Director: Elliott Lester
Arnold Schwarzenegger appears in an unexpected register in "Aftermath," a 2024 short horror film directed by Elliott Lester that trades action-movie scale for a tight, unsettling premise.
What is Aftermath about?
Set almost entirely within the walls of a morgue, "Aftermath" follows a worker whose late-night routine takes a disturbing turn. The short format keeps the story stripped down to a single setting and a mounting sense of dread rather than a sprawling plot, letting tension build in a space most viewers already find unsettling by default. Scoot McNairy, Maggie Grace, Judah Nelson and a supporting cast round out the small ensemble, with Schwarzenegger's presence adding an unusual weight to a genre he rarely visits. At around 30 minutes, the film is built to be consumed in one sitting.
Cast & crew
Arnold Schwarzenegger takes a rare detour into short-form horror, joined by Scoot McNairy and Maggie Grace in key supporting roles, with Judah Nelson, Larry Sullivan, Jason McCune, Glenn Morshower and Mariana Klaveno filling out the ensemble under Elliott Lester's direction.
Context & significance
"Aftermath" sits at the crossing of Horror and Short on K-Time's catalog, a format that trades feature-length pacing for a single concentrated scare. It holds a 5.7 rating on IMDb and was produced in the United States, part of a broader trend of established actors taking on brief, tonally different projects outside their usual output. The short-film structure means the film commits fully to its one setting and mood rather than building out a wider world, which is part of the appeal for horror fans who prefer a concentrated dose over a drawn-out feature.
Where & how to watch
"Aftermath" is available on K-Time with both a Persian dub and Persian subtitles, giving Farsi-speaking viewers full flexibility in how they watch. The page itself is free to browse; streaming the short only requires a K-Time account login, on a platform designed around a Farsi-first experience for the diaspora audience. Viewers can review cast and runtime details before deciding whether the short's tone fits their evening.