A short play titled Fearful Symmetry by Alan Haehnel
The 2009 Film ¨The Box¨ is a thriller/horror film based on the 1970 short story ¨Button,Button¨ by Richard Matheson. The film is about a couple who receive a box from a mysterious man who offers them one million dollars if they press the button sealed within the dome on top of the box. The movie is written and directed by Richard Kelly, who also directed the Cult Classic ¨Donnie Darko¨. The film also stars Cameron Diaz and James Marsden as the couple, and Frank Langella plays the mysterious man.
The Box won the Oscar for Short Film - Animated - in 1967.
The Music Box won the Oscar for Short Film - Live Action - in 1931.
To tell you the truth, there is no one correct answer to your question. Short stories are often allegories, where each component of the story represents something else of deeper meaning. Reading a short story could also solely be for entertainment. Many movies are also based off of short stories such as "The Box." It really depends on how you look at it or what your opinion is.
The Box - 2006 III was released on: USA: 30 November 2006 (Miami Short Film Festival)
The Box - 2011 III was released on: USA: February 2011 (Jacksonville Student and Short Film Festival)
i think you are thinking of toy story which has recently been created by Disney ( toy story 3)
The short film you're referring to is called "The Box." In it, a small-time crook discovers a mysterious box that grants him wishes, but when he wishes for immortality, he finds himself enslaved by aliens who force him to work hard labor to repay the debt for his wishes. The story explores themes of greed and the unexpected consequences of one's desires.
According to the film's page on Box Office Mojo, the production budget for Toy Story 3 is $200 million.
"The Last Mimzy" is a 2007 science fiction film directed by Robert Shaye, based on a short story by Lewis Padgett. The story follows two children who discover a mysterious box containing advanced toys, including a stuffed rabbit named Mimzy, which grants them enhanced intelligence and abilities. As they explore these newfound powers, they realize they must use them to save humanity from a dire future. The film blends elements of adventure, fantasy, and family dynamics, highlighting themes of evolution and the importance of nurturing intelligence.
Idiot Box - 2008 was released on: USA: 26 August 2008 (Palm Springs International Short Film Festival)
The Enchanting Box - 2005 was released on: USA: 22 September 2005 (Gotham City Short Film Festival) USA: 8 October 2005 (San Diego Girl Film Festival)