The Stomach
Written & Directed by Ben Steiner
2014, UK
Offbeat auteur Steiner follows up the superlative vampire short The Flea with this memorable tale of a spiritual medium and his unusual abilities.
A mixture of horror movie and crime film elements, Steiner very accurately refers to The Stomach as “supernatural noir”.
This unique story idea deserves the feature film treatment.
Balcony
Written & Directed by Chris Cronin
2015, UK
Oscar’s Bell director Cronin delivers a very short but highly memorable viewing experience with this slick, enigmatic award-winner.
After watching this one a few times, check out Ignacio F. Rodo’s Tuck Me In.
Oscar’s Bell
Directed by Chris Cronin
Written by Chris Cronin & Sam Cronin
2018, UK
A camping trip takes a very dark turn in this award-winner from veteran short filmmaker Chris Cronin.
Delivering an excellent piece with almost no dialogue (cinema’s most overrated element), Cronin uses a slow-burn approach and superb sound work to create genuine suspense. Oscar’s Bell has a bit of a 1970s feel to it, and that is intended as a major compliment to this talented director.