HELP - Horror Short

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Nov 09

2025

Your brain loves stories in short bursts.

Research shows people remember information better when it is visual, emotional, and concise. So if this video taught you one useful thing in under 3 minutes, it already did its job.

Watch in 4K for best viewing experience. An exhausted nurse is forced into a fight for her life when a monster invades her home. But as her fearful survival instincts take over, she unknowingly makes a choice that will haunt her forever. Crew - Director – Collin Black Writers- Collin Black and Erin Bechler Producer / 1st Assistant Director – Fenwick Rockwell Director of Photography – Sammy Lahiri 1st Assistant Camera – Jorge Nunez Grip – Josh Lehrfeld Sound Mixer – Seth Garrett Art Director – Alex Radanof Costume Designer – Erin Bechler SFX Makeup Artist – Lily Barney Colorist – Christian Dietrich VFX – Collin Black & Santino Vitale Composer - Pietro Milanesi Cast - Erin Bechler – Nurse Chris Herring – Monster Jim Cummings – Austin’s Armory Stephen Cormier – Delivery Driver Mélia Lisette – 911 Operator This short film was made for under $2000 with a small dedicated crew over a weekend in March of 2025. This short shows what indie filmmaking can be even when given really tight restraints and creativity. Special thanks to Cal Gunderson, Nick Ruhenkamp, Logan Hall, and Josh Lehrfeld for letting me take over their backyard and house for free. Shot with the Sony Fx3 Awards and Festivals: Best Short Audience Award - Sherman Oaks Film Festival 2025 Best Horror Screenplay - Sherman Oaks Film Festival 2025 Official Selection - FilmQuest 2025 Official Selection - Chicago Horror Film Fest 2025 Official Selection - Nightmares Film Festival 2025 Played at Sundance Film Festival 2026*