We shot the last film to be made in 'Scotland's Chernobyl'
Filmmaker Alessio Avezzano used the derelict Clune Park housing estate in Scotland, often called 'Scotland's Chernobyl,' as a filming location for his new sci-fi horror comedy, 'Behind.' The site was demolished shortly after filming concluded.
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The story documents the intersection of urban decay, cinematic history, and the repurposing of abandoned spaces for creative projects.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Steven McKenzie BBC Scotland News Behind Jade McDonald in a scene in Alessio Avezzano's sci-fi horror comedy Behind A short film has captured some of the last images of a derelict housing estate nicknamed "Scotland's Chernobyl" before demolition crews moved in.
The tenements at Clune Park in Port Glasgow were built a century ago as housing for shipyard workers but most of the buildings lay empty for years.
Glasgow-based filmmaker Alessio Avezzano shot scenes for his post-apocalyptic sci-fi horror comedy, Behind, on the estate before bulldozers moved in last May.
"It's the last film to be made there. It was announced it would be demolished the day we were filming - we managed to get in there not a moment too soon," said the Scottish-Italian writer and director.
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