“Cargo” was a finalist at Tropfest Australia in 2013. After the festival, it quickly found success online and amassed 11 million views on YouTube. This movie is a horror short film and you must watch it. Cargo is the original film that spawned the full-length film streaming on Netflix and it all begins with a pandemic.

Without a doubt, this short film has gained immense popularity, so much so that it has even been adapted into a full-length feature film. The movie has garnered widespread acclaim and is currently available for streaming on Netflix. If you haven’t had the chance to experience the original short film, I highly recommend watching it. In just 7 minutes, it manages to evoke a profound emotional impact that is sure to leave a lasting impression. So grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and prepare to be captivated by this sensational piece of cinematic art.

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Its writer and director Yolanda Ramke grabbed her co-director Ben Howling and turned it into a feature film.
The short film was Ramke’s first-ever screenplay. The feature-length movie was picked up by Netflix and released worldwide mid- 2018.
The Short film cost around $4000 to make and took only two days.
It played at 17 international festivals.

For now, here’s the short film for Cargo in all its 7 minutes of glory. I can see why it went viral. For the review of the feature-length film and another of Ramke’s previous shorts, look no further: Cargo 2017 Review

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