Video Tag
Every video tagged “short film” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
48 videos
This video from MadeYewLook blends elaborate Halloween special effects makeup and body painting with a short-film format to deliver a message about resisting social media pressure and staying true to yourself. Filmed at YouTube Space NY with a professional crew, it represents a more cinematic departure from a standard tutorial format. The creator uses the transformative nature of SFX makeup as a visual metaphor for identity and self-expression. It doubles as both an artistic showcase and a personal statement about evolving on your own terms.
Madeyewlook creator Alexys Fleming showcases a short Halloween-themed film shot at YouTube Space's House of Horrors in collaboration with Legendary Entertainment. Notably, this was her very first short film, produced entirely solo without a professional crew. The video blends Halloween makeup and body painting artistry with cinematic presentation rather than following a step-by-step tutorial format. No specific products were used or listed for this particular video.
A fan-produced short film paying homage to classic 1980s slasher cinema, specifically the Friday the 13th franchise. The creators prioritized a high body count over narrative complexity, aiming for an action-packed, massacre-driven experience within a roughly ten-minute runtime. The project reflects a passion for practical, old-school horror filmmaking by an indie group of enthusiasts.
A short, lighthearted Halloween clip featuring someone dressed as Michael Myers casually hanging out at a mall in San Antonio, Texas. The video leans into comedic and fan-tribute territory rather than instructional content. It appears to be part of a series of Halloween character shorts from the Kings of Horror crew based in Texas.
Monster Rock is a short Halloween horror film produced by Ed Edmunds and Distortions Unlimited, starring Lucas Turner as the villainous Dr. Franklin Spine. The production showcases professional prosthetic makeup crafted by Justin Fears of Phobius FX Studios alongside Distortions Unlimited's Frankenstein's Assault animatronic as the monster. It serves as both entertainment and a showcase for high-end Halloween animatronics and makeup FX work. A behind-the-scenes companion video featuring cast interviews and makeup application footage is also planned.
A short, lighthearted skit featuring someone dressed as the iconic slasher Michael Myers in a comedic scenario. The clip leans into humor rather than straight horror, poking fun at the character's menacing reputation. It appears to have been filmed at or around a horror/monster convention setting.
'The Main Course' is the third episode of Season 2 from RJL Productions, a indie horror short film series featured on the Slash 'N Cast channel. The production features a small cast and crew including director Riley Lorden and writer Scott Helm. With a runtime of around seven minutes, it appears to be a Halloween-themed fictional narrative rather than a tutorial or instructional video.
This is an 8-minute indie Christmas short film — not a Halloween video — produced by Riley Lorden of RJL Productions. It follows an inspirational holiday story about a hard-working father and his daughter during the Christmas season. The film was written, shot, and directed by Lorden and is based on a short story by Dr. Claude Shema Rutagenwa.
Ghost Ride Productions presents a short animated piece featuring their original 'Roasting Man' character. The one-minute clip showcases the studio's dark, Halloween-flavored animation style. It appears to be a promotional or showcase piece highlighting the company's character animation capabilities.
A short, fun clip following someone dressed as Shorty from Killer Klowns from Outer Space wandering a mall during Monster Con San Antonio's Halfway to Halloween event. The video plays up a comedic narrative of Shorty searching for his killer klown friends. It doubles as a casual costume showcase filmed in a real-world public setting. The clip captures the energy and community spirit of a Halloween convention event.
A short fan film created by Slash 'N Cast and RJL Productions as a celebratory gift to their audience upon reaching a subscriber milestone. The film features Michael Myers and includes hidden easter eggs referencing past livestreams and previous productions from the channel. It was assembled quickly with help from a collaborator and is offered as a thank-you to their horror fan community.
Distortions Unlimited takes viewers behind the scenes of their Monster Rock short film, which was created to showcase their Frankenstein Assault animatronic. Special effects makeup artist Dr. Justin Fear of Phobias FX Studios walks through the process of transforming actor Lucas Turner into a Frankenstein-style monster, sharing tips on airbrush FX, preferred materials, and breaking into haunt makeup. The behind-the-scenes footage also includes character direction from industry veteran Ed Edmunds, and the video culminates in the completed Monster Rock short film.
'The Package' is a short indie horror film produced by RJL Productions for their 2016 Christmas Special, running approximately four minutes. The small cast and crew deliver a holiday-themed fright centered on a mysterious delivery. Sound design and editing were handled by director Riley Lorden, giving the production a cohesive low-budget aesthetic. While horror-adjacent, this is a narrative short rather than a Halloween how-to or prop build video.
A brief horror-comedy short from Haunted Attraction Network featuring Ghostface and a slasher-themed cast making New Year's resolutions. The one-minute runtime suggests a fun, lighthearted holiday skit rather than an instructional or walkthrough video. It appears to be branded entertainment content tied to the horror and haunted attraction community.
A brief Halloween-themed short featuring a character named Skarlett, a scary or haunted doll, in a playful spooky vignette. The clip leans into creepy doll aesthetics — think Annabelle-style haunted toy vibes — with a lighthearted comedic twist. It appears to be part of an ongoing series from SpookYouLaterz centered on a collection of eerie dolls.
A short-form horror comedy or cosplay skit pairing Regan from The Exorcist with Jigsaw from the Saw franchise in a playful 'love games' scenario. The content appears to be a lighthearted crossover parody featuring two iconic horror characters. Published by Haunted Attraction Network, it likely targets horror fans and cosplay enthusiasts with its mashup humor.
This short-form video features a cosplay or character performance inspired by Art the Clown from the Terrifier horror franchise. The clip appears to be a comedic or scare-focused vignette in which the iconic villain takes on a gift-giving scenario with a dark, horror twist. Produced under the Haunted Attraction Network banner, it likely serves as engaging social content for Halloween and horror fans.
A quick Halloween-themed comedic short placing a zombie hillbilly character in an Amish Paradise setting, riffing on the classic Weird Al Yankovic parody song. The clip blends VFX-assisted puppet attack effects with Halloween humor for a short-form social media audience. It leans more into entertainment and parody than instructional content.
A short Halloween fan film produced by Slash 'N Cast as a last-minute celebratory project for reaching 50,000 subscribers. Shot in a single take, the piece doubles as a equipment test for the creators. Clocking in at around four minutes, it offers a quick, atmospheric nod to the classic slasher franchise.
A lighthearted horror-comedy short featuring an elderly zombie puppet character navigating the modern dating scene with predictably disastrous results. The video blends puppet performance with Halloween prop aesthetics for a humorous seasonal skit. It leans into zombie apocalypse theming with a comedic twist rather than straight horror.
This short horror film from the Haunt Former channel follows a group of friends caught in a suburban neighborhood quarantine after an infectious disease breaks out, forcing them to confront whether they themselves are infected. Clocking in at around eight minutes, it leans on atmosphere and narrative tension rather than jump scares. The production is a collaborative effort with Spicer Productions, featuring licensed horror music from multiple composers and supplemental stock footage.
This short film by Mike Mazza is the winning entry from CFX's customer short film contest, in which participants were asked to create a brief film featuring CFX silicone masks. The video parodies the wholesome aesthetic of Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood, replacing the iconic host with a Skeletor character brought to life via a CFX mask. It blends horror costume craft with comedic storytelling in a playful quarantine-era setting. The contest rewarded community creativity and showcased what customers can achieve with high-end silicone masks.
A short Halloween horror film from the Haunt Former channel in which a man stumbles upon a strange green substance and quickly finds himself in over his head. The seven-minute runtime keeps the story tight and leans into classic creature-feature sensibilities with a Halloween-flavored twist. It serves as a creative side project from a channel otherwise known for prop builds, reviews, and haunt content.
A short behind-the-scenes and blooper reel tied to a Halloween-themed fan film production by Slash 'N Cast. The clip offers a candid, lighthearted look at the outtakes and off-camera moments from what appears to be an indie horror short. At just three minutes, it serves as a companion piece to the group's main Halloween episode. The content leans more toward entertainment and community sharing than instructional value.
