Film of the Day: "Other Side of the Box" — Horror About a Creature Hiding in a Box

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What if a gift from an old friend turns into a nightmare? That's exactly the question that describes the short horror film "The Other Side of the Box" (2018), directed by Caleb J. Phillips. And it's 15 minutes of pure tension.

What the film is about

Ben and Rachel are preparing for a celebration when Sean — Rachel's ex — shows up at their door. He hands Ben a box with one instruction: whatever you do, don't look away from it.

At first, it seems like there's nothing inside, but soon fingers and a face begin emerging from the darkness — the creature crawls out further each time the characters lose eye contact with it.

Viewing experience

"The Other Side of the Box" is a perfect example of how a simple idea can work at full throttle. The "don't look away" concept is old as time, but it's executed so elegantly here that you'll get chills by the third minute.
A man's face peeks out from a brown box sitting on a table
Frame from the film "The Other Side of the Box"
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The execution is impressive too: the film doesn't just scare — it manages to introduce characters, establish personal conflict, and unfold a complete story. And all in just 15 minutes.

Audience and critic reactions

On IMDb — a solid 7.2 out of 10. Viewers call the horror "very creepy" and praise the lead actors' performances (Nick Tag, Teagan Rose, Josh Schell) without clichés or overacting.

This little 15-minute gem scared me to death! Creepy, unsettling and dark. A low-budget film that makes an impression! Too bad it's so short! — wrote IMDb user clairelou2008 in their review.

If you're looking for a horror that scares through pure atmosphere — give this "Box" a chance. Just don't look away. Earlier on zoomboola.com we told you about the film "One Last Dive" — this short will scare you in just 1 minute.