ANALOG HORROR SHORT: The Angler's Trap

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    Writing/Editing ⮞ Birdy Eames - / birdyeames
    Music ⮞ "Everything is Through, Dear" from The Walten Files - • Everything is Through,...
    "What the Hell is Wrong with You?" from The Walten Files - • What the hell is wrong...
    Website ⮞ www.birdyeames.com
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    This for a class and it won the audience award at my school's digital media showcase! It was fun to do an homage/parody to series like The Walten Files or Mandela Catalog. This was almost entirely made in After Effects, which was a mistake, but hey I learned a lot.
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  • @birdybirp
    @birdybirp  ปีที่แล้ว +1537

    Well this certainly got more traction than I ever expected. I only uploaded this video to TH-cam because someone asked to see it, but I'm very happy that so many others liked it as well!
    I've had some people ask if this will become a series and as of now... not sure. I have some ideas for more FEAR PSAs, but it's more of a matter of if I have the time/energy to make it. So hey stay tuned and there may be more nature-related horror in the future.

    • @mushrooni
      @mushrooni ปีที่แล้ว +9

      This is really cool ! I wish you luck on your next works!! :D

    • @Divo3660
      @Divo3660 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Ha, I expect this to blow up soon with thousands and thousands of views! I'm going to share it and point people in your direction for it, because it's awesome.
      Now you just have the super easy task of making more!

    • @kalebnelson8214
      @kalebnelson8214 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Do it 3rd reply Ü

    • @danieladurna2774
      @danieladurna2774 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Really liked It

    • @ruthlessasmr6662
      @ruthlessasmr6662 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Extremely well made!

  • @bashfulwolfo6499
    @bashfulwolfo6499 ปีที่แล้ว +3641

    Using “fauna” instead of “flora” stood out to me, even if it was a mistake. Even if it was intentional, thinking these trees as beings with organs and flesh is pretty damn cool.

    • @birdybirp
      @birdybirp  ปีที่แล้ว +1209

      It was totally a mistake caused by writing this script at 2AM on a deadline but it's canon now so I'm just gonna roll with it. Whose to say there isn't a lot of viscera in those trees?

    • @stanleys9cookies
      @stanleys9cookies ปีที่แล้ว +274

      @@birdybirp Maybe that is how they grow! The bark of the tree is actually just the bark other trees drop and the inside is all the humans used to grow it's mass! Maybe (if you continued this at all) you could also add a detail where if you see certain moss on a tree that is red, it could be one of those trees or if the tree bleeds- but that might make it too obvious, idk

    • @tylerdickinson4865
      @tylerdickinson4865 ปีที่แล้ว +79

      Maybe red moss or hard red sap could be like dried blood from wounds (like how humans get scabs over wounds), and maybe they have unique vines that are actually veins.
      Either way, the concept of living trees is both terrifying and intriguing!

    • @CarlosRamirez-ow5do
      @CarlosRamirez-ow5do ปีที่แล้ว +60

      "Good day to be cutting down a tree...wait why is it re-"
      Woody hasn't been seen since.

    • @lujin914
      @lujin914 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@CarlosRamirez-ow5do ha, woody

  • @Asapyesterday
    @Asapyesterday ปีที่แล้ว +2053

    Instructor: don't go near the trees, they're dangerous
    Also Instructor: mark every tree you come across with chalk, that way you'll know if there's danger about

    • @shawermus
      @shawermus ปีที่แล้ว +135

      It's more of a "not mimic" notes from Prey. Yes, it's a bit dangerous, but better than nothing

    • @brrrrrr
      @brrrrrr ปีที่แล้ว +211

      "I am totally not an auditorial and visual hallucination caused by the angler's trap" -instructor (totally not a hallucination caused by the angler's trap

    • @OrchidAlloy
      @OrchidAlloy ปีที่แล้ว +170

      Instructor: Never say your codeword outside your home
      Also instructor: Call out your codeword every time you see a friend in the forest

    • @game4u987
      @game4u987 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      its discuss not say

    • @GoBananazVR
      @GoBananazVR ปีที่แล้ว +63

      This has so many flaws in the instructor's safety measures it seems like he is an angler's trap

  • @beethebee8
    @beethebee8 ปีที่แล้ว +3943

    the final step possibly being corrupted due to a hallucination - meaning YOU, the viewer, are in the effective range of an Angler's Trap- is so so clever. fantastic work!!!

    • @birdybirp
      @birdybirp  ปีที่แล้ว +691

      I'm so glad that you picked up on that! Thank you so much!

    • @KitKat_293
      @KitKat_293 ปีที่แล้ว +389

      plus even if not intended, the step before that advising you reveal your code words by calling and confirming them casually throughout the day seems like part of the hallucination and trick!
      i expected the call step to be like, "if you see or hear a loved one calling for help or danger, ask for the code word. call authorities and leave immediately if they don't know it."
      but just yelling and confirming your codes when you see any companions on the campground who isn't in distress and continuing on your hike is a bad idea, and exactly what the angler tree would want 😳

    • @SSMtheotown
      @SSMtheotown ปีที่แล้ว +43

      Woah…. I better be more careful when going to a beach that’s near a forest…

    • @derpyduck264
      @derpyduck264 ปีที่แล้ว +110

      @@KitKat_293 Yeah, the codeword should definitely be a word that others call to confirm that they are real, not one that you make up for others to call out for you.
      And it shouldn't be a casual step, it should be something where upon using a codeword, you create a new one, and rarely reuse the same word. If you need to, make a literal passcode.
      The previous step is definitely sus

    • @enamelpin628
      @enamelpin628 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      @@KitKat_293 Right before that step, with the remember section, another notable oddity is the usage of meters, in a US informational video.

  • @lubiezolwie
    @lubiezolwie ปีที่แล้ว +2788

    Now this is the horror i like
    No distirurbing imagery
    No jumpscares
    Just an "oh wow thats scary" at the end

    • @birdybirp
      @birdybirp  ปีที่แล้ว +158

      Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

    • @-thanawat-8296
      @-thanawat-8296 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Fr

    • @LordMoldoma
      @LordMoldoma ปีที่แล้ว +39

      No silent screamers either. I hate silent screamers @birdybirp please don’t do any silent screamers.

    • @SomeName_AlsoHandlesSucc
      @SomeName_AlsoHandlesSucc ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Shut.

    • @zeplynnnnnnnn
      @zeplynnnnnnnn ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@LordMoldoma yeah those are horrible

  • @zboy1152
    @zboy1152 ปีที่แล้ว +257

    I am the Lorax, I speak for the trees
    _you cannot hide forever_

    • @birdybirp
      @birdybirp  ปีที่แล้ว +63

      OH MAN I SHOULD HAVE PUT AN EVIL LORAX IN THESE TREES

    • @creppersaurusrex2300
      @creppersaurusrex2300 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@birdybirp Why do you think the Angler's Trap catches humans and takes them to their leafy domes?

    • @blizzard_the_seal9863
      @blizzard_the_seal9863 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@creppersaurusrex2300 revenge

    • @finnahstar7497
      @finnahstar7497 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      WAIT, IS THAT WHY EVERYONE CUT DOWN THE TREES?
      What if they were all Anglers trap trees

    • @spamton.S.Spamtong18377.
      @spamton.S.Spamtong18377. 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      *I'm after your knees*

  • @voguecrab
    @voguecrab ปีที่แล้ว +1495

    As a proud resident of Minnesota, the concept of a tree that lures people in and eats them is terrifying given how friendly and congenial most people of our neighborhood is.

    • @thepolarphantasm2319
      @thepolarphantasm2319 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      Be wary of ambulatory trees, wood crawlers wearing people... and Mike Lindell. Truly y'all got a trifecta of legit horror icons up there

    • @OgLuckyLiar
      @OgLuckyLiar ปีที่แล้ว +32

      As another resident of Minnesota, if these were real, I think 90% of the people I live by would be dead 💀

    • @mglplays3536
      @mglplays3536 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Another proud resident Minnesota, if this happens im only going outside in the winter

    • @honeybelle1203
      @honeybelle1203 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah, personally I am never going anywhere near any tree ever again. Which is going to be tough because I don't live up in the twin cities like the rest of our people😿

    • @OgLuckyLiar
      @OgLuckyLiar ปีที่แล้ว

      @@honeybelle1203 sameee

  • @Fish-dr8sd
    @Fish-dr8sd ปีที่แล้ว +791

    2:30
    I literally said out loud; "What, are the trees listening to me?"
    Yes. Yes they are.

    • @birdybirp
      @birdybirp  ปีที่แล้ว +88

      They always are

    • @Kyle-vg2io
      @Kyle-vg2io ปีที่แล้ว +51

      No, we're not. Relax, speak freely

    • @fox_childe661
      @fox_childe661 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@Kyle-vg2io Wait, what?-

    • @Fish-dr8sd
      @Fish-dr8sd ปีที่แล้ว +32

      @@Kyle-vg2io Those damn trees! They're at it again!

    • @Kyle-vg2io
      @Kyle-vg2io ปีที่แล้ว +35

      My favorite code word is "help". The trees will never see it coming!

  • @lexyshannon9428
    @lexyshannon9428 ปีที่แล้ว +353

    "The Angler's trap isn't like other plants"
    Ah... she was never like the other trees

    • @audreyiiishotterthananyani1305
      @audreyiiishotterthananyani1305 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm not like OTHER trees. I will literally eat you alive. 🤪😜😝

    • @janhavinoronha
      @janhavinoronha ปีที่แล้ว +33

      r/notlikeothertrees

    • @notNyxiann
      @notNyxiann ปีที่แล้ว

      @@janhavinoronha lmao

    • @gayternatee
      @gayternatee ปีที่แล้ว

      @@janhavinoronha this subreddit needs to be created lmao

  • @sting5513
    @sting5513 ปีที่แล้ว +339

    If the tree can subconsciously access my memories and cause me to hallucinate a familiar individual, it sure as hell can know what the code word is

    • @Naivuren
      @Naivuren ปีที่แล้ว +61

      yes I was gonna comment that, if the tree just mimicked people it would be one thing, but if i causes you to hallucinate code words do nothing

    • @blueturtle3623
      @blueturtle3623 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      I mean if the trees can see/hear you, it stands to reason it notices who people spend a lot of time with. If an anglers trap saw/heard me with my best friend, it would know to imitate said friend.

    • @duckyduckington9736
      @duckyduckington9736 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      they apparently are alive as ANIMALS not tree's and are supposedly misidentified. Plants... don't migrate... So what exactly ARE they? Are they flesh and bone? Can they see? How do they work?

    • @boohoo605
      @boohoo605 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      it could be like dr!gs that make u hallucinate, sm of them do

    • @blueturtle3623
      @blueturtle3623 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      @@boohoo605 I think thats more likely. It causes you to hallucinate but has no real control over what the hallucination is. The whole "loved ones voice" thing might just be specific to whatever drug it gives off.

  • @VanJameson717
    @VanJameson717 ปีที่แล้ว +973

    This reminds me so much of one of my favorite pieces of this kind of art: Wilderness Survival Guide by Gemini Home Entertainment. I immediately thought of Nature's Mockery when it started describing the Angler's Trap. Love nature based analog horror since there is so much about nature that can be scary and probably just as much that we don't even know about that could be far more terrifying than natural disasters, or diseases. Yet, when most people think of nature, they think of peaceful hikes, sunshine, friendly animals. Its the perfect subject for simple, natural horror.

    • @birdybirp
      @birdybirp  ปีที่แล้ว +115

      Being compared to Gemini Home Entertainment is such a compliment! That series does such amazing things. I wasn't thinking of Nature's Mockery when making this, but I'm sure the influence was there in the back of my mind somewhere.
      And I totally agree about your thoughts on horror in nature! I got the idea of Evil Trees because I was thinking of how spooky it would be to be alone in the woods and thinking you're alone, but you're not. I didn't want to do just a Spooky Man In The Treeline type story, though, so I thought "Okay what if the TREES were the Spooky Man"
      I've actually been thinking over the last few days about other PSAs I could do in this vein so hopefully there will be more natural horror in the future!

    • @sabrinatscha2554
      @sabrinatscha2554 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      That was a great series. I wonder if they have any new videos out

    • @jan-Pala
      @jan-Pala ปีที่แล้ว

      as someone who's currently working on figuring out what's going on with gemini home entertainment's stuff, same.

  • @WolfyFancyLads
    @WolfyFancyLads ปีที่แล้ว +154

    Imagine if the Angler's Trap was actually the educational video, luring people in with the promise of helping people against evil trees but making you stay watching long enough to devour you without you ever knowing. Or making you go out and do these steps, like going near trees to mark them, only to result in your being devoured.

    • @rpspotify4841
      @rpspotify4841 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      Deadass that's what I think is happening in the video. The behaviors all seem to be things that would ultimately make you easier to prey upon for the Anglers. If they can make you hallucinate, then you can't really hide a code from them.
      Marking trees? No way. Nice try, Anglers, but I'm not getting that close

    • @ClareAmel
      @ClareAmel 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      The group is literally called FEAR. I think that’s what’s happening here. On top of what you mentioned, the code word advice is a great way to get strangers killed since they would never know your group’s code word, and the last step seems like a hallucination

  • @re-blitz
    @re-blitz ปีที่แล้ว +286

    This is actually great analog horror, it gave me a sense of unease without needing an excess amount of glitchy visuals or auditory glitches. For a second he put me in the world where these things were real and an active threat and that was enough to scare to me. Well done!

    • @birdybirp
      @birdybirp  ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

  • @joachrono489
    @joachrono489 ปีที่แล้ว +264

    I never thought i will cancel a walk in the woods from a video in TH-cam...underated and original love it

    • @birdybirp
      @birdybirp  ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Thank you so much!! I'm glad you liked it!!

  • @GuardianR105
    @GuardianR105 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    I dig the FEAR acronym, and the "Enjoy Nature -- RESPONSIBLY!" slogan. Everyone's familiar with the "Please drink RESPONSIBLY" slogan, and this subtle yet important twist is what clinches it for me. Chef's Kees.
    (Had a nitpick about flora/fauna, but I see I'm not the only one to have pointed that out, so I removed it.)

  • @AidenOcelot
    @AidenOcelot ปีที่แล้ว +117

    Welp, time to add this into my unnecessarily dangerous Forest in my D&D world

    • @birdybirp
      @birdybirp  ปีที่แล้ว +35

      Please add my evil trees to any and all D&D campaigns!!!

    • @AidenOcelot
      @AidenOcelot ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@birdybirp They're gonna be added ^^ !
      The Angler's Trap is gonna be alongside Mockeries (from Genesis Entertainment), Skinwalkers, Mimics, Lyres (A mix of mimicry stuff from multiple things), and generic Shapeshifters

    • @owlbearings2151
      @owlbearings2151 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Oml I love D&D let us know what players do if they ever encounter them XD

    • @UnauthorizedRosin
      @UnauthorizedRosin ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm adding this to my troika campaign

    • @notNyxiann
      @notNyxiann ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@AidenOcelot nice

  • @quvicojones6327
    @quvicojones6327 ปีที่แล้ว +296

    Great writing there. You have to create a secret code that ceases to be a secret after it gets tested once for a half mile radius, which a tree can pursue you for, but only for half a mile. And the tree can talk through the television because you say local 58.

    • @birdybirp
      @birdybirp  ปีที่แล้ว +69

      When I was first writing this I actually almost made this a news broadcast just so I could reference Local 58! Maybe in a future video...

    • @aidencorby8745
      @aidencorby8745 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I think thats the point
      The anglers traps is intentionally changing the video by giving bad advice in the thrid part and removing the responce you should do in the 4th. Its a logical extention of its auditory and visual hallucination.

  • @bugsy3519
    @bugsy3519 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    3:39 to 3:42 THAT WAS SUCH A GOOD TRANSITION TO THE SCARY PART OF "what the hell is wrong with you" GOOD JOB

    • @neru1584
      @neru1584 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I FUCKING KNEW I RECGONIZED THAT SONG FROM SOMEWHERE OH MY GOD

    • @birdybirp
      @birdybirp  ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Not gonna lie I was very proud of myself because it matched up perfectly without me having to do any manipulating of the original song.

  • @deon6045
    @deon6045 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    Nice work. It's tiring to see the same thing over and over again of the media suddenly jumping to creepy messages and audio corruption, so this one being very light on that was refreshing.

    • @birdybirp
      @birdybirp  ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked it! My favorite type of horror is the kind where the situation/scenario itself is awful to think about even without scares, so that's what I was going for

    • @deon6045
      @deon6045 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@birdybirp Well I hope you are successful with more :)

  • @sockatoo_
    @sockatoo_ ปีที่แล้ว +700

    there's no disturbing imagery, and i think that was a wonderful decision. just the uneasy feeling it causes is enough to get me afraid when i go near a tree. and it also kind of implies that being caught by an angler's trap is a blessing, like it frees you. very cryptic.
    awesome work with this, one of the coolest analog shorts ive seen :)

    • @birdybirp
      @birdybirp  ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Thank you so much!! I am glad you liked how I approached this! I like to have the concept be scary even without spooky visuals to go along with it. I have some ideas on how to continue in the future that I hope you will enjoy!

    • @XeanotahDraco
      @XeanotahDraco ปีที่แล้ว +5

      God, I really need to do an analog horror series.
      But it'll have massive creatures roaming the world.

  • @marrble4166
    @marrble4166 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    The ending sure hits different when you have a creepy old tree by your window and you live dead in the middle of their habitat

  • @MoonlightMirage
    @MoonlightMirage ปีที่แล้ว +445

    Me, at first: Oh we aren't even near the water-
    Me after states get called: Hehe, I'm in danger...
    Also the "call" and "cover" step transition is terrifying... the implication that if whoever you're hanging out with can't get the codeword, that they are either an Angler's Trap in human form, or there's a tree extremely close to you that's actually an Angler's Trap.
    But what's funny is that the foundation's acronym is FEAR - that had to be intentional, but it's a comedic little detail regardless

    • @birdybirp
      @birdybirp  ปีที่แล้ว +76

      Thank you so much for watching!!
      And yeah I wanted the acronym to spell something that would get a laugh, and FEAR was what I landed on! Glad you also found it funny!

    • @ruesylvester
      @ruesylvester ปีที่แล้ว +30

      It also stands for False Evidence Appearing Real

    • @DelayRGC
      @DelayRGC ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@birdybirp To be honest, that only adds to the realism. Agencies typically have names that somewhat reflect their purpose.

    • @cuberman5948
      @cuberman5948 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@birdybirp what is the real step 4?

  • @maximk9964
    @maximk9964 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I "love daytime horror", there is something delightfully unsettling about danger lurking in a happy sunny forest. And great VHS effects, made me really nostalgic, wish my VCR still worked...

  • @billyhawthorne1697
    @billyhawthorne1697 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Okay this is good.
    It uses the scary ness of the situation instead of jump scares and sudden noises.
    Legit good horror

  • @zedkiller112
    @zedkiller112 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    This is the best thing i’ve seen on TH-cam in a while. I love how unnerving it feels, and even when it’s get’s distorted to be scary, it’s just repeating a small piece of the music you’re already hearing, it uses pure atmosphere rather than jump scares. Thank you for making this.

    • @birdybirp
      @birdybirp  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked it!!

    • @hamstersareswag
      @hamstersareswag ปีที่แล้ว

      @@spencertm5446 One for the master, one for the dame, and one for the little boy who lives down the lane.

    • @hamstersareswag
      @hamstersareswag ปีที่แล้ว

      agreed!

  • @l.mikallieanderson7127
    @l.mikallieanderson7127 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    “Please proceed to number four.”
    “Number four: cove-“
    *Cower.*
    Me with gasoline, a match, and RUSH E playing: *You expect me to be sane in this situation?*

    • @libraeevee9467
      @libraeevee9467 ปีที่แล้ว

      Throw in some cloth, lighters, and alcohol and I’ll be making some Molotov cocktails and joining you!

  • @Mikescool444
    @Mikescool444 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Legit, with a tiny few tweaks here and there (and banishing the mention of “among” (that game ruined my life)), I’d say this might be one of my favorite pieces of analog horror out there. It’s so simple, yet feels refreshing and also sends chills down my spine.

    • @birdybirp
      @birdybirp  ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Oh yeah I made this at the beginning of 2022 for a class and there are a million things I'd change about it now. But I have a lot of ideas for the future that I hope you'll enjoy!

    • @avacadotoast5571
      @avacadotoast5571 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@birdybirpYou made this for a class? I hope you got a good grade on it!

    • @theanalogzone5724
      @theanalogzone5724 ปีที่แล้ว

      The trees are technically *Imposters*

    • @ng.tr.s.p.1254
      @ng.tr.s.p.1254 ปีที่แล้ว

      among

    • @SackboyLBP
      @SackboyLBP 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@theanalogzone5724Why is this reply hidden

  • @MessedUpBrainspike
    @MessedUpBrainspike ปีที่แล้ว +90

    Their lure has an effective range of a kilometer? We are so screwed.

    • @birdybirp
      @birdybirp  ปีที่แล้ว +32

      It's okay! Just follow the 4 Cs and you'll be fine! Probably.

    • @ultraman388
      @ultraman388 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      thank god i dont live in america

    • @RRTSMPlayz
      @RRTSMPlayz ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ultraman388 same

    • @d4-v1d22
      @d4-v1d22 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank god I don’t live in Texas

    • @Abtesaam
      @Abtesaam ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank god I live in New York

  • @letter_o_hyphen_letter_o
    @letter_o_hyphen_letter_o ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'd argue the "Angler's Trap" Tree functions more like an Orchid mimicking an insect, but with added anomalous properties and carnivorous tendencies

  • @bobthebuilder277
    @bobthebuilder277 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    ranchers when they have 1327 trees instead of 1326: run for your lives!

  • @jorts8802
    @jorts8802 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    these analog horrors are really trying to make me scared of literally everything in existance

  • @coyo_t
    @coyo_t ปีที่แล้ว +12

    im not a fan of the "last entry is spooky" trope but the rest of it is neat
    the idea of carnivorous plant life is always fun

    • @ineverreply6372
      @ineverreply6372 ปีที่แล้ว

      what exactly about it do you not like? asking as someone who helps with a friends analog horror project.

    • @creppersaurusrex2300
      @creppersaurusrex2300 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ineverreply6372 TL;DR It's overused to the point thzt it's excepted

  • @THELTX427VA
    @THELTX427VA ปีที่แล้ว +39

    yall 1000 metters is 3280 feet thats almost a mile thats wild asf

  • @yourlocalyoshka
    @yourlocalyoshka ปีที่แล้ว +8

    That ending was, for some reason, genuinely terrifying.

    • @birdybirp
      @birdybirp  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I hate to say I'm glad I scared you, but I'm glad you... enjoyed it?

  • @stapoldy_propaganda_account
    @stapoldy_propaganda_account ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa," goes so hard like we getting out of the Angler's Trap with this one 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @M0r4l_Pupp1ngt0n
    @M0r4l_Pupp1ngt0n ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Reminds me of the Mandela catalogue but a lot more stranger and creative.

    • @birdybirp
      @birdybirp  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That's such high praise, thank you so much! Mandela was a big inspiration and I made it how the first few videos were made by using all free to use assets because I didn't have time to film anything lol

  • @nemec7914
    @nemec7914 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    This was super well made for your sub count wtfff, reminds me of Gemini home entertainment and nature's mockery. Love it

    • @birdybirp
      @birdybirp  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Aaaa thank you so much! I love Gemini so much and Nature's Mockery is such a classic, so being compared to them is such high praise

  • @timdellolio5111
    @timdellolio5111 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I imagine that this sparked someone's fear of trees

  • @moniqueugh1036
    @moniqueugh1036 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I love analog horror because it shows true talent. Analog horror doesn’t need jumping and startling to scare you. It is literally just something to make you feel safer or words that shouldn’t be able to make you feel scared but it does.

    • @birdybirp
      @birdybirp  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much! I'm glad that you enjoyed what I was trying to accomplish!

  • @FifthTrumpet
    @FifthTrumpet ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I like how all of these steps are guaranteed to fail
    Continuously verifying the code word with people outside will make the trees know what it is the second you use it once
    Marking the trees immediately places you right up against any potential traps
    Calling out to people will give away your location immediately
    Covering/cowering is pointless because the effective range of hallucinations is 1000m and the trees can move

    • @birdybirp
      @birdybirp  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah FEAR may not be a very smart organization. Or they know there's not much you can do and are just trying to give people ideas to make them feel like they have any hope at all....

    • @FifthTrumpet
      @FifthTrumpet ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@birdybirp Oh I was more under the impression that this whole video was compromised by the angler's trap

  • @xxkai_lostxx2592
    @xxkai_lostxx2592 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    i honestly love the idea of something seemingly harmless & innocent bringing you to your demise. its a neat concept really!

    • @birdybirp
      @birdybirp  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm glad you enjoyed it! When I sat down to write the only plan I had was 'make something that can't hurt someone become hostile'

  • @Scarapanna
    @Scarapanna 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Personally I adore the way this short was executed and the concept, it reminds me of the tangi virus to some extent, it's simple but still has that charm making it the more enjoyable and interesting

  • @jacobtheorangeyoshi8710
    @jacobtheorangeyoshi8710 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I really like the way this is all presented without any jumpscares or spooky images or anything. It feels like a strange instructional video that gives just enough information to be creepy but not enough to give away the monster.

  • @-alovelygaycat-
    @-alovelygaycat- ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Why does TH-cam always recommend me the coolest ARGs right before I go to sleep? Like, thanks guys, really appreciate it.
    Me yelling at the algorithm aside, this is incredible! I’ve always liked this kind of horror; stuff that relies less on jumpscares and more on the concept itself to truly make it scary. This was a joy to watch and I can’t wait to see what else you’ll do!
    Also random tangent but my first thought when the video brought up the code words was, “Just write it down. Even if you drop it, the trees can’t read, right?” But now, the more I watch it, the less confident I feel in that solution.
    The trees can’t read, right?
    I have so many more thoughts about this but I’m very tired so I’m just going to end this here. This was absolutely amazing to watch!

    • @birdybirp
      @birdybirp  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm so glad you liked it! I hope I didn't mess up your sleep lol.
      As far as if the trees can read.... I'd like to think they can't but I don't think we'll ever really know for sure...

    • @-alovelygaycat-
      @-alovelygaycat- ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@birdybirp
      This is a terrifying answer, thank you.
      (Also, I actually slept really well that night!)

  • @poiuppx
    @poiuppx ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Awesome short. Loved the interference here, since it implies all kinds of ominous things about the nature of the Angler's Trap signal. Looking forward to more!

    • @birdybirp
      @birdybirp  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @Maebytheway
    @Maebytheway ปีที่แล้ว +12

    ty youtube recc for actaully showing me something cool and well made

    • @birdybirp
      @birdybirp  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked it!

  • @thewakeup5459
    @thewakeup5459 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Man we really went to, "there in the f***ing trees" to "they are the f***ing trees"

  • @clorbdorb1245
    @clorbdorb1245 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This is awesome! Would love to see more F.E.A.R PSAs or similar in the future! Maybe taking inspiration from the plant life in other parts of the US? Feels just like if you took the SCP foundation and turned it into a group of park rangers warning you about bear safety lol
    During the “Count” section I expected the advice to be about seeing new trees show up where there weren’t any. Something about the numbers being moved out of order was WAY more disconcerting to me. I don’t know what exactly made it such a chilling idea, but it REALLY worked. Almost makes it feel like the entire forest could be covered in these things all shuffling around when you’re not looking. Very spooky.
    The ending was a nice surprise too! And by covering up the last C, it leaves me feeling like I missed out on a potential life-saving piece of info. The narrative is built on the pretense of safety and then! Oh no! What’s cover mean???? Very smart. Especially following the implication that these trees can sit around waiting outside people’s front doors
    Super engaging stuff, and in such a short runtime! Awesome work!!!

    • @blizzard_the_seal9863
      @blizzard_the_seal9863 ปีที่แล้ว

      YES. the moving numbers was so unexpected, made my blood run cold dude istg

  • @creaturenamedalistair
    @creaturenamedalistair ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Yet another reason to never exit my room

  • @sammyboi8861
    @sammyboi8861 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I freaking love the early-mid 1900’s music. That really sold the vibe that this was an informative video, and I still don’t know why they always use old music for those, but Imlove it.

    • @birdybirp
      @birdybirp  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm also a sucker for 20s-50s music, especially big band style.

    • @sammyboi8861
      @sammyboi8861 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dang, the 1900’s had some pretty dope music

  • @doodlebyte7964
    @doodlebyte7964 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Okay, I am really glad this showed up on my homepage :D step 4 kinda gave me chills! I guess it's just something about the idea of either A. Having a trusted resource be corrupted and lie to you, or B. End up in a situation where there's no turning back

    • @birdybirp
      @birdybirp  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

  • @emilybrown9863
    @emilybrown9863 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This was beautiful, I the adore the concept so much

    • @birdybirp
      @birdybirp  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much!!

  • @West_Coast_Gang
    @West_Coast_Gang ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fear is good 👍 if I wasn’t scared of bears it could end bad

  • @stanleys9cookies
    @stanleys9cookies ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Hey, this is absolutely awesome! Simple concept- no jump scares or actual scary imagery! I like letting my imagination run free! I hope you had fun making this and I hope you have a good day! :)

  • @fandomfollower5247
    @fandomfollower5247 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What an absolute work of analog art! Even if you don’t do any more, thank you for this!

    • @birdybirp
      @birdybirp  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked it!

  • @noahimuro
    @noahimuro ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The idea of trees eating people is wonderful. It's like nothing I've seen before. I really loved the video. I hope we can see more of your content!

    • @birdybirp
      @birdybirp  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it! I'll hopefully have the next short done soon!

  • @EchoesOfArson
    @EchoesOfArson 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Rewatching this for like the 5th time, and as soon as the hallucination at step 4 happened, a plane flew over my house and the noise was perfectly in time with the static and holy shit

    • @birdybirp
      @birdybirp  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That sounds so intense but also thank you for watching so many times! I'm glad you like it!

  • @Galaxa3396
    @Galaxa3396 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hold on just a second: if the anglers trap can lure you with mimicry of your loved ones/friends, wouldn't they also know the code word?

  • @evapunk333
    @evapunk333 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Whoa!! That was cool Birdy, amazing job!

    • @birdybirp
      @birdybirp  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ahhhh, thank you!!!

  • @kiinther
    @kiinther ปีที่แล้ว +4

    “the water is deadly”
    “The snow is deadly”
    “God is deadly”
    “The trees are deadly”
    I’m starting to see a pattern here

  • @FrenkTheJoy
    @FrenkTheJoy ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This feels like something where if someone else had written it, it would be a really terrible 90-part story. This is the perfect length as-is, hooray!

  • @FeatheredFilms
    @FeatheredFilms ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You should do more analog horror videos like this! May I recommend one on humanoids? (Bipedal versions of creatures who are usually quadrupedal)

  • @thecatchat6139
    @thecatchat6139 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I do hope we get to learn more about the anglers trap or others like it. I understand the PSA video but I'm fascinated as to why 1974-1999 specifically and those states specifically are the ones at risk and no where else. I'd love something in a more documentary type style but your PSA style is very refreshing! You do what you think is best but I can't wait to see what you do next!

  • @three-dimensionalglitch2869
    @three-dimensionalglitch2869 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Did Jordan Peele's NOPE inspire you to make this? If so, it's absolutely amazing and has potential. Jaws induced the fear of the ocean, NOPE induced the fear of the sky, and now Angler's Trap induces the fear of trees? It's amazing.

  • @adrianghandtchi1562
    @adrianghandtchi1562 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I didn’t know what to expect. You did an excellent job having me feel afraid in such a short amount of time. Bravo!!

    • @birdybirp
      @birdybirp  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!!

  • @ricekrispies4994
    @ricekrispies4994 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    easiest method to avoid the angler is to *discard all loved ones and never go outside*

    • @birdybirp
      @birdybirp  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Can't be lured in by illusions of family and friends if you have no family or friends

  • @DavePlayzMC
    @DavePlayzMC 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    LOVEEE THESE KIND OF VIDEOS! There's no anything very disturbing images, jumpscares that can terribly disturb you just a constant uneasy/creepy feeling inside of you. I support your channel! 💙

  • @notaboomertree4141
    @notaboomertree4141 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    people who stay inside all day: This is an absolute win!

  • @rachelsyrup
    @rachelsyrup ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I thought this was going to be about a trap that affects fishermen specifically, but this works too. 😂

    • @birdybirp
      @birdybirp  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I mean the trees don't discriminate. They will also trap fishermen.

  • @StraightUpDoor
    @StraightUpDoor ปีที่แล้ว +2

    the concept of dangerous, migrating trees is super interesting to me! would love to see more of this! good work!

  • @sealeorawr3166
    @sealeorawr3166 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The angler’s trap: *exists*
    Children: *dont exists*

  • @coollemonshark5601
    @coollemonshark5601 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    woah. that's really cool to see moving trees, when they were calling the states I was so glad that I wasn't in the area, but two of my friends were. Which scared the literal crap out of me- I really loved it!!

  • @wwdmmax
    @wwdmmax ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I knew trees were evil.

    • @birdybirp
      @birdybirp  ปีที่แล้ว

      Not evil, just hungry :)

  • @ricekrispies4994
    @ricekrispies4994 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The anglers trap: “I fear no man, but that *thing* … it scares me”
    Lumberjacks:

  • @blizzard_the_seal9863
    @blizzard_the_seal9863 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the subtlety of this one is really well done. reminds me of nature’s mockery, as other comments have said, but something else too, but i can’t remember what it is…. anyway, that transition made my blood run cold. amazing work :)

  • @Divo3660
    @Divo3660 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is awesome!! I'm one of those that loves this style of horror, and this was extremely well made. Thank you for sharing it!

    • @birdybirp
      @birdybirp  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!!!

  • @stevedyssal2495
    @stevedyssal2495 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Someone alert FEAR, the trees got into the editing room for this one

  • @kayjay1521
    @kayjay1521 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    extremely underrated!

    • @birdybirp
      @birdybirp  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much! I'm honestly surprised anyone saw this at all, tbh. Very glad you enjoy it!

  • @meinmyroom_yt1150
    @meinmyroom_yt1150 ปีที่แล้ว

    the multiple times that the music and dialogue cuts out is eerie. very good.

  • @SocksTheCalico
    @SocksTheCalico 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I always rewatch this, i love everything about. Its going on my fav analog horror playlist

  • @byrssal
    @byrssal ปีที่แล้ว +5

    this is underrated as fuck, 10/10 would watch again

    • @birdybirp
      @birdybirp  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked it!

  • @corysnutrigrainbar1793
    @corysnutrigrainbar1793 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I’m not sure if you’re going to make a series but I can see this having a lot of potential !

  • @vandapanda6570
    @vandapanda6570 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is really cool, hope you expand on it!

  • @gaysatan4565
    @gaysatan4565 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love FEAR! So clever!!! Hope there’s more analog horror stuff on your channel cause this is great :D

  • @sabrinatscha2554
    @sabrinatscha2554 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This was a good one thank you

    • @birdybirp
      @birdybirp  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked it!

  • @PocketMouse69
    @PocketMouse69 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Reminds me of those human burial pods that grow into trees..

  • @GenericOceanLinerHistorian
    @GenericOceanLinerHistorian ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It’s all fun and games until these trees figure out that they can just chase people down since they can move.

  • @praisethecatss4089
    @praisethecatss4089 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really really enjoyed this. Definitely one of the best analog I have seen. Thank you for the great experience friend!

  • @Dead_Weight21
    @Dead_Weight21 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Count might be flawed, considering you have to get NEAR a Angler's trap to mark it

  • @madamemystery4256
    @madamemystery4256 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This looks so cool!

    • @birdybirp
      @birdybirp  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much!

  • @ItRhymesWith
    @ItRhymesWith ปีที่แล้ว

    God, I just love analog horror. For being short, this was fantastic!

  • @ThatGuy-gc1du
    @ThatGuy-gc1du ปีที่แล้ว

    great logo. I'm always a fan of good subtle lore and good branding makes the story feel so much more immersive.

  • @sethlonsdale1559
    @sethlonsdale1559 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I CAN ALREADY SEE A BEUTIFUL SEIRES COMING

  • @crispyein8601
    @crispyein8601 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow this is really impressive! I started learning video editing through after effects and learned premiere pro afterward (total mistake, ended up editing videos with 100+ layers...) and its awesome to see a video with such simple but effective editing to set the atmosphere! Love it.

    • @birdybirp
      @birdybirp  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I also edited this all in After Effects and had way too many layers. My poor computer was suffering. It for real was a mistake that I would not recommend anyone do

  • @DryWallisYummy.
    @DryWallisYummy. ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey guys! My tv is glitching and it's telling me there is no hope for me! I think I'm in the range of an anglers trap..

  • @thc_freebaser
    @thc_freebaser ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I imagined that I was going to a summer camp or boy scouts while this started and it put me in the best possible headspace for this sort of concept. Very cool idea, reminded me a lot of the best parts about Gemini's "Nature's Mockery."

  • @georgekerscher5355
    @georgekerscher5355 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    So is there a reason you couldn't burn anglers traps with fire?

    • @birdybirp
      @birdybirp  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Sure, maybe you could try to burn one of them. But if there are others in the area, they won't be happy with you...

    • @scoobydoo313
      @scoobydoo313 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good luck getting that fire to them before they consume you.

    • @georgekerscher5355
      @georgekerscher5355 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@birdybirp
      Flamethrowers are one hell of a thing

  • @rakiahbaker5589
    @rakiahbaker5589 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I live in Iowa and I've never seen such a tree 🌳

    • @birdybirp
      @birdybirp  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You never know if they've seen you, though...

    • @madamemystery4256
      @madamemystery4256 ปีที่แล้ว

      You haven't seen such a tree yet

  • @GoBananazVR
    @GoBananazVR ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You should continue this, also i reccomend making the angler's trap more scary sounding, like maybe them being able to grow fruits that act and look like humans, and they help lure other people.

    • @GoBananazVR
      @GoBananazVR ปีที่แล้ว

      Nvm that's unoriginal

  • @thecatchat6139
    @thecatchat6139 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I don't know if you'll see this but I have returned to your analog horror short once again! I absolutely adore this video as it is one of my personal favorite analog horror videos! Especially how you mixed in the deep sea (angler fish) with a plant based horror! It's such a unique take and I hope you've been doing well! I'm very excited to see when/if more of these videos will come out!

    • @birdybirp
      @birdybirp  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so so much for your comment! I am working on a follow-up video for sure! I have many idea for more plant based spooky things