10 Best Short Horror Movies Of The Last Decade
6. One Last Dive
Anyone with thalassophobia (the fear of large bodies of water) better start running for the hills!
This film is a short by every definition of the word, as it comes in at about one minute long. Yet, despite having less screen time than your average plank exercise, it packs a huge punch thanks to the horrifying setting, murky visuals and spine-tingling sound design.
One Last Dive (from Jason Eisener) is about, well, one last dive as a diver ventures down into the depths after being given only 20 minutes to investigate a strange underwater crime scene. But, what he finds down there is something terrifying and tragic.
There's so much to love about this short, as it perfectly encapsulates how to use the format. The set-up is clear and concise, and the supernatural threat is left to the imagination in a satisfying yet mysterious way.
Plus, the use of lighting is genius, as you can barely see anything, completely putting you into the diver's shoes (or perhaps flippers). Thus, when things go wrong, you feel all the more invested.