The Weeknd ’s official music video for "Call Out My Name" is a haunting visual masterpiece that serves as a cornerstone of his My Dear Melancholy, era. Released on April 12, 2018, the video has since surpassed on YouTube, solidifying its place as a fan favorite. Production and Creative Team
Scenes shift from a movie theater to a forest where the ground is set ablaze, symbolizing the destruction left in the wake of a failed relationship. Deep-Dive into the Meaning
The landscape is populated by frozen animals and a creepy bird-human hybrid peering from a balcony, adding to the "haunted" atmosphere.
Directed by long-time collaborator Grant Singer , the video captures the singer's return to his "brooding self". The production involved a high-level creative team including: Alexis Zabe