Best Short

Portal is a short, perfect experience that introduced the world to the portal gun. It is a masterclass in minimalist design, teaching the player mechanics through intuitive level progression rather th...

The audio adaptation of 'The Bad Guys' is a riotous, fast-paced experience that captures the irreverent humor of the popular graphic novel series. With a full cast and sound effects, it feels more lik...

The Way of the Househusband follows a legendary former yakuza boss who retires from the criminal underworld to become a dedicated househusband. The humor comes from the contrast between his intimidati...

Mortal Shell is a compact, atmospheric Soulslike that introduces a unique 'shell' mechanic. Instead of traditional character classes, players inhabit the bodies of fallen warriors, each with their own...

Alain Resnaiss short documentary is a haunting, poetic meditation on the Holocaust. By contrasting the peaceful, overgrown ruins of Auschwitz with the horrific archival footage of the camps operation,...

Terror in Resonance is a stylish, atmospheric thriller about two mysterious teenagers who carry out terrorist attacks in Tokyo to expose a dark government conspiracy. The series is directed by Shinich...

Elizabeth Hands 'Wylding Hall' is a short, atmospheric, and deeply unsettling folk horror novel about a 1970s folk band that retreats to an ancient manor to record an album, only to have their lead si...

Planetarian is a short but impactful visual novel set in a post-apocalyptic world. The story follows a junk collector who encounters a robotic caretaker and must help her fulfill her purpose. The game...

Spyder is a powerful scientific environment written in Python, for Python. It is designed specifically for data scientists and engineers who need a tool that integrates well with libraries like NumPy,...

Six-Minute Stories offers a collection of short, engaging stories perfect for bedtime or quiet time. The stories cover a variety of genres, from fairy tales to adventure stories. Each story is approxi...

Corpse Party: Tortured Souls is a short, four-episode OVA series based on the popular horror game. It follows a group of students who perform a friendship ritual that goes horribly wrong, trapping the...

Victor LaValles 'The Ballad of Black Tom' is a brilliant, necessary reimagining of H.P. Lovecrafts 'The Horror at Red Hook.' By centering the story on a Black man in 1920s New York, LaValle exposes th...

Kagekiyo is a lesser-known, traditional-style ninja anime that focuses on the historical aspects of the shinobi lifestyle. It is a great choice for viewers who want a more authentic, less supernatural...

Filmed entirely during the COVID-19 pandemic, 'Host' follows a group of friends who hold a séance over a Zoom call, accidentally inviting a demonic presence into their homes. It is a brilliant example...

Saya no Uta is a short, intense psychological horror visual novel written by Gen Urobuchi. The story follows a man who, after a brain injury, perceives the world as a grotesque, fleshy nightmare. He m...

A short, action-packed OVA about a military android that goes rogue and begins hunting its creator's granddaughter. It is a straightforward, high-stakes chase story that showcases the dangers of milit...

Spare the Details is a podcast that tells short, engaging stories perfect for bedtime or quiet time. The stories cover a variety of genres, from fairy tales to adventure stories. Each story is designe...

Los Cabos 5AS drumsticks offer a shorter length compared to standard 5A sticks, providing a more compact feel. Crafted from hickory, they provide a warm and full tone. The acorn tip delivers a bright...

Doodlebug is a short film that showcases Nolans early interest in surrealism and sci-fi concepts. It follows a man trying to kill a bug in his apartment, only to discover a twist that challenges the n...

Yamishibai is a unique anthology series that uses a traditional Japanese paper-theater style to tell short, creepy urban legends. Each episode is only a few minutes long, making it perfect for a quick...

Sayonara Wild Hearts is a 'pop album video game' that prioritizes style, emotion, and cinematic flair over traditional rhythm-game difficulty. Players ride motorcycles, skateboards, and dance through...

Larceny is another early short film that explores themes of crime and deception. It is a gritty, low-budget piece that demonstrates Nolan's early interest in the mechanics of theft and the tension of...

While not a feature film, Finchers extensive work in music videos (for artists like Madonna, Nine Inch Nails, and Aerosmith) is essential to understanding his visual language. These works served as hi...

Quay is a short documentary directed by Christopher Nolan about the Quay Brothers, twin animators known for their dark, surreal stop-motion work. It is a departure from Nolan's usual narrative films,...

Minna Atsumare! Falcom Gakuen is a short-form comedy series featuring characters from various Falcom games. It is a lighthearted, chibi-style parody that relies heavily on inside jokes and references...

Landmine is another extremely early short film from Nolan's youth. Like his other early experiments, it is a raw, unpolished piece that serves as a footnote in his career. It is not a film that can be...