Gray Matter (III) (2017) User Reviews

Great King adaptation!

[scottartwork · 8/10 · 2 October 2020]

This short film really nails the spirit of the King short story. Loved the gooey practical effects! The actors all do a good job at selling the fear and paranoia as well. Check it out!!

Great adaptation

[elijahjmziegler · 8/10 · 12 April 2022]

Red Clark's take on Stephen King's eerie short tale is an effective old school, practical effects driven monster romp. It feels like a love letter to nutso horror films from the 80's, but never falls into kitschy "retro vibe" territory. It's very reminiscent of Stuart Gordon's early work with gooey gore and a fantastic, intense score. It's campy but takes itself and the craft seriously. Highly recommend for anyone with a taste for gooey gore or atmospheric style. Seek it out genre fans.

YOOOO

[ajgribble · 10/10 · 25 April 2021]

I was lucky enough to be apart of the Stephen King Rules Dollar Baby Film Festival and I was able to see this film and omg.... this was insane! One of the best dollar baby films I've seen. Amazing job to everyone involved!

Harrison Horror Show

[charlesharris-85783 · 10/10 · 26 May 2020]

Gray Matter Based on the story by Stephen King, This adaptation is one of the best short stories I've ever watched. And i'm not just saying that! The film has so much depth and atmosphere with beautiful landscape shots its total eye candy. Acting was very good as well, i felt the three main characters brought a lot of high tension to the story. Not to mention the monsters special effects was truly brilliant. This adaptation of Grey Matter makes Shutter's Creepshow Season 1 episode look & feel mediocre. There's lots of easter eggs in this short story as well which i thought was very a nice touch. Harrison Charles

Horrible in the best possible way

[samgrmorgan · 10/10 · 24 April 2021]

This movie is really uncomfortable and really gross and it's absolutely amazing for it, the direction is superb, the visual effects are outstanding, i sat watching talking to a producer and we were discussing how it's better than most Hollywood big budget horror movies. Outstanding.

Instant Classic!

[Deubanks795 · 10/10 · 27 September 2019]

This short was a total surprise that checked off all the right boxes and provided all the nostalgic feels from the horror movies I've loved since I was a kid. I was overtaken by not only the visuals and practical effects, but the incredible attention to detail and a trove of Easter eggs throughout. It's an excellent adaptation with Larry Fessenden front and center being the gem of a character actor that he is. Shorts are a special art form all within itself with the horror genre and this one nails it deserving high praise and repeat viewings.

One of the best dollar babies I've ever watched

[arielracing-779-742285 · 10/10 · 23 March 2021]

I organized 5 dollar babies film festivals since 2006, watched nearly 140 different adaptations of short stories written by Stephen King and GRAY MATTER is among my favorites. The production, atmosphere, performances, rhythm and FXs are perfect. It's not easy to sustain that in a short film during it's lenght (30 minutes) but I only noticed the time passed once the credits rolled out.

If you don't watch the time during a film, then it means it's really good, and Gray Matter is.

Holy moly!!

[neilnoah-24232 · 10/10 · 29 June 2020]

Really well made short. Based on Stephen Kings short story, this is a great adaption. Terrific production value. Larry Fessenden is always welcome in any film does a great job. Overall amazing job.

Great adaptation of a creepy tale

[joobakins · 10/10 · 28 May 2020]

I was pleasantly surprised at how well this short film was. It's engaging, it's terrifying, and it's a lot of fun. The atmosphere was perfectly woven to draw you into the film as well the acting being superb! I really enjoyed the cinematography and the creature effects were top notch especially for a short film. I highly recommend this to any horror fan!

Great Adaptation!

[marqsings · 10/10 · 26 April 2021]

I watched this short during the Stephen King Rules Dollar Baby Film Festival online this past weekend, and it was clearly my stand out favorite of the entire event. The practical effects were impressive and the pacing was perfect. I saw the version of this story in the new Creepshow series, and I feel like this adaptation was better. Loved it.

Emotional Atmosphere

[bgdidion-901-758561 · 10/10 · 1 October 2019]

Based on a Stephen King story, this short film is filled with impressive natural effects. But what is most significant is the emotional atmosphere that director Red Clark creates. He and his believable cast, including a great Larry Fessenden and esteemed Chicago theater actor Aaron Christensen, honestly capture the rhythms of rural life and its grizzled inhabitants. Everyone who grew up, awestruck and outcast, in such circumstances will find a piece of their past magnified, wisely, onscreen for them here.