Video Tag
Every video tagged “short film” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
48 videos
This is an original short horror film from the Haunt Former channel, running approximately 22 minutes. The story follows a young man named Derek who moves in with his elderly grandfather after his grandmother's sudden death, only to have the grandfather receive a mysterious package — a phone he believes connects him to his deceased wife. The film blends themes of grief and supernatural dread into a narrative horror experience rather than a how-to or review format.
A Box is a brief indie horror short film produced by the Haunt Former channel in collaboration with Spicer Productions. The story follows a girl who ventures into the woods and discovers a mysterious box, a phone, and an unsettling test. At just four minutes, it leans on atmosphere and minimalist storytelling to deliver its horror. The film is a creative side project from a channel otherwise focused on Halloween prop builds and haunt content.
Game Over is a short indie horror film from the Haunt Former channel in which a woman unknowingly signs up for a video game focus group that turns out to be a terrifyingly real experience. The six-minute runtime keeps the tension tight as the line between game and reality blurs for the protagonist. It showcases the creative, narrative side of the Halloween and haunt community beyond prop builds and walkthroughs.
This short teaser trailer from the Haunt Former channel previews an indie Halloween slasher project titled Pumpkinhead, announced for 2016. The clip is a promotional tease rather than a tutorial, walkthrough, or build video. It showcases the creator's broader engagement with Halloween horror content beyond prop builds and haunt walkthroughs.
The Darkening is an 11-minute indie short horror film produced by Haunt Former and Spicer Productions for Halloween 2017. The story follows a man named Andy who is trapped indoors after a mysterious global event extinguishes all sunlight, and slowly descends into madness. The film blends psychological thriller elements with atmospheric horror, supported by licensed music from multiple composers and supplemental stock footage. It represents a creative departure from the channel's typical prop-build and walkthrough content, showcasing the creator's broader passion for Halloween storytelling.
Anomaly is a brief indie horror short from Villiance Productions, released in 2017 under the Haunt Former channel. The film follows a boy whose quiet evening at home turns terrifying when he realizes the person at the door is not who they claim to be. Clocking in at just four minutes, it delivers a compact, suspense-driven narrative rooted in the classic fear of an unknown threat. The production draws on licensed atmospheric music from multiple composers to heighten the dread.
CATFISHED is a Halloween-themed horror-comedy short film from the Haunt Former channel, running approximately six minutes. It follows a lonely man who pursues a romantic date, only to discover the encounter may be far more literal — and monstrous — than he bargained for. Produced by Mak Ralston and Austin and Hailey Spicer, the film leans into dark humor alongside its spooky premise. It represents the creative, narrative side of the Halloween haunt community rather than a tutorial or walkthrough.
Cereal Killer is a short Halloween horror-comedy from Haunt Former that leans into its punny premise: a mother and son bring home a mysterious cereal box that turns out to harbor something far more sinister than breakfast food. The five-minute runtime keeps the concept lean and playful, blending holiday scares with lighthearted humor. It's the kind of seasonal short that showcases a haunt creator's storytelling range beyond props and walkthroughs.
BLACKBLOOD is a solo-produced five-minute horror short film written, directed, filmed, and edited entirely by Griffin Miller of GMHaunts. The film features an original music and atmospheric soundtrack by Karl Casey of White Bat Audio. While the GMHaunts channel typically focuses on Halloween and haunt content, this entry showcases the creator's storytelling and filmmaking ambitions within the horror genre.
A short-form Halloween parody video that reimagines the classic Happy Days sitcom through a horror lens. Running just one minute, the clip leans into spooky-season humor with a comedic horror twist on familiar pop culture. The creator, Derik BlackHearts Spooky Club, appears to use AI elements in the production. It sits within a broader Halloween 2026 seasonal content wave targeting year-round Halloween enthusiasts.
This short interstitial video from Monster Tutorials showcases a creepy stop motion film centered on a Ouija board, built entirely from thrift-store finds. It serves as a between-episode piece rather than a full step-by-step tutorial, giving viewers a taste of the creator's filmmaking style. The video also includes a brief sneak peek at an upcoming tutorial, functioning partly as a teaser for future content.
Paradigm is a short horror film from the Haunt Former channel, running approximately five minutes. The story follows a group of teenagers who prank a peculiar boy, only to discover he possesses something far beyond ordinary. It is an original Halloween-themed narrative production rather than a tutorial or walkthrough, drawing on licensed music and stock footage to build atmosphere.
This Halloween-adjacent horror-comedy short film from Haunt Former's Villiance Production follows a boy who unwraps a Christmas gift only to suspect it originates from the sinister, shape-shifting Worm People. Clocking in at around six minutes, the 2016 production blends holiday imagery with creature-feature dread and a comedic tone. While not a tutorial or haunt walkthrough, it represents the creative filmmaking side of the Halloween enthusiast community.
One Wish Willow: The Day Shift is a comedic short film parody inspired by the horror film Obsession, following a woman who purchases a mysterious wish-granting prop and calls customer support to help decide what to wish for. Each seemingly perfect wish unravels into an absurd and darkly comic consequence, delivered through a relentlessly cheerful tech support rep. The film blends deadpan humor, awkward customer service dynamics, and a classic 'be careful what you wish for' narrative into a tight four-minute cinematic sketch.
Easter Nightmares is a horror-comedy short film anthology from the Haunted Attraction Network, framing three Easter-themed parody vignettes around a Halloween costume shop called Halloween Express. Each story riffs on a classic horror property — Alien, The Exorcist, and Terrifier — swapping Halloween trappings for Easter ones with comedic and gory results. The host character Philip ties the segments together, guiding viewers through the holiday chaos. At just two minutes, it functions as a fun, bite-sized piece of seasonal horror entertainment.
This is a one-minute promotional trailer for 'The Main Course,' the third episode of season two of a horror-drama short film series produced by Slash 'N Cast. The project involves direction by Scott Helm and Riley Lorden under the RJL Productions banner, with custom props featured as part of the production. The episode was scheduled for release on September 8th.
A brief indie horror short produced by Villiance Productions and hosted on the Haunt Former channel, depicting a tense home-intruder scenario. The five-minute film leans into suspense and atmospheric dread rather than explicit gore. It sits at the intersection of Halloween haunt culture and indie filmmaking, reflecting the creative range of the Haunt Former community.
DIG is a short horror film created by Riley Lorden for a two-minute film competition, featuring performances by Ethan Spickler and Griffin Thatcher. The piece represents the indie horror filmmaking side of the Halloween and scare-entertainment community. As a complete narrative package — directed, written, shot, and edited by a single creator — it showcases what small teams can produce on a tight format constraint.
A 46-second amateur horror short featuring a serial killer theme, shot as creative practice for future tutorials and skits. The creator uses minimal gear — an iPhone mounted on a selfie stick and tripod — to capture the footage, with fog and a flickering bulb adding atmosphere. Thunderstorm audio was layered in during editing as the only post-production enhancement.
'Date Night' is the seventh episode of Season 2 from RJL Productions, distributed via the Slash 'N Cast channel. The short narrative piece explores the unsettling premise of what may happen to us while we sleep. At roughly three minutes, it appears to be a scripted indie horror vignette with a small cast and dedicated crew credits. A behind-the-scenes companion video is also available.
This is a short horror fan film episode exploring the theme of death and the afterlife with a dark, supernatural twist. Part one of season two's fourth episode, it appears to be a brief narrative piece rather than a tutorial or walkthrough. The Slash 'N Cast channel uses Halloween props and production elements to craft original scary short-form content.
AMBITION is the fifth episode of Season 2 from RJL Productions, an indie short film series hosted on the Slash 'N Cast channel. The episode stars Ethan Spickler and Griffin Thatcher in a story that explores whether dreams can manifest in reality. Directed and edited by Riley Lorden, with music provided by Hammock, this entry blends horror, thriller, and dramatic elements into a compact eight-minute runtime.
This short behind-the-scenes video offers a glimpse into the making of 'Date Night,' the seventh episode of season two of the Slash 'N Cast series produced by RJL Productions. Running just two minutes, it provides an informal look at the cast and crew during production. The featured track is 'Flowers Dangling' by J2.
This short promotional clip from Hauntcast offers a moody first look at The Village Mire 2025, a creature-themed haunt concept dripping with swamp atmosphere. The teaser presents slithering, slimy creatures emerging from the mire in what appears to be a atmospheric haunt vignette or walkthrough preview. It serves as a hype piece for the Hauntcast community ahead of the 2025 Halloween season. Viewers are directed to the Hauntcast podcast across multiple platforms for deeper haunt content and discussion.
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