutely LOVED this! Thanks, ALTER!!
That cliffhanger at the end, it will make it so memorable, great choice given theme, love it
That ending took the meaning of making a deal with the devil to a whole new level. She got exactly what she deserved and the doctor knew if she would let anyone know there was something in there it would come for her or the others. It was cheated out of a soul and it was angry to say the least. And i have a feeling it will not go back emptyhanded.
This flick made my heart pound.
Totally on point.Such a good short.Well deserving of a part two
Jesus what a great short..flawless acting ...
Somebody needs to make this a full length movie!!!
Frijoles! What a cliff hanger! Amazing work! Bravo!
This isn't sci fi friends, it's fantasy XD
Or may be there is no technology to detect paranormal yet, so no understanding of it. Just like people did not know about radiation or anything else that can not be feeled physicly. Just a matter of time on my opinion when things like dark spirits are gonna be detected. And then someday goverments will show their information (maybe, or it already exists, it is just a secret, who knows)
Brilliant!! Why can’t every movie be this long!!??
I wonder who's the guy pushing out high end short movies with actual actors😮 impressed
Que gran trabajo. Siempre me interesa como se mezclan temas religiosos con ciencia física. Que pena que no tenga subtitulos. No entendí casi nada.
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
I'm convinced that short horror stories are the best way to tell them
Wish the producers would make more of this world.
Omg more, more!!!! I would TOTALLY watch a full length movie!
"Let`s see what happens"
Made me smile....
Wow best one so far! We need a part 2!