Horror Short Film "Callus" | ALTER

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Subscribe to ALTER on YouTube: https://goo.gl/LnXRC3 🔥 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 #ALTER #horror #shortfilm Connect with the Filmmakers: https://www.ciaranhickeyfilm.com/   / ciaranhickey.film   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 Submit your short films here: https://filmfreeway.com/alterdustsubm... NOTE: Only completed horror shorts will be considered. Unsolicited scripts or pitches will be immediately deleted without review. Watch more: https://goo.gl/yvB7EM Website: watchalter.com Follow us on Facebook: https://goo.gl/X4LhGr Follow us on Instagram: https://goo.gl/G6W7zn Sign-up for the ALTER and DUST Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/dChYXb About Gunpowder + Sky: Creating content that resonates and impacts pop culture conversation, by empowering creators to take risks and experiment relentlessly in the pursuit of novel stories and formats.