The Chattering 2017
"THEY'RE HUNGRY."
Directed by Zach Merck, *The Chattering (2017)* is a razor-sharp horror short that drops a group of high school seniors into a nightmare when hundreds of ravenous, gremlin-like mutants erupt from a melting glacier and swarm their remote survivalist cabin in the mountains.
Director: Zach Merck
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Chattering (2017) about?
*The Chattering (2017)* follows a group of high school friends celebrating their last weekend of freedom in a remote mountain cabin—until they're ambushed by grotesque, gremlin-like creatures emerging from a melting glacier. Trapped and outmatched, they must use their wits to survive the relentless onslaught as the creatures' insatiable hunger turns their getaway into a battle for their lives.
Who directed The Chattering?
Zach Merck directed *The Chattering*, bringing a director's eye for suspense and visceral horror to this compact survival thriller.
Who stars in The Chattering?
The film stars Brandon Tyler Russell, Sydney Sweeney, Hunter Clowdus, Alex J. Joseph, and Kevin Mims as the group of teens fighting for survival against the creatures.
Is The Chattering (2017) worth watching?
While *The Chattering (2017)* is a short, its tight pacing and intense atmosphere make it a compelling watch for horror fans craving something quick yet gripping. The film's blend of claustrophobic tension and creature horror delivers a solid scare package in under 15 minutes, making it worth a watch for micro-budget horror enthusiasts.
How long is The Chattering?
The Chattering is a short film with a runtime of 14 minutes.
About The Chattering (2017) — Horror Short Where Gremlins Invade a Mountain Cabin
Directed by Zach Merck, *The Chattering (2017)* is a razor-sharp horror short that drops a group of high school seniors into a nightmare when hundreds of ravenous, gremlin-like mutants erupt from a melting glacier and swarm their remote survivalist cabin in the mountains. What starts as a celebratory weekend before college quickly spirals into a desperate fight for survival, blending visceral terror with the claustrophobic dread of being hunted in an isolated wilderness. The film drips with atmosphere, balancing eerie silence before sudden chaos, as the teens—armed only with their wits and a dwindling sense of hope—confront creatures that embody raw, primal hunger.
With its compact 14-minute runtime, *The Chattering* packs a punch, delivering intense scares without padding. The gremlin-like mutants, their grotesque forms glimpsed in flashes of shadow and movement, amplify the film's unsettling tone. Merck's direction leans into suspense, making every creak of the cabin feel like a death knell. The story taps into primal fears of the unknown lurking in nature, while the confined setting ratchets up tension as the teens realize escape might not be an option.