It Had Pale Skin // Horror Short Film Christopher Ashton 2016-03-11 | Check out my new horror short 'Delivery'! I promise this one is easier to see: youtu.be/PekIqHHJ6d4Please set to 1080p and turn your brightness all the way up!A girl walks home alone at night. Directed by Chris Ashton, starring Bella Stewart and Daniel Ashton.Please "like" and share this short film, comment your thoughts and subscribe for more!Credit to the users AlienXXX, kickhat, CFEffex, Korbea, AderuMoro (youtube.com/user/AderuMoro), Patchen, Timbre, Thalamus_Lab, Headphaze, devilfish101, unreadpages, DANMITCH3LL, bareform, GowlerMusic and filmFX on FreeSound.org for the sound effects and music elements. FB: facebook.com/invenirefilmsTwitter: twitter.com/invenirefilmsVimeo: vimeo.com/invenirefilmsOfficial Website: invenirefilms.weebly.com
How The X-Files was born... Christopher Ashton 2025-10-17 | Watch the full video here → youtu.be/de9E8VFzARY?si=ULmTJ825yNrxLXh1#shorts #thexfiles #television #televisionhistory #documentary #horror #scifi #90stv #nostalgia #silenceofthelambs #chriscarter #videoessay #filmtok #aliens #americanhorrorstory #kolchak #fbi #xfiles #conspiracy #watergate #forbiddenhistory
The Scariest TV Episode of All Time Christopher Ashton 2025-10-15 | What is the scariest TV episode of all time?In 1996, The X-Files aired an episode so disturbing that Fox banned it from re-broadcasting for years. “Home” shocked audiences with its violence, taboo subject matter, and rural gothic horror that pushed network television to its limits.In this video, we’re breaking down what made “Home” the scariest TV episode of all time — from its controversial production and influences to the chilling performances and the legacy it left on horror television.If you grew up watching The X-Files, or just love horror that gets under your skin, this episode is essential viewing.0:00 Introduction2:22 The Making of The X-Files5:12 'Home'7:47 Breaking Down 'Home'11:57 The Legacy of 'Home'13:28 Final Thoughts👁️🗨️ Subscribe for more deep dives into horror TV and film history.👍 Like if you dare rewatch “Home.”💬 Comment your first reaction to seeing it — did it scare you too?Music:Sonata for Solitude - William ClaesonWhy Oh Why - LofiveGeodesis - DreemShrouded Lament - James.lfoUltimo - Dylan SittsYung Player - Young CommunityMagnolia - Ryan James CarrStill Ballin' - Amber Spill#TheXFiles #Home #HorrorAnalysis #ScariestEpisode #ChrisCarter #90sTV #TVHistory #Horror #televisionhistory #videoessay #scifi #banned #forbiddenhistory
Why 70s TV was peak Christopher Ashton 2025-10-10 | Watch the full video here → youtu.be/vD5fZvaiMMk?si=iKP0D6G2wLfu1nEt#shorts #TVintros #openingcredits #openingtitles #televisionhistory #documentary #videoessay #titlesequence #TVshows #vintageTV #charliesangels #happydays #thebradybunch #rhoda #chips #mash #allinthefamily #incrediblehulk #laverneandshirley #partridgefamily #nostalgia #vintage #1970s #planetoftheapes
Why TV Intros were so different in the 60s Christopher Ashton 2025-09-27 | Watch the full video here → youtu.be/vD5fZvaiMMk?si=iKP0D6G2wLfu1nEt#shorts #TVintros #openingcredits #openingtitles #televisionhistory #documentary #videoessay #titlesequence #TVshows #vintageanimation #animation #bewitched #idreamofjeannie #itsabouttime #thetimetunnel #scoobydoo #theflintstones #myfavoritemartian #nostalgia #vintage #1960s
These TV Intros are changing the game Christopher Ashton 2025-09-25 | Watch the full video here → youtu.be/vD5fZvaiMMk?si=iKP0D6G2wLfu1nEt#shorts #TVintros #openingcredits #openingtitles #televisionhistory #documentary #videoessay #titlesequence #TVshows #gameofthrones #yellowjackets #hannibal #unitedstatesoftara #westworld #Emmys #helstrom #twilightzone #thetwilightzone #thepolitician #3D #3danimation #aftereffects
How TV Intros evolved in the 1950s Christopher Ashton 2025-09-25 | Watch the full video here → youtu.be/vD5fZvaiMMk?si=iKP0D6G2wLfu1nEt#shorts #TVintros #openingcredits #openingtitles #televisionhistory #documentary #AlfredHitchcock #Gunsmoke #FatherKnowsBest #PerryMason #Bonanza #havegunwilltravel #videoessay #titlesequence #TVshows #classictv
The Evolution of TV Intros: Why Opening Credits Changed Forever Christopher Ashton 2025-09-24 | TV intros have evolved rapidly over the decades — from the catchy jingles of I Love Lucy and The Brady Bunch, to the glossy montages of Dallas and Cheers, to the iconic openings of Friends and The X-Files, all the way to the cinematic title sequences of Game of Thrones, Stranger Things, and Succession.In this video, I explore the full evolution of TV opening titles: how they’ve reflected the times, what made certain intros unforgettable, and why title design is more important than ever in the streaming era.We’ll cover:0:00 Introduction1:16 The Birth of TV in the 1940s and First Intros3:59 TV Intros in the 1950s6:29 How the 1960s Evolved TV Intros8:25 Iconic Intros of the 1970s10:39 Technology and the 1980s12:38 Snappy Intros of the 1990s14:57 The 2000s and Prestige Era17:30 3D Animation in the 2010s21:55 How the 2020s Changed TV Intros24:14 Final ThoughtsWhether you grew up singing along to Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, binging Lost, or analyzing the details in Westworld, this video is a deep dive into how TV intros have evolved into an art form of their own.👉 If you love TV history, title design, or media analysis, hit subscribe for more videos like this!#TVIntros #TitleSequences #TelevisionHistory #StrangerThings #GameOfThrones #Peacemaker
An Intrusion // Horror Short Film Christopher Ashton 2019-10-24 | If you enjoyed this short film, subscribe for more!Directed, Filmed & Edited by Christopher Ashton.Starring Samuel Vayro.Give it a rating on IMDb: imdb.com/title/tt11188024
4 Minutes // One Minute Short Film Christopher Ashton 2019-05-31 | Hopefully the first of many! Watch with headphones!DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: Samuel VayroDIRECTOR/ACTOR: Christopher AshtonSubscribe for more content like this!
A24: Why Theyre A Success Christopher Ashton 2019-05-11 | A video essay created as a Uni assignment - which I thought I might share with everyone. What is the A24 business model, and how have they found success so quickly?If you enjoyed this video, be sure to subscribe for more!
HEREDITARY: How to Write Horror Christopher Ashton 2019-01-15 | A video essay on Director/Writer Ari Aster's amazing script for 'Hereditary'; including his use of foreshadowing, setup/payoff and hidden elements. If you liked this video, subscribe for more!
The Psychedelic Effect in Film Christopher Ashton 2018-11-20 | A brief video essay on how filmmakers can convey the psychedelic experience in their films. Thanks for watching!Supercut of 50 psychedelic film scenes: youtu.be/xV4pxIeZZ0kMUSIC CREDITS'Keybz' by Yan Terrien'Scorch' by Nctrnm'Breathing Out' by Mid-Air Machine'Sea Sick Garden' by Yan Terrien'Habit' by Nctrnm
What Makes a Great Movie Scene? Christopher Ashton 2018-04-15 | A subjective video essay on what makes a great film scene - using three of my favourites as examples.Clips from Call Me By Your Name, Dazed and Confused, Star Wars: A New Hope, The Graduate, Inglorious Bastards, 2001: A Space Oddysey, No Country For Old Men, Silence of The Lambs, The Jazz Singer, Perks of Being a Wallflower, A Ghost Story, Good Will Hunting, and Zodiac.If you enjoyed this video, please SUBSCRIBE for more!
Psychedelia in Film // Supercut Christopher Ashton 2018-03-31 | EPILEPSY WARNING: flashing colors and strobe effects.A supercut of about 50 psychedelic moments in film (and some exceptions), edited by Chris Ashton.List of films (in order):- Un Chien Andalou (1929)- Metropolis (1927)- Spellbound (1945)- 8 1/2 (1963)- Belladonna of Sadness (1973)- Dumbo (1941)- Liquid Sky (1982)- The Wall (1982)- Fantastic Planet (1973)- Fruit of Paradise (1970)- Lucifer Rising (1972)- The Holy Mountain (1973)- The Red Shoes (1948)- Liquid Sky (1982)- A Field in England (2013)- The Doors (1991)- Altered States (1980)- 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)- Altered States (1980)- Enter the Void (2009)- Feherlofia (1981)- Interstellar (2014)- The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (2015)- Dune (1984)- Annihilation (2018)- Altered States (1980)- A Very Brady Sequel (1996)- Yellow Submarine (1968)- Alice in Wonderland (1951)- The Lawnmower Man (1992)- Across the Universe (2007)- Head (1968)- Mulholland Drive (2001)- Dumbo (1941)- Koyaanisqatsi (1982)- The Big Leboswki (1998)- Koyaanisqatsi (1982)- Midnight Cowboy (1969)- Barbarella (1968)- Apocalypse Now (1979)- Easy Rider (1969)- The Trip (1967)- The Tree of Life (2011)- Taking Woodstock (2009)- Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)- The Good Dinosaur (2015)- Valhalla Rising (2009)- Lucy (2014)- Into the Wild (2007)- It's Such a Beautiful Day (2012)- Hanna Barbera Anti-Drug PSA (1970)- Across the Universe (2007)- Enter the Void (2009)- Zabriskie Point (1970)- Loving Vincent (2017)- A Field in England (2013)- Altered States (1980)- Daisies (1966)- Blueberry (2004)- Vertigo (1958)- Feherlofia (1981)- Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971)- 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)- Blueberry (2004)- Lucifer Rising (1972)- Feherlofia (1981)- Vertigo (1958)- Altered States (1980)- A Field in England (2013)- The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (2015)- Lucifer Rising (1972)- Blueberry (2004)- Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971)- Vertigo (1958)- Interstellar (2014)- Altered States (1980)- Daisies (1966)- Head (1968)- Lucifer Rising (1972)- Feherlofia (1981)- 2001: A Space Oddysey (1968)- Altered States (1980)- Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971)- The Holy Mountain (1973)
STAR WARS (1977): How It Was Written Christopher Ashton 2018-03-05 | A video essay on the making of the original 'Star Wars' (1977), and the development of the script from a simple idea into a billion-dollar franchise. Narrated and edited by Chris Ashton.
Delivery // Horror Short Film Christopher Ashton 2018-01-11 | If you liked this, check out my latest horror short here: youtu.be/IXtX8ROIEkwPlease set to 1080p and full brightness - or watch in better quality here: vimeo.com/250694384Consider subscribing for more content like this!IMDb: imdb.com/title/tt10990288Facebook: facebook.com/hazydazemedia
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Sleep Drifter Christopher Ashton 2017-11-28 | Video edited by Chris Ashton.
Distant // Film Riot One Minute Short Christopher Ashton 2017-11-11 | If you agree that YouTube's compression is trash, watch this film on Vimeo here: vimeo.com/242427374A Sci-Fi short created for the FilmRiot/FilmStro one minute challenge.Directed by Chris Ashton, starring Brendan Schoenmaker.
THE MIST: A Modern Day B-Movie Christopher Ashton 2017-08-15 | A video essay on how Frank Darabont's 'The Mist' is inspired by 1950's sci-fi horror movies. Disclaimer: The clips used in this video are property of Dimension Films and The Weinstein Company.Music credit: 'Roll' by Evan Schaeffer: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Evan_Schaeffer/Big_Splash/Evan_Schaeffer_-_16_-_Roll_1778
DAZED AND CONFUSED: Excitement in Mundanity Christopher Ashton 2017-08-03 | A short video essay by Chris Ashton on how Richard Linklater draws excitement from everyday life in his film 'Dazed and Confused' (1993).Disclaimer: the material presented in this video is property of Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. "RetroFuture Clean" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0"ZigZag" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0"Deliberate Thought" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
WAR OF THE WORLDS (2005): What It Does Right Christopher Ashton 2017-04-26 | A video essay exploring Steven Spielberg's 2005 adaptation of H.G. Wells' 'War of the Worlds' and why it is so effective."Chill Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0Follow us here.Facebook: facebook.com/invenirefilmsTwitter: twitter.com/InvenireFilmsInstagram: instagram.com/invenire___films
JAMES WAN: Sound and Suspense Christopher Ashton 2016-06-16 | A short video essay on criminally underrated director James Wan, creator of the 'Saw' franchise, and the 'Insidious' and 'Conjuring' films.Edited and narrated by Chris Ashton.FB: facebook.com/invenirefilmsTwitter: twitter.com/InvenireFilmsVimeo: vimeo.com/invenirefilms
This Is A Warning // Found Footage Documentary Christopher Ashton 2016-06-14 | A student mockumentary project I directed, which I thought you guys might enjoy!Tells the fictional story of two adult brothers who begin contacting their long-deceased mother using an Ouija board in March of 2000. Please watch in 1080p with headphones in for best experience.
The Jump // Time Travel Short Film Christopher Ashton 2015-04-16 | Check out my new horror short film 'Delivery': youtu.be/PekIqHHJ6d4"The Jump" is a Sci-Fi, time-travel short film, directed by Chris Ashton. It stars Brayden Munro as an unnamed protagonist, who creates a homemade time machine inside of a suitcase.
Superheroes | Supercut Christopher Ashton 2015-03-05 | FB: http://www.facebook.com/invenirefilmsTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/invenirefilmsSite: http://invenirefilms.weebly.comVimeo: http://vimeo.com/invenirefilmsA supercut of 20 of the most epic moments or scenes in comic book or superhero films. This list is based on my personal opinion. All music rights go to Hans Zimmer and Philip Glass.List of films (in order of appearance):- Batman- Man of Steel- Superman- Spider-Man 3- Guardians of the Galaxy- The Wolverine- Iron Man- The Avengers- The Dark Knight- Watchmen- Captain America: The Winter Soldier- The Dark Knight Rises- The Incredible Hulk- Kick-Ass- Spider-Man 2- Superman Returns- V for Vendetta- X-Men: Days of Future Past- Dredd- Watchmen
Slow Motion in Film | Supercut Christopher Ashton 2014-08-14 | All music rights go to Donovan and Pye Records.Facebook Page: facebook.com/pages/Backdrop-Studios/626439940733181?ref=bookmarksA supercut featuring the 20 Greatest Slow-Motion Movie Scenes (personal opinion), set to "Hurdy Gurdy Man" by Donovan. This took many hours to create, so I would greatly appreciate it if you could "like", "share", comment or subscribe to support Backdrop Studios.Thank you.Film List (in order):- Rushmore- Reservoir Dogs- Chariots of Fire- Watchmen- The Hurt Locker- The Matrix- Dredd- Zombieland- The Untouchables- Thelma & Louise- The Darjeeling Limited- Ferris Bueller's Day Off- 2001: A Space Odyssey- Sherlock Holmes- Raging Bull- The Matrix Revolutions- The Usual Suspects- Inception- Spider-man- 300
Post Traumatic - Horror Teaser Trailer HD Christopher Ashton 2014-05-24 | A teaser trailer for our new Short Film, entitled "Post Traumatic". This teaser does not outline the plot in any way, as It was too challenging to not spoil anything, as the full film runs for only 20 minutes. The film is a psychological horror starring Darren Osmond, and should be uploaded in the next week or two, so stick around.If you like the look of the film, please share, Like and comment what you think.
Saddest Movie Scenes | Supercut Christopher Ashton 2013-11-24 | All music rights go to This Will Destroy You and Magic Bullet Records.Film list (in order):- The Shawshank Redemption- Children of Men- Schindler's List- Forrest Gump- The Green Mile- Watchmen- The Shawshank Redemption- Watchmen- The Mist- Moon- Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring- The Departed- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince- Saving Private Ryan- Children of Men- Dead Poet's Society- The Truman Show- One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest- The Green Mile- I Am Legend- Marley & Me- King Kong- The Lion King- The Land Before Time- Toy Story 3- Monster's Inc.- Up- The Iron Giant- The NeverEnding Story- Stand By Me
