An award-winning director has turned Durham’s historic streets and landmarks into the backdrop for an online horror hit watched more than 65,000 times in just three days.
Dean Midas shot his latest short film, The Stitcher, entirely on a mobile phone in and around the city.
Mr Midas said: "To hit 65,000 views in 72 hours with just a mobile phone and raw passion shows the power of atmospheric horror.
The Stitcher: Every fear has a thread (Image: Supplied)
"Durham provides the perfect, naturally eerie backdrop for spooky season, and the response from viewers has been overwhelming."
The film features recognisable Durham locations and references, including the Shakespeare Tavern, City Theatre and Durham Regatta.
The film pairs tense indie horror with Durham’s historic beauty and a chilling story.
Actors from the area star in the film, which has been praised for its "relentless pace".
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The Stitcher has become a popular indie horror film ahead of Halloween, showing that strong storytelling and atmosphere do not need a big budget or elaborate equipment.
The Stitcher is available on Dean Midas Films’ YouTube, Facebook and TikTok accounts.
The film continues to attract viewers and praise as Halloween approaches.