The Award-Winning
The Award-Winning
The Beginning
Before Doris became a feature film, it began life as an award-winning short that quietly captured the attention of horror audiences around the world.
Written and directed by Hayder Hasen and produced by Darkest Day Films, Doris premiered in 2018 before embarking on a successful international festival run, screening at more than 50 horror and genre film festivals worldwide.
The film received multiple awards and nominations, including recognition for Best Short Film, Best Screenplay and Best Actress, establishing Doris as a distinctive new voice in independent psychological horror.
The success of the short inspired the development of the feature film, expanding the unsettling world of Doris into a much deeper and more disturbing story.
The short film was officially selected by over 50 international film festivals, screening alongside some of the world's best independent horror films.
Its festival journey introduced Doris to audiences across Europe, North America and beyond, earning praise for its originality, unsettling atmosphere and memorable central performance.
The original poster artwork was created by legendary British horror illustrator Graham Humphreys, whose iconic artwork has become synonymous with classic horror cinema.
Best known for creating posters and artwork for films including A Nightmare on Elm Street, The Evil Dead, Evil Dead II, Basket Case and Dream Demon, Graham brought his unmistakable style to the world of Doris.
Written & Directed by
Hayder Hasen
Produced by
Darkest Day Films
Starring
Mary Sheen
Ewen MacIntosh
Charlotte Hunter
“Original, weird and slightly disconcerting.”
Ewen MacIntosh
“Twisted and surreal.”
Rowena Meddeman
“A wonderfully grisly horror short.”
The award-winning short film was only the beginning.
Now, Doris returns as a feature-length psychological horror, expanding the story into a darker, richer and far more unsettling experience.