10 Best Short Horror Movies Of The Last Decade
8. Man On A Train
Seeing as a short horror movie only has a limited amount of time to get you spooked, it's common to rely on ubiquitous scenarios in which everyone can sense peril. Thus, stranger danger is something that comes up a lot. This short makes genius use of that, as it takes the concept of a creepy encounter and pushes it to the max.
Man On A Train comes from writer/director Jack Shanks. It shows as an unlucky woman steps onto a train and begins to eavesdrop on her fellow passengers. However, after some friendly people watching, they suddenly disappear, and she's left with a strange man who seems to be coming for her.
This is a short that tackles its horror in a less overt, far more subtle way. There are no bombastic jump scares or big shocking moments; in fact, the visuals are altogether natural and authentic. That's where the movie thrives, as it focuses on mundanity spliced with something ever-so-slightly supernatural.
It's simple, effective and sure to give you the creeps, especially if you often ride the train at night.