In this episode of ACTION! Magazine The Podcast, we sit down with filmmaker Chris Baker, one half of the visionary directing duo behind the haunting new short film The Trick.

Premiering at FrightFest Glasgow, The Trick follows a seemingly ordinary night that spirals into something deeply unsettling, blurring the line between illusion and reality. What begins as a simple interaction quickly turns into a sinister psychological game that leaves both its characters and audience questioning what’s real.

Chris takes us behind the scenes of building tension, crafting atmosphere, and creating horror that lingers long after the final frame. We also explore the duo’s signature style, their transition from award-winning projects like Backmask into darker, more layered storytelling, and how their background in visual storytelling shapes the cinematic language of their work.

From the power of suggestion to the fear of losing control, this conversation dives into the deeper themes behind The Trick and what it takes to create horror that truly stays with you.

🎧 Tune in for a chilling and insightful look at modern genre filmmaking.