A book club in a quiet English town discovers a mysterious tome that transports them into ten chilling stories. As they begin to read, they become characters in tales of horror.
Made with zero budget by a one-person-crew Lukas DiSparrow.
Stories within a story
The Making of:
"Horror Stories" began as a series of no-budget, one-person crew horror short films I initially wanted to make for my YouTube channel. In June 2023, I set myself a goal: to create 10 short films by the end of the year. I managed to complete one short film a week. When I had five completed short films, I put them together and realized they totaled over 50 minutes. That's when it hit me—I was already halfway to a feature-length film!
So, I continued filming the other four shorts, and my 10th project was a story that would tie all of them together into a single narrative: a book club where participants reading the stories are transformed into them. The final film is 90 minutes long, featuring nine different themes and styles.
Initially, I didn't expect much from it. It was a project made for fun, just for myself, to see if I could do it—and I did. In January 2024, I held a small screening for London filmmakers and actors, with about 90 people in attendance. I was worried half of them might leave halfway through, but to my surprise, not one person left. Now, the movie is streaming on Tubi, Prime Video US and UK, and Apple TV, which is something bizarre to me, as these were originally just short films for YouTube.
Now, I have more ideas for what I could do with "Horror Stories," but for these bigger ideas, I will need a bigger budget. If you enjoy watching indie horror films or want to support a fellow indie creator, please give it a watch. It is FREE on Tubi, won't cost you anything, and will greatly support indie films.
Thank you for your support!
Lukas DiSparrow
A gripping tale that unfolds in the blurred lines between sin and salvation. A night of desire takes a sinister turn when divine forces intervene, unleashing a twisted fate upon the unsuspecting.
CAST:
Blazena Kovalikova
Martin W Payne
Veronica's pursuit of her mother's dark secrets takes a sinister turn. As demonic forces awaken, a terrifying game of revenge unfolds,
CAST:
Kathryn Mcloughlin
Sarah Jane O'Neill
Haider Abdullah
An unsettling tale of the pursuit of love beyond the grave. An immersive journey into the supernatural, where the boundaries of life and death blur with every twist
CAST:
Joseph Simpson-Bushell
Jan Olivia-Hewitt
Lou Bickerstaff
Lola's unsettling smile and doll-like presence turn a simple date into a haunting experience that lingers in the shadows.
CAST:
Aoife Hogan
Matthew Kenny
A psychological thriller that follows Gabriel's harrowing battle with his own inner demons. As Iris, a spectral reflection of his past, torments him
CAST:
Adriel Moore
Debbie Bridge
Nyah Randon
In the darkened alleys of London, a vengeful huntress confronts the legendary Dracula, seeking retribution for the unspeakable horrors he inflicted upon her family.
CAST:
Andrea Kularatne
Mario Bob
Joe Blunt
A simple hike turns into a nightmare of supernatural encounters. A dance with the unknown leads to a chilling revelation that transcends the boundaries of reality.
CAST:
Federica Ros
Nat Landells
Blazena Kovalikova
Step into the shadows of the forest, where a clown's laughter conceals a wicked game. 'Forest Clown' unravels a haunting story where smiles are masks for a nightmarish reality
CAST
Joe Blunt
Kathryn Mcloughlin
Lewis Noble
Possessed by an unholy pact, a woman's twisted act of feeding becomes a desperate bid to keep the devil at bay in this chilling tale of possession
CAST:
Jan Olivia-Hewitt
Lewis Noble
Nat Landells
Scripts
Title: TRUST ME IF YOU CAN
Writer: Lukas DiSparrow
Genre: Dark Comedy
Length: Feature Film
Title: FOREST CLOWN
Writer: Lukas DiSparrow
Genre: Horror
Length: Feature Film
Title: THE DANCING LADY
Writer: Lukas DiSparrow
Genre: Horror
Length: Feature Film
Actor I Creator and all rounder
ACTOR
I started my acting journey in 2009 with 2 weeks of intensive drama workshops then one year of drama school followed by several short-term acting courses for the next few years. You could spot my face in some TV projects like SKT LIVING's THE SPA in 2013 or PENNYWORTH in 2019, I was also cast for a small role in Men In Black: International, although that scene was cut, it did give me experience working with
Chris Hemsworth with whom I shared the scene, and my name is roll credits. With my 5'2 height,
European accent, and weird look in general, It is hard to cast me, this is how I became a
CREATOR
II have been creating my own little projects such as sketches, webseries, and short films since 2010, I have over 60 projects that I wrote, directed, edited, and did all the rest. I am usually a one-man crew as most of my projects are self-funded or have no budget at all.I have done several short films that got into film festivals and generated 10s of 1000s of views on YouTube. I am currently finishing my "challenge" to film 10 Zero Budget Dark Shorts as a one-person crew. See MICRO HORROR SHORTS for more information. Most of the short films I write and direct are pretty dark however, apparently, I am also good at...
COMEDY
Since I was a kid I was told my face is funny, and I think this is what started the whole idea of being an actor. I am not the typical stand-up, throw-some-punch-line kind of comedian. I am more of an awkward, physical improviser. I still did not get a chance to actually show my whole comedy potential in professional settings however, I did make YouTube videos that generated over 87 million views in just 3 years with a lot of people comparing me to Mr Bean or Charlie Chaplin. I also like to create...
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ACTING & DIRECTING
various comedy shorts
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DIRECTING: short films
writing/directing
CAKE (2022)
A birthday dinner goes wrong when a brother of a very Catholic woman comes out gay.
Length: 25 minutes
Directed by: Lukas DiSparrow
Written by: Lukas DiSparrow
Genre: Dark Comedy, LGBT, Drama
THE CHRISTMAS HORROR STORY (2017)
Christmas story about a little boy meeting Santa in the woods.
Length: 4:25
Directed by: Lukas DiSparrow
Written by: Lukas DiSparrow
Genre: Thriller, Mystery,
You and Me now (2012)
A gross thriller inspired by Japanese Horror Cinema. It tells a story about love, addiction, and obsession.
Length: 11:05
Created by: Lukas DiSparrow
Genre: Horror, Gore
CLICKBAIT (2017)
The YouTube Movie about how far one can go for popularity
Length: 15:26
Directed by: Lukas DiSparrow
Written by: Nikki Amory
Story by: Lukas DiSparrow
Genre: Thriller
Dawn in Paris (2012)
A little short love story about a sleepwalker in Paris who meets a beautiful female tourist.
Length: 4:17
Created by: Lukas DiSparrow
Genre: Silent, B&W, Quirky, Comedy
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music videos
Budget: £2000
Location: London
Budget: £0
Location: Sheffield, UK
Budget: $500
Location: New York
Budget: £0
Location: Sheffield, UK
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webseries
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SUPER FREAKS
Super Freaks was an idea for a talent show with no talent, trying to find the most likable, weird, unique super freak! The opposite of popular talent shows.
