A curated collection of independent horror short films, featuring hand-picked short horror films from emerging filmmakers.
Milk Teeth
Directed by Felipe Vargas
Cast: Aaron Bradshaw, Tyler Sanders, Griffin Chodler, Casey Grimm, Teagan Wells, Lisa Dobbyn
Recommended by Buried Films (21 Films)
Hand-picked short horror films curated by Buried Films.
Guide My Slay
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.
Box Fort
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.
Lights Out
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
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.
Portrait of God
A religious girl prepares a presentation about a painting titled "Portrait of God". What she sees challenges her beliefs.
Salt
A demonic presence closes in on a mother and her sick daughter. Their only protection - a ring of salt.
The Smiling Man
A little girl home alone finds herself face-to-face with pure evil.
There Comes a Knocking
A grieving woman installs an antique door into her home, which opens herself up to the other side.
The Backrooms
An analog horror series revolving around a mysterious alternate dimension known as the Backrooms.
Method
When a dog sitter arrives at a house for what seems like a simple job, a list of strange rules makes him suspect that this is no ordinary dog.
1-5 Minute Shorts (26 Films)
Ultra-short horror films designed to deliver tension fast. Bite-sized scares that rely on atmosphere, timing, and sharp ideas.
Beast of Prey
A woman finds herself locked in an isolated cabin with something sinister on the other side of the door.
Guide My Slay
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.
After Dark
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.
Midnight Snack
A noise awakens a women who finds something sinister looking for a MIDNIGHT SNACK.
Ding Dong
Someone-- or something-- plays Ding Dong Ditch with a girl who's home alone.
Close Your Eyes
A musician's quiet evening turns into a night of terror when he sees his roommate sleepwalking.
Salt
A demonic presence closes in on a mother and her sick daughter. Their only protection - a ring of salt.
The Nurse
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.
After Hours
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.
Augmented
Don't look.
5-10 Minute Shorts (30 Films)
Short horror films that tell complete, effective stories in under ten minutes. Focused narratives with room to breathe.
Party Demon
A rookie exorcist faces off with a demon whose only demand is to make a new friend. A comic twist on the horror genre, this short turns possession into an unlikely party invitation.
Make It Stop
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.
They Hear It
There are some sounds only children can hear.
Lucid
With a unique power to Lucid Dream, a widower must find his dead wife before she is consumed by a nightmarish entity.
Don’t Peek
A young woman discovers a frightening video game character intent on crossing into the real world.
We Got A Dog
Morgan comes home from a late shift to find her boyfriend Mason, decided to adopt a new pet. Though there is something odd about Mason and his behavior, Morgan quickly becomes suspicious of the new pet in their home.
The Lake
When a young man takes his girlfriend out on the lake to propose, they come face to face with the dark spirits beneath the surface.
The Backrooms
An analog horror series revolving around a mysterious alternate dimension known as the Backrooms.
Ignore It
A family struggles to live with a spirit that becomes deadly if its presence is acknowledged.
Darby After Dark
One night, during her usual shift as a late-night radio host, Darby receives a mysterious phone call from a woman who shares a chilling paranormal game with her.
10-15 Minute Shorts (14 Films)
Short horror films that allow tension to build and characters to develop. These stories take their time, layering atmosphere, dread, and narrative payoff without overstaying their welcome.
Glaistig
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.
Trouble
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 Jester
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?
Milk Teeth
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: Chapter 3
On Halloween night, a young girl has no one to go trick-or-treating with....until The Jester offers to tag along.
$TRIP
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?
Method
When a dog sitter arrives at a house for what seems like a simple job, a list of strange rules makes him suspect that this is no ordinary dog.
Pretty Pickle
MATURE - As he spends more time with his new girlfriend, a young man begins to privately dwell upon one of her quirks, leading him to a troubling discovery.
MORA
A struggling artist searches for a mysterious woman that shows up in gruesome AI-generated images.
Static
Charlotte, a sleep-deprived new mother grappling with postpartum depression, begins to hear unsettling interference noises emanating from her baby monitor.
15-20 Minute Shorts (4 Films)
Longer-form short horror films with deeper storytelling and immersive worlds. More room for character arcs, slow-burn suspense, and ambitious ideas that benefit from a measured pace.
Other Side of the Box
A couple receives a mysterious package from an old friend.
Box Fort
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.
The Rickety Man
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.
The Review
Two young vloggers, Jamie and Ethan, set out to create a fun, positive review of their stay in a picturesque, remote County Durham treehouse. They wanted subscribers, but what they found was a terrifying local legend.
Psychological Horror (29 Films)
Horror driven by tension, dread, and the human mind. These films focus on fear that lingers rather than jump scares.
Make It Stop
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.
Special Day
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.
The Backrooms
An analog horror series revolving around a mysterious alternate dimension known as the Backrooms.
The Chair
After Reese brings home an antique chair, a series of horrific events follow, leading him to question if it's a malevolent spirit the chair possesses or the darkness inside his own mind.
The Nurse
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.
Blink
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.
The Witch
A woman is haunted by a presence. Every night it comes back. But is it real, or just her imagination?
MORA
A struggling artist searches for a mysterious woman that shows up in gruesome AI-generated images.
Box Fort
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.
Curve
Clinging to a curved surface high above a sentient abyss, a girl has to cover the few feet back to safety before she loses grip.
Supernatural (39 Films)
Short supernatural horror films involving ghosts, hauntings, curses, and unexplained phenomena. Stories rooted in the unknown.
The Maiden
A real estate agent tries to sell a haunted house.
Every Night I See Them
A man does everything in his power to not fall asleep in an attempt to escape certain death.
MORA
A struggling artist searches for a mysterious woman that shows up in gruesome AI-generated images.
Blink
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.
The Lonesome Thing
A man tries to convince a spirit to leave his house.
Lucid
With a unique power to Lucid Dream, a widower must find his dead wife before she is consumed by a nightmarish entity.
Mommy’s Boy
A little boy heads to the washroom when something catches his attention.
Whisper
A young woman is haunted by ghost that her Amazon Echo picks up on.
Disguise
A woman encounters a malevolent presence in her house that can disguise itself as anything.
Catch Your Breath
A shy teenager (Andrew) is peer pressured by his older brother (Mike) into playing a game that is said to summon the ghost of the town legend, 'The Lady Beneath'. To disprove his brother and impress a girl at school he reluctantly agrees. The rules of the game are simple, as long as Andrew holds his breath, he is safe from The Lady Beneath. But how long can Andrew hold his breath?
Creature (26 Films)
Monster-driven horror featuring creatures, entities, or physical threats. Practical effects, creature design, and primal fear.
Be Quiet
A young girl is woken in the night by her brother, who believes something is in the house with them.
After Dark
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.
2 Players Required
When a troubled young woman begins playing a strange board game, she unwittingly allows a sinister presence to enter her apartment.
Glaistig
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.
They Hear It
There are some sounds only children can hear.
VIDEO 4
A woman finds an old video camera with a mysterious tape labeled VIDEO 4.
Polaroid
What's LURKING in the POLAROID??
Don’t Tell Your Mom
In the industrial area of a seedy town where vampires roam free, Kyle rolls up to his cousin's factory...of nightmares.
The Whisperer
A girl hears strange whispering while home alone at night.
The Smiling Man
A little girl home alone finds herself face-to-face with pure evil.
Comedy (4 Films)
Horror films with humor, satire, or absurdity. These films use comedy to highlight dark ideas, unexpected twists, or playful takes on the genre.
Sugar Tits
A teeth-obsessed serial killer kidnaps a new victim to complete his deranged masterpiece.
Party Demon
A rookie exorcist faces off with a demon whose only demand is to make a new friend. A comic twist on the horror genre, this short turns possession into an unlikely party invitation.
Nope
A man discovers a disturbance in his home and wastes no time deciding what to do about it.
Don’t Tell Your Mom
In the industrial area of a seedy town where vampires roam free, Kyle rolls up to his cousin's factory...of nightmares.
Slasher (8 Films)
Films centered on killers, close encounters, and escalating danger. Fast-paced, tension-driven stories rooted in classic slasher traditions and modern reinterpretations.
Sugar Tits
A teeth-obsessed serial killer kidnaps a new victim to complete his deranged masterpiece.
The Jester
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?
Hobby Night
A man conceals his double life.
Halloween (Fan Film)
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!
The Jester: Chapter 2
The Jester returns in this sequel short film to continue to spread his Halloween cheer.
TRICK or TREAT!
During their first Halloween in their new home, Travis and Beth encounter an unexpected trick or treater.
The Jester: Chapter 3
On Halloween night, a young girl has no one to go trick-or-treating with....until The Jester offers to tag along.
Guide My Slay
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.
All Films (75 Films)
A collection of all the films on Buried Films.
Sugar Tits
A teeth-obsessed serial killer kidnaps a new victim to complete his deranged masterpiece.
Christmas Eve
Welcome to West Manor. The halls are decked, the lights are twinkling, and the atmosphere is to die for.
Augmented
Don't look.
Call of the Ocean
A woman finds a beautiful seashell on the beach, and then something unexpected happens…
Portrait of God
A religious girl prepares a presentation about a painting titled "Portrait of God". What she sees challenges her beliefs.
Catch Your Breath
A shy teenager (Andrew) is peer pressured by his older brother (Mike) into playing a game that is said to summon the ghost of the town legend, 'The Lady Beneath'. To disprove his brother and impress a girl at school he reluctantly agrees. The rules of the game are simple, as long as Andrew holds his breath, he is safe from The Lady Beneath. But how long can Andrew hold his breath?
Midnight Snack
A noise awakens a women who finds something sinister looking for a MIDNIGHT SNACK.
Stay With Me
A woman studying for the MCAT finds her focus shattered when her automatic door lock mysteriously engages, hinting that she's not as alone as she thought.
Don’t Tell Your Mom
In the industrial area of a seedy town where vampires roam free, Kyle rolls up to his cousin's factory...of nightmares.
The House Between
One last chance for redemption.