Subscribe to ALTER on YouTube: https://goo.gl/LnXRC3
🔥 This horror is scripted. Your goosebumps are not.
In the dead of winter, deep in remote Maine, State Forest Ranger Reed Decker is hunted by an ancient predator.
"Cold Trail" by Werner Traut
#ALTER #horror #shortfilm
Connect with the Filmmakers:
https://www.instagram.com/wjtraut/
https://www.wernertrautfilm.com/
More About "Cold Trail":
In the dead of winter, deep in remote Maine, State Forest Ranger Reed Decker is called to yet another grim discovery—a body recovered from the frozen wilderness, marked by strange, unidentifiable bite wounds. As more victims surface, whispers of an unknown predator spread through the small town. But as Decker delves deeper into the mystery, he soon realizes the terrifying truth—he is no longer the hunter. He is the hunted.
Director’s Statement:
After living through a couple Maine winters myself, I was inspired to set out and make a film which at its core is an atmospheric thriller showcasing the natural beauty of a snow covered landscape, while hopefully eliciting a strong feeling of ominous dread for the audience as they follow the characters inhabiting this world. For many years I’ve been eager to make my own "creature feature" and once I had the setting in place, I knew this remote small town was the perfect hunting ground for an ancient vampire, and gave me an opportunity to play with perspective both visually and through sound.
"Cold Trail" Credits:
Written & Directed by
Werner Traut
Produced by
Max Mozes
Kevin Mezick
Werner Traut
Executive Producers
Damian Baldassarre & Varun Malik
Line Producer
Edward Soto
Director of Photography
Kristina Delp
Editor
Kat Baker
Music by
David Montgomery Hoffman
Stunt Coordinator
Kaleal Cerafici
Production Coordinator
Darius Zahedi
First Assistant Director
Kevin Mezick
Costume Designer
Connor Wilke
Costume Maker
Kathleen Wilke
Costume Assistant
Marissa Behuniak
Hair & Make-Up
Meaghan Elliot
Special Effects Make-Up
Meaghan Elliot
Camera Operator
Kristina Delp
Aerial DOP
Kristina Delp
Gaffer
Jared Pearson
Grip/Swing
Murphy Fits
1st Assistant Camera
Vince Fillipini
2nd Assistant Camera
Garrett Samodel
Production Sound
Glenn Goettler
Armorer
Glenn Goettler
Sound Design & Mix
Sterling Lev
Title Design
Zac Currier
Colorist
Benjamin Handler
Visual Effects
Brickyard VFX
Cast:
Jeffrey Alan Solomon
Harry Aspinwall
Ciaran Byrne
Ilya Tsymbal
About ALTER:
ALTER is an ever-expanding platform for the most daring storytellers in the world of horror. We are a home, community and launching pad for our filmmakers. Slip into the dark, disturbing corners of cutting-edge horror.
Beyond our longstanding presence on YouTube, ALTER also operates a free streaming tv channel available on DIRECTV, Sling, CW, LG, Plex, Samsung TV+, Tubi, & TLC+.
Learn how to watch ALTER on TV: https://linktr.ee/watchalter
Submit your short films here: https://filmfreeway.com/alterdustsubmissions
NOTE: Only completed horror shorts will be considered. Unsolicited scripts or pitches will be immediately deleted without review.
Watch more: https://goo.gl/yvB7EM
Follow us on Facebook: https://goo.gl/X4LhGr
Follow us on Instagram: https://goo.gl/G6W7zn
Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@watch_alter
About Gunpowder + Sky:
Creating content that resonates and impacts pop culture conversation, by empowering creators to take risks and experiment relentlessly in the pursuit of novel stories and formats.
