400 Minutes of Terror

Short films are everywhere these days, especially on YouTube, which is home to a staggering quantity of short film. With so many options available, how can anyone tell in advance if what they're about to watch has any value? Is their only real choice to press play and hope for the best? I say no. The answer that got us through so many nights at the video store--the DVD guide--can be the answer that gets us through YouTube. Much like the Videohound guide to DVDs, "400 Minutes of Terror" looks to provide insight into the ultra-short online horror market. Focused on shorts under five minutes in duration, "400 Minutes of Terror" brings together a collection of short films that, combined, add up to a total runtime of just over 400 minutes. With a few bonuses besides, this is an excellent cross-section of some of the best in short horror. With links, ultra-short synopses and short capsule reviews, it's a complete look at some of the shortest scary movies around.