Good For Her Short Films - Dead Northern 2026 Film Festival

Chimera (Directed by Eamonn Hearns) 

Book worm and lab technician Hannah (Ayoola Smart) uses her access to an intricate DNA database to find the perfect date. Eamonn Hearns presents 'Chimera', a short film that taps into monstrous horror and the exploitation of timely DNA storage, a cinematically unique symbiosis of two theatrical themes that fuse to create an unparalleled sense of pure mutated horror. What begins as an alluring romantic story where 'chance' encounters blossom into passion, Chimera pivots completely into an unmissable Lovecraftian-esque affair of phenomenal practical effects that showcase a horrific smorgasbord of pure, talented filmmaking techniques. 

Dogs Reign (Directed by Axel Zeltser) 

Two very persistent men, Raph (Julien Le Lons) and Julien (Julien Crampon), approach Lea (Chiara Corbetta), a young deaf woman, with the incessant offer of going out for the night. Despite feeling uneasy, she accepts; however, as the night darkens, so do their intentions. 'Dogs Reign' is a masterclass in deception, with the film grafting in a particular direction before shifting not just the proverbial narrative goalposts, but also the entire ethos of the film. Joining the labyrinth of the story is the film's sleek look, which combines exceptional cinematography with a solid sound design that furthers Lea's immense development and sets the entire stage for this short film to thrive.

Cegsex (Directed by Alun Rhys Morgan) 

This all Welsh language horror comedy sees the adolescent Tomo (Osian Haydn Morgan) venture into virtual temptation away from his family's stringent ties to all things holy. Bypassing online restrictions, he lands on Ceg Sex, a website promising unfiltered access to adult content, leading to unforeseen and rather mouthy consequences. Although only 11 minutes in runtime, 'Cegsex' has enough gnarly meat on its bones for an uproarious feature. This absurd and laugh-out-loud fright is directed by the brilliantly comedic Alun Rhys Morgan and produced by fellow Welshman, James Button, whose trademark wit is on full display throughout this standout short. 

Borglesque (Directed by G. Wilson) 

Under the orders of a sleazy burlesque club owner (Roberto Raad), the mad scientist, Professor Helga Franken Glümsom (Ajá Hildreth), resurrects his most profitable dancer (Victoria Jade), leading to wildly vicious consequences and a bloodied conclusion. Inspired by the zany glitz and glam of director G. Wilson's hometown of Las Vegas, 'Borglesque', a gloriously entertaining horror short celebrates everything camp, offering sharp-tongued humour and a lavish array of stellar performances. With all of its immense character, what propels this short horror film is its razor-sharp stylistic execution, featuring graphic visuals and a keen sleekness. 

Manic (Directed by Mariel Sharp)

Driven to a fit of pure madness by her oppressive partner, Andy (James Watts), April (Nicky Fournier) reignites her creative passions by transforming him into a grotesque art piece. 'Manic' is akin to that of a boiling pot, where April's rage is evidently and intensely brewing under Andy's reign before spilling out onto the surface with brutal ferocity. This short horror film is a mouthpiece for a whole host of themes, with April being a personable manifestation of female rage, patriarchal tyranny and self-persecution. 

Darling (Directed by Alan Chung-An Ou) 

This unmissable short was inspired by a haunting true Taiwanese story of a domestic abuse survivor who sought retribution by killing her husband in a spiral of rage. This all too common story triggered a prevention act, a first in the entire continent of Asia. Touching and relentlessly raw is Alan Chung-An Ou's 'Darling', a powerful horror narrative that addresses such a hostile subject in a cinematically rich and emotionally cathartic way. This short horror sees Hui Mei (Mei Mu), a young woman, enter a petrifyingly uncanny, dreamlike and surreal state where terrifying visions and allegorical nightmares come to life, toying with her inescapable fear in sinister ways. 

Catch the unmissable 'Good For Her' short film block at this year's Dead Northern Film Festival on Sunday, the 27th September at 19:45

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