Horror Short Film "Callus" | ALTER
🔥 This horror is scripted. Your goosebumps are not.
When his daughter is born with an affliction warned of in fable, a widowed father struggles to defy the violent superstitions of their rural community.
"Callus" by Ciarán Hickey
Connect with the Filmmakers:
https://www.ciaranhickeyfilm.com/
https://www.bearprintmedia.com/
More About "Callus":
With Callus, my guiding aim was to create an emotional, human narrative that explores the darker side of belief. In designing the world of the film, I focused on a modern-yet-isolated community regressing to the pagan ideals of their ancient ancestors - all in a desperate attempt to answer the enduring hardships that threaten their dwindling numbers. This regression of human spirit and morality was particularly compelling to explore, but at its core, the story always centred on a very real human tragedy - one we have witnessed throughout history and continue to see today - when people strive to appease what they believe is being asked of them by an invisible, unquantifiable deity.
I'm a sucker for a good creature feature - or any genre narrative that pits simple folk against an otherworldly, nigh-unimaginable force. In my recent work, I’ve been especially fascinated by approaching the more fantastical elements of Irish and Celtic mythology through a Lovecraftian lens. Using key figures from Irish folklore, such as the Sun God Lugh, I crafted Callus as a fable resting on a bed of deep lore, just waiting to be expanded upon in the future. We've had Callus: The Short Film, yes, but what about Callus: The Feature Film?
"Callus" Credits:
Director/Writer: Ciarán Hickey
Producer: Finbarr Crotty
Director of Photography: Alba Fernandez
Musical Composer: Stefan French
Art Director: Joseph Doherty
Editor: Ian Burke
Sound Designer: Rob Flynn
First Assistant Director: Jack O’Higgins
Second Assistant Director: Shannen Hogan
Third Assistant Director: Louise Banks
Unit Production Manager: Bjorn Mac Giolla
Production Co-ordinator: Eileen Timmons
Production Assistants: Andriy Griffin, Hannah Mulcahy
First Assistant Camera/Focus Puller: Jakub Bajerski
Second Assistant Camera: Katelyn Markham O'Halloran
Gaffer: Andrej Pacher
Lighting Assistant: Orna Murphy
Electrician: Luke Bridgett
Data Wrangler/Drone Operator: Joe Van Velzen
Stills Photography: Eileen Timmons
Standby Art Director: Fiachra Davoren
Make-Up Artist: Fionnuala Coffey
Costume Designer: Sarah Heraughty
Hair Stylist: Amy O’Gorman
‘Cursed Limb’ Prosthetic by: Odyssey Studios, Co. Limerick
Assistant Make-Up/Additional Prosthetics: Nick Walsh
Sound Recordist: Anthony Egan
Boom Operator: Eoin Gleeson
Colourist: Dave Hughes
Post House: Windmill Lane
Post Co-ordinator: Aaron Carroll
Re-recording Mixer: Mark Henry
Online Editor: Robbie O’Farrell
Titles & VFX Design: Ciarán Hickey
Storyboard Artist: Matthew Shiell
Stunts Co-ordinator: Richie Wilson
Stunt Driver: Dennis O’Brien
Action Vehicles: Larry Kerrigan
Chaperone to Ms. Garvey-Swords: Sabrina Garvey
Catering: Fresh & Yummy ℅ Max Fleig
Insurance: Aon
Equipment Rental: Widescreen Hire ℅ Burschi Wognar
Production Lawyer: Simon Shire
Accounting: Frances Hegarty
For Screen Ireland
Executive Producer: Emma Scott
Shorts Co-ordinator: Jill McGregor
Marketing Executive: Mags O’Sullivan
Made with the Support of the Film Group of Unions
Cast:
Michael Patric
Gráinne Good
Claire J. Loy
John Quinn
Ingrid Craigie
Charlotte McCurry
Clíodhna Garvey-Swords
Seamus Moran
About ALTER:
ALTER is an ever-expanding platform for the most daring storytellers in the world of horror. We are a home, community and launching pad for our filmmakers. Slip into the dark, disturbing corners of cutting-edge horror.
Beyond our longstanding presence on YouTube, ALTER also operates a free streaming tv channel available on DIRECTV, Sling, CW, LG, Plex, Samsung TV+, Tubi, & TLC+.
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Horror Short Film "Callus" | ALTER
🔥 This horror is scripted. Your goosebumps are not.
When his daughter is born with an affliction warned of in fable, a widowed father struggles to defy the violent superstitions of their rural community.
"Callus" by Ciarán Hickey
Connect with the Filmmakers:
https://www.ciaranhickeyfilm.com/
https://www.bearprintmedia.com/
More About "Callus":
With Callus, my guiding aim was to create an emotional, human narrative that explores the darker side of belief. In designing the world of the film, I focused on a modern-yet-isolated community regressing to the pagan ideals of their ancient ancestors - all in a desperate attempt to answer the enduring hardships that threaten their dwindling numbers. This regression of human spirit and morality was particularly compelling to explore, but at its core, the story always centred on a very real human tragedy - one we have witnessed throughout history and continue to see today - when people strive to appease what they believe is being asked of them by an invisible, unquantifiable deity.
I'm a sucker for a good creature feature - or any genre narrative that pits simple folk against an otherworldly, nigh-unimaginable force. In my recent work, I’ve been especially fascinated by approaching the more fantastical elements of Irish and Celtic mythology through a Lovecraftian lens. Using key figures from Irish folklore, such as the Sun God Lugh, I crafted Callus as a fable resting on a bed of deep lore, just waiting to be expanded upon in the future. We've had Callus: The Short Film, yes, but what about Callus: The Feature Film?
"Callus" Credits:
Director/Writer: Ciarán Hickey
Producer: Finbarr Crotty
Director of Photography: Alba Fernandez
Musical Composer: Stefan French
Art Director: Joseph Doherty
Editor: Ian Burke
Sound Designer: Rob Flynn
First Assistant Director: Jack O’Higgins
Second Assistant Director: Shannen Hogan
Third Assistant Director: Louise Banks
Unit Production Manager: Bjorn Mac Giolla
Production Co-ordinator: Eileen Timmons
Production Assistants: Andriy Griffin, Hannah Mulcahy
First Assistant Camera/Focus Puller: Jakub Bajerski
Second Assistant Camera: Katelyn Markham O'Halloran
Gaffer: Andrej Pacher
Lighting Assistant: Orna Murphy
Electrician: Luke Bridgett
Data Wrangler/Drone Operator: Joe Van Velzen
Stills Photography: Eileen Timmons
Standby Art Director: Fiachra Davoren
Make-Up Artist: Fionnuala Coffey
Costume Designer: Sarah Heraughty
Hair Stylist: Amy O’Gorman
‘Cursed Limb’ Prosthetic by: Odyssey Studios, Co. Limerick
Assistant Make-Up/Additional Prosthetics: Nick Walsh
Sound Recordist: Anthony Egan
Boom Operator: Eoin Gleeson
Colourist: Dave Hughes
Post House: Windmill Lane
Post Co-ordinator: Aaron Carroll
Re-recording Mixer: Mark Henry
Online Editor: Robbie O’Farrell
Titles & VFX Design: Ciarán Hickey
Storyboard Artist: Matthew Shiell
Stunts Co-ordinator: Richie Wilson
Stunt Driver: Dennis O’Brien
Action Vehicles: Larry Kerrigan
Chaperone to Ms. Garvey-Swords: Sabrina Garvey
Catering: Fresh & Yummy ℅ Max Fleig
Insurance: Aon
Equipment Rental: Widescreen Hire ℅ Burschi Wognar
Production Lawyer: Simon Shire
Accounting: Frances Hegarty
For Screen Ireland
Executive Producer: Emma Scott
Shorts Co-ordinator: Jill McGregor
Marketing Executive: Mags O’Sullivan
Made with the Support of the Film Group of Unions
Cast:
Michael Patric
Gráinne Good
Claire J. Loy
John Quinn
Ingrid Craigie
Charlotte McCurry
Clíodhna Garvey-Swords
Seamus Moran
About ALTER:
ALTER is an ever-expanding platform for the most daring storytellers in the world of horror. We are a home, community and launching pad for our filmmakers. Slip into the dark, disturbing corners of cutting-edge horror.
Beyond our longstanding presence on YouTube, ALTER also operates a free streaming tv channel available on DIRECTV, Sling, CW, LG, Plex, Samsung TV+, Tubi, & TLC+.
Learn how to watch ALTER on TV: https://linktr.ee/watchalter
Subscribe to ALTER on YouTube: https://goo.gl/LnXRC3
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🔥 This horror is scripted. Your goosebumps are not.
When his daughter is born with an affliction warned of in fable, a widowed father struggles to defy the violent superstitions of their rural community.
"Callus" by Ciarán Hickey
Connect with the Filmmakers:
https://www.ciaranhickeyfilm.com/
https://www.bearprintmedia.com/
More About "Callus":
With Callus, my guiding aim was to create an emotional, human narrative that explores the darker side of belief. In designing the world of the film, I focused on a modern-yet-isolated community regressing to the pagan ideals of their ancient ancestors - all in a desperate attempt to answer the enduring hardships that threaten their dwindling numbers. This regression of human spirit and morality was particularly compelling to explore, but at its core, the story always centred on a very real human tragedy - one we have witnessed throughout history and continue to see today - when people strive to appease what they believe is being asked of them by an invisible, unquantifiable deity.
I'm a sucker for a good creature feature - or any genre narrative that pits simple folk against an otherworldly, nigh-unimaginable force. In my recent work, I’ve been especially fascinated by approaching the more fantastical elements of Irish and Celtic mythology through a Lovecraftian lens. Using key figures from Irish folklore, such as the Sun God Lugh, I crafted Callus as a fable resting on a bed of deep lore, just waiting to be expanded upon in the future. We've had Callus: The Short Film, yes, but what about Callus: The Feature Film?
"Callus" Credits:
Director/Writer: Ciarán Hickey
Producer: Finbarr Crotty
Director of Photography: Alba Fernandez
Musical Composer: Stefan French
Art Director: Joseph Doherty
Editor: Ian Burke
Sound Designer: Rob Flynn
First Assistant Director: Jack O’Higgins
Second Assistant Director: Shannen Hogan
Third Assistant Director: Louise Banks
Unit Production Manager: Bjorn Mac Giolla
Production Co-ordinator: Eileen Timmons
Production Assistants: Andriy Griffin, Hannah Mulcahy
First Assistant Camera/Focus Puller: Jakub Bajerski
Second Assistant Camera: Katelyn Markham O'Halloran
Gaffer: Andrej Pacher
Lighting Assistant: Orna Murphy
Electrician: Luke Bridgett
Data Wrangler/Drone Operator: Joe Van Velzen
Stills Photography: Eileen Timmons
Standby Art Director: Fiachra Davoren
Make-Up Artist: Fionnuala Coffey
Costume Designer: Sarah Heraughty
Hair Stylist: Amy O’Gorman
‘Cursed Limb’ Prosthetic by: Odyssey Studios, Co. Limerick
Assistant Make-Up/Additional Prosthetics: Nick Walsh
Sound Recordist: Anthony Egan
Boom Operator: Eoin Gleeson
Colourist: Dave Hughes
Post House: Windmill Lane
Post Co-ordinator: Aaron Carroll
Re-recording Mixer: Mark Henry
Online Editor: Robbie O’Farrell
Titles & VFX Design: Ciarán Hickey
Storyboard Artist: Matthew Shiell
Stunts Co-ordinator: Richie Wilson
Stunt Driver: Dennis O’Brien
Action Vehicles: Larry Kerrigan
Chaperone to Ms. Garvey-Swords: Sabrina Garvey
Catering: Fresh & Yummy ℅ Max Fleig
Insurance: Aon
Equipment Rental: Widescreen Hire ℅ Burschi Wognar
Production Lawyer: Simon Shire
Accounting: Frances Hegarty
For Screen Ireland
Executive Producer: Emma Scott
Shorts Co-ordinator: Jill McGregor
Marketing Executive: Mags O’Sullivan
Made with the Support of the Film Group of Unions
Cast:
Michael Patric
Gráinne Good
Claire J. Loy
John Quinn
Ingrid Craigie
Charlotte McCurry
Clíodhna Garvey-Swords
Seamus Moran
About ALTER:
ALTER is an ever-expanding platform for the most daring storytellers in the world of horror. We are a home, community and launching pad for our filmmakers. Slip into the dark, disturbing corners of cutting-edge horror.
Beyond our longstanding presence on YouTube, ALTER also operates a free streaming tv channel available on DIRECTV, Sling, CW, LG, Plex, Samsung TV+, Tubi, & TLC+.
Learn how to watch ALTER on TV: https://linktr.ee/watchalter
Subscribe to ALTER on YouTube: https://goo.gl/LnXRC3
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