Oscar’s Bell – Behind the Scenes

Shot over two cold autumn nights in the woods, Oscar’s Bell was an intense, small-scale horror production made with a tight-knit team and limited resources and it became one of the most creatively defining shoots of my career so far.

This behind-the-scenes piece captures the real atmosphere of that shoot: misty night air, flickering torches, heavy silence, and the strange momentum that comes from chasing something that scares you.

We were cold, exhausted, and completely obsessed. I loved every minute of it.

For me, this is a reminder of why I love filmmaking: collaboration, pressure, problem-solving, and crafting something eerie out of very little.

Director: Chris Cronin

Writers: Sam Cronin & Chris Cronin

Starring: Paul Bullion (The Witcher, Peaky Blinders)

Shot on location: North Manchester

Duration: 15 mins

Festivals: Fantasia, Dead by Dawn, HollyShorts, BHF, ALTER, Short of the Week