Sci-Fi Short Film “Bar Talk" | DUST
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2017
- Some prefer beer... Some prefer blood.
"Bar Talk" by Lowell Northrop
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In a dusty Texas bar, a chatty stranger insists on striking up a conversation with the man sitting next to him. The more this stranger talks, the more obvious it is he's not from 'round here. Heck, he's not even from this planet! Based on the short story by Joe R. Lansdale (Bubba Ho-Tep, Hap and Leonard).
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Good movie and definitely a "I didn't see that coming" thumbs up
I hate when you're just trying to have a drink after a long day, and some damn Martian Vampire's comin' at you with his 'side tube'...
Perfect. Like a mini Twilight Zone episode. Loved it!
Lol.. really reminded me of Twilight Zone too
Actually, there was a twilight zone almost identical to this, but at the end of the episode we find out that the bartender is from Venus.
Was not what I was expecting at all. I loved it, simple and basic, and that's all that's needed for a good story to shine. Looks like a pilot for a new series. I would definitely watch it.
Gotta love this one, great story, simple filming, very clever, doesnt need a follow-up, its just perfect.
Got one if you care to check one out
Finally a Dust movie I understand. A beginning, a middle and an end. A first for Dust. Imma gonna give a thumb up for this one.
blipco5 I agree with you on your thumbs up..(I also gave one :-) )
True that! thumps up from me too - to you and the video.
I so agree
I agree. So many of them have poorly constructed plots, even though they're visually impressive...
That was a "complete" short. It left nothing hanging, no questions. It was a complete and satisfying story, with a resolution, all in under 8 minutes! I like the stories that don't leave you hanging.
Kind of a 1950s sort of sci-fi story. Which is a good thing.
Yes, it has a "Tales of Tomorrow" vibe.
J W Campbell would have been proud to publish this.
Reminds me a lot of the 1980's revival of the Twilight Zone.
When he started talking about not being able to eat the food on Earth I knew then this convoy was going to go sideways! haha
lol. yup, that was the moment that the guy shoulda gotten a bit more concerned than he was!
Haha, A nice guy turns out to be your worst nightmare. I know there is some kind of lesson in this.
yeah, he makes my last manipulative asshole date seem much nicer! ...but someone could have seen his tube from the back...
Why does this channel not have a million subscribers? The content is so awesome
There are better sci-fi short-film channels out there that don't cut off the endings to put ads for themselves in your face. Try The CGBros, or just search for "sci-fi short film".
Because the stories are lame. How long before you think the government would catch on? Dead people turning up without a drop of blood and a puncture wound in the side. C'mon dude.
@@NuEnque Was he dead? I thought he was just disabled by drugs for a while.
Dead as dead can be
Not all their films seem to have a good beginning, middle and end
AWESOME!
Take note other short film makers! That's all you need! Simple, smart, bit of funny and surprise.
Finally a good one! Phew!
I love Sci-fi. I love Dust.
Thanks.
Adelfried Kholheim As well you should!
I think this is a really good short. I enjoyed it and wish it was longer but what would be the point.? Like the other guy said, it has a beginning a middle and a end. What more could you ask for out of a short? Excellent little story.
But as writers, we can change, enhance, fix, destroy, mutilate, cure,.. I could go on and on but we can influence and guide a story, any story, even one that is already written and lead it to life or death down the path we want it to go. If you happen to feel like it, check out my idea for revenge on the Martians
I like it, this could be the prologue to a film. The guy walks away and the title credits roll on the Martian Vampire movie.
wow..... just wow!
this was so perfect, but the bar they're in is my favorite kind of bar (and i'm Texan) so i'm pretty terrified now lol
I was expecting Mulder and Scully to walk in any second :P
Morbidly funny.
I was so hoping that the big guy was actually from another planet as well and transferred eggs through Martian feeding tubes
loved how it got really menacing very quickly.
A classic sci-fi story. Well done.
lol I love it. I've been watching DUST shorts for the past couple days and they do not disappoint. Ever. I love your work and i hope we get to see sequels to some of the shorts you made. Regardless of the video they always are really well done and well thought out. Its just a shame that some of these shorts don't have sequels.
Thanks for the support Bj, hope many of these short films continue on in the future!
It's not easy to do 'tongue in cheek' scifi since it's not really what people want but this one worked really well. The two characters were nailed very quickly and we could relate to both of them which drew you in and kept the interest. You were never sure where it was going and the pay off was satisfying and fun. Well acted, a good script, good little story, simple direction - that's all it needed.
That escalated quickly. Loved it.
I hate when martians make fun of us.
Me too! :D
They think they're so clever
Just wait 'til they pick on someone with a blood disease, we'll see who's laughing then.
Bwa-ha-ha-ha-ha!
yeah they're so patronising. And to think we named a chocolate bar after their planet...phhhh
Jew.
We make it so easy for aliens to make fun of us.
This show was great; it was almost like short horror story. And the best part was that it didn't have to be so complicated.
Very nicely done. I enjoyed watching. Thank you.
Absolutely lovely bit of storytelling. Well done.
Nice twist at the end! Dust is food for the brain! ;)
This is so sci fi yet not. it's just a perfect li'l story! This is why people need to realize sci fi is simply good story telling. I never thought of myself as a sci fi fan, per se, rather a fan of good stories. But it is my most sought after entertainment; Imma fan! 😀👍. Sci fi is a genre that allows for numerous & ecclectic stories.
*Grateful for "DUST"! 👏
Great setup. Did not even think about tenticles!! Well Done!! More please?
Wow! And it has a moral for everyone too. Be careful what you ask for...
wait, what did he ask for?
Holy cow. What a monster! Very well done.
I wasn't sure at first... Then I was gripped and I wanted more.
Positives:
- Natural acting. This is a great positive. There wasn't any "over-exaggerated" acting, it was natural and actors were on point with their dialogue which set the scene for a casual chat at the bar.
- A deep story told in less than eight minutes; beginning, middle and end - left me wanting to know more!
- Visuals were superb. Nothing fancy, but well executed!
- Dialogue was brilliant. Uncanny, witty, comical and horrifying all at the same time. Brilliant!
Improvements:
- I'm struggling to think of any...
It quite literally is a "bar talk" and for a short movie, you've captured just that and more. It would've been nice to see more scenery/set, but to be fair, you've achieved what you've set out to do and that's admirable.
Overall:
Within the first thirty-seconds I wasn't sure I was going to enjoy this short movie, but as the talking commenced and the story divulged deeper, I was intrigued and you captured my attention. Script-writing was great. Camerawork was on point. Acting was uncanny and brilliant - I loved the fact you portrayed a 'martian' as a nerdy guy and it soon became sinister. I could easily see this short movie becoming a reputable Netflix series and I'd totally watch it. Keep up the great work! You've achieved a lot with so little and that's amazing in it's self.
yikes! I like it. Martian psychopathy - a whole new level of shade. Bravo!
A dust movie that was written by a professional! No trite cliches!
Excellent!
I loved the flick Bubba-Ho Tep
I get it. The Martian spy chose him because he was alone and wouldn't be missed if he "died of natural causes".
Having all your blood drained isn't a natural cause...
However by the time they figured it out...martian jellyfish is long gone
Benjamin Shealey a total lack of blood is not natural causes LOL
And eventually, even cops are smart enough (wow! Never thought I'd use "smart enough" and "cops" together!) to notice a proliferation of exsanguinated corpses...
corpses....
I also liked the music being played in the background. I know both songs.
That was flipping brilliant!
Excellent. Thank you - a happy ending is always appreciated.
Very Good- both Actors were great- the Spy knew the Grumpy Guy would give him enough guff for him to "BS" him and stick the tube- the Spy really does know his research- noting personal either, just what he has to do to survive
Good acting and a nice story. Who would have thought Dust shorts could have an actual ending?
The writers choice of numbers is a nice touch. 👍🏼
That was awesome.
next level cold: so cold it becomes warm again. Like getting burned by ice.
Event H0rizon+ I do believe you speaking of Hypothermia and the diffderent stages of it. 1st you get your body shaking to produce heat it is lacking. i.e. shivering cold. Next is when you start to feal like you're warming up, when in all liklyhood your extremities (hands and feet) are numb from your body pumping the majority of your blood supply to your inner core in an attempt to keep your vital organs warm, but that is quickly followed by starting to get extremly sleepy. The next stage, you get so tired and really want to fall asleep, even though you may know falling asleep is more then likely a death sentence. Lastly if you do fall asleep the odds of you living through are all but nonexistent. i.e. You Die!! Hope that clarifies your comment.. Thanks.. :)
@@roberts.3055 I think he's speaking of the metaphor: cold-> unfeeling, warm -> friendly. Also, you can get burned by cold things, like liquid gas. It will create a blister just like heat would.
@@raphidae I didn't think of that angle. Good point, but I'm not sure if I agree with it :)
No explanation needed...made perfect sense.
Yep, that was a good one.
That was really good.
WOW, in 172 SF movies watched on DUST it's the first combining (real) SF with (real) HORROR no matter how fictive it is, it is well done. Bravissimo.
I remember reading this story in an anthology of Joe R. Lansdale short stories. He's a master of this kind of subdued horror. If you've never read his books, I suggest you try them.
That shit went south fast....I like.
excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just great. Great story and great actors !
Low key, funny, and chilling.
Ack! I am not letting anyone sit near me again! Bahahaha! Great job!
The guys dorkiness was the perfect camouflage. If you think about it that would be smart because the worst thing is to underestimate your enemy. But in this particular case it couldn't of happened to a nicer guy
This was a great short!!
this is the best ever and he even picked up the tab. What a sport. hick up
Brilliant acting by both actors, excellent script, superb directing. It reminded me somewhat of the old Twilight Zone show with it's creepy otherworldly theme. 10/10
Holy crap!!! I love these shows!
Was funny and with surprising ending.
He was a smooth operator with that tube! He never knew 'what' hit him! haha
So good! The music in the bar works very well!
Fricking Great!!!!!
Awesome and terrifying!
👍Nice.
LOL! Good flick! Well done, and I really enjoyed it!
Now that's entertainment!
well done,,ty
I really got a kick out of this!
At least the old guy got free beers for the night!! 😁😁😁
Wundervoll. Großes Kino, mehr davon!
loved it
I tended many a bar and, I can say, this is hardly fiction, although it ain't necessarily "blood" and they're not from Mars. Just "bar talk" itself - not to be confused with pub talk - can draw the life out of you and leave you gasping for air.
I learn something!...Never sit by anybody at the bar!-lol
LOVED this
Wow! One with a conclusion. Nice.
A Dust video with a conclusion and ending.
Haha - good one.
Good little film....well acted.
Martian Martinis.
Great, it was good to see humour in a dust video.
Good One!!! 👍
loved it.. well done..
No more bars for me... great short.
Oh yes that was good :)
I think this is the funniest one I have seen. Kind of a surprise also.
In "The War of the Worlds", HG Wells does remark that the Martians need blood to live. Luckily, those weren't stealth Martians.
this put me in mind of a twilight zone episode, i liked it allot
quite interesting :)
This'll make you think twice before you say no when someone asks if this seat is taken.
I knew it was going to happen when he mentioned he couldn't tolerate the food. I knew that guy was going to be the meal somehow lol.
As good as that was that was actually terrifying!😭
Just saw on Comet, very interesting short , thanks
Clearly, you don't need shitloads of CGI to make good Sci-Fi. It's the ideas.
This guy just violated like 5 different protocols for human interaction, I'm reporting him to my superiors immediately.
Long Black Veil in the back, nice choice
I’ll bet his favorite book is “To Serve Man”.