John Early and Kate Berlant’s new comedy video is scarier than most horror movies

Screenshot: Rachel
Over the years, the comedy partnership of John Early and Kate Berlant has produced some fantastic videos, many of which focus on the kinds of characters and situations that make viewers feel unsettled to the point of nervous laughter. Their latest short, however, verges on being straight-up horrifying. Directed by Andrew DeYoung, Rachel tells the story of an uninvited guest at a going-away party at Early’s house. Over the course of ten minutes, things get increasingly uncomfortable and increasingly more absurd. See for yourself below, but maybe don’t watch it alone.