Bravo!What I just saw is exactly the way I perceive the Lovecraft horror in my mind and I never thought anyone could express it so well.If only big studio budgets were given to such talents...Amazing work!
This is excellent! I love how the end leaves you wondering what exactly Tutu really is, and a part of you isn't sure you want to know. This is an example of truly great atmospheric horror. Well done!
The shot composition through this entire film is really excellent. Very atmospheric work (I particularly like the shot at 4:54). Stylistically it reminded me of The Wicker Man. I'd love to see you head a Lovecraft production. I love the early Stuart Gordon films on a nostalgic cult charm kind of level, but it'd be great to see a filmmaker with some elegance and artistic integrity tackle his work. It certainly deserves it.
I've made other Lovecraft short films (this is my fifth), and I'll be running the HP Lovecraft Film Festival now in Los Angeles (I was one of the first to help start the Portland one, fifteen years ago). But a Lovecraft feature would be fun. I have a script for "Colour Out of Space" that is pretty cool, but I have no money to make it. Maybe someday.
Very interesting and creative! I enjoyed it. Lovely directing, acting, and effects - creepy as well. The old man's voice/manner of speaking sort of reminded me of the actor who played Jud Crandall in the film adaption of Stephen King's Pet Sematary, haha.
I'm goin to say not yet, but that that was a glimpse just to let us know that the dude's wife is right, and Tutu is indeed, VERY not normal. Tutu's probably influencing the man somehow.
Cool, thanks! I'd love it if you would watch my other movies. I have three more horror films here on YouTube (check "more from this user"), and you can buy my biggest movie to date, "The Yellow Sign", at Lurker Films (dot com).
It's easy to see the Lovecraft influence in the video, but this old man also kinda reminds me of the old man with the cats in Logan's Run, and the ruler of the Universe in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series.
Great work. Very minimalist but that just enhances the impact. It would have been nice to see it in B/W or sepia, since the Super 8 already gives the movie a distinct retro feel to it. It's Lovecraftian without being overt. There's a distinct Stephen King feel throughout as well.
I enjoyed this at the HPL fest and it's just as good on a second viewing. The scratchy sound and other... noises really add to the creepiness. Long live Super 8!
Super 8...HEll YES!! Love the look and the audio quality. I saw this on the On the Lot website. You talk in your introduction about good story telling, but I think this is 3 min too long. As a viewer, I got bored as hell with all the repetition of ideas (the wife,tutu sleeping, etc). I'm into lovecraft, your target audience and thought I'd pass my thoughts along. It's been a real pleasure talk'n with you. A real pleasure.
This is a short little masterpiece! Blood and gore has its place in the horror film genre, but a film that is understated and subtle, as is Call of Tutu shows how imagination, scene, good dialogue and acting can offer the viewer more horrific enjoyment than a plethora of special effects will. Well done!
Genuinely interesting. A look into the mind of someone who would see the world destroyed.
Shieldwall100 3 months ago
Very interesting, very atmospheric - Lovecraft on film done right for a change!
I thought one or two moments were a little hammy, but that's just me.
An overall fantastic little short!
binarynightmare 3 months ago
Crafted with love.
MrRedgrin 4 months ago
Bravo!What I just saw is exactly the way I perceive the Lovecraft horror in my mind and I never thought anyone could express it so well.If only big studio budgets were given to such talents...Amazing work!
MsChazzychaz 5 months ago
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MsChazzychaz 5 months ago
This is excellent! I love how the end leaves you wondering what exactly Tutu really is, and a part of you isn't sure you want to know. This is an example of truly great atmospheric horror. Well done!
lezshy 6 months ago
I wonder what Tutu is? XD I wanna fail my sanity roll! Bwahahahahaaa!!!! XD
NodDisciple1 1 year ago
The shot composition through this entire film is really excellent. Very atmospheric work (I particularly like the shot at 4:54). Stylistically it reminded me of The Wicker Man. I'd love to see you head a Lovecraft production. I love the early Stuart Gordon films on a nostalgic cult charm kind of level, but it'd be great to see a filmmaker with some elegance and artistic integrity tackle his work. It certainly deserves it.
sunnybrand 1 year ago
@sunnybrand
Wow, thanks!
I've made other Lovecraft short films (this is my fifth), and I'll be running the HP Lovecraft Film Festival now in Los Angeles (I was one of the first to help start the Portland one, fifteen years ago). But a Lovecraft feature would be fun. I have a script for "Colour Out of Space" that is pretty cool, but I have no money to make it. Maybe someday.
aaronjv 1 year ago
Perfect, really engaging. Thanks for this one.
KrptkLzrd 1 year ago
The accent sounds like Jud Crandall from Pet Sematary...
Rhiorrha 1 year ago
Strange accent.. what is it?
I like this short!
pragzter 2 years ago
The accent is supposed to be New England (I think), but also slurred a bit as if he had a stroke.
Finally, I warped the sound in post to represent the old film.
Glad you like it, cheers
aaronjv 2 years ago
@pragzter | it sounds old american and german/austrian, it shifts between them as if... as if... *shudders*
dljc1979 9 months ago
I've watched this one about five times now. it never gets stale.
MorganScorpion 2 years ago
Beautiful! :3
RinpooKatt 2 years ago
Excellent. Very well done.
kaakatin 3 years ago
Great stuff. Scary and atmospheric with brilliant acting and an incredible idea. 5/5
mightygrin 3 years ago
Very creepy and cool. Pure Lovecraftian joy! Kudos.
Danial79 3 years ago
And that's all I have to say about that.
skedius 3 years ago
Lmao, I love how he's like "Yeaaahhh :D"
MistahMaggot 3 years ago
Very interesting and creative! I enjoyed it. Lovely directing, acting, and effects - creepy as well. The old man's voice/manner of speaking sort of reminded me of the actor who played Jud Crandall in the film adaption of Stephen King's Pet Sematary, haha.
ShadowWhisper 3 years ago
I'm a little confused by the ending. Does that mean he let Tutu in?
Anyway, 10/10. You hit that Lovecraftian horror right on the nose.
benxtaron 3 years ago
Does Tutu even exist? Is HE Tutu? Is Tutu inside all of us, waiting to escape?
I made it, and I don't even know. ;-)
aaronjv 3 years ago
great show aaronjv.TUTU is real.egypt knew him and described him as a gigantic black sphinx/lion;sound familiar:old nyarly love you.
tedeadite 3 years ago
@tedeadite
Tutu is Nyarlathotep?
Rhiorrha 1 year ago
Ambivalence is great for horror. Why is the old geezer at the Asylum or is it a rest home ? Did he just reach for the letter opener one day ?
My favorite bit is "She says ol' Tutu don't know right from wrong, he just knows he's Tutu and we ain't."
Kudos aaronjv, I faved this because it is probably the best C'thulhu piece I have yet seen and I am a fan and go looking.
formless777 2 years ago
@benxtaron
I'm goin to say not yet, but that that was a glimpse just to let us know that the dude's wife is right, and Tutu is indeed, VERY not normal. Tutu's probably influencing the man somehow.
Rhiorrha 1 year ago
Perfect! It has that broken creepiness that makes lovecraft lovecraft. 10 / 5
FerroVindex 4 years ago
Scary, creepy.... oh do it again!
MorganScorpion 4 years ago
Amazing, very good.
Madguten 4 years ago
Aaron - This was great :-) I will be sure to check out your other stuff too.
Very nicely filmed :-)
PrincessAnne01 4 years ago
I have always loved your work ever since I knew you existed...I know that sounds stupid, but I love horror flicks.
thornglitter 4 years ago
Cool, thanks! I'd love it if you would watch my other movies. I have three more horror films here on YouTube (check "more from this user"), and you can buy my biggest movie to date, "The Yellow Sign", at Lurker Films (dot com).
aaronjv 4 years ago
Awesome! I'm gonna get me a cat and call it Tutu :D
evilmick66 4 years ago
Freaked me the f***k out
TheRealSpiderMew 4 years ago
Fantastic!!!!
tenebraerick 4 years ago
wow i love this
enash666 4 years ago
It's a cow-cat? (inside joke)
chuckku 4 years ago
I remember that punchline, but not the joke. Old age sucks.
aaronjv 4 years ago
holy shit master pease! 5/5 anf fav!
terrorblades 4 years ago
I love it.
It's easy to see the Lovecraft influence in the video, but this old man also kinda reminds me of the old man with the cats in Logan's Run, and the ruler of the Universe in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series.
Cool mix. :)
TKR101010 5 years ago
This is wonderful and creepy. I love it.
mechanolatry 5 years ago
Great work. Very minimalist but that just enhances the impact. It would have been nice to see it in B/W or sepia, since the Super 8 already gives the movie a distinct retro feel to it. It's Lovecraftian without being overt. There's a distinct Stephen King feel throughout as well.
frohickey 5 years ago
I must confess I am really impressed.A brilliant actor, great idea and catchy development of insanity. HPL would be proud of you
Aemoelnya 5 years ago
Fabulous, Aaron! The Super 8 really works.
ladyeuthanasia 5 years ago
I enjoyed this at the HPL fest and it's just as good on a second viewing. The scratchy sound and other... noises really add to the creepiness. Long live Super 8!
mikeboas 5 years ago
Super 8...HEll YES!! Love the look and the audio quality. I saw this on the On the Lot website. You talk in your introduction about good story telling, but I think this is 3 min too long. As a viewer, I got bored as hell with all the repetition of ideas (the wife,tutu sleeping, etc). I'm into lovecraft, your target audience and thought I'd pass my thoughts along. It's been a real pleasure talk'n with you. A real pleasure.
shane466 5 years ago
Excellent film! Aaron does a wonderful job keeping this piece visually interesting. Creepy too!
PageStreetStudios 5 years ago
Great short film Aaron, thanks for sharing it at Enigmacon.
whataload1 5 years ago
This is a short little masterpiece! Blood and gore has its place in the horror film genre, but a film that is understated and subtle, as is Call of Tutu shows how imagination, scene, good dialogue and acting can offer the viewer more horrific enjoyment than a plethora of special effects will. Well done!
80sTess 5 years ago
Nice work, Aaron!
edgyspice 5 years ago
Very enjoyable, the first person narrative structure really puts me in mind of classic Lovecraft.
CultofJ 5 years ago