The unique new platform Chilling, which offers independent creators a chance to share content and compete against studio releases, premieres new horror short GALE this September.

Long gone are the days of emerald cities and yellow brick roads, the enchanting tale of the Wizard of Oz takes a haunting turn. Dorothy Gale (Karen Swan), now in her twilight years, bears the scars of a lifetime entangled with the paranormal forces of a mystical realm. These otherworldly encounters have left her shattered, and the echoes of her experiences now reverberate through her sole living relative, Emily (Chloë Culligan Crump). As Emily is beckoned to confront the unresolved matters of this bone-chilling Oz, a terrifying journey awaits her.

The trailer and narrative of this is really interesting. I don’t think I’m the only person that found the original The Wizard of Oz kind of creepy. And, the follow-up Return to Oz is even more creepy at least it was to me at the time, could be because I was like 7 or something, but still. So, this retelling fits right into the creepiness in my humble opinion.

Directed by Daniel Alexander, GALE is streaming on Chilling.

Chilling gives independent creators a platform to share content and compete against studios that create generic material just to hit metrics and sell tickets. Our agile production process puts control back in the hands of the diverse and loyal horror community by allowing them to give and receive feedback. Content is then co-created based on shared ideas and the wants of diehard horror fans. As this content gains engagement, Chilling will professionally produce it. With audience previews and feedback mechanisms looped into every step, we have the potential to make wasteful entertainment industry practices virtually obsolete.