What Happened to The Others?

WHAT HAPPENED TO THE OTHERS? is the story of a grandfather, haunted by the traumatic arrival of mysterious creatures. 50 years later, the grandfather, now with a family of his own, fears they may have returned.

  • Douglas Wicker
    Director
    Bang the Drum: The Life and Death of a Small Town Music Scene
  • Douglas Wicker
    Writer
    Bang the Drum: The Life and Death of a Small Town Music Scene
  • Ryan Woods
    Writer
    Bang the Drum: The Life and Death of a Small Town Music Scene
  • Douglas Wicker
    Producer
    Bang the Drum: The Life and Death of a Small Town Music Scene
  • Ryan Woods
    Producer
    Bang the Drum: The Life and Death of a Small Town Music Scene
  • Justin Gorse
    Producer
  • Patrick C. Mills
    Producer
  • Nadia Ghahkenshah
    Producer
    Bang the Drum: The Life and Death of a Small Town Music Scene
  • Austin Sarver
    Producer
    In The Dark, Among the Brave, Transitive
  • Dave Woods
    Producer
  • Frank Miller
    Key Cast
    "Paul"
  • Adam Qualls
    Key Cast
    "Justin"
  • Joshua Bradbrook
    Key Cast
    "Antlers / Horns"
  • Riley Wicker
    Key Cast
    "Young Roger"
  • Trenton Kelley
    Key Cast
    "Young Paul"
  • Lucas Bradbrook
    Key Cast
    "Noah"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Horror, Suspense, Thriller, Drama
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 26 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 23, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    7,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.00:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Chattanooga Film Festival
    Chattanooga, Tennessee
    United States
    June 23, 2022
    World Premiere
  • Hysteria Fest
    St. Louis, Missouri
    United States
    October 20, 2022
    Missouri Premiere
Director Biography - Douglas Wicker

Douglas Wicker was born in rural Missouri, with nothing to do, his love for films became an escape. Eventually, he was able to transition his career into commercial directing and photography full-time while still continuing to tell the stories that he believes in.

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Director Statement

WHAT HAPPENED TO THE OTHERS? is a folk horror piece that explores the impact of intergenerational trauma, the indoctrination of fear and paranoia into family dynamics, as well as the relationship between mankind and the unknown.

The film is inspired by my grandfather, who struggled with Alzheimer's disease, making it a very personal story to me.