New horror film reveals Aberdeen’s grave-robbing past – Aberdeen Evening Express

The Burkin Hoose film crew in action at historic Balgownie Bridge.

Film-makers have recreated Aberdeen of the 1800s for a blood-spattered new horror movie.

Filming has recently started on The Burkin Hoose with sections of Balgownie Bridge given a 19th-century transformation.

The short film tells the tale of infamous Aberdeen anatomist-turned-body snatcher Andrew Moir.

The project is being directed by North-east film-maker Nicci Thompson, who has drafted in Los Angeles-based cinematographer Antonio Cisneros as his director of photography.

As well as Balgownie Bridge, filming has also taken place at several graveyards across the city.

The film is set in the 19th Century, when Aberdeen had a nationwide reputation as a centre for grave-robbing.

At the time students could earn very good money by stealing coffins and passing the contents on to the medical school staff.

Andrew Moir, who is played by actor Steve Hay, was born in 1806 and ran the new anatomical theatre on St Andrew Street.

Although he was a teacher, he also went out digging up fresh cadavers.

A spokes-woman for North-east production company Crow House Projects, which is making the film, said: One day he could not find anything but found a stone cold body lying on the ground.

He took it back to the anatomy room and made an incision and it turned out the guy was just drunk.

The production is in its early stages but its hoped the finished product will be released by 2018.

Director Nicci said: We aim to showcase true North-east culture and its talent on a world-wide festival circuit with our Crow House participants each receiving experience and credits in their chosen role.

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