Horror Short Film "Herman" | ALTER
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ส.ค. 2020
- A young boy brings a strange figurine home from the beach, and mysterious consequences follow.
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More About HERMAN: A ‘daytime horror’ short about the earthly forces around us that impact our lives but we aren't aware of - or choose to ignore. The story concerns a young boy who discovers a strange figurine. Its mysterious effect on his family suggests it could be a harbinger of larger consequence.
Writer/Director: Eric Bodge
Cinematographer/Producer: Travis LaBella
Editor/Producer: Collin Davis
Editor/Producer: Matt Litwiller
Producer: Siddharth Ganji
Gaffer: Doug Potts
Sound Design & Mix: Jackie Zhou
Composer: Zach Robinson
Color: Arianna Shining Star
Featuring:
Yates Warren as Evan
Aria Spinello as Lacey
Kimberlee Oren as Trish
Dakota Shepard as Jen
Stephen Lydic as Dan
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Hello ALTER community, I'm Eric Bodge, the writer/director of this film. I'll be here to answer any questions you might have... please enjoy, and thank you for watching!
The story concept is good..did you write it?
It's obvious that Hermen is evil somehow, but I don't understand the film, is hermeneutics responsible for the girl setting the bush on fire and the fire in Santa Barbara, if so, why?
Yeah this one has me confused especially the ending
@@sougatmohapatra8540 yes, thanks, the concept was loosely based on true events
@@ericbodge 👍👍👍
Jokes on you Herman, I already have no food, no money, and no friends.
The college student in its natural habitat
@@timeforamunch2616 🤣🤣🤣🤣 fr
I got food... one out of three ain't bad
You know you got money when you have a patio table with a built-in mini fire pit and a decorative water-feature slide into your pool.
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It was creepy and every kid does this. They pick the weirdest thing they can find and attach to it. Then, it becomes some weird extension of their imagination much to every parents horror lol.
I never did that, just because most kids do it doesn't mean every single one does, no hate i'm just saying
Simulation_Nathan you’re right some kids do it, not all. It felt relatable nonetheless.
I never did this either. Not anything gross or abnormal. Just stuffed toys and dolls i pretended were real as a kid. Do boys do this?
I agree with you. As a kid I used to be so attached to a character I saw in a comic that I even prayed to it for strength 😂😂
My parents were far too unsuperstitious to get any weird vibes from any of my creepy toys. No, the playthings that ended up in my possession became frightening extensions of my vivid imagination, much to my OWN horror... I remember being terrified of them coming to life in the night & killing me while I was asleep. Eventually, before getting rid of my toys altogether, I had to be sure to put every single one of my dolls, stuffed animals, action figures, etc. away in my closet & firmly latch the door shut before feeling safe enough to sleep. I would've locked that door if I could have.
Herman really suited that little dress, he almost looked disappointed when it got took off him 😂
Herman there just owning it 💅🏻
He'll be on the catwalk next. Just you watch! 😂
The little girl walking straight down into the deep end was creepy! Great work on this film 👏🏼
The little girl
-Evan, you gotta take a bath.
-SAY NO.
-No.
-You have to wash up.
-WHY DOES THIS CREATURE NOT HEED YOU? HERMAN GROWS ANGRY!
-I want to stay with Herman. You’re making him mad.
-Bring him with you, he can wash up, too.
-NO! HERMAN LIKES IT NOT! DESTROY HER!
-Herman says that he doesn’t like the water.
-Oh, no? Why not?
-HERMAN’S CLAWS HAVE BEEN PRUNEY FOR NIGH UNTO A MILLENNIUM. NO MORE!
-He’s done swimming. Now he likes it dry. Herman’s weak. He has a long journey ahead. He has to get into the volcano.
-I TOLD YOU THAT IN CONFIDENCE!
-C’mon, pal. Maybe Herman can stand on the counter while you bathe.
-...THESE TERMS ARE ACCEPTABLE.
Petition to let Herman vibe
This was better than the video itself. :P
100 likeee
Herman caused 2020
He controls minds.
Does what he pleases.
Nuff said.
You would have thought people would have learned from "the Brady bunch" NOT to bring home things you find at the beach
There was an 80's vibe going on here, especially the background music. Maybe Herman was getting revenge with the fires for all of the poor, defenseless lobsters who are burned alive everyday😉
That toy looks like Hellboy's cousin or sibling.
👀 WELL, just wait till you see what this doll seems to be able to do.
@@WatchALTER
That sounds interesting. I'll make sure I'm tuned in.
The toy does nothing in this film
@@joeh7997
Nope it doesn't. It just looks similar.
@@WatchALTER part 2 oooh?
Alter, Better then Netflix and Amazon Prime anyday.
Wow! Thank you for getting ALTERed with us.
Don’t forget better than Hulu, Disney+, Apple TV, etc!
@@nowellahhh Agreed!
VulgarVixen I’ve been consuming these short films every day for months now.
Is my anxiety increased? Yes.
Does the fact that my fiancé is at work until midnight every day add to that? Yes.
Is it worth it? Hell yes!
@@nowellahhh Hahahaha! The things we do to ourselves....
The relevance to the Hermen never really materialized for me. This mystical character, with all his unique attributes, kept me waiting for some unique experience and insight, but it's quintessence fell flat. However, I thought that the rest of the quality of this film was excellent. Thank you for this experience.
I feel exactly the same.
Dumb
@@andreagibbs419 What's dumb?
@@richardrodriguez9229 your comment , this short...where would you like to start?
I have watched a lot of Films from the Alter, But this one, kind if lost me. It really made no sense to me at all unless I was using my imagination
what was the story ?? i didn't understand
i might be wrong but I think there was soul inside the mr krabs and it swapped itself with the little boys body. So when were seeing him at the end with that brooding face is not actually him. I dunno why the little girl killed herself tho
Totally Agree!
I’m all for mystery and audience interpretation, but you can’t read between the lines if there aren’t any lines!
@@germangonzales2008 she put a dress on her-man so it felt violated or who ever touch the curse crab the unwanted invites itself into the human body and takes over
Herman is definitely a relative to Hellboy. His design looks cool. Good job, Eric.
Thanks!
@@ericbodge Your welcome, dude.
You’re right bruh
Hey did you make that figure, if not were did you get it. It is actually pretty cool looking
Thanks. We worked with Eric Fox, mad scientist / special effects designer, to custom create the figurine
I like it as well i wish i found one at a beach to
@Greeny The Kid "..." he says towards the maker of this film
It reminds me of Baltan from ultraman.
Can we be friends
Gosh don't you hate it when your action figure turns out to be a cosmic entity that wrecks havoc upon the world?
I feel like these shorts don't need to be completely terrifying, but they should have an element of disturbia. This had none.
Shoulda called it Larry he looks like the SpongeBob lobster lol.
Christopher Smith they'd all be
*living like Larry*
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
You mean Mr Crabs
Parece o larry do spongebob
Herman: Haha, girl go blub blub.
That is a cool looking toy. I can totally see why the kid took it home.
Yup
Does look 👀 buff mr crabs
I saw quite a touch of Lovecraft in that . Most excellent
@Usamah Ali "his book"
... uh
U sure?
It's my favorite thing in the world when someone watches a piece of horror media playing on the fear of the unknown, and they stroke their beards going "HMM YES, definitely Lovecraftian! I read!"
@@kylefrank638 There isca REALLY good HPL one in ALTER. The one with a girl, a guy and cave. Did you see it?
@Usamah Ali If you can find Mountains of Madness online, give it a read. Classic Lovecraft.
Everyone gets the Cthullu they deserve
This is true.
Makes me wonder if somebody found a "Herman" for real and unleashed it upon our world.
It would make sense with everything happening lmao
Let's find the little shh and burn it!
Sound quality is dire in places.
Unless his parents are hospital specialists was there really a good reason to abandon the children, even if it was with their aunt, in favour of neighbours at such short notice and for so long?
The chance to get away from the children would be reason enough for me
How *dare* people press dislike! This channel needs more love!
Edit: im sorry but I mean that this video needs more likes, thousands more than dislikes, millions even
@@Colechamdiceman I didnt mean it like that! I just meant that there should be more likes, im sorry
Beacuse they didn't understand
I don’t like it either. But I don’t press dislike because I don’t wanna hurt the director.
Yeah
ALTER: uploads a video
ME: likes first then watches the video.. cos y'all know it's gonna be terrific.. stay ALTERED everyone..
this was horrible
I think ALTER's quality fluctuates DRASTICALLY. They are presenting other people's work, so it's not a reflection of the people behind ALTER's abilities, per se. This one was all aesthetic I think, nothing much going on in the plot.
If a child ever find such a cool toy no parent would trash it in a bin, that's a keeper.
I'm not first,but at least I'm here🤗hello to all Alter fans🖐
Hi
Heyyy
@@neardeathexperience2095
Hey
Herman is growing,he's getting bigger & mean.
Nothing creepier than kids...If anything causes an apocalypse, it'll be kids LOL
Babysitter: what is wrong with you guys?
Also babysitter: drinking, smoking cigs, and smoking pot while ignoring the terrifying attachment of a boy to a doll that he hears voices from.
😂
Nightmares Film Fest 2019 is really killing this year with ALTER short films! I loved seeing this one at the fest and OH MY GOD WHAT IS UP WITH THAT ACTION FIGURE?????
Is it just me or does the little boy look like a young josh hutcherson
I was thinking that myself
Thought that also
I really enjoyed this. Solid production all around, and I would love to see a Part 2!
Evan: can I watch spongebob?
Stepmom?: no grace wants to watch dancing
Me: screw the dancing I wanna watch sponge bob to!
Man I would spend the entire day watching ALTER's videos. They are so awesome and entertaining!!
Until you can fall asleep🤣🤣🤣
God that's so true. They really are the best.
@@mandielou Ils sont très inégaux. Mais il y en d'excellents et beaucoup de créativité . Le problème c'est que je les regarde le soir ...puis la nuit
I initially thought that if Herman got wet or put in water he was going to grow/turn to life, and start hurting people.
After reading your comment (the writer), "based loosely on real events", and your explanation on finding a similar toy and family events that followed, I was really intrigued!
It reminds me of Annabelle, or similar objects that once in someone's possession bad things start to happen.
or really? I really wonder why it does not remind you of responsibility and security? open pool, lovely parents gone for 2 days...TWO days to visit a neighbor in hospital. Left kids on smoked who?
do you really think that something supernatural causes bad things here? do stupid act and blame toys and bad luck. this short is extremely weak and dumb
Not the first Alter short film that isn't actually a short film, but more like a pilot for a TV series cut off less than halfway through. Is this inept screenwriting? All the other elements are top-notch, from casting through acting, camera work, editing, all the way to the creepy figurine. Kind of infuriating to see the high-end production values be hamstrung by the frustrating script.
A lot of student/"amateur" horror I see seems to think ambiguity in and of itself is enough to scare. Me, I like some explaining. There are hints here that the figurine is some kind of deity on a quest... The fire is his fault? Uh... why does he take vengeance out on the sister as if it's subservient to the boy, when just before, it (possibly) is the reason for the neighbor's unexplained trip to the hospital? I couldn't tell if some of the muffled dialogue was actually important to hear, or if it's intentional, and we're basically hearing things through the ears of a kid, who won't understand it.
Like you said, nice camera work, nice acting (except for the daughter)... in service of a script saying nothing though. It just chucks some ideas around and wants us to find what's scary about it.
You thought the acting was top-notch?
@@rickyray2794 I like a story that has its act together, instead of leaving the work up to the audience to determine what it's all about. It's cheap that way, where the writer just has pretty ideas floating around in their head, and they throw them all out there without structure or reason. Like, I don't care how pretty the vase is, it's perched on an unbuilt coffee table.
Boy: cool I’ll call you ‘Herman ‘
Herman: i am COMMANDER KRILL!
I think "He has to get into the Volcano" is key one. Key two is Herman being placed in the back seat of Auntie's car that is clearly going back home to the heart of fireland.
hermans a cool dude, i like herman
herman isnt a girl, nor a boy herman is herman
Ye
Herman needs more respect no one gave him the respect he needed
He's a demon of the underworld
@@jenniferdavenport3592 just like me
Okay, I'm totally lost from that ending.
This is why you should never trust crabs named Herman
"Her? Man? That sounds like a girl's toy."
That kind of logic should not be coming out of someone her age.
Love this. We as a society are so screwed. No wonder kids need lobster superheros
Well... Time to show this to my friend named Herman.
“I can’t even get high on drugs and pass out while I’m supposed to be supervising children, what is wrong with you guys??!”
The god Herman is gonna take over the planet, he just isn’t strong enough yet
Some things should be left alone a lesson this boy will learn the hard way
Hi Eric,
Excellent Lovecraftian horror short, great lurking menace and deep foreboding and trepidation in this piece. And brilliant, brilliant score!
Thanks Johnny. My friend Zach Robinson composed the score and he's an absolute genius.
loads of love from altered alone to alter. keep making such amazing films. you guys always have my support!!!!!
Well that’s just how alter movies are... never a perfect ending
That little boy out there digging up crusty krabs on the beach
Literally everyone: "Quick think of a funny comment!!"
Edit: btw thanks for the likes guys never gotten so many lol❤
😂😂😂
You win this one!! Lmao
@@turdferguson7112 yessir😏
@@Desstingz tehe
@@spinningcarrot78 😂😂😂
Seems like the worlds in chaos just like ours we have plenty in common and I wouldn’t be surprised if a crawman appears during September to end the world
Never fear lobster man is here
So kids be aware, do not pick up any figurine in the streets or beaches because usually these figurines have spirit in them. Sooner or later, they will get hold of u. God bless little children, Amen!
.... My name is Herman.......................
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@@WatchALTER 👁️👄👁️
I thought this was one of the best Alters films. Acting was great too
Please, please, PLEASE release that script you were taking about. This is so intriguing and I would love to know more. It reminds me of The Last Mimsy but darker and I love that. You all are very talented
I hope Herman doesn't get to those fires, look at the damage he has done to this family and friends already!
He was obviously dumped or erupted into the sea a long time ago and if he gets back to his volcano, or any large fires, his powers will be fully restored & the human race will be at the mercy of this Old One.
Wonderfully suggestive short with a Lovecraftian influence, I really enjoyed this. I very much hope that you get financed for the feature length.
About to sleep but here comes ALTER lol
You: I need sleep.
Us releasing a new movie: Sleep can wait a little longer. 👀
@@WatchALTER exactly, this is more important LOL
i like Alter movies but this one was by far the most confusing and it made absolutely no sense...
Wow!! This was good!!
Kids you find something at the beach...just leave there and move on!! No need to bring trinkets that'll cause havoc in the home.
I haven’t been this scared since Bobby Brady dug up that Tiki necklace in Hawaii.
Who lives underground buried under the sand?
Herman. Grab. Guy!
He’ll set forest on fire. He’s a evil little man!
Herman. Grab. Guy!
Herman CraB gUy
Hermy bOyyy
GRab GuYyy
*imagine singing this in the San tune as the sponge Bob square pants theme song*
Sry if this is a weird comment I’m tired XD
Awesome video you guys
😐
:)
Thanks to those that make this content. This one left me wanting more. The tone was right, the suspense was on point, and plenty of elements reminiscent of horror classics, but I never felt like it built to a satisfying payoff.
"What is wrong with You guys??!!" *Puts sunglasses back on.. 👍🏻
All i can think of is a horror version of crab people from southpark lol
That's why I appreciate ALTER because this evening me and my sweetheart went to beach to spent some time..drink beer took photos and now watching ALTER
First Cardi B gives us all the WAP 🌼🐳 and now Alter blesses us with this gem🦐💓
Excuse me?... do not compare that piece of trash to the greatest horror channel of all time
Captain Bruh thank you
I like Herman's design, I'd definitely buy that figure it if I ever saw it on sale
Evan looks like the kid from the Nestle Crunch commercial
Reasons on why i cant eat Shrimp no wait the reasons i. DONT wanna eat shrimp
Parents tell us we picky af but they dont know why we dont wanna eat it.. we got our reasons Right?
Alter is my Altar ❤️
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Honestly I would like to see what happens next. This was really good
Shit just went from 0 to Australia real fricking quick
6:15 Can I watch Spongebob?
Helo from indonesia... Thanks eric love it ❤
Well done, Where this figurine goes, calamity seems to follow. Much unexplained, but very moving. The shot, driving up the coast with the fire in the distance, breathtaking, I suspect it was not CGI. Well acted all around. The sound mixing was nuanced. I suspect everyone was expecting the Figurine to move at some time. I appreciate the restraint. The end feels like the beginning There is, I suspect more to tell.
so when i was 6 my family bought a beach house in Charleston, SC... and the first time we went (Summer, 1999) i lost a Buzz Lightyear toy (from Toy Story) in the sand.... and then 20 years later (Summer, 2019) i was digging with my 3 year old in the sand behind that SAME beach house (my family still owns it) AND FOUND THE BUZZ TOY... almost NO paint left on it, his clear acrylic face helmet looked like it was sand blasted (cause it basically had been) and you could JUST BARELY MAKE OUT THE "M" AND THE "S" WHERE I HAD PAINTED MY NAME ON THE BOTTOM OF HIS FOOT (like Andy did in the movie)... once i realized what it was I COULDNT BELIEVE IT i mean WHAT ARE THE ODDS ??? i was THE LAST PERSON TO SEE IT and then I FOUND IT after 20 YEARS... i know it sounds like a 'BUZZ FEED' feel good story... BUT ITS 100% TRUE... i laughed ALOT and almost cried a few times that day.... this jst made me think about that... thought i would share... thanx
hi eric i love you and i love herman
Ryan Patrick ❤️
It annoys me when a kid ignore game is so on point 🤦🏽♀️🙄😂 ugh
Herman had one known weakness - HERSHEY'S!
Okay... I usually bite my tongue at all the comments on these Alter videos because every single person seems to think each video is the best thing ever but I have to say it... what exactly was the point? What was I missing? Some of these just straight up lack plot and depths (and of course some are really good.) But this was either an undeveloped story or went right over my head.
Yo anybody, what happened? i don't understand
Cool
Cards on the table, I've watched and loved scores of horror shorts distributed by ALTER, but this was probably my least favorite to date.
It's not clear that anything supernatural was happening at all. Most of the strange events could be explained by both children being emotionally unwell. The adults' misfortunes were unfortunate, but not terribly unusual. California has wildfire problems with no help required from Herman. If the figurine was a problem, it would have been easily solved by dumping it in a faraway trash receptacle while the boy was sleeping. If the BOY were the problem, then pretending to have no idea what happened to Herman and helping the boy "look for him" would be a simple way to appease his temper. Not much was done to establish a character or motive for anybody, least of all Herman. The whole plot boils down to "this family is going through a lot, and maybe this toy from the beach is kind of an asshole?" The concept is interesting, but the execution is not.
Great now I gotta make sure nobody in my neighborhood fins Herman that's alter
🤔👉It's like Annabelle that kid that found the crab that was possessive should be boiled and drown with butter 🤣👉 lmao
Very, very well done. Understated. Definitely Lovecraftian. The casting is spot on. The score is subtle and menacing. The ending portends great events, none good. Reminds me of Take Shelter. Bravo! A short film this good is rare!
Composer Zack Robinson did great job with the synthwave background score 👏👏🔥🔥
And finally a new flavor of horror . Dang! This is it!
I love alter Horror Film,s
We do too!
Sorry Alter
This one just didn't do it for me .
Love ya tho ❤💕❤
When something is buried let it stay buried. Thanks for the entertainment ALTER!
Bravo!
This one doesn't really need explanation. The "volcano" Evan talks about that Herman has to get to is none other than the wildfire. I think we all get that part.
I like the slow burning effect, music & overall style of revealing the cursed object's effects.
Myman
I don’t get the story of this!?
The filmmaker has a pinned comment, where he will answer the community’s questions. We do agree that there is a lot of ambiguity that happens in the film, but he might be able to explain a little bit more of the “why.”
ALTER Thanks!
Don't worry guys. That's just Larry the Lobster. Pretty cool guy
Seems like the only thing appropriate to name Herman. Is anything that resembles a hermit crab.