These 12 Short Horror Films Packed A LOT Of Scary Into A Short Amount Of Time

Thrills, chills, or laughs in 15 minutes or less!

1. In Sound, We Live Forever – directed by Joshua Giuliano

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Excellent use of sound and camerawork to tell a story. Chilling.

2. Ayuda – directed by Patrick Mason

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Two men are hired to bury a crate in the woods, but things go awry in this well-crafted short.

3. TIK-TIK – directed by Larica Perera

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An unsettling short, filmed in one continuous shot and based on a creature in Filipino folklore.

4. Overtime – directed by Craig D. Foster

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Poor Ralph just wants to leave work on time and get home. Lots of humor and suspense during these eight minutes.

5. Absence – directed by Rob Savage

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A somber atmosphere and increasing dread bolsters this great micro short.

6. Oscar's Bell – directed by Chris Cronin

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The protector becomes the helpless in a story that'll keep you on the edge of your seat.

7. Ding Dong – directed by Timothy Troy

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If your doorbell has ever mysteriously rung at night, this creepy micro short is for you.

8. BEHIND – directed by Ángel Gómez Hernández

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A mother is determined to keep custody of her child, but someone or something might not let her. A superb film. Be sure to turn off the lights for this one.

9. Holiday Fear – directed by Nicholas Payne Santos

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A couple struggles to finish off a killer in this entertaining horror-comedy. Keep an eye out for director Santos's upcoming feature film, It Cuts Deep.

10. Arrêt Pipi – directed by Maarten Groen

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If anyone ever asks you if you want red or blue toilet paper... RUN. An intense piece of work.

11. The Collector – directed by Marcus Alqueres

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A drug dealer trying to get out of a dire situation has to pay a price. Haunting.

12. And lastly, The Ten Steps – directed by Brendan Muldowney

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This short's bone-chilling ending just might stick with you for a long time.

Do you have any good short horror film suggestions? If so, drop some links in the comments!