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Got 5 Minutes to Kill? Enjoy These 5 Horror Short Films

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Life gets a little hectic at times, and when that occurs, we have to get our excitement in where we can. The influx of short horror films in recent years has given us a great opportunity to do just that. Each of the following short movies – save for one – comes in under the 5-minute mark. The one that’s a bit longer? It’s closer to 10 minutes, but it’s well worth the watch.

1. The Little Witch

This film starts out like so many others: a beautiful day simply being enjoyed. A father and daughter duo are having a blast in the yard, and they eventually take the fun inside where the day draws to a close. Once the little one is in bed, she falls victim to the fear that there might be a monster somewhere in the room. Based on this list’s focus, you can probably guess whether something is actually lurking in the darkness.

2. The Smiling Man

Most of us have had a creepy feeling whenever walking somewhere in the dark. Heck, some people refuse to even walk anywhere after sunset for this specific reason. The Smiling Man puts a face to this fear – albeit a smiling one. One thing that’s important to know, though: a smile isn’t always a good thing.

3. Eden

When you take out the credits of this video, you’re left with a horror short film that’s actually under three minutes. Other flicks on this list pull off the same timeframe, but a lot seems to happen in just the few seconds this film takes place. Because of that, I’ll stick with the official synopsis:

“As three friends head home after a late-night, they find themselves being stalked by a man’s greatest weakness.”

That’s all you need – if that! The movie is less than three minutes for crying out loud! If you don’t like it, you lost a whole three minutes. We lost way more than that watching the Cabin Fever remake.

4. Last Bus Home

This horror short tells a classic story, but I can’t really tell you which one without spoiling the unveiling. The basis of the story is that a young woman is sitting at a bus stop waiting for her way home. She runs into a young guy there, and a terrifying experience ensues. Will there be a happy ending? Again, it’s only three minutes long. You’ll find out soon enough.

5. Still Life

Okay, admittedly this horror short film is a little longer than five minutes. Only a little, though! We get started with a guy just riding along to an important destination, but when he comes into a strange town, weird things start happening almost immediately. Still Life is definitely this writer’s favorite of the bunch.

What are Your Favorite Horror Short Films?

Now that you’ve spent a little over 10 minutes enjoying these awesome mini flicks, did you get sucked into YouTube seeking out more? Did you find any horror short films that we didn’t include here (we know you did)? Tell us about them in the comments!

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Spirit Halloween Unleashes Life-Size ‘Ghostbusters’ Terror Dog

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Halfway to Halloween and the licensed merch is already being released for the holiday. For instance, the seasonal retailer giant Spirit Halloween unveiled their giant Ghostbusters Terror Dog for the first time this year.

The one-of-a-kind demonic dog has eyes that light up in a glowing, terrifying red. It’s going to set you back a whopping $599.99.

Since this year we saw the release of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, it’s probably going to be a popular theme come October. Spirit Halloween is embracing their inner Venkman with other releases tied to the franchise such as the LED Ghostbuster Ghost Trap, Ghostbusters Walkie Talkie, Life-Size Replica Proton Pack.

We saw the release of other horror props today. Home Depot unveiled a few pieces from their line which includes the signature giant skeleton and separate dog companion.

For the latest Halloween merch and updates get on over to Spirit Halloween and see what else they have to offer to make your neighbors jealous this season. But for now, enjoy a small video that features scenes from this classic cinematic canine.

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‘The Strangers’ Invaded Coachella in Instagramable PR Stunt

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Renny Harlin’s reboot of The Strangers isn’t coming out until May 17, but those murderous home invaders are making a pit stop at Coachella first.

In the latest Instagramable PR stunt, the studio behind the film decided to have the trio of masked intruders crash Coachella, a music festival that takes place for two weekends in Southern California.

The Strangers

This type of publicity began when Paramount did the same thing with their horror movie Smile in 2022. Their version had seemingly ordinary people in populated places look directly into a camera with an evil grin.

The Strangers

Harlin’s reboot is actually a trilogy with a more expansive world than that of the original.

“When setting out to remake The Strangers, we felt there was a bigger story to be told, which could be as powerful, chilling, and terrifying as the original and could really expand that world,” said producer Courtney Solomon. “Shooting this story as a trilogy allows us to create a hyperreal and terrifying character study. We’re fortunate to be joining forces with Madelaine Petsch, an amazing talent whose character is the driving force of this story.”

The Strangers

The movie follows a young couple (Madelaine Petsch and Froy Gutierrez) who “after their car breaks down in an eerie small town, are forced to spend the night in a remote cabin. Panic ensues as they are terrorized by three masked strangers who strike with no mercy and seemingly no motive in The Strangers: Chapter 1 the chilling first entry of this upcoming horror feature film series.”

The Strangers

The Strangers: Chapter 1 opens in theaters on May 17.

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‘Alien’ Returning to Theaters For a Limited Time

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It’s been 45 years since Ridley Scott’s Alien hit theaters and in celebration of that milestone, it is headed back to the big screen for a limited time. And what better day to do that than Alien Day on April 26?

It also works as a primer for the upcoming Fede Alvarez sequel Alien: Romulus opening on August 16. A special feature in which both Alvarez and Scott discuss the original sci-fi classic will be shown as a part of your theater admission. Take a look at the preview of that conversation below.

Fede Alvarez and Ridley Scott

Back in 1979, the original trailer for Alien was kind of terrifying. Imagine sitting in front of a CRT TV (Cathode Ray Tube) at night and suddenly Jerry Goldsmith’s haunting score begins to play as a giant chicken egg starts to crack with beams of light bursting through the shell and the word “Alien” slowly forms in slanted all caps across the screen. To a twelve-year-old, it was a scary pre-bedtime experience, especially Goldsmith’s screaming electronic musical flourishes playing over scenes of the actual movie. Let the “Is it horror or sci-fi?” debate begin.

Alien became a pop culture phenomenon, complete with kid’s toys, a graphic novel, and an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. It also inspired dioramas in wax museums and even a frightening setpiece at Walt Disney World in the now-defunct Great Movie Ride attraction.

Great Movie Ride

The film stars Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, and John Hurt. It tells the tale of a futuristic crew of blue-collar workers suddenly awakened out of stasis to investigate an undecipherable distress signal coming from a nearby moon. They investigate the source of the signal and discover it’s a warning and not a cry for help. Unbeknownst to the crew, they have brought a giant space creature back on board which they find out in one of the most iconic scenes in cinema history.

It is said that Alvarez’s sequel will pay homage to the original film’s storytelling and set design.

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Alien (1979)

The Alien theatrical re-release will take place on April 26. Pre-order your tickets and find out where Alien will screen at a theater near you.

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