Independent filmmaker Brian Curtin started a project 2 years ago: make a live-action video shot in the Half-Life universe, and make it good. Yesterday, the video was finally released and we here at Game Rant can confirm that it is damn good. Set in the zombie-infested town of Ravenholm, the film - entitled Beyond Black Mesa - takes viewers on an adventure through the eyes of Adrian Shephard, a member of the resistance caught with his brethren between the vicious jaws of the zombies, and the elite Combine sent to track them down.
We’ve already seen the brief teaser of the film, and while it had us clamoring for a live-action Half-Life movie, the finished product is even better.
Running at just under 12 minutes, the action takes you from insane gunfights and bloody zombies to some intense one on one fighting, and sounds taking from the game are put to good use, and those familiar with the universe will also pick up on some great nods to the Half-Life universe with objects placed in the scenery.
The film is incredibly polished, yet the crew were somehow able to piece this together for an estimated $1,200.
Without further ado, let us take you into the one of the best live-action films we’ve ever seen in connection to a video game. Welcome to a world that is: Beyond Black Mesa (be sure to watch it in HD!):
The film was shot using just a single Canon HV20, and the entire crew consisted of just 9 friends sharing the tasks. It’s a great example of what a dedicated group of fans can do, given they have adequate time and talent - but with passion, anything is possible.
