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.
You’ll find a mix of supernatural, psychological, and more visceral horror, all designed to make an impact without overstaying their welcome. If you’re looking for something quick to watch but still want to feel genuinely creeped out, this category hits the spot.
You’ll also find a lot of overlap with our Psychological Horror shorts.
2 Players Required
Directed by Cameron Gallagher
2 Players Required
When a troubled young woman begins playing a strange board game, she unwittingly allows a sinister presence to enter her apartment.
After Dark
Directed by Jakob Owens
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.
After Hours
Directed by Jakob Owens
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.
Attic Panic
Directed by David F Sandberg
Attic Panic
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?
Augmented
Directed by Gary Davies
Augmented
Left with only a note and pair of sunglasses when she awakens, a young woman discovers something terrifying on the "other side" when she puts the glasses on.
Be Quiet
Directed by Gary Davies
Be Quiet
A young girl is woken in the night by her brother, who believes something is in the house with them.
Beast of Prey
Directed by Danny Donahue
Beast of Prey
A woman finds herself locked in an isolated cabin with something sinister on the other side of the door.
Call of the Ocean
Directed by David F Sandberg
Call of the Ocean
A woman finds a beautiful seashell on the beach, and then something unexpected happens…
Close Your Eyes
Directed by Andy Chen
Close Your Eyes
A musician's quiet evening turns into a night of terror when he sees his roommate sleepwalking.
Come Up Here
Directed by Andrew Gibbs
Come Up Here
A woman is home alone, but someone's calling from upstairs... come up here.
Ding Dong
Directed by Timothy Troy
Ding Dong
Someone-- or something-- plays Ding Dong Ditch with a girl who's home alone.
Fresh Ink
Directed by Matt Benson
Fresh Ink
A man finds a mysterious warning note tucked away inside of an old book. He soon finds out he's not alone.
Guide My Slay
Directed by Heath Benfield
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.
Hobby Night
Directed by Timothy Troy
Hobby Night
A man conceals his double life.
Lights Out
Directed by David F Sandberg
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?
Midnight Snack
Directed by Andrew Gibbs
Midnight Snack
A noise awakens a women who finds something sinister looking for a MIDNIGHT SNACK.
Mommy’s Boy
Directed by CJ Bernauer
Mommy’s Boy
A little boy heads to the washroom when something catches his attention.
Nope
Directed by Ryan Godoy
Nope
A man discovers a disturbance in his home and wastes no time deciding what to do about it.
One Last Dive
Directed by Jason Eisener
One Last Dive
With only 20 minutes left to investigate an underwater crime scene, a diver goes for one last dive.
Playback
Directed by Maksym Varenyk
Playback
A couple stops at an old motel, and finds a mysterious VHS tape. Submission for the Jakob Owens Horror Short Film Contest 2025
Polaroid
Directed by Joey Greene
Polaroid
What's LURKING in the POLAROID??
Salt
Directed by Rob Savage
Salt
A demonic presence closes in on a mother and her sick daughter. Their only protection - a ring of salt.
The Changing Room
Directed by Sam Evenson
The Changing Room
A woman finds herself in a nightmarish trap after sneaking into a closed off changing room.
The Lonesome Thing
Directed by Danny Donahue
The Lonesome Thing
A man tries to convince a spirit to leave his house.
The Nurse
Directed by Julian Terry
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.
The Veil
Directed by Sam Evenson
The Veil
A woman discovers a sinister presence that can only be seen through her shower curtain.
The Whisperer
Directed by Danny Donahue
The Whisperer
A girl hears strange whispering while home alone at night.
The Witch
Directed by Andrew Gibbs
The Witch
A woman is haunted by a presence. Every night it comes back. But is it real, or just her imagination?
Whisper
Directed by Julian Terry
Whisper
A young woman is haunted by ghost that her Amazon Echo picks up on.