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  • Опубліковано 8 лис 2024
  • Working for the man can be Hell!
    "Hell Hole" by Gregory Shultz
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    "Hell Hole" Credits:
    Mason Marty McCue
    Control John Horlick
    Director Gregory Shultz
    Music by Miles Carrington
    Color by Kaitlyn Battistelli
    Prop Maker Kyle Vannoy
    Prop Maker Raymond Schmidt
    Prop Maker Kyle Leeser
    Prop Maker Theo Cohn
    Prop Maker Arin Ajamian
    Prop Maker Levi Thomas
    Prop Maker C.H. McCoy
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 532

  • @richardcheeseman6330
    @richardcheeseman6330 Рік тому +97

    r/c rock crawler, styrofoam tunnels, cheesy effects, radio shack walkie talkie, terrible acting....this short is absolutely perfect....loved it. reminded me of my childhood watching late night B movies hoping my parents didn't catch me up so late. awesome!!!!

    • @sweetpealee056
      @sweetpealee056 Рік тому +7

      Boy can I relate it was back in the early 60s for me sneaking downstairs to watch the late late late show (northeastern seaboard) all the old b&w horror/monster movies til 3am and being too afraid to go back upstairs to bed after! Good times! ✌️❤️

    • @richardcheeseman6330
      @richardcheeseman6330 Рік тому +7

      @@sweetpealee056 good nostalgia for us old folks....I hope they make some more of these.....

    • @greenaum
      @greenaum Рік тому +6

      You forgot "terrible redneck accent", though I suppose that comes under the acting. Still, yeah, has a feeling of a lot of 80s action movies you might see on TV.

    • @yadealone
      @yadealone Рік тому +2

      Awesome!!

    • @Osminoqtos
      @Osminoqtos Рік тому +2

      Absolute true.

  • @blueborealis
    @blueborealis Рік тому +227

    It was awesome to see the TRX-4 used in the scenes... very clever to use an RC to film on a miniature set! Don't know if anyone else spotted it, but I sure did. :) Edit: Since it hasnt gone over clearly.. I am not calling out the use of a RC period, I was calling out the specific model for other RC enthusiasts. :)

    • @mikemerheb7038
      @mikemerheb7038 Рік тому +4

      I have the Defender so I noticed it.

    • @kkmardigrce
      @kkmardigrce Рік тому +20

      Noticed it because of the inredibly fast wheel turning. 😄 Fun movie.

    • @Rendell4835
      @Rendell4835 Рік тому +21

      spotted it as soon as the toy moved

    • @live4java
      @live4java Рік тому +11

      Was wondering which model they used. Looked familiar, but I don't have a TRX in collection. The miniature work was a lot of fun, especially seeing how many CGI films there are. I'd say practical effects for the win!

    • @theepicraccoon4589
      @theepicraccoon4589 Рік тому +5

      Yea I thought that was pretty neat! lol

  • @PragmaticOptimist_N7
    @PragmaticOptimist_N7 Рік тому +70

    Mason = pretty much the last guy you wanna call for ...anything!
    Use of miniatures or whatever... proper old school vibes/Godzilla style. Awesome job guys. Flawless

  • @txbluesguy
    @txbluesguy Рік тому +38

    I love the old-school "Godzilla movie" techniques in this film. RC vehicles. Stop action. Guy in a monster suit. Lots of fun.

  • @ARWest-bp4yb
    @ARWest-bp4yb Рік тому +96

    Absolutely loved everything about it! Cheesy 80's music & vibe and the old school FX. Everything nowadays is just a mind numbing orgy of CG excess, this was so fun to watch!
    Thanks guys, now when do we see what happens to Mason next?👍👍👍👍🤣🤣

  • @charlestaylor3195
    @charlestaylor3195 Рік тому +141

    They must have worked hard at making every bit of this retro, that was fun, excellent job.

    • @gregoryshultz4892
      @gregoryshultz4892 Рік тому +9

      It was a small team, but we had a good time.

    • @jayflow7949
      @jayflow7949 Рік тому +2

      At First I Was Like Oh Great a Low Budget Video With Miniature Sets & Models Then About 5 Minutes in Im Just Absolutley Loving it 😂 Well Done You All Did Such an Amazing Job On All Of it & I Bet it Was Loads Of Fun To Make!!!!!!

    • @jonnyphenomenon
      @jonnyphenomenon Рік тому +1

      This was as corny as a Thanksgiving turd, and I loved it! The use of the little rc car made me laugh every time.

    • @lostcat9lives322
      @lostcat9lives322 Рік тому

      1960s Toho industry film opening, Slim Pickens "How I Learned To Love The Bomb"? What else did I miss? Fun, cool movie.

  • @sweetpealee056
    @sweetpealee056 Рік тому +9

    You may criticize this but the fact remains a LOT of work went into making this i.e. the sets, miniatures, costuming, editing etc. I love it for what it is; a nod to all the old greats and not so greats that many of us cut our teeth on! Kudos!

  • @ToddHofer
    @ToddHofer Рік тому +9

    I'm more impressed with the model building and the RC stuff than anything. Reminds me of the old school Godzilla movies done in the 50s and 60s where whole cities were built as models.

  • @romanl.5376
    @romanl.5376 Рік тому +10

    Car was RC model! Props for that. Good 80's wibe. Good sketch. Keep it coming.

  • @Mallory-Malkovich
    @Mallory-Malkovich Рік тому +37

    Yes! Finally, a sci-fi short I don't have to watch at 2x speed! I respect a filmmaker who doesn't need to drag a story out trying to manufacture tension.

    • @markwuest
      @markwuest Рік тому +1

      I think we *did* watch it at 2x speed...

    • @theharshtruthoutthere
      @theharshtruthoutthere Рік тому

      @@markwuest All singers, actors and politics are in the same club, the club of freemasonry.
      At different levels, more or less involved into sick rituals, but still a member of this cult of death.

    • @HummelJaeger
      @HummelJaeger Рік тому +1

      @@theharshtruthoutthere : Yes, this was obviously a documentary film of his attainment of 14th degree.

    • @krashd
      @krashd Рік тому

      @@theharshtruthoutthere Every singer and actor? Do you people even read the nonsense you write? You need psychiatric help.

    • @theharshtruthoutthere
      @theharshtruthoutthere Рік тому

      @@krashd YES

  • @missyprime8198
    @missyprime8198 Рік тому +11

    Such cheesy fun I felt like I was back in the 80's.
    Thank you for bringing a child like grin to my dreary day

  • @SynthoidSounds
    @SynthoidSounds Рік тому +7

    Now, THAT was funny! Some of the other sci-fi comedy skits DUST has posted were, well, trying a bit too hard maybe . . . but this was perfect. The incredibly cheesy monster, 80s retro theme music, clueless contractor guy who really just wants to be an artist but is stuck with this meaningless job, looked like an RC truck model zipping around through a miniature tunnel set . . . very cool. Well done.

  • @Hyakman5408
    @Hyakman5408 Рік тому +33

    Loved it all - the model work, the RC Bronco, the look, the sound, the retro feel...well done :)

  • @BlazeMiskulin
    @BlazeMiskulin Рік тому +24

    Wonderful! A fun romp that doesn't take itself too seriously, or rely on "a twist". It did exactly what it set out to do: Entertain.

  • @YoungGandalf2325
    @YoungGandalf2325 Рік тому +26

    I liked it. It has a cheesy-cult-B-flick feel to it. I'd like to see more of the monster/demon too.

  • @greyareaRK1
    @greyareaRK1 Рік тому +13

    Great fun to watch, and probably more fun to make. Took me back to Toxic Avenger and MST3K, and dozens of others I can't recall the names of.

  • @greenaum
    @greenaum Рік тому +6

    Ah, the "Realistic" handheld CB. Our guy didn't scratch the name out well enough. I expect he didn't want his military-buddies mocking him for getting his equipment from Radio Shack. And all three channels, too!

  • @onemancinema4642
    @onemancinema4642 Рік тому +5

    This is exactly what you want to see in an independent short film. Outstanding miniature work. Very charming. Love it.

  • @davidpetersonharvey
    @davidpetersonharvey Рік тому +2

    I love the fact that this starts with the guy drawing Slim Pickens riding the bomb in Dr. Stangelove.

  • @prodeous
    @prodeous Рік тому +21

    Dam.. this is cool, usage of miniatures is so rare, and this is really well done.

    • @kurtweiand7086
      @kurtweiand7086 Рік тому +1

      I just have to say, loved that Bronco. Eye candy for sure!

  • @darylmark
    @darylmark Рік тому +1

    The detail work on that miniature Bronco was incredible. Hats off to the model modelers in this vid.

  • @ogmrbiotech
    @ogmrbiotech Рік тому +2

    The genetically perfect love child of Ben Stiller, John Carpenter’s Ghosts of Mars and Team America: World Police! Loved all the details in the truck model - the Jan key front bumper was a loving touch

  • @hpdodge2894
    @hpdodge2894 Рік тому +17

    Love the set designs and whole lay out! Plus a guy in a rubber suit!! Really love the work that went into this. Waaaay better than CGI.

  • @TerrifyingTessa
    @TerrifyingTessa Рік тому +1

    OH HELL YEAH! whoever did your model
    c build and control deserves a medal! Nailed the feel of late 70s early 80s film

  • @jiggermole
    @jiggermole Рік тому +14

    Honestly, this is better than a good amount of Syfy specials. It's got the look and feel of the miniature heavy sci Fi of the 80s. Not bad.

  • @PrimitiveInTheExtreme
    @PrimitiveInTheExtreme Рік тому +3

    But I want more!!! I want a thousand thousand more!!! Great all, great work, also the soundtrack, magnificent! 🔥👹🔥

  • @paullevine1813
    @paullevine1813 Рік тому

    Thank the lord we have Mason on the job , he doesn't complain much & like most workers he gets little to nothing done but he has one nice ride & that FORD isn't a fix or repair daily . Nothing to worries about here ,mason has it all covered. LOL !!! This was fun .

  • @jamie7472
    @jamie7472 Рік тому +15

    That was great. Love the old school vibes

  • @ruiner_9
    @ruiner_9 Рік тому +2

    If the aesthetic you were going for was "Full Motion Video Intro to a 1990's Sega CD Game," then you've succeeded in the best way possible. That was a trip!

  • @jasonkowitz4598
    @jasonkowitz4598 Рік тому +13

    This was a pretty cool little video. I really dig the diorama of the tunnels, rock face and the missile silo with the radio control bronco. The paint can with all the rest of stuff falling on the control panel made me laugh. U did a great job on this!!!

  • @matthewludivico1714
    @matthewludivico1714 Рік тому +3

    Really great use of synth soundtrack to change the tension levels and add brief suspense. Ending theme "surfer country" Really appropriate for the final punchline.

  • @GTFORDMAN
    @GTFORDMAN Рік тому +1

    good ol TRX-4 Bronco! i spotted it straight away, i've wanted one for a very long time lol

  • @AvenValkyr
    @AvenValkyr Рік тому +2

    LOL the RC truck. Hilarious. This is B rated comedy gold!!

  • @davepowder4020
    @davepowder4020 Рік тому +8

    This one genuinely rocked. Retro, perhaps. Amazing work, entirely!

  • @BudhagRizzo
    @BudhagRizzo Рік тому +20

    Loved all the miniature work. Nicely directed too.

  • @PropellerSteve
    @PropellerSteve Рік тому +2

    I gave it a thumbs up when I saw that truck move.

  • @GrandWyatt
    @GrandWyatt Рік тому +1

    The "Gojira" sticker on the Bronco was a nice touch. Love the band and the homage to Godzilla movies.

  • @seankadar9550
    @seankadar9550 Рік тому +21

    Awesome modeled set guys and gals. Great job.

  • @thebarkingmouse
    @thebarkingmouse Рік тому +7

    LOL, RC truck and 80s cheesy movie music

  • @psyekl
    @psyekl Рік тому +1

    Considering I'm so accustomed to seeing high-end CGI in everything these days, it was fantastic to see some quality old-school miniature effects once again! Bravo!

  • @erikstenhammar
    @erikstenhammar Рік тому +2

    I love how this one guy, super into RC cars was like "I got yalls vfx thank!"

  • @rksnj6797
    @rksnj6797 Рік тому +12

    Great retro video!!! Love the work that was put into it! Fun as hell to watch!

  • @BluBerryPenguin-t6j
    @BluBerryPenguin-t6j Рік тому +9

    Feels like a classic 80s movie. I love it

  • @bigsarge2085
    @bigsarge2085 Рік тому +6

    😄 Delightful old school vibe!

  • @soerengerlach4932
    @soerengerlach4932 Рік тому +4

    Why have CGI when you can do it like ILM in the old days - just cheaper. Much, much cheaper ,-)) Hillarious!

  • @George_Shonia
    @George_Shonia Рік тому

    Miniature car through canion & beyond was soo old fashioned that it was really satisfying & funny to watch, thank you for that people

  • @marckunke3689
    @marckunke3689 Рік тому +3

    Reminded me a bit of those oldy but goody Godzilla movies from Japan. Was lots of fun to watch this!

  • @virginiahaskins8900
    @virginiahaskins8900 Рік тому +31

    It wasn’t a bad video, but it feels like some kid just made their first movie

    • @Pardox215
      @Pardox215 Рік тому +3

      It’s def low budget 80’s vibes but it’s well done though

  • @craigme3014
    @craigme3014 Рік тому +3

    Amazing model work! Absolutely loved the movie! Thankyou.

  • @waterwatcherxbox360
    @waterwatcherxbox360 Рік тому +1

    the rc car too good lol

  • @danielmapulanga9894
    @danielmapulanga9894 Рік тому +1

    Sometimes it's nice to see a story not taking itself to seriously. Nailed the 90s vibe.

  • @shaneelson
    @shaneelson Рік тому +3

    The mix of models and the storyline was great. Lots of effort in pulling it all together.

  • @Angular777
    @Angular777 Рік тому +1

    All I could think was that that place is really poorly designed to keep a demon so easily accessed. I was like wait is that RC car footage? Very fun..

  • @Not_The_FBI_1992
    @Not_The_FBI_1992 Рік тому +4

    So creative. Love the set design and the remote control bronco.

  • @boronizer848
    @boronizer848 Рік тому +1

    Amazing... that reminded me when I was a Kid watching the Japanese 60s Godzilla Movies. Love it 😁

  • @AppNasty
    @AppNasty Рік тому +2

    This was so epic. Such quality for a tiny rc car hahaha ha. Curious as to what the budget was for this. So good. 10/10.

  • @aarons7975
    @aarons7975 Рік тому +1

    I think everyone knows a Mason or two at their jobs. They usually are in management. Great short !

  • @victorblakey4260
    @victorblakey4260 Рік тому +1

    We all know a ‘Mason’ like this …
    Such a great character, you could make a whole series of shorts or even longer movies about his screw-ups …

  • @kimchiman1000
    @kimchiman1000 Рік тому +2

    Classic Sci-fi old school B movie stuff. Absolutely LOVED it!

  • @reactionmonkeys
    @reactionmonkeys 2 місяці тому

    Only +200k views? That's honestly a crime to let this piece of master's work go unnoticed just like that.

  • @danielperkins1694
    @danielperkins1694 Рік тому +2

    The body language with the vehicle is genius.inspired,funky!

  • @0neIntangible
    @0neIntangible Рік тому +1

    Laugh and a half when Bronco backs up @ full speed smashing into barrier, barrels and forklift, and then drives away with no damage to spare tire carrier on tailgate.

  • @mikekas1411
    @mikekas1411 Рік тому +3

    Thank goodness he was driving a Bronco !

  • @sweetpealee056
    @sweetpealee056 Рік тому +2

    So nobody gonna talk about the Slim Pickens riding the rocket sketch at the beginning?! Come on ppl! That was the best part! 🤣🤣🤣

  • @thebagnechannel3183
    @thebagnechannel3183 Рік тому

    Kudos to whomever did the RC Bronco.

  • @sydneyperry8703
    @sydneyperry8703 Рік тому

    Love that we can have a new film, yet it be stylized like 80s horror/sci-fi. Stop action films are always the memorable ones, I think the uniqueness and technical approach to this is fascinating for viewers. Story was funny, yet makes you curious, and definitely wanting more. Amazing work!

  • @AcapulKero
    @AcapulKero Рік тому +5

    That was cool! We need a second part of it.

  • @StraightUpRC
    @StraightUpRC Рік тому

    THE FACT that the truck is an RC car is LEGIT! haha LOVE IT!

  • @JMFuller
    @JMFuller Рік тому

    Love this short. It's got that late 70s, early 80s feel that I remember so well.

  • @annfarmer9704
    @annfarmer9704 Рік тому

    Oooh heeelllll!
    That's NOT what goes on here!
    That was FANTASTIC! So much fun!
    I would love to see more from this crew!

    • @gregoryshultz4892
      @gregoryshultz4892 Рік тому

      Check out Night Crawl on Alter same crew

    • @annfarmer9704
      @annfarmer9704 Рік тому

      @@gregoryshultz4892 awesome! Thank you!

    • @annfarmer9704
      @annfarmer9704 Рік тому

      @@gregoryshultz4892 that was AWESOME! Thank you for pointing that one out! I loved the something just feels/looks wrong. And the NOO don't go in there...!!!! That was fun! Today's horror tries to be too serious. I like the ones that own the campiness, instead of it being just the location! ;-)

  • @tremolo_painter
    @tremolo_painter Рік тому

    This was so much fun to watch. I kept getting old school Dr Who, Thunderbirds, Godzilla, and 2000AD vibes. The Dr Strangelove reference was excellent. I am watching it again, to see how many other references I missed :)

  • @sqd8r
    @sqd8r Рік тому +3

    Is it just me, or was everyone not rooting for Mason to get out. Seriously though, this was fun. Reminds me of Rodan and similar Kaiju moves from back in the day. Loved the attention to fun in the story. All around excellent stuff.

  • @TheCheshireMadcat
    @TheCheshireMadcat Рік тому +1

    I blame control for all of this, You don't send Dudley Do-Right the contractor to do anything in a facility that holds a end of the world monster. The movie itself was great though, love the retro style of the RC bronco, the papier-mâché "stone" and tunnels, and the old Radio Shack radio. Also, why does every control panel that holds back certain death, always open the doors when it shorts out?

  • @JohnWick-mv5pr
    @JohnWick-mv5pr Рік тому +1

    This was fun. Loved the protagonist reactions to his clueless employer. 😂

  • @sbcinema
    @sbcinema Рік тому

    This guy needs to make a feature film !

  • @shawnerz98
    @shawnerz98 Рік тому +2

    Loved the TRC-214's!! I think I have 2 of those in container somewhere! Cool CB retro-tech!

  • @professord1522
    @professord1522 Рік тому

    "Mason" is the perfect combination of grotesque, careless incompetence and mind-numbing, colossal stupidity - What could POSSIBLY go WRONG? :) Still, Marty McCue did an AWESOME job portraying "Mason." GREAT short film! :)

  • @mizstories9646
    @mizstories9646 Рік тому +1

    Omg I loved this! All of the practical effects are just awesome. I LOVE movies made this way!

  • @platinakuka
    @platinakuka Рік тому +2

    Employee of the month 😆😆😆
    It was cool, thanks

  • @GilbertoBanuelos
    @GilbertoBanuelos Рік тому +6

    This one had a very classic feel to it. Loved it. 😃

  • @Caleb_son_of_God
    @Caleb_son_of_God Рік тому

    Dude I got some serious nostalgia for 70s and 80s monster movies from this, obviously using an rc car was hilarious and the transition scenes were well done. Kinda felt like if they made an “Ernest goes to hell” movie.

  • @Lycurgus1982
    @Lycurgus1982 Рік тому

    Lol! Awesome. I was expecting Gwar to come out of the paper mache at the end. \m/

  • @cachetheline
    @cachetheline Рік тому +3

    Well that was fun. Great Doom vibes :) And nice use of miniatures to save on costs

  • @RacerX888
    @RacerX888 Рік тому

    Love the RC truck for the vehicle. That was great idea! Cool movie.

  • @giraffebecky
    @giraffebecky Рік тому +1

    This set was so cool! I love the lighting! I especially loved the redness in the clouds behind the monster at the end, but the whole thing was beautifully lit! This was really an amazing set! I've missed things like this with everyone only doing 3D renderings these days.

  • @davincirod8176
    @davincirod8176 Рік тому +1

    😂 I loved the 80’s vibe; and the Godzilla, dude in a suit thing was retrocool!
    👍👍👍
    🤜💥🤛

  • @voxac30withstrat
    @voxac30withstrat 10 місяців тому

    It's a universal law that EVERY Sci-Fi movie or film whatever, MUST have steam in it somewhere, especially if its a spaceship 'cause we all know they run on steam

  • @wizdumb420
    @wizdumb420 Рік тому +1

    groovy RC cars

  • @krashd
    @krashd Рік тому +1

    Has a TV show ever done this sort of thing? I used to love Thunderbirds, Stringray and Captain Scarlet as a kid because I imagined how much fun it must be to play with those little sets but I always thought the puppets looked absolutely stupid, I always wished they had did something like this instead by mixing live actors with small sets.

  • @Ngandu254
    @Ngandu254 Рік тому

    the RC nailed it

  • @chele-chele
    @chele-chele Рік тому +1

    We all know somebody just like him LOL...Well done!

  • @Legna1826
    @Legna1826 Рік тому +1

    Loved the caves, The 4x4, and Mason. Thought it was going to be a horror flick but turned out to be fun and crazy. Loved it!👍👍

  • @rudevalve
    @rudevalve Рік тому +1

    Certified Gold!!!!!

  • @AngryDuck79
    @AngryDuck79 Рік тому

    The miniature work on this is fantastic. I wouldn't have even noticed if the bouncing of the truck wasn't a little bit off.

  • @Zombie_Pope
    @Zombie_Pope Рік тому

    LMFAO!!!!! BROOOO THATS CLEARLY A REPLICA RC CAR!!!! AND I LOVE IT!!!!!!! funny but i love it :)

  • @jimmyspark
    @jimmyspark Рік тому

    Great work on it, i love to see how they use the RC truck

  • @bunnysparklzbunnytime5117
    @bunnysparklzbunnytime5117 Рік тому +3

    Dammit Mason...

  • @johnmanno2052
    @johnmanno2052 Рік тому

    Hysterical! Excellent iteration of "the fool and the Devil" folk tales. REALLY appreciated the "Doctor Strangelove" reference!

  • @seteago
    @seteago Рік тому

    It reminds me some 90's video games presentations.

  • @michaeldixon3440
    @michaeldixon3440 Рік тому +1

    Model work isn’t bad. Everything is to scale. Truck is obviously an RC but a quality one like Traxxis. Acting and creature effects have a lot going on…wrong. Feels like you’re following a low level oblivious employee under “the cabin in the woods”. I like the concept.