Deep End

This has to be one of the best horror shorts under five minutes that I've ever seen. The quality is on par with a full-length horror film you might expect to find on television or a streaming service. The story itself isn't new-we've seen many similar horror setups before-but it's executed extremely well and doesn't rely on cheap jump scares. Simply put, it's solid, old-school horror.

What I especially appreciated was the subtle sense of nostalgia it evokes right from the beginning. It captures the mood and atmosphere of '80s and '90s horror films in a way that feels both familiar and effective. I'd highly recommend Deep End if you're a fan of the genre.