Shorts from demented media: original horror, disturbing visions
Dive into the unsettling world of Demented Media's short horror films. Prepare for original, disturbing narratives that showcase our commitment to classic horror and practical effects. Some of these shorts may even offer a glimpse into the larger universe of our feature films.
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When two friends spend the night at their friend Lila’s house, a series of mysterious Snapchat messages from an unknown account quickly turns their casual hangout into a nightmare. The snaps begin as harmless images of the house but escalate into real-time photos taken from inside, revealing intimate knowledge of Lila’s life and past. As the messages grow more invasive and personal, the group realizes they are being watched from within the walls of the home. Trapped with no way out, they must confront the horrifying truth that the person tormenting them hasn’t just broken in—he’s been living among them, unseen, for years.
My Brother
A quiet young woman, Ellie, lives with her reclusive older brother, the only family she has left after their parents’ death. When a series of brutal killings targeting local teens begins to spread through their town, Ellie slowly uncovers the horrifying truth: her brother is the masked killer. Despite the evidence—blood-stained clothes, hidden trophies, and his unexplained nightly disappearances—she cannot bring herself to turn him in. Torn between fear and unconditional love, Ellie continues to protect him… until the violence hits too close to home. Faced with the reality of who he is, Ellie makes a chilling choice—not to stop him, but to stand beside him, helping him finish what he started, proving that some bonds are stronger than morality… even when they lead straight into darkness.
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After the sudden death of his estranged father, a grieving son discovers an old cell phone that begins receiving messages from a contact labeled “Dad.” At first, the messages offer comfort—apologies, memories, things left unsaid—but they soon take a darker turn, revealing cryptic clues, symbols, and knowledge tied to unsolved murders. As the son digs deeper, he realizes the impossible: the messages are coming from beyond the grave, and his Grandfather may have lived a secret life as the infamous Zodiac Killer. Torn between longing and fear, he continues the conversation, only to learn that whatever he’s speaking to isn’t just a memory… and it may be trying to finish what it started.
The Confession
Plagued by guilt over a long-buried sin, Father Michael isolates himself inside his church, desperate for forgiveness. One night, a figure appears before him—calm, radiant, and unmistakably Christlike. Believing he’s been granted a divine chance at absolution, Michael confesses everything: the lie, the betrayal, the innocent life he let be destroyed to protect himself. The figure listens in silence, offering no comfort—only understanding. But as the confession deepens, something begins to feel wrong. The voice shifts. The light fades. The “Christ” before him reveals a cruel truth: forgiveness was never on the table. Michael wasn’t chosen to be saved… he was chosen to confess. And now that his sins have been spoken aloud, something far more sinister has the right to claim him.
Postmortem
Late at night in a quiet morgue, a meticulous surgeon begins a routine autopsy on an unidentified body. As he works, a voice breaks the silence—calm, precise, and impossible. The cadaver begins telling a story: a man who made a fatal mistake, who covered it up, who let someone innocent take the fall. At first, the surgeon dismisses it as stress, but the details become too specific—names, dates, things no one else should know. As the body continues, it becomes clear this isn’t just a story… it’s a confession. Piece by piece, the cadaver exposes the surgeon’s own buried crime, forcing him to confront a horrifying realization: this isn’t a random body on his table—it’s connected to what he did. And it didn’t come here to be examined… it came here to make him remember.