The Teeth of the Stars | Short Lovecraftian Horror Film
Short Film, originally made in 2009, now updated and finally uploaded in HD for 2020. 'The Teeth of the Stars' has been re-mastered to give it a retro feel, and in that vein has been given a stunning, all-new soundtrack by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio:
Horror, inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft and John Carpenter, and is a prequel to the events of the October Fifteen short film 'The Quiet Season'.
One man investigates why everyone involved in a covert government operation is disappearing, and only he seems to remember them.
'The Teeth of the Stars' is a psychological horror in the vein of H.P. Lovecraft. Michael Armstrong hunts for the elusive Professor Redhook, the only man with the answers to why everyone involved in a secret government operation is vanishing. Michael is unprepared for the shocking revelations, and the devastating fate he is destined for.
Directed by Mark McFarlane and edited by McFarlane and Jimmi Johnson, the video is a surreal interpretation of the song.
Dreams and reality, wishes and shadows, what is right or what is wrong?
Our dreams and deep passions often clash against a wall of preconcepts, roles and rules to follow, because the society shows the direction of our lives, and we are submitted to the common thinking... but in our souls we know what we want and despite all the concerns made by others (and our own thinking too) our deep wishes come out and claim their satisfaction.
With: Francesca Romana, Alex Morrison, Simon Jobson, Jimmi Johnson, Jo McGowan.
Director/Producer/DoP: Mark G. McFarlane
Editor/Lighting: Jimmi Johnson
Camera/Production Assistant: Jo McGowan
The story of a young woman named Mara, whose life suffers due to the effects of recurring sleep paralysis, and the terrifying hallucinations the condition brings.
But the things Mara sees may not always be hallucinations...
Originally created for the BBC3 short horror film competition series "The Fear", also known as "3 Minutes of Absolutely Nothing Then A Jump Scare".
"Perfect Time" music video (short music film)
This is the music video for my song " Perfect Time".
The video has been shot in Scotland and England in May 2016 (edinburgh, Annan, Carlisle).
Directed by Mark McFarlane and edited by McFarlane and Jimmi Johnson, the video is a surreal interpretation of the song.
Dreams and reality, wishes and shadows, what is right or what is wrong?
Our dreams and deep passions often clash against a wall of preconcepts, roles and rules to follow, because the society shows the direction of our lives, and we are submitted to the common thinking... but in our souls we know what we want and despite all the concerns made by others (and our own thinking too) our deep wishes come out and claim their satisfaction.
With: Francesca Romana, Alex Morrison, Simon Jobson, Jimmi Johnson, Jo McGowan.
Director/Producer/DoP: Mark G. McFarlane
Editor/Lighting: Jimmi Johnson
Camera/Production Assistant: Jo McGowan
? SEQUEL TO 'THE TEETH OF THE STARS' ?
Professor Redhook returns to his home town for the first time in over a decade, for some peace and quiet, and to face up to some uncomfortable truths about his past, in this John Carpenter/H.P. Lovecraft inspired horror.
However, Redhook is dragged reluctantly back into the world of the supernatural when an unearthly force attaches itself to him. This causes trouble not only for Redhook, but for the other residents of the guest house he is staying in...
'Trautman' is a tongue-in-cheek, Grindhouse-style homage to 'gritty' crime dramas. One eyed small time crook and barman, Sully, brags to anyone who will listen about his days as a hardcore gangster alongside underworld bogeyman Trautman. However Sully doesn't bargain on Trautman's return, bringing back more than a few painful memories, and shocking retribution.
This is not a film to be taken seriously, made in the early, early days.
Map of Mid-World, the setting from Stephen King's magnum opus 'The Dark Tower' book series. Painstakingly created by October Fifteen over several months, poring over all the many books and reference materials.
This is an in-universe advertisement from the fictional Bear and Turtle Map Company of Mid-World, for a very real piece of merchandise which can be found here:
https://www.redbubble.com/i/poster/The-Dark-Tower-Mid-World-Map-by-OctoberFifteen/24500449.LVTDI
All stock footage courtesy of Pexels.com
After the end of the world, a courier has one last letter to deliver before he can find peace. However a stranger is going to make that task far harder than the courier can possibly imagine.
Short Film, 2008
Crime/Horror
A game of cat and mouse is played between torturers and victim, in an underworld initiation ritual called 'Baptism'.
An unknown man is tortured by two mysterious individuals. But who is really in control?