The Weepers (2014)
'The Weepers' is a 30-minute short film that playfully explores Scotland's relationship with the Gothic horror genre. Drawing on a variety of cultural reference points, including Scottish myth, haunted house movies and Doctor Johnson’s trip to the Hebrides, the film is a surreal exploration of Highland culture post-Clearances, where the number of sheep has gradually exceeded that of the human population.
Director: Rachel Maclean
Genre: Horror, Comedy, Fantasy
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date: August 7, 2014
Cast
- Steven McNicoll - The Doctor
- Kirsty Strain - Lady Maclean
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
woman director, short film, folk tales
More Films by Director: Rachel Maclean
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Weepers about?
- 'The Weepers' is a 30-minute short film that playfully explores Scotland's relationship with the Gothic horror genre. Drawing on a variety of cultural reference points, including Scottish myth, haunted house movies and Doctor Johnson’s trip to the Hebrides, the film is a surreal exploration of Highland culture post-Clearances, where the number of sheep has gradually exceeded that of the human population.
- Who directed The Weepers?
- The Weepers was directed by Rachel Maclean.
- Who stars in The Weepers?
- The Weepers stars Steven McNicoll, Kirsty Strain.
- How long is The Weepers?
- The Weepers has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
- What genre is The Weepers?
- The Weepers is a Horror, Comedy, Fantasy film.
- Where was The Weepers produced?
- The Weepers was produced in United Kingdom.