A team of D.C.A. Bio-Enforcers becomes the prey of a rogue anomaly, trapped inside a nightmarish dimension where reality bends to the creature's will. Starring: Anja Akstin (Walking Dead), Michael DeCamp (Halo: Infinite), Ben Burton (For All Mankind) Trailer Music By: / ‪@FuzzekeMusic Website: Rowanrkelley.com Contact: Rowankelleyfilm@gmail.com INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/crypttv/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@cryptmonsters FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/crypttv TWITTER: https://twitter.com/CryptTV DISCORD: https://discord.gg/AcBZnuA5AM SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/cryptmonsters Crypt's mission is to tell horror stories that bring the world closer together. We believe scary stories unite us and help us face our most powerful emotions. We want to create the next generation of iconic monsters -- with you and for you. Follow us @CryptTV everywhere and find your #MonstersWithin #CryptMonsterUniverse

In 1978, Astoria, Oregon, newcomer Alice Mitchell becomes the target of an otherworldly entity, hell-bent on consuming her soul to regain its former power. Director Rowan Kelley Writers Rowan Kelley & Alexis Souza Radioman Wyatt Tithof Alice Mitchell Anna Czerniecki Hand of Darkness(as Tristan-Teja McDaniel) Tristan McDaniel Mr. Jensen Teagan Cali INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/crypttv/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@cryptmonsters FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/crypttv TWITTER: https://twitter.com/CryptTV DISCORD: https://discord.gg/AcBZnuA5AM SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/cryptmonsters Crypt's mission is to tell horror stories that bring the world closer together. We believe scary stories unite us and help us face our most powerful emotions. We want to create the next generation of iconic monsters -- with you and for you. Follow us @CryptTV everywhere and find your #MonstersWithin #CryptMonsterUniverse

A D.C.A. enforcer hunts the creature responsible for his team's deaths into a dimension of darkness where reality breaks, and a single door offers escape or a deeper descent into the unknown. CAST & CREW: Created by: Rowan Kelley Prod. Company: Mirk Entertainment Starring: John Kelley (as Jacobs Richard) Caden Headrick Creature Design by: Tsvetomir Georgiev 3D Assets: Turbosquid Soundtrack Stems & SFX: Envato Elements, Sound.com Artists, Production Loops Artists, Cinetools Pro Sound Design, Soul Rush Records, Ghosthack, Premiumbeat Artists, Artlist.io, Filmcrux, Tonepusher, and Reverb. Custom Sound Stems Created by: Monument Studios Song “Trapped in my Nightmare” Written & Performed by: WEARETHEGOOD Song “Waiting by the Mississippi Shore” Written & Performed by: Campbell & Burr INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/crypttv/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@cryptmonsters FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/crypttv TWITTER: https://twitter.com/CryptTV DISCORD: https://discord.gg/AcBZnuA5AM SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/cryptmonsters Crypt's mission is to tell horror stories that bring the world closer together. We believe scary stories unite us and help us face our most powerful emotions. We want to create the next generation of iconic monsters -- with you and for you. Follow us @CryptTV everywhere and find your #MonstersWithin #CryptMonsterUniverse

When the first leaf of autumn falls from the sky, the Spirit of Autumn contemplates whether there is more to life than his designated duties, considering leaving it all behind for a fresh start. CAST & CREW: Written & Directed by: Rowan Kelley / @filmtheabyss Prod. Company: Mirk Entertainment / @MIRKentertainment Co-Produced by: Alexis Souza Starring: Dylan Siebenhaar (as August J. Blank) Mr. Leaf (as Mr. Leaf 🍁) Richard Browning (voice of Mr. Leaf) Ffion Elisa (voice of The Wind) First Assistant Director: Bennett Kim Cinematography by: Christopher Eittinger First AC: Teagan Cali Production Sound: Clarissa Morales “Mr. Leaf” Based on the Artwork of: Asya Yordanova Special Effects Technician: Brandon Lee Sound Designer: Evan Nowack Special Thanks: Matthew Arkin & Gwendolyn Allison INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/crypttv/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@cryptmonsters FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/crypttv TWITTER: https://twitter.com/CryptTV DISCORD: https://discord.gg/AcBZnuA5AM SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/cryptmonsters Crypt's mission is to tell horror stories that bring the world closer together. We believe scary stories unite us and help us face our most powerful emotions. We want to create the next generation of iconic monsters -- with you and for you. Follow us @CryptTV everywhere and find your #MonstersWithin #CryptMonsterUniverse

It's Christmas Eve. The house is quiet. Nothing's there. CAST & CREW: Directed by: Rowan Kelley / @filmtheabyss Prod. Company: Mirk Entertainment / @MIRKentertainment Starring: Evil Santa (as Evil Santa💀) Creature Design by: Tsvetomir Georgiev Cinematography by: Christopher Eittinger Music by: Connor Low Cellist: Kelly Picton Sound Designer: Evan Nowack Foley Artist: Henry Takiguchi Gaffer: Truman Hatfield Mask Design by: Immortal Masks INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/crypttv/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@cryptmonsters FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/crypttv TWITTER: https://twitter.com/CryptTV DISCORD: https://discord.gg/AcBZnuA5AM SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/cryptmonsters Crypt's mission is to tell horror stories that bring the world closer together. We believe scary stories unite us and help us face our most powerful emotions. We want to create the next generation of iconic monsters -- with you and for you. Follow us @CryptTV everywhere and find your #MonstersWithin #CryptMonsterUniverse

A short horror film for retro-horror, fantasy, and genre lovers; fans of Stephen King stories, The Goonies, the Pacific Northwest, and those looking for cinematic monster movies with epic world-building. An Oregon house. A girl. A soul-eating entity from another world. Subscribe for more crazy genre & horror short films: / @EnterMIRK Explore our other projects: / @EnterMIRK / https://www.instagram.com/rowanrkelley/ Watch The Hand of Darkness on @Crypttv now: https://youtu.be/pw29rbs_c9o?si=OPqC7_HnYCx8kCJ4 THE HAND OF DARKNESS 🏴‍☠️ "In 1978, Alderwood, Oregon, newcomer Alice Mitchell becomes the target of an otherworldly entity hell-bent on consuming her soul to regain its former power." A supernatural horror short film blending cosmic horror, creature horror, psychological suspense, and dark fantasy. If you enjoy original horror films, indie horror, liminal horror, atmospheric horror, monster movies, and cinematic short films, you're in the right place. For more @EnterMIRK: / @filmtheabyss / https://www.instagram.com/rowanrkelley/ / @mirkentertainment / https://www.instagram.com/mirkentertainment/ Hand of Darkness Faceplate Design / Blake A. Night / https://www.etsy.com/shop/BlakeNight/ https://www.rowanrkelley.com Contact: info@mirkproductions.com © 2026 All Rights Reserved. No portion of this work may be copied, reproduced, distributed, or used without written permission. All third-party intellectual property appearing in this production remains the property of its respective owners and, to our best knowledge and belief, is used with authorization, license, or as otherwise permitted by law. #horror #horrorshortfilm #shortfilm #indiehorror #80shorror #retrohorror #darkfantasy #fantasyhorror #supernaturalhorror #mystical #creaturefeature #monstermovie #pacificnorthwest #oregon #pnw #atmospherichorror #cinematichorror #indiefilm #filmtheabyss #rowankelley #mirkentertainment #thehandofdarkness #creaturefeature

A sci-fi horror short film for fans of liminal spaces, secret government organizations, classified anomaly cases, dimensional horror, tactical soldiers, and those looking for cinematic monster movies with epic world-building. A dead team. A D.C.A. enforcer. An endless void. Subscribe for more crazy genre & horror short films: / ⁨@EnterMIRK Explore our other projects: / @EnterMIRK / https://www.instagram.com/rowanrkelley/ Watch A Darker Place: Reborn on @Crypttv now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGD4zaA-ksw A DARKER PLACE: REBORN 🚪 “An overhaul of the original 2020 short film: a D.C.A. enforcer hunts the creature responsible for his team's deaths into a dimension of darkness where reality breaks, and a single door offers escape or a deeper descent into the unknown.” A sci-fi horror short film blending liminal horror, creature horror, action, cosmic horror, and dimensional nightmare. If you enjoy original horror films, epic horror, atmospheric horror, secret government organizations, classified anomaly cases, monster movies, mysterious dimensions, crazy genre worlds, and cinematic short films, you're in the right place. For more @EnterMIRK check out: / @filmtheabyss / https://www.instagram.com/rowanrkelley/ / @mirkentertainment / https://www.instagram.com/mirkentertainment/ https://www.rowanrkelley.com Contact: info@mirkproductions.com "Creative Energy is our Caffeine." ® © 2026 All Rights Reserved. No portion of this work may be copied, reproduced, distributed, or used without written permission. All third-party intellectual property appearing in this production remains the property of its respective owners and, to our best knowledge and belief, is used with authorization, license, or as otherwise permitted by law. #horror #horrorshortfilm #shortfilm #scifi #scifihorror #horrorshort #liminalhorror #liminalspace #creaturehorror #creaturefeature #monstermovie #cosmichorror #atmospherichorror #cinematichorror #indiefilm #actionhorror #classified #dca #adarkerplace #casesfromthedca #adarkerplacereborn #rowankelley #mirkentertainment #MIRK