Scotland's 'Chernobyl' housing scheme takes starring role in new horror film
Summary
A short sci-fi horror comedy film called Behind was shot on the Clune Park housing estate in Port Glasgow, Scotland, just before its demolition. The estate was known as "Scotland's Chernobyl" because it had been mostly abandoned and run-down for years, similar to the Ukrainian city left after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster.Key Facts
- Clune Park was built about 100 years ago for shipyard workers but became mostly empty and derelict.
- The estate was nicknamed "Scotland's Chernobyl" because of its abandoned state and poor condition.
- Filmmaker Alessio Avezzano filmed Behind there shortly before demolition began in May 2026.
- The film’s story is inspired by the idea of accidental phone calls ("butt dialing") with dangerous consequences.
- Behind mixes sci-fi, horror, and comedy, touching on themes like the pandemic, phone addiction, and social media use.
- Scenes for the 2013 sci-fi horror film Under the Skin were also filmed at Clune Park.
- The film has been shown at international festivals in countries including Italy and Argentina.
- The lead actor is Jade McDonald, and the movie was completely paid for by the filmmaker himself.
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