There are times when I don’t have a full 90-120 minutes to devote to a horror movie, which is something I’m sure many of you can relate to. Let’s be real and admit that we have lives, we have work, we have families, we have friends, etc… While it’s great to kick back with a horror movie there are simply times when it just can’t be done.
But that doesn’t mean we can’t find horror in other ways. And a good short horror film is just the answer to those times when time is lacking. That’s why I’ve put together a few short horror films that I think are incredibly effective and also run the gamut of emotions.
After you check these out, make sure to leave several of your own favorites in the comments below!
Lights Out – David F. Sandberg & Lotta Losten
Sometimes, the most effective scares are the ones where the story tells itself, without a narrator or any dialogue. Sometimes, the best way to scare someone is to not give them any explanation and let the mind go where it goes.
There’s a reason this won awards and was selected at several film festivals. It’s incredibly effective and makes a case for anyone who’s scared of the dark.
