Shoestring budget short film leverages atmospheric Durham locations and powerhouse local acting talent ahead of Halloween.
Award-winning director Dean Midas has struck horror gold once again. His latest spooky short film, shot entirely on a mobile phone in and around Durham City on a shoestring budget, has shattered expectations by racking up over 65,000 views in just its first three days online.
As the Halloween countdown begins and horror fans worldwide seek authentic chilling content, Midas’s rapid viral momentum proves that high concept suspense and storytelling can sometimes outweigh Hollywood sized budgets.
The Stitcher shines a spotlight on some of the city’s most recognisable historic landmarks and vibrant venues, including the iconic Shakespeare Tavern, the City Theatre and the Durham Regatta. Despite its spine-chilling storyline, the film presents Durham in a stunning visual light, blending the historic beauty and unique character of the area with high-tension indie horror storytelling.
The short features some amazing local actors and the relentless pacing has left horror enthusiasts and online audiences buzzing.
“To hit 65,000 views in 72 hours with just a mobile phone and raw passion shows the power of atmospheric horror,” says Dean Midas. “Durham provides the perfect, naturally eerie backdrop for spooky season, and the response from viewers has been overwhelming.”
With Halloween fast approaching, the film is rapidly gaining traction as a must-watch indie horror hit for the season.
You can watch The Stitcher via Dean Midas Films on YouTube, Facebook and TikTok.
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