The Weepers

The Weepers

30 mins | Comedy, Horror, Fantasy | Aug. 7, 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.

The Weepers

30 mins | Comedy, Horror, Fantasy | Aug. 7, 2014

The Weepers
'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.
Producers
Original title The Weepers
Directors Rachel Maclean
Writers

Cast

Steven McNicoll

as The Doctor

Kirsty Strain

as Lady Maclean