A curated collection of independent horror short films, featuring hand-picked short horror films from emerging filmmakers.

Recommended by Buried Films (22 Films)

Hand-picked short horror films curated by Buried Films. This selection rotates regularly, spotlighting standout work that blows us away.

The Maiden
The Maiden
Directed by Michael Chaves
2016 · Runtime: 8:54

The Maiden

Directed by Michael Chaves
Runtime: 8:54
2016

A real estate agent tries to sell a haunted house.

There Comes a Knocking
There Comes a Knocking
Directed by Ryan Connolly
2019 · Runtime: 9:20

There Comes a Knocking

Directed by Ryan Connolly
Runtime: 9:20
2019

A grieving woman installs an antique door into her home, which opens herself up to the other side.

Lights Out
Lights Out
Directed by David F Sandberg
2013 · Runtime: 2:41

Lights Out

Directed by David F Sandberg
Runtime: 2:41
2013

When you are all alone in a small dark room, what do you fear the most? Is it the temporary blindness or is it the uneasy deep feeling that someone, or rather something, is observing your every move?

Trouble
Trouble
Directed by Jacob Chase
2023 · Runtime: 11:29

Trouble

Directed by Jacob Chase
Runtime: 11:29
2023

Set in 1952, this musical thriller is what happens when a traveling salesman shows up on the doorstep of a dying old man and can't contain the song within his heart. A dark riff on a classic musical.

The Rickety Man
The Rickety Man
Directed by Cameron Gallagher
2021 · Runtime: 16:14

The Rickety Man

Directed by Cameron Gallagher
Runtime: 16:14
2021

A father discovers his children are grieving their mother's death in their own terrifying way, after having met a mysterious entity in the woods.

Catcher
Catcher
Directed by Dylan Clark
2026 · Runtime: 11:53

Catcher

Directed by Dylan Clark
Runtime: 11:53
2026

In the short horror film Catcher from Dylan Clark, using a special device, a boy must confront and erase his recurring nightmare. If you haven't watched any of Dylan's past work, like Portrait of God, you're missing out. The team behind this short film is incredible!

VIDEO 4
VIDEO 4
Directed by Ryan Valdez
2023 · Runtime: 6:04

VIDEO 4

Directed by Ryan Valdez
Runtime: 6:04
2023

A woman finds an old video camera with a mysterious tape labeled VIDEO 4.

Salt
Salt
Directed by Rob Savage
2021 · Runtime: 2:03

Salt

Directed by Rob Savage
Runtime: 2:03
2021

A demonic presence closes in on a mother and her sick daughter. Their only protection - a ring of salt.

Don’t Feed The Cat
Don’t Feed The Cat
Directed by J. Zachary Thurman
2023 · Runtime: 6:54

Don’t Feed The Cat

Directed by J. Zachary Thurman
Runtime: 6:54
2023

Chloe finds a cat trapped in her sick grandfather's basement.

Ignore It
Ignore It
Directed by Sam Evenson
2021 · Runtime: 6:33

Ignore It

Directed by Sam Evenson
Runtime: 6:33
2021

A family struggles to live with a spirit that becomes deadly if its presence is acknowledged.

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Recently Added

The last 10 short horror films that have been added to Buried Films.

NEW Catcher
Catcher
Directed by Dylan Clark
2026 · Runtime: 11:53

Catcher

Directed by Dylan Clark
Runtime: 11:53
2026

In the short horror film Catcher from Dylan Clark, using a special device, a boy must confront and erase his recurring nightmare. If you haven't watched any of Dylan's past work, like Portrait of God, you're missing out. The team behind this short film is incredible!

NEW The Door
The Door
Directed by Alexander Seltzer
2025 · Runtime: 14:02

The Door

Directed by Alexander Seltzer
Runtime: 14:02
2025

A mother grieving over her daughter's disappearance struggles to move on after she becomes obsessed with a mysterious door that appears in her house.

NEW The Old Baraboo Inn
The Old Baraboo Inn
Directed by Larry Eissler
2024 · Runtime: 48:20

The Old Baraboo Inn

Directed by Larry Eissler
Runtime: 48:20
2024

Known as a frequent stop for Al Capone and his outfit, the Old Baraboo Inn has become synonymous with gangsters, girls, and ghosts. Owned and operated by B.C. Farr until his death, the old inn is now owned by B.C.'s sister Shelly who continues his legacy of inviting patrons to interact with the spirits who call this bar home.

NEW Disinfectant
Disinfectant
Directed by Zach Doumit, Elias Gold
2023 · Runtime: 5:00

Disinfectant

Directed by Zach Doumit, Elias Gold
Runtime: 5:00
2023

The janitor loves his job. The demon loves its food. Submission for the Jakob Owens Horror Short Film Contest 2023.

NEW The Treatment & The Cure
The Treatment & The Cure
Directed by Corey Andrews
2026 · Runtime: 7:44

The Treatment & The Cure

Directed by Corey Andrews
Runtime: 7:44
2026

Two rogue scientists strive to create the cure to save humanity from a deadly plague that could wipe out all of humankind.

NEW Playback
Playback
Directed by Maksym Varenyk
2025 · Runtime: 4:22

Playback

Directed by Maksym Varenyk
Runtime: 4:22
2025

A couple stops at an old motel, and finds a mysterious VHS tape. Submission for the Jakob Owens Horror Short Film Contest 2025

NEW Don’t Feed The Cat
Don’t Feed The Cat
Directed by J. Zachary Thurman
2023 · Runtime: 6:54

Don’t Feed The Cat

Directed by J. Zachary Thurman
Runtime: 6:54
2023

Chloe finds a cat trapped in her sick grandfather's basement.

NEW The Itch
The Itch
Directed by Gordon Phillips
2019 · Runtime: 14:34

The Itch

Directed by Gordon Phillips
Runtime: 14:34
2019

A psychological sci-fi horror story about a young man who awakens in an unfamiliar apartment only to find himself under surveillance… and decaying rapidly. He relies on an enigmatic set of vaccines he discovers in the bathroom to slow his decline, but quickly plots revenge on his unseen watcher as his condition continues to deteriorate.

NEW Late Fees
Late Fees
Directed by Jakob Owens
2025 · Runtime: 9:59

Late Fees

Directed by Jakob Owens
Runtime: 9:59
2025

A video store clerk collects the souls of patrons who forget to return their movies on time.

NEW Nightfall
Nightfall
Directed by Jordan Wright
2019 · Runtime: 7:30

Nightfall

Directed by Jordan Wright
Runtime: 7:30
2019

Jim is working late in his garage on what seemed like a normal summer night. That quickly turns into a nightmare, when he sees a silhouette of someone standing at the end of his driveway.

1-5 Minute Shorts (29 Films)

Ultra-short horror films that deliver the scares fast, all under five minutes. These bite-sized shorts focus on atmosphere, timing, and strong ideas rather than long setups or explanations.

Playback
Playback
Directed by Maksym Varenyk
2025 · Runtime: 4:22

Playback

Directed by Maksym Varenyk
Runtime: 4:22
2025

A couple stops at an old motel, and finds a mysterious VHS tape. Submission for the Jakob Owens Horror Short Film Contest 2025

Nope
Nope
Directed by Ryan Godoy
2017 · Runtime: 1:10

Nope

Directed by Ryan Godoy
Runtime: 1:10
2017

A man discovers a disturbance in his home and wastes no time deciding what to do about it.

Polaroid
Polaroid
Directed by Joey Greene
2017 · Runtime: 3:15

Polaroid

Directed by Joey Greene
Runtime: 3:15
2017

What's LURKING in the POLAROID??

Call of the Ocean
Call of the Ocean
Directed by David F Sandberg
2025 · Runtime: 2:08

Call of the Ocean

Directed by David F Sandberg
Runtime: 2:08
2025

A woman finds a beautiful seashell on the beach, and then something unexpected happens…

The Lonesome Thing
The Lonesome Thing
Directed by Danny Donahue
2017 · Runtime: 2:06

The Lonesome Thing

Directed by Danny Donahue
Runtime: 2:06
2017

A man tries to convince a spirit to leave his house.

The Changing Room
The Changing Room
Directed by Sam Evenson
2022 · Runtime: 4:25

The Changing Room

Directed by Sam Evenson
Runtime: 4:25
2022

A woman finds herself in a nightmarish trap after sneaking into a closed off changing room.

After Dark
After Dark
Directed by Jakob Owens
2020 · Runtime: 3:53

After Dark

Directed by Jakob Owens
Runtime: 3:53
2020

A woman finds out what happens when you break the rules of the cabin. Lock the doors and windows. Be quiet. Leave the lights on. And DO NOT GO OUT AFTER DARK.

Lights Out
Lights Out
Directed by David F Sandberg
2013 · Runtime: 2:41

Lights Out

Directed by David F Sandberg
Runtime: 2:41
2013

When you are all alone in a small dark room, what do you fear the most? Is it the temporary blindness or is it the uneasy deep feeling that someone, or rather something, is observing your every move?

One Last Dive
One Last Dive
Directed by Jason Eisener
2004 · Runtime: 1:08

One Last Dive

Directed by Jason Eisener
Runtime: 1:08
2004

With only 20 minutes left to investigate an underwater crime scene, a diver goes for one last dive.

After Hours
After Hours
Directed by Jakob Owens
2022 · Runtime: 4:53

After Hours

Directed by Jakob Owens
Runtime: 4:53
2022

Sequel to After Dark. Vinny realizes something's wrong when a trail of blood leads inside a cabin with his friends nowhere to be found. After coming face to face with a mysterious creature, he must fight to escape the creatures that lurk at night.

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5-10 Minute Shorts (36 Films)

Short horror films running between five and ten minutes, striking a balance between tight pacing and complete storytelling. These films have enough time to build tension, establish mood, and deliver a strong payoff without dragging things out.

The Maiden
The Maiden
Directed by Michael Chaves
2016 · Runtime: 8:54

The Maiden

Directed by Michael Chaves
Runtime: 8:54
2016

A real estate agent tries to sell a haunted house.

Ignore It
Ignore It
Directed by Sam Evenson
2021 · Runtime: 6:33

Ignore It

Directed by Sam Evenson
Runtime: 6:33
2021

A family struggles to live with a spirit that becomes deadly if its presence is acknowledged.

The Backrooms
The Backrooms
Directed by Kane Parsons
2022 · Runtime: 9:13

The Backrooms

Directed by Kane Parsons
Runtime: 9:13
2022

An analog horror series revolving around a mysterious alternate dimension known as the Backrooms.

Don’t Peek
Don’t Peek
Directed by Julian Terry
2020 · Runtime: 6:46

Don’t Peek

Directed by Julian Terry
Runtime: 6:46
2020

A young woman discovers a frightening video game character intent on crossing into the real world.

Honor’s Half-Life
Honor’s Half-Life
Directed by Robert Flowers
2025 · Runtime: 9:50

Honor’s Half-Life

Directed by Robert Flowers
Runtime: 9:50
2025

When an old army buddy is overtaken by a horrifying radioactive virus, a veteran and his daughter are forced to do the unthinkable to contain the quickly evolving threat.

Portrait of God
Portrait of God
Directed by Dylan Clark
2022 · Runtime: 7:30

Portrait of God

Directed by Dylan Clark
Runtime: 7:30
2022

A religious girl prepares a presentation about a painting titled "Portrait of God". What she sees challenges her beliefs.

Special Day
Special Day
Directed by Teal Greyhavens
2018 · Runtime: 7:09

Special Day

Directed by Teal Greyhavens
Runtime: 7:09
2018

On the night of her 18th birthday, Emily's family gather together to reveal a secret to her - a secret that will shape the rest of her life.

Blink
Blink
Directed by Spenser Cohen
2022 · Runtime: 10:00

Blink

Directed by Spenser Cohen
Runtime: 10:00
2022

After being violently pushed from a window, Mary wakes up in the hospital, almost completely paralyzed. Trapped inside the prison of her own body, Mary’s only way to communicate is by blinking her eyes. She tries to warn the nurse that a sinister, inhuman force is trying to kill her. But when strange things begin happening around her, she realizes it may be too late to stop it.

I Heard It Too
I Heard It Too
Directed by Matt Sears
2014 · Runtime: 7:31

I Heard It Too

Directed by Matt Sears
Runtime: 7:31
2014

A girl heard her mom yell her name from downstairs, so she got up and started to head down. As she got to the stairs, her mom pulled her into her room and said "I heard that, too."

Sugar Tits
Sugar Tits
Directed by Heath Benfield
2024 · Runtime: 8:11

Sugar Tits

Directed by Heath Benfield
Runtime: 8:11
2024

A teeth-obsessed serial killer kidnaps a new victim to complete his deranged masterpiece.

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10-15 Minute Shorts (17 Films)

Short horror films running between ten and fifteen minutes, giving the story room to breathe and tension time to build. These films allow for stronger atmosphere, deeper setups, and more deliberate pacing than ultra-short horror.

Catcher
Catcher
Directed by Dylan Clark
2026 · Runtime: 11:53

Catcher

Directed by Dylan Clark
Runtime: 11:53
2026

In the short horror film Catcher from Dylan Clark, using a special device, a boy must confront and erase his recurring nightmare. If you haven't watched any of Dylan's past work, like Portrait of God, you're missing out. The team behind this short film is incredible!

$TRIP
$TRIP
Directed by Craig Ouellette
2025 · Runtime: 10:53

$TRIP

Directed by Craig Ouellette
Runtime: 10:53
2025

It's Penny's first night stripping at an underground club. Will she go all the way? And what happens to her if she doesn't?

The Jester: Chapter 2
The Jester: Chapter 2
Directed by Colin Krawchuk
2017 · Runtime: 10:30

The Jester: Chapter 2

Directed by Colin Krawchuk
Runtime: 10:30
2017

The Jester returns in this sequel short film to continue to spread his Halloween cheer.

MORA
MORA
Directed by Sam Evenson
2024 · Runtime: 12:05

MORA

Directed by Sam Evenson
Runtime: 12:05
2024

A struggling artist searches for a mysterious woman that shows up in gruesome AI-generated images.

Static
Static
Directed by Anna Hammill
2023 · Runtime: 12:03

Static

Directed by Anna Hammill
Runtime: 12:03
2023

Charlotte, a sleep-deprived new mother grappling with postpartum depression, begins to hear unsettling interference noises emanating from her baby monitor.

The Jester: Chapter 3
The Jester: Chapter 3
Directed by Colin Krawchuk
2019 · Runtime: 14:03

The Jester: Chapter 3

Directed by Colin Krawchuk
Runtime: 14:03
2019

On Halloween night, a young girl has no one to go trick-or-treating with....until The Jester offers to tag along.

The Door
The Door
Directed by Alexander Seltzer
2025 · Runtime: 14:02

The Door

Directed by Alexander Seltzer
Runtime: 14:02
2025

A mother grieving over her daughter's disappearance struggles to move on after she becomes obsessed with a mysterious door that appears in her house.

Trouble
Trouble
Directed by Jacob Chase
2023 · Runtime: 11:29

Trouble

Directed by Jacob Chase
Runtime: 11:29
2023

Set in 1952, this musical thriller is what happens when a traveling salesman shows up on the doorstep of a dying old man and can't contain the song within his heart. A dark riff on a classic musical.

Milk Teeth
Milk Teeth
Directed by Felipe Vargas
2021 · Runtime: 12:28

Milk Teeth

Directed by Felipe Vargas
Runtime: 12:28
2021

An orphanage spirals into mayhem when a boy discovers a shadowy creature who comes to collect more than just the children's teeth...

The Jester
The Jester
Directed by Colin Krawchuk
2016 · Runtime: 10:04

The Jester

Directed by Colin Krawchuk
Runtime: 10:04
2016

Note: This film is age restricted by the creator. You'll need to click through to watch on YouTube after logging into your account. After a closing shift on Halloween night, a man stumbles upon what seems to be the embodiment of Halloween itself. Trick or treat?

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15-20 Minute Shorts (4 Films)

Short horror films running between fifteen and twenty minutes, offering space for deeper storytelling and more immersive worlds. These films take their time developing characters, mood, and tension without feeling rushed.

Psychological Horror (34 Films)

Psychological horror short films driven by tension, dread, and the human mind. These films focus on fear that builds slowly and lingers, rather than relying on jump scares or shock alone.

The Itch
The Itch
Directed by Gordon Phillips
2019 · Runtime: 14:34

The Itch

Directed by Gordon Phillips
Runtime: 14:34
2019

A psychological sci-fi horror story about a young man who awakens in an unfamiliar apartment only to find himself under surveillance… and decaying rapidly. He relies on an enigmatic set of vaccines he discovers in the bathroom to slow his decline, but quickly plots revenge on his unseen watcher as his condition continues to deteriorate.

The Lonesome Thing
The Lonesome Thing
Directed by Danny Donahue
2017 · Runtime: 2:06

The Lonesome Thing

Directed by Danny Donahue
Runtime: 2:06
2017

A man tries to convince a spirit to leave his house.

Every Night I See Them
Every Night I See Them
Directed by Ryan Godoy
2021 · Runtime: 5:27

Every Night I See Them

Directed by Ryan Godoy
Runtime: 5:27
2021

A man does everything in his power to not fall asleep in an attempt to escape certain death.

The Door
The Door
Directed by Alexander Seltzer
2025 · Runtime: 14:02

The Door

Directed by Alexander Seltzer
Runtime: 14:02
2025

A mother grieving over her daughter's disappearance struggles to move on after she becomes obsessed with a mysterious door that appears in her house.

Other Side of the Box
Other Side of the Box
Directed by Caleb J. Phillips
2020 · Runtime: 15:49

Other Side of the Box

Directed by Caleb J. Phillips
Runtime: 15:49
2020

A couple receives a mysterious package from an old friend.

Portrait of God
Portrait of God
Directed by Dylan Clark
2022 · Runtime: 7:30

Portrait of God

Directed by Dylan Clark
Runtime: 7:30
2022

A religious girl prepares a presentation about a painting titled "Portrait of God". What she sees challenges her beliefs.

Attic Panic
Attic Panic
Directed by David F Sandberg
2015 · Runtime: 2:59

Attic Panic

Directed by David F Sandberg
Runtime: 2:59
2015

In the underlit attic, an unsuspecting woman tidies up an already cluttered space; however, in the mysterious dimness, her eye catches a motion. Is this a trick of the mind, or is there something sinister hiding in the thick shadows?

The Nurse
The Nurse
Directed by Julian Terry
2017 · Runtime: 2:00

The Nurse

Directed by Julian Terry
Runtime: 2:00
2017

With a gauze wrapped around her eyes, a young patient wakes up to the squeaky noise of a wheeled surgical cart, utterly terrified by the palpable darkness.

Static
Static
Directed by Anna Hammill
2023 · Runtime: 12:03

Static

Directed by Anna Hammill
Runtime: 12:03
2023

Charlotte, a sleep-deprived new mother grappling with postpartum depression, begins to hear unsettling interference noises emanating from her baby monitor.

Box Fort
Box Fort
Directed by Tyler Czajkowski
2020 · Runtime: 15:00

Box Fort

Directed by Tyler Czajkowski
Runtime: 15:00
2020

One weekend while their parents are away, three sisters decide to build a box fort. As strange things start to happen around them, they wonder if someone or someTHING is living inside of it. Based on the Creepypasta and Reddit NoSleep short story written by Mallory Eddy.

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Supernatural (45 Films)

Supernatural horror short films focused on ghosts, hauntings, curses, and unexplained phenomena. These stories are rooted in the unknown, where fear comes from forces that can’t be fully seen or understood.

Larry
Larry
Directed by Jacob Chase
2017 · Runtime: 5:20

Larry

Directed by Jacob Chase
Runtime: 5:20
2017

A man. A parking lot. A friendship.

Whisper
Whisper
Directed by Julian Terry
2017 · Runtime: 2:00

Whisper

Directed by Julian Terry
Runtime: 2:00
2017

A young woman is haunted by ghost that her Amazon Echo picks up on.

Static
Static
Directed by Anna Hammill
2023 · Runtime: 12:03

Static

Directed by Anna Hammill
Runtime: 12:03
2023

Charlotte, a sleep-deprived new mother grappling with postpartum depression, begins to hear unsettling interference noises emanating from her baby monitor.

Other Side of the Box
Other Side of the Box
Directed by Caleb J. Phillips
2020 · Runtime: 15:49

Other Side of the Box

Directed by Caleb J. Phillips
Runtime: 15:49
2020

A couple receives a mysterious package from an old friend.

Every Night I See Them
Every Night I See Them
Directed by Ryan Godoy
2021 · Runtime: 5:27

Every Night I See Them

Directed by Ryan Godoy
Runtime: 5:27
2021

A man does everything in his power to not fall asleep in an attempt to escape certain death.

Nope
Nope
Directed by Ryan Godoy
2017 · Runtime: 1:10

Nope

Directed by Ryan Godoy
Runtime: 1:10
2017

A man discovers a disturbance in his home and wastes no time deciding what to do about it.

Late Fees
Late Fees
Directed by Jakob Owens
2025 · Runtime: 9:59

Late Fees

Directed by Jakob Owens
Runtime: 9:59
2025

A video store clerk collects the souls of patrons who forget to return their movies on time.

Mommy’s Boy
Mommy’s Boy
Directed by CJ Bernauer
2020 · Runtime: 1:00

Mommy’s Boy

Directed by CJ Bernauer
Runtime: 1:00
2020

A little boy heads to the washroom when something catches his attention.

The Whisperer
The Whisperer
Directed by Danny Donahue
2016 · Runtime: 2:53

The Whisperer

Directed by Danny Donahue
Runtime: 2:53
2016

A girl hears strange whispering while home alone at night.

Disinfectant
Disinfectant
Directed by Zach Doumit, Elias Gold
2023 · Runtime: 5:00

Disinfectant

Directed by Zach Doumit, Elias Gold
Runtime: 5:00
2023

The janitor loves his job. The demon loves its food. Submission for the Jakob Owens Horror Short Film Contest 2023.

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Creature (29 Films)

Creature driven horror shorts centered around monsters, entities, and physical threats. These films focus on creature design, practical effects, and the kind of primal fear that comes from facing something tangible and dangerous.

Larry
Larry
Directed by Jacob Chase
2017 · Runtime: 5:20

Larry

Directed by Jacob Chase
Runtime: 5:20
2017

A man. A parking lot. A friendship.

The Smiling Man
The Smiling Man
Directed by A.J. Briones
2018 · Runtime: 6:21

The Smiling Man

Directed by A.J. Briones
Runtime: 6:21
2018

A little girl home alone finds herself face-to-face with pure evil.

I Heard It Too
I Heard It Too
Directed by Matt Sears
2014 · Runtime: 7:31

I Heard It Too

Directed by Matt Sears
Runtime: 7:31
2014

A girl heard her mom yell her name from downstairs, so she got up and started to head down. As she got to the stairs, her mom pulled her into her room and said "I heard that, too."

Milk Teeth
Milk Teeth
Directed by Felipe Vargas
2021 · Runtime: 12:28

Milk Teeth

Directed by Felipe Vargas
Runtime: 12:28
2021

An orphanage spirals into mayhem when a boy discovers a shadowy creature who comes to collect more than just the children's teeth...

2 Players Required
2 Players Required
Directed by Cameron Gallagher
2023 · Runtime: 4:52

2 Players Required

Directed by Cameron Gallagher
Runtime: 4:52
2023

When a troubled young woman begins playing a strange board game, she unwittingly allows a sinister presence to enter her apartment.

Make It Stop
Make It Stop
Directed by Ryan Valdez
2023 · Runtime: 7:33

Make It Stop

Directed by Ryan Valdez
Runtime: 7:33
2023

Anna Bowman’s patient, Jacob hears voices and sounds again, thinking it is God. She tries to solve this issue only to be confronted by what these voices really are.

After Hours
After Hours
Directed by Jakob Owens
2022 · Runtime: 4:53

After Hours

Directed by Jakob Owens
Runtime: 4:53
2022

Sequel to After Dark. Vinny realizes something's wrong when a trail of blood leads inside a cabin with his friends nowhere to be found. After coming face to face with a mysterious creature, he must fight to escape the creatures that lurk at night.

Midnight Snack
Midnight Snack
Directed by Andrew Gibbs
2022 · Runtime: 1:14

Midnight Snack

Directed by Andrew Gibbs
Runtime: 1:14
2022

A noise awakens a women who finds something sinister looking for a MIDNIGHT SNACK.

After Dark
After Dark
Directed by Jakob Owens
2020 · Runtime: 3:53

After Dark

Directed by Jakob Owens
Runtime: 3:53
2020

A woman finds out what happens when you break the rules of the cabin. Lock the doors and windows. Be quiet. Leave the lights on. And DO NOT GO OUT AFTER DARK.

Glaistig
Glaistig
Directed by Cody Boesen
2025 · Runtime: 13:33

Glaistig

Directed by Cody Boesen
Runtime: 13:33
2025

A young woman is haunted by visions of a demon-like creature—visions she’s convinced are real, stemming from one terrifying night deep in the woods with her boyfriend and their roommate. Brushed off as drunken delusion, her warnings go unheeded… until it’s far too late.

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Comedy (4 Films)

Horror short films that mix scares with humor, satire, or absurd ideas. These films lean into dark comedy, awkward moments, and unexpected twists while still playing with classic horror themes.

Slasher (9 Films)

Slasher horror short films centered on killers, close encounters, and escalating danger. These films lean into tension, pursuit, and the constant feeling that something bad is about to happen.

Nightfall
Nightfall
Directed by Jordan Wright
2019 · Runtime: 7:30

Nightfall

Directed by Jordan Wright
Runtime: 7:30
2019

Jim is working late in his garage on what seemed like a normal summer night. That quickly turns into a nightmare, when he sees a silhouette of someone standing at the end of his driveway.

Sugar Tits
Sugar Tits
Directed by Heath Benfield
2024 · Runtime: 8:11

Sugar Tits

Directed by Heath Benfield
Runtime: 8:11
2024

A teeth-obsessed serial killer kidnaps a new victim to complete his deranged masterpiece.

The Jester: Chapter 3
The Jester: Chapter 3
Directed by Colin Krawchuk
2019 · Runtime: 14:03

The Jester: Chapter 3

Directed by Colin Krawchuk
Runtime: 14:03
2019

On Halloween night, a young girl has no one to go trick-or-treating with....until The Jester offers to tag along.

TRICK or TREAT!
TRICK or TREAT!
Directed by Wesley Mellott
2021 · Runtime: 14:09

TRICK or TREAT!

Directed by Wesley Mellott
Runtime: 14:09
2021

During their first Halloween in their new home, Travis and Beth encounter an unexpected trick or treater.

The Jester
The Jester
Directed by Colin Krawchuk
2016 · Runtime: 10:04

The Jester

Directed by Colin Krawchuk
Runtime: 10:04
2016

Note: This film is age restricted by the creator. You'll need to click through to watch on YouTube after logging into your account. After a closing shift on Halloween night, a man stumbles upon what seems to be the embodiment of Halloween itself. Trick or treat?

The Jester: Chapter 2
The Jester: Chapter 2
Directed by Colin Krawchuk
2017 · Runtime: 10:30

The Jester: Chapter 2

Directed by Colin Krawchuk
Runtime: 10:30
2017

The Jester returns in this sequel short film to continue to spread his Halloween cheer.

Halloween (Fan Film)
Halloween (Fan Film)
Directed by Jakob Owens
2023 · Runtime: 6:03

Halloween (Fan Film)

Directed by Jakob Owens
Runtime: 6:03
2023

From Jakob - I've always loved the season of Halloween and even more so the Halloween movie franchise. As a fan of the movies and the holiday... I thought I'd have fun making my very own Halloween fan film!

Guide My Slay
Guide My Slay
Directed by Heath Benfield
2023 · Runtime: 4:42

Guide My Slay

Directed by Heath Benfield
Runtime: 4:42
2023

Let the reindeer games begin! A suburban Christmas party takes a dark turn when a menacing Santa arrives. Many of the guests are on his naughty list and he needs a makeshift "Rudolph" to help hunt them down.

Hobby Night
Hobby Night
Directed by Timothy Troy
2022 · Runtime: 2:17

Hobby Night

Directed by Timothy Troy
Runtime: 2:17
2022

A man conceals his double life.

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Documentary (1 Films)

Documentary-style horror films focused on real events, real people, and unsettling truths. These films lean into investigation, history, and firsthand accounts, where the fear comes from what actually happened or what might have.

All Films (88 Films)

A complete collection of all the horror short films featured on Buried Films. You’ll find everything from supernatural and psychological horror to creature features, slashers, and experimental shorts, all in one place.

Nope
Nope
Directed by Ryan Godoy
2017 · Runtime: 1:10

Nope

Directed by Ryan Godoy
Runtime: 1:10
2017

A man discovers a disturbance in his home and wastes no time deciding what to do about it.

Disinfectant
Disinfectant
Directed by Zach Doumit, Elias Gold
2023 · Runtime: 5:00

Disinfectant

Directed by Zach Doumit, Elias Gold
Runtime: 5:00
2023

The janitor loves his job. The demon loves its food. Submission for the Jakob Owens Horror Short Film Contest 2023.

Salt
Salt
Directed by Rob Savage
2021 · Runtime: 2:03

Salt

Directed by Rob Savage
Runtime: 2:03
2021

A demonic presence closes in on a mother and her sick daughter. Their only protection - a ring of salt.

Come Up Here
Come Up Here
Directed by Andrew Gibbs
2023 · Runtime: 1:59

Come Up Here

Directed by Andrew Gibbs
Runtime: 1:59
2023

A woman is home alone, but someone's calling from upstairs... come up here. Just another quick micro horror short based on an idea I had, and a story my great grandma used to tell me when I was a kid.

There Comes a Knocking
There Comes a Knocking
Directed by Ryan Connolly
2019 · Runtime: 9:20

There Comes a Knocking

Directed by Ryan Connolly
Runtime: 9:20
2019

A grieving woman installs an antique door into her home, which opens herself up to the other side.

Ignore It
Ignore It
Directed by Sam Evenson
2021 · Runtime: 6:33

Ignore It

Directed by Sam Evenson
Runtime: 6:33
2021

A family struggles to live with a spirit that becomes deadly if its presence is acknowledged.

The Rickety Man
The Rickety Man
Directed by Cameron Gallagher
2021 · Runtime: 16:14

The Rickety Man

Directed by Cameron Gallagher
Runtime: 16:14
2021

A father discovers his children are grieving their mother's death in their own terrifying way, after having met a mysterious entity in the woods.

Mommy’s Boy
Mommy’s Boy
Directed by CJ Bernauer
2020 · Runtime: 1:00

Mommy’s Boy

Directed by CJ Bernauer
Runtime: 1:00
2020

A little boy heads to the washroom when something catches his attention.

Disguise
Disguise
Directed by Tyler Czajkowski
2023 · Runtime: 10:13

Disguise

Directed by Tyler Czajkowski
Runtime: 10:13
2023

A woman encounters a malevolent presence in her house that can disguise itself as anything.

Lucid
Lucid
Directed by Cameron Gallagher
2022 · Runtime: 8:14

Lucid

Directed by Cameron Gallagher
Runtime: 8:14
2022

With a unique power to Lucid Dream, a widower must find his dead wife before she is consumed by a nightmarish entity.

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