At first I thought the short would have been better without the dialogue, because it’s kind of unnecessary and breaks the rule of “show don’t tell” but at the end when we find out it’s the monster it’s a really cool plot twist and a really creative idea for a horror villain.

That must be terrifying, a creature that can mimic your voice and make it sound like what it’s saying is in your head. The possibility’s are endless with a monster like that

Look I get that you are “the Spongebob guy” now but don’t let that distract you from your true passion. Use the theories to get that cash to fund more of these bro.

I’m not a horror person. In fact, I’m one of your Spongebob theory fans, but I would never want you to feel like you have to push your passion to the side just because your Spongebob videos get more views. You’re clearly a very talented film maker. I’m very impressed with your level of skill. Keep it up, and don’t let anything anyone says stop you from making what you want to make.

her just staring at the fridge hoping for food is so relatable

I was at first rolling my eyes at the corniness of the third-person dialogue, but that twist in the end brought a shocking new perspective on the dialogue completely. Simple, but brilliant! Great work on this :D

“We don’t want to see your bad horror films” That ending got me. Good stuff.

can y’all stop getting angry at alex for making something different that is his passion and what he was doing in the first place before all the spongebob stuff? he’s gonna do what he wants, not what you want.

“What was that” The thing every Horror protagonist says as the murderer they know has a chainsaw and is very loudly approaching

At first I thought “Alex is a better writer than this, the thinking dialogue is sounds very scripted and unnatural.” Blew my mind at the end! You never cease to amaze me

This is honestly amazing. I’m glad your spongebob theories lead me to this. You are not the spongebob guy, you are an artist man. You are skilled at many things and it goes just beyond film and theories. You just keep being you and let the masses keep trying to figure you out. However there are millions like me who are observant and can obviously see a true artist for their talent. Many of us gets ignored for what we do until we die.... it’s the curse of creativity. You must bear that curse and create till you can’t create no more. Keep doing your content, no matter what it is. You have the ability to reach out to MULTIPLE demographics with your talent man. I love what I’ve seen so far, and I can honestly say I’m a fan. As a man who favors horror, I’m in tears because you made something that ACTUALLY SCARED me which is rare. I hate how horror content just make me laugh because of the corniness. What makes something scary, is being able to understand how scary it is without critique on how you’d do it better. The concept once grasped is truly scary, it is terrifying to have such an entity do such a thing. To Mimic who you are and confuse you to the point that you disassociate with your own identity. That takes being tricked by a friend further... now you gotta imagine being tricked by yourself... good god. Anyways I’m done with my long speal... your amazing man!! Please know there are fans like myself that NEEEDS more content like this!! Use your theories as HOOKS for your REAL content fam. You’re a genius that CANT be held down!!

As I watched the entire video, I thought, yeah it’s gonna be a classic monster coming out cliche… Until I saw the ending. It made me realize that this entire time, she wasn’t talking to herself in her mind, but someone was talking with her voice. That’s scary, shocking, and horrifying at the same. Excellent work, Alex.

The voice then gently proceeds to point out what snack she could make with the items of the fridge.

Alex uses the uncertainty of whether or not there will be a jumpscare perfectly.

To be honest I don't care what Alex makes both his horror shorts and SpongeBob theories are very entertaining

You really know how to shock your audience, be it in the theories or in these videos. I was one of many who was cringing at the 3rd person monologue but that twist makes it all make sense. The monster using her own voice to put herself at ease because your brain will automatically trust it. If you can't trust anyone, at least you can trust yourself.. apparently not. Even though I feel, deep down she fully knew it was something else, it couldn't overpower "her own voice".

And that's why you always run in the night while getting a midnight snack

I was like, "dont be scared, you know there will be a jumpscare" and then I still got scared.

This is Beautiful! Not only is the pacing good for a short film. It also feels authentic, like how an actual human would react. And the eyes of the monster. They dont look like terrible photoshopped creepypasta stuff, nor wax or plastic masks! 12/10. I would love to see more things like this instead of goofy “spongebob theories”. Rock on!

Man this is good. I first found your channel because of Spongebob but tbh, this horror short is one of the scariest things I've seen in a while. That twist ending chilled me

Even tho the theory have been cool I really missed the horror shorts

The thing that scares me the most is that she kept her fridge open Still fairly nice short tho

Ok, that got me ngl. Such a unique monster idea, and seeing its face at the end made my heart drop holy cow.

These short films deserves more views. People really don't know how good these are they just click on the spongebob theories instead Keep it up 👍👍

See kids this is why we don't get midnight snacks

Wow. Chilling. I've seen other people commenting the same--the dialogue didn't feel like it _fit_ with the short at first, but the twist at the end was *perfect* . I got chills, genuine chills. This was my first time watching a horror short of Alex's so I didn't know what to expect, but wow, this really delivered. Keep up the great work Alex!

I look forward to seeing you become a well-known filmmaker. You really put a lot of work into what you do and deserve all the best ❤️

your good at horrors short movies keep going!!!

Leaving the fridge open so the monster knows your location. Genius.

When the world needed him the most he returned

The fact I was waiting for a jump scare that never happened is what made me so uneasy watching this. Great piece, unnerving in a really unique way!

"I could go for a late night snack." Spoken like a true piece of wood.

“We don’t want to see your bad horror films” nah it’s awesome make more dude

The camera turning to the dutch angle at 1:00 has to be my absolute favorite part! And jesus christ that ending. Another great short film! Glad to see you're still doing this stuff :>

Ok on a rewatch I absolutely love how the monster basically *tells* her what to do, while acting like her thoughts. Stops her from calling 911, stops her from checking behind her, straight up gaslights her into thinking shes insane. Amazing!

That monster design scared the piss out of me. Amazing exececution and incredibly effective concept, especially with the short run time. Wonderful work dude!

people, yall should rewatch this to boost his not spongebob content

Was the monster in the left corner (over the digital clock) at the beginning of the short? I sort of can see its shape, if so nice detail!

Your short films are dope man, sorry that so many people are uncool and not supportive. I support all of of your work, keep it up man. :)

Awesome short film, this guy knows how to keep everyone on the edge of their seats. Keep doing whatever you want to do, make the content that you enjoy making no matter what people say.

Woman: what if its not there anymore me: it's still in the HOUSE

It doesn’t matter if u stop making spongeebob theories, just do what your passionate about.

really great horror short! got me on the edge of my seat mid way the vid, and the ending was just amazing, looking forward to see more of these

Please keep making these, they’re so good. I just have to make sure I watch them when the sun is out lol

I'm glad to see you're making movies again , Alex.

It Seems Bad But Its Good When You Get To The End, Ignore People Who Tell You To Only Make Spongebob.

this is really good horror short. keep up, don't let your passion go away

I adore your films, every time I watch any of your short films they always hit me in the proper spot that knows how to make me jump. Even where I don’t think there will be any story, BAM, story that has a interesting lore behind it based on the people here(both good, bad, helpful or no). I know I probably will go unnoticed by you but, cheers for the work you make, hear hear.

I swear the production quality gets better every video.

Holy shit, rewatch it! The monster is actually in the opening shot above the alarm!

BROO i really love your shorts and your plots!!!! Like your plots are so great, I can’t wait for your movies in the near future since your kind of films are my favorite genre. Go Alex!

As a die hard short horror fan. I literally had goosebumps realizing what was happening. Amazing job

"God I'm hungry" can totally relate.

I'm so happy you are still doing your short horror films. I know SpongeBob theories are giving you much more views, and more money, but don't forget your roots, and keep true to your original followers. Of course, keep doing SpongeBob theories to get more money and views, but don't give up doing shorts, they are great =)

Duuuuuuuuuude I love this! Excellent short! And the acting was fantastic :)

Me: sees Alex bale video. Yes another spongebob theory. Alex Bale: Hold my short

What really scared me was how long the fridge door was left open.

What a cool twist!! I love your videos Alex Bale, and please keep making more horror shorts. They're the videos I'm looking forward to!!

Your videos are incredible and the way you make us look for the storyline is awesome.

The sound design is fucking awesome Alex 👍

i kinda feel bad for alex, people only wanna watch the spongebob theory’s leaving his short films to not be recognized

The more I watch these shorts, the more of a fan I become. Great work! My heart was racing. 👏🏽👏🏽

i loved the story, the lights and the soundtrack in this short film, i hope you will make more!

And this is why I'm still afraid of the dark.

God, for that whole video I was just like "JUMP SCARE ME ALREADY, DO IT, I CAN TAKE IT"... I could not take it

Damn, the tension in the vid is so dense that it can been cut with the knife. You have talent for that. And the finishing scene is really good planned. It is amazing what a man with a bit of knowleadge can do. Good job Alex !

this is such a cool short, i love the way it was filmed ! u guys all did such an amazing job

Although I found and subbed to you through the SpongeBob videos, I am so glad I did, as this was absolutely amazing. Terrifying. I hope the annoying *sPoNgEbOb NoW* comments don't get to you, this was great. I and many other subs support your decision in filmmaking, as you are quite talented!

Your versatility is amazing, brother. If you ever need an animator, lmk.

Okay, ask much as I originally came here for the muse content. THIS IS SO FRICKEN COOL! I'm going to have to binge watch all of your videos at some point. No matter what content you end up making, I love all of it!

It was so good! I'm waiting for more of this kind of content! ^^

Godammit Alex, how do you keep coming up with the most simple yet effective twists that completely destroy me?

That ending is perfect.

Alex.. what the hell my guy you have a very effective dynamic for giving me some serious chills, and horror movies don’t really affect me anymore, you’re on another level ✌️

I read the comments about it having a twist and decided to watch it. I deduced what the twist was going to be but God. The last second got me cold all over and the best is its not even a jumpscare but it freaked me out a lot. You did an amazing job

Oh good hes back on short films. I love the spongebob theories, but I love a good horror short!

At first, I was genuinely confused. "There's no way ALEX BALE, of all people, would make such a rookie mistake." Incredible subversion of expectations!

Awesome short film as always Alex!

I've watch all the spongebob conspiracy theories but this is why I subbed. The twist at the end is brilliant.

Why are people hating on this so much? I was on the edge of my seat, this is great!! Keep up the good work and make content you love!!

That twist at the end actually gave me chills.

Okay that ending got me. This was amazing! I really hope you make more short films.

This was amazing! I love your Spongebob series, but your film making is where it’s at. I’ve watched a lot of your catalogue over the months, and it’s very clear you’ve got a knack for this. Keen to see what else you make!

I came here for spongebob theories and stayed for ingenious film skills and story telling! Superb

Well done. That definitely got me there at the end.

Omg, I actually loved that plot twist at the end and the buildup to it, Alex Bale you should stop being the spongebob guy and be yourself because these horror shorts are great!

“I’m perfectly safe” THAT WAS AMAZING!

Alex! i love your horror movies so MUCH there SCARY AND REALLY INTERESTING AT THE SAME TIME

Its a nice short. But its sad to see people shitting constantly on this short horror movie, most people comments "bro come back to spongebob theories" and etc. but no one should tell a youtuber what to do. I honestly prefer his horror shorts than his theories. But no one should pressure others this way. Do what you love Alex. I'll always watch your content.

This is the first non spongebob theory alex bale video i have watched...AND I LOVE IT

Yo this film is amazing 10/10 please never stop making these short films

Oh dang, nice. Caught a glimpse of this over on Inside a Mind and had to watch the entire thing myself. Oooo, so creepy. Well done.

After hearing all the hate you got on this I wanted to check it out myself and dude I thought this was awesome, especially for you being a small creator this was a really good concept I would totally pay to see a whole movie like this in theaters

Awesome! I love it! I hope you get to do longer form versions of this passion!

Ending genuinely scared me, not even a surprised fear, it stayed for quite a while after watching the video. If all your horror shorts are this good I found my new favorite horror channel

This man is underrated. My heart stopped.

0:48 so far I'm loving this! I like how she's thinking to herself rather than shouting it out if you know what I mean.

This was an amazing concept👌 you are so underrated

Ngl, the end gave me the chills, good work man keep it up!

Wow. I finally checked this out because I watched The Neptune Theory and wanted to see if it deserved the criticism. But damn. That was really well done. I loved the slow pan back towards the end. Actually had me groaning, waiting for the jumpscare. And maybe the monster looked fake, but fuck if it wasn't haunting. Yet again, showing your skills, Mr. Bale.