Horror Short Film “Lucy's Tale” | ALTER Exclusive 

A statement from the director of "Lucy's Tale", Chelsea Lupkin: Lucy's Tale is a female led, coming-of-age story with a horror twist. Paying homage to Stephen King’s Carrie and dark female coming-of-age films like, Heathers and Jawbreaker, Lucy’s Tale is sure to remind you of the horrors of growing up and the body insecurity that goes along with it. A suspenseful story about a girl who no doubt wishes to grow bigger boobs, finds herself growing something else and no amount of acne cream or blemish removal can help her. So while Lucy just wants to come into her womanhood, she ultimately comes into her villainhood. The film follows a teenager named Lucy as she tries to find her place in high school after one of her best friends abandons her for “cooler” people. Lucy’s Tale is a story that dives into the complexities of mean girls and their consequences. For Lucy, her sense of betrayal and new-found outcast status serve as a catalyst for the film’s supernatural happenings. What should have been a time to grow into her sexual identity and womanhood, instead gives birth to telekinetic powers with a hideous physical side effect. A far cry from a final girls horror film, Lucy’s Tale is a film about growing up and becoming the person she was meant to be: good or bad. Whether you like it or not, you’ll be rooting for her the whole time. In an interview on Close-up Culture Lupkin says, “When girls hit puberty, there’s a whole mess of confusing things to worry about: We get our period, our boobs get bigger, our hips get wider, we get too tall or not tall enough. We suddenly worry about what we look like to boys and how we are perceived by our peers. When writing Lucy’s Tale, I explored the societal pressures of looking and behaving a certain way and thought of them as rules that my character should break in a fantastical way. So while Lucy was faced with entering her womanhood, she was ultimately also coming into her villain-hood, being supernaturally different than the other girls her age. Frankly, I’ve always been a champion of fantastic stories, especially those about characters who had physical manifestations of their flaws or internal state of being. Body horror gave me an avenue to tackle the very real and relatable issue of puberty, which is a horror in and of itself.”

Me, the whole time: GO TO A DOCTOR PLEASE

"Do you think that you're better than me?" Shes literally just walking and breathing like normal human being

When I was a teenage boy, I don't think a tail would have slowed me down much lol. "OH wow, a tail! Let's go ahead and slide that outta the wayyy" 😂😂😂

She picked up the scissors and all I could think about was the healing process (of lack there of) of the wound. She was really willing to do anything BUT see a doctor 😂

I love how they casually decided to kiss as that girl was choking to death

“Do you think you’re better than me?” She is better than you sis

I had a bully so bad in middle school that my parent's hired a lawyer to threaten to sue the school. I thought for a second that those telekinetic powers of Lucy's would be amazing to have had back then. Then I realized that I would then become the bully myself.

As someone who has never been 100% ok with my female appearance, and also being the nerd who has been bullied at school, I root for Lucy! And for those asking why he died after the intercourse, well, he was cheating on his girlfriend and Lucy is probably some kind of succubus.

- But mom, why do you always watch this same channel? - All started with The Dollmaker...

When the title says Lucys Tale, i didnt know it meant a literal tail😂

4:49 Don't look at the camera girl !

It's too bad this isn't a full length film. It beats most I've seen lately by miles! I really look foreward to seeing more from this director. A follow up to this would be awesome!

Lucy: **breathes** Bully: "oh so you think you're better than me?"

Did anyone else think Lucy's mom was gonna be a reptile or something?

Bro you can’t leave us on this cliffhanger AINT no way 😭

Another brilliant film and demonstrates the angst of being a teenager and body dysmophic issues in a very interesting way ,teen bullying send to be a very big problem universally it seems ! Your stories always remind me almost of a reprisal of the Grimm Fairy tales for the modern age ,dark ,sardonic and very thought provoking .Well done 👏 x

The way her kiss immediately makes him stop panicking and the tail plus him dying after sex all scream Succubus. Either that or its just a metaphor for body dysmorphia and growing up, bullying and hating yourself.

this one is very interesting, alter. my theory is that her tail manipulates her somehow, makes her think she's in control and hurts who hurts her, so when she wishes someone bad, it happens, she became to believe she's powerful, but the consequence is obviously, her tail growing. when it fully grows, it will do its job by itself, her wishing it to happen or not, it's kind of symbiotic, evil will come to anyone who harms her. that's how i would explain the ending, he died after they had sex, and when the call comes, she laughs to then cry, like she knows he must have planned something with the other girl, the tail knows she was played and did its work by itself without her even realizing what was going on edit: 1k likes omg thanks for all your kind comments. and yeah i'm exol! stan exo, stan kings!

✨"She truly isn't like other girls"✨😏

I would love to see this one as a whole evening movie. So much potential, opened questions, the struggle could be built up longer and deeper.. it could be even an origin story for a real villain and create a hero who she can fight against..

I love how people in horror movies never go to the hospital If I started to grow a tail, I would be sprinting to a hospital I understand if they did it would ruin the movie xD but still

Who else thought it was her spine at first

I found this in my recommendation list after about two years again and had to re-watch it as it is an extremely good short. I especially like that it is something different, like in old 80s horror movies where extra limbs where sometimes features. Nice one! AND the lead actress is incredible, very natural and believable! All other actors are very good too, very realistic and believable short. There SHOULD be a part 2 if I might add...

By far one of my favorites, I’m rewatching it for the second time rn

Is Lucy short for Lucifer? My other thought is she might be a succubus.

Maybe I'm sensitive but the gym volleyball scene hurt me to watch..i HATE bullies 🤬😡😤

I think her telekinesis somehow predicted before .Lucy later checks brads phone and finds that brad is already with someone and is probably just using Lucy for intimacy. What I mean is that it can sense betrayal or evil before it’s even happened. Cause that’s the only way I can possibly think on how brad dies.

Se percibe y siente el ambiente de "Carrie" en esta pequeña "Lucy" y también los actos en que transcurre el corto, mostrando las etapas que vivió Carrie, pero ahora más actual y con una pequeña extremidad nueva en Lucy👌

Nobody : Literally nobody : She : “did you think you’re better than me!”

This actress is both beautiful and her acting is great, especially the last scene laughing and crying. One of the best acting talent ive seen on these shortfilms.

I get sad and depressed when looking at films like these. there are teens out there in high school having a hard time have dark thoughts and just cant fit in, been there

Awesome short! Love when Lucy is watching Carrie!

"Lucy's tale" or "Lucy's tail" Love the pun, Alter

*tries to not look in comments, because she knows there could be spoilers*

When I saw the scissors I was like: girl no cmon it’s not that bad

Magnificent. I hope it has a sequel. 🎬

10:17 she's watching Carrie OMG I knew there would be a Carrie tribute in this movie

Him: “Do you mean to confuse me” Wtf kind of teenager talks like that 😂

Thank you very much for adding subtitles in Spanish, the Latin American fans thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

ngl him inviting her to the party or whatever raised red flags immediately. esp when he said “bring a bathing suit”. then he left to get her a drink y’all never trust someone you don’t know to get you a drink. if you have to, watch them make it yourself. i really think he was in on the whole thing to embarrass or bully her and there was a plan between brad and bethany. i wish she’d answer the phone at the end

She's skilled to be able to hook a bra from the back😂😂 I know I couldn't Edit: This comment BLEW UP😂😂 omg.. thanks for 1k Edit: thanks for 2k wtf😂😳

I have got this habit of liking Alter videos before even watching them

This is more sad than horrifying tbh..That girl had no control over what was happening to her and her classmates are so awful..Always bullying her..She was literally friendless and I really pity her and just when she was having some good time the guy also died..really sad 😢

She could at least tell her mom about the tale.

Teenage years doesn't last forever but our experiences during these times are so crucial for character building. It's difficult to be in Lucy's shoes. She has more haters than supporters.

Me: scared of horror movies Also Me: ooh whats this about *clicks on video*

Generally school bullies are acted pretty badly, but the three girls are actually pretty realistic, especially with the exchange starting at 7:23.

this is really great! the writing and acting is so good!

Lucy getting a tail:. WHY ME!!!! Me getting a tail: LOOK EVERYONE I HAVE TAIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Perfect I found a replacement of Netflix...for free

This is just a masterpiece and this is my fave channel on youtube.

A mix between Carrie and Ginger snaps, especially with the tail scene

Moral of the story: Don't grow a tail, it's not worth it.

Idk about you all but if i started growing a tail i would literally be like LOOK EVERYBODY I HAVE A TAIL

It's so weird to me that its supposedly common for people to care what other people think of them. I purposely dressed weird and tried to freak people out and just laughed with them when they laughed at me. They laughed at me because I was different, I laughed at them because they are all the same.

Can some one explain how his BF died and why Lucy was laughing and crying at same time in last scene ?

I THOUGHT SHE GOT HER PERIOD AND I WAS LIKE OK THATS NORMAL AND THEN I SAW THE BUMP AND I WAS LIKE K. SLIGHTLY UNNATURAL

Crush: I don't like normal She's devil side: hold my beer sis

These films are incredible! Fan for life. ❤️

My take on it, she's a succubus and she's maturing into it finally. And that is why when she found "love" she ended up killing him aka stealing his soul. And that explains her crazy tail and powers, but who knows!

When she grabbed them scissors, I was like "NOBITCHWTF!?!? lol

The romantic moment: when someone starts choking to death Lucy: yeah I think it's a good time to kiss

There's actually a movie called Ginger Snaps where the one girl grows a tale & becomes a werewolf. Another nod to Stephen King. He seems to be an enormous inspiration for a Lot of these film makers. 😍😍

I hope there is going to be a second part, where she learns how to control her powers and get revenge or something, i really liked this story

lucy, actually growing a tail: nbd me, whenever i get the tiniest ache: mom im DYING

3:15 that’s literally my gesture when I ask out girls 😅

Great enigmatic film. I agree with others, it would be great to get a follow up with this character Lucy (great actress btw).

Was it just me or was her happy little tail in the end adorable?

4:06 Does a gym teacher even exist?

Aw, the ending makes me sad :( Sad Lucy...

😮 OMG there has to be a part 2 i was wait for wings and more great job

“Lucy’s Tale” ... more like “Lucy’s TAIL” ... haha.. get it ...

She was totally a Succubus, either born one or turning into one.

The young lady playing Lucy is so cute! the look on her face when He said that he wanted her to come to the party.QQ

I want this to be a full movie!

The REAL horror was in how her mom allowed her to talk to her that way and let her live.

Anyone binge watching these short stories on 2024?!?

Liked the "Carrie" reference. That's the vibe I was getting all along.

I Wanna See A Sequel To This, Maybe She Starts Growing Other Parts

OK but the brad died scene is really terrifying and very lively..😨

16:20 What I see when my cat gets annoyed after I keep tickling her face with a feather

Great Short Horror! Amazing acting and very interesting take on the Stephen king horror genre IMO. Congratulations to everyone in the project!

It’s 6:40am, still dark as pitch outside, and freezing cold and rainy her in the Midwest. I haven’t been to bed yet so I have my heat on and am wrapped in a blanket watching these alter shorts. It’s the perfect atmosphere for some horror

No one: Lucy: I made a girl puke let’s kiss

Lots of people who suffer due to bullying during changes in their body. Even though Lucy was a succubus or anything, she is gifted what i see in the ending

Bully: my sisters boyfriend thinks I’m hot He must have bad taste

*everytime it showed her tail* Brain: ... Me: no..brain stop- Brain: ANIME CAT GIRL

The ending where she killed the guy after having sex with him is giving me AHS Bitchcraft vibes from Zoe

Absolutely amazing, but not sure if this is horror, or tragedy.

Man this should have been a movie I wanted this to continue

My tv is legitimately on max volume and this sounds so low.

I’m sorry but the acting from the “mean girls” is so bad-

This is what i went through every day at work because of my condition 😭😭😭😭

References: 1- Carrie 2- "Get Some" Ghosted feat. Kamille 3- Zoe Benson curse in American Horror Story: Coven

when the girl's nose bled and Lucy smiled, i smiled too.

The first scene: the struggles of fastening a bra

Excellent film, well done. Of course, there’s a craving to follow the story beyond what the director told us, but not at this point I guess.... I don’t know if he could top this

body dysmorphia, school age class systems, anxiety of youth, bullying, self-hatred

Crazy though at times this is a typical horror ending. As for her, she still has to live with what's happening to her and causing his death on top of it. I think a follow up would be great, as we might get more of a back story about how or why this came to be.