Playhouse is a 2020 British horror-thriller film written and directed by Fionn and Toby Watts. The film stars Rebecca Calienda, Grace Courtney, Mathilde Darmady, Julie Higginson, William Holstead, Helen Mackay, Eilidh McLaughlin, and James Rottger.[1][2]
| Playhouse | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Fionn Watts Toby Watts |
| Written by | Fionn Watts Toby Watts |
| Produced by | Fionn Watts Toby Watts |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Andy Toovey |
| Edited by | Jim Page |
| Music by | Dan Baboulene |
Production company | Far North Film |
| Distributed by | Devilworks |
Release dates |
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Running time | 87 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
It premiered at the 2020 London FrightFest Film Festival and was released online on 17 November 2020.[3]
Premise
editIn a remote Scottish castle, an irreverent writer faces terrifying consequences when his daughter falls prey to an evil curse lurking within the walls.
Cast
edit- Rebecca Calienda as Kathryn
- Grace Courtney as Bee Travis
- Mathilde Darmady as Katie
- Julie Higginson as Samantha
- William Holstead as Jack Travis
- Helen Mackay as Jenny Andrews
- Eilidh McLaughlin as Alex
- James Rottger as Callum Andrews
Release
editThe film premiered on 28 August 2020 at FrightFest and was released to video on-demand platforms on 17 November 2020.[4]
Reception
editOn review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 67% based on nine critic reviews, with an average rating of 5.8/10.[5] Paul Grammatico of Dread Central scored the film 3.5/5 and said "If you are looking for a good throwback to a grand old gothic good time, Playhouse will be a dreadful delight."[6] Film Threat's Andrew Stover gave the film 7/10, and said "Although Playhouse isn't as emotionally critical or tightly written as it should be, The Watts brothers are skilled in nurturing a dour atmosphere and exposing a darker side to the creative impulse."[7]
References
edit- ^ DanXIII (6 November 2020). "Movie Review: Playhouse (2020)". horrorfuel.com. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
- ^ "Playhouse, Helen Mackay, William Holstead (Horror Movie Review)". www.joblo.com. 17 November 2020. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
- ^ Rogerinorlando (14 November 2020). "Movie Review: A great setting in search of a scarier tale — "Playhouse"". Movie Nation. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
- ^ "**Official Trailer** PLAYHOUSE – On Demand November 17". Horror News | HNN. 20 October 2020. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
- ^ "Playhouse (2020)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
- ^ "PLAYHOUSE Review--The Play's the Thing". Dread Central. 17 November 2020. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
- ^ "Playhouse | Film Threat". 17 November 2020. Retrieved 7 December 2020.