The Chicken Run 2015
"The Saw Never Stops."
In *The Chicken Run (2015)*, director Gary J. Tunnicliffe crafts a pulse-pounding 5-minute horror short that plunges viewers into a claustrophobic nightmare.
Director: Gary J. Tunnicliffe
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Chicken Run (2015) about?
*The Chicken Run* follows Crissy, a woman waking to find herself bound in a nightmarish room after her brother is brutally injured—all while the ominous sound of a chainsaw grows louder. As the temperature rises and the seconds tick by, Crissy realizes the door at the end of the room holds something far worse than the heat.
Who directed The Chicken Run?
Gary J. Tunnicliffe directed *The Chicken Run* (2015).
Who stars in The Chicken Run?
The main cast includes Melanie Lastrina, David Mattey, and Dominic Quarto in pivotal roles.
Is The Chicken Run (2015) worth watching?
While not rated on IMDb, *The Chicken Run* delivers a compact, high-impact horror experience that fans of short-form terror will appreciate. Its relentless atmosphere and sudden payoff make it a memorable micro-horror, even if the runtime doesn't leave room for deep character development.
How long is The Chicken Run?
The Chicken Run (2015) runs for 5 minutes.
About The Chicken Run (2015) — A Short Horror Masterpiece You Won't Forget
In *The Chicken Run (2015)*, director Gary J. Tunnicliffe crafts a pulse-pounding 5-minute horror short that plunges viewers into a claustrophobic nightmare. Melanie Lastrina stars as Crissy, an unlucky victim who wakes to find herself bound in a sweltering, inescapable room where the air itself crackles with dread. The oppressive Texas heat presses in as horror unfolds—her brother Bobby lies brutally impaled on a meat hook, a grim foreshadowing of the terror to come. The unmistakable growl of a revving chainsaw echoes closer, each second stretching into eternity as Crissy's fate hangs in terrifying limbo. This micro-horror film blends suffocating atmosphere with relentless tension, delivering a compact yet unforgettable jolt of fear.
Crafted as a homage to classic slasher tropes, *The Chicken Run* trades sprawling backstories for raw, immediate dread. The chainsaw's relentless approach isn't just a sound effect—it's a character, a promise of annihilation that looms over every frame. With a runtime that fits your coffee break but a punch that lingers like a nightmare, this horror short proves that sometimes, less is infinitely more terrifying.