THRILLER SHORT FILMS
A collection of the best thriller short films from around the world today.
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FROM SHADOW, 20min., Thriler/Crime
A police officer investigating disappearances and a Dog ranger with a tragic past discover their small town holds a dark secret. A long list of missing persons cases dating back decades and a mass shooting with no motive could be connected. There is something wrong with the people of Pine Falls, ...
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DOWN DELORO RIVER, 13min., Canada, Thriller/Horror
On the run after looting a prospector, William makes his way down a river to Deloro, Ontario where a man will trade gold for cash. After taking cover in this mysterious man's cabin, William soon realizes he isn't so much interested in his gold, but something much more valuable.
Directed by Josh ...
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FULL BODIED, 12min, USA, Thriller/Crime
In an industry over-run with critics, one struggling winemaker is pushed to the edge. To save his winery, and himself, he must work quickly.
Directed by Matt Bayer
Written by Matt Bayer and David Sherod
Cast; David Sherod, Katie Calogero
Director Statement:
Most of the winemakers I know aren...
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LILI SEES YOU, 15min., Sweden, Thriller/Drama
A seven year old girl finds a friend in her new computer. A virtual assistant challenges her to take up more space at home. It starts as a game but soon becomes more serious.
What does a child reveal about private-life to an Ipad? What happens with the information? Can it be dangerous?
Written ...
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THE DESECRATED, 8min., USA, Thriller
A young morgue attendant working the night shift encounters an unwelcome visitor.
Director Biography - John Gray
John Gray is a New York based writer-director. He created the long running hit CBS series GHOST WHISPERER, as well as writing and directing many award winning and critically acclaim... -
THE MONSTER INSIDE, 12min., USA, Thriller
A woman, struggling with depression, fights with her own inner demon.
Written & Directed by Ashley Hammelman
Composer: Aaron Bonus
Cast: Elia Mann, Brad Belemjian, Melissa Damas
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TIED, 7min., UK, Thriller, Black & White
When two Brothers double cross each other, can they survive?
Written & Directed by Darren Doherty
Cast: Peter Basham, David Schaal, Jack De Carle
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A NIGHT WITHOUT, 6min., Israel, Thriller/Animation
A sleepless father, in danger of losing his sanity, is hopelessly trying to put his crying baby to sleep.
Director Statement:
Inspired by the short story "Sleepy" by Anton chekhov, this short film deals with the process of going insane and the awakening of a man's inner demons.
Writer & Direct...
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FIRST TIME, 3min., UK, Thriller/Crime
A young woman panics after getting revenge on her abusive boyfriend.
Written & Directed by Euan Foulis
Produced by Blair Macbride
Cast: Nicole Docherty, Gareth Alexander
Director Statement
I created First Time as an experiment in telling a story on a solely visual level. I really want the fi...
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SOLITAIRE, 15min., USA, Thriller/Comedy
In this dark comedy we follow a young woman who has secluded herself in her palatial estate from any human interaction. When she hires a handyman in the hopes of relieving her lack of companion ship, she finds herself overwhelmed with attachment to this man which quickly snowballs when he attempt...
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BUST, 7min., USA, Thriller/Crime
An Ordinary day goes South, LA.
Director Statement
I’d like to take on the conventional stories and tell them in unconventional ways. I’m more interested in asking, raising the questions, then giving answers.
Written & Directed by Burak Tatar
Produced by Bobby Soto & Edward J. Fee
Cast: Bob...
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SNUB NOSE, 11min., USA, Thriller/Crime
A coming-of-age crime story about a girl desperate to escape her circumstances, and a brother who will double-cross her at any cost.
Written & Directed by Jacquelyn Ris
Produced by Colin Mason
Cast: Tyra Huckaby, Jalen Thurman
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SEAGULL, 6min, USA, War/Mystery
A mysterious French woman encounters both aid and suspicion when she washes up on the English coast during World War Two.