Stars: Rebecca Acock, Rhys Meredith, Simon Pengelly, Luke Bailey, Christopher Vowles, Simon Nehan, Richard Burman, Sarah-Louise Tyler, Richard Tunley | Written by David Shillitoe | Directed by Anthony Smith
I was slightly surprised to find that The Cleansing wasn’t the only horror movie set in the 14th century that I have actually seen. The two most notable being Season of the Witch, starring Nicolas Cage, and the Christopher Smith directed Black Death, both of which are pretty entertaining but don’t show too many similarities with The Cleansing.
The VVitch seems to be the most obvious influence for the filmmakers behind The Cleansing. Opting to make a movie with a similar atmosphere and style but a movie that when compared to, will always suffer. That said, there’s enough to enjoy here. The basic story is an interesting one, with a sixteen year old girl, Alice, accused of being a witch...
I was slightly surprised to find that The Cleansing wasn’t the only horror movie set in the 14th century that I have actually seen. The two most notable being Season of the Witch, starring Nicolas Cage, and the Christopher Smith directed Black Death, both of which are pretty entertaining but don’t show too many similarities with The Cleansing.
The VVitch seems to be the most obvious influence for the filmmakers behind The Cleansing. Opting to make a movie with a similar atmosphere and style but a movie that when compared to, will always suffer. That said, there’s enough to enjoy here. The basic story is an interesting one, with a sixteen year old girl, Alice, accused of being a witch...
- 8/5/2019
- by Alain Elliott
- Nerdly
Stars: Rebecca Acock, Rhys Meredith, Simon Pengelly, Luke Bailey, Christopher Vowles, Simon Nehan, Richard Burman, Sarah-Louise Tyler, Richard Tunley | Written by David Shillitoe | Directed by Anthony Smith
I was slightly surprised to find that The Cleansing wasn’t the only horror movie set in the 14th century that I have actually seen. The two most notable being Season of the Witch, starring Nicolas Cage, and the Christopher Smith directed Black Death, both of which are pretty entertaining but don’t show too many similarities with The Cleansing.
The VVitch seems to be the most obvious influence for the filmmakers behind The Cleansing. Opting to make a movie with a similar atmosphere and style but a movie that when compared to, will always suffer. That said, there’s enough to enjoy here. The basic story is an interesting one, with a sixteen year old girl, Alice, accused of being a witch...
I was slightly surprised to find that The Cleansing wasn’t the only horror movie set in the 14th century that I have actually seen. The two most notable being Season of the Witch, starring Nicolas Cage, and the Christopher Smith directed Black Death, both of which are pretty entertaining but don’t show too many similarities with The Cleansing.
The VVitch seems to be the most obvious influence for the filmmakers behind The Cleansing. Opting to make a movie with a similar atmosphere and style but a movie that when compared to, will always suffer. That said, there’s enough to enjoy here. The basic story is an interesting one, with a sixteen year old girl, Alice, accused of being a witch...
- 4/24/2019
- by Alain Elliott
- Nerdly
*full disclosure: a DVD screener of this film was provided by Image Entertainment.
**here be some minor spoilers.
Director: Kelly Smith.
Writers: Kelly Smith and Chris Andrews.
Cast: Sophie Linfield, Sam Hazeldine, and Gordon Alexander.
Be careful who you pick up on the highway while on holiday. Make sure you stop for a hot blonde but not a grizzled lout. Otherwise, your time away from work will be full of murder and prose of trees needing "to be fed." This is the lesson that Don't Let Him In teaches horror fans as Kelly Smith's first film is confined by its budget while still finding a way to use psychology to tragic effect. As well, a small cast, one primary setting and only a few camera tricks keep this picture in indie territory with the film slightly formulaic. The film is slightly conservative overall.
Paige (Sophie Linfield), Tristan (Gordon Alexander...
**here be some minor spoilers.
Director: Kelly Smith.
Writers: Kelly Smith and Chris Andrews.
Cast: Sophie Linfield, Sam Hazeldine, and Gordon Alexander.
Be careful who you pick up on the highway while on holiday. Make sure you stop for a hot blonde but not a grizzled lout. Otherwise, your time away from work will be full of murder and prose of trees needing "to be fed." This is the lesson that Don't Let Him In teaches horror fans as Kelly Smith's first film is confined by its budget while still finding a way to use psychology to tragic effect. As well, a small cast, one primary setting and only a few camera tricks keep this picture in indie territory with the film slightly formulaic. The film is slightly conservative overall.
Paige (Sophie Linfield), Tristan (Gordon Alexander...
- 12/19/2011
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Image Entertainment will be distributing Don’t Let Him In on DVD early next year and we release details, including cover art.
Chatsworth, CA – A quiet weekend getaway in the country becomes a nightmarish race for survival! On January 3, 2012, Image Entertainment releases Don’t Let Him In on DVD. Premiering at this year’s BAFTAs®, Don’t Let Him In is already creating a buzz amongst the horror community on this side of the Atlantic. Srp is $27.97
Paige (Sophie Linfield, Mrs. Palfrey at The Claremont) and Calvin (Rhys Meredith, “Henry VIII,” “State of Play”) have decided to leave the city for the weekend to enjoy the calming English countryside. Their rural retreat is interrupted when Calvin’s brazen sister brings along Tristan (Gordon Alexander, Sucker Punch), a city trader she picked up a one-night stand. Relations turn from uncomfortable to unnerving when the group learns a serial killer — “The Tree...
Chatsworth, CA – A quiet weekend getaway in the country becomes a nightmarish race for survival! On January 3, 2012, Image Entertainment releases Don’t Let Him In on DVD. Premiering at this year’s BAFTAs®, Don’t Let Him In is already creating a buzz amongst the horror community on this side of the Atlantic. Srp is $27.97
Paige (Sophie Linfield, Mrs. Palfrey at The Claremont) and Calvin (Rhys Meredith, “Henry VIII,” “State of Play”) have decided to leave the city for the weekend to enjoy the calming English countryside. Their rural retreat is interrupted when Calvin’s brazen sister brings along Tristan (Gordon Alexander, Sucker Punch), a city trader she picked up a one-night stand. Relations turn from uncomfortable to unnerving when the group learns a serial killer — “The Tree...
- 11/29/2011
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
On January 3, Image Entertainment releases Don't Let Him In on DVD. Paige (Sophie Linfield) and Calvin (Rhys Meredith) have decided to leave the city for the weekend to enjoy the calming English countryside. Their rural retreat is interrupted when Calvin's brazen sister brings along Tristan (Gordon Alexander), a city trader she picked up a one-night stand. Relations turn from uncomfortable to unnerving when the group learns a serial killer - "The Tree Surgeon" = has been terrorizing the area. When the facts start to fall into place, and the blood begins to flow, they will have to face the true nature of their uninvited guest. You'll find an early sales trailer - which we presented in May - below...
- 11/29/2011
- shocktillyoudrop.com
by MoreHorror.com
Horror fans won't want to miss the exciting release of Image Entertainment's captivating Don't Let Him In, as it will be finally making its way to DVD release on January 3, 2012. Already creating a buzz thanks to its spectacular body count and "cautionary tale" approach to the subject matter, Don't Let Him In is something you'll no doubt want to consider picking up to help ring in your new year right. For more information and details, see the official press release below.
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A quiet weekend getaway in the country becomes a nightmarish race for survival! On January 3, 2012, Image Entertainment releases Don’t Let Him In on DVD. Premiering at this year’s BAFTAs®, Don’t Let Him In is already creating a buzz amongst the horror community on this side of the Atlantic.
Paige (Sophie Linfield, Mrs. Palfrey at The Claremont) and Calvin (Rhys Meredith, “Henry VIII,...
Horror fans won't want to miss the exciting release of Image Entertainment's captivating Don't Let Him In, as it will be finally making its way to DVD release on January 3, 2012. Already creating a buzz thanks to its spectacular body count and "cautionary tale" approach to the subject matter, Don't Let Him In is something you'll no doubt want to consider picking up to help ring in your new year right. For more information and details, see the official press release below.
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A quiet weekend getaway in the country becomes a nightmarish race for survival! On January 3, 2012, Image Entertainment releases Don’t Let Him In on DVD. Premiering at this year’s BAFTAs®, Don’t Let Him In is already creating a buzz amongst the horror community on this side of the Atlantic.
Paige (Sophie Linfield, Mrs. Palfrey at The Claremont) and Calvin (Rhys Meredith, “Henry VIII,...
- 11/29/2011
- by admin
- MoreHorror
Sometimes you should just listen. But no, you always have to do your own thing without worrying if the rest of your friends are about to be brutally murdered by some psycho with an unquenchable bloodlust. So friggin' selfish.
From the Press Release
A quiet weekend getaway in the country becomes a nightmarish race for survival! On January 3, 2012, Image Entertainment releases Don’t Let Him In on DVD. Premiering at this year’s BAFTAs®, Don’t Let Him In is already creating a buzz amongst the horror community on this side of the Atlantic.
Paige (Sophie Linfield, Mrs. Palfrey at The Claremont) and Calvin (Rhys Meredith, “Henry VIII,” “State of Play”) have decided to leave the city for the weekend to enjoy the calming English countryside. Their rural retreat is interrupted when Calvin’s brazen sister brings along Tristan (Gordon Alexander, Sucker Punch), a city trader she picked up as a one-night stand.
From the Press Release
A quiet weekend getaway in the country becomes a nightmarish race for survival! On January 3, 2012, Image Entertainment releases Don’t Let Him In on DVD. Premiering at this year’s BAFTAs®, Don’t Let Him In is already creating a buzz amongst the horror community on this side of the Atlantic.
Paige (Sophie Linfield, Mrs. Palfrey at The Claremont) and Calvin (Rhys Meredith, “Henry VIII,” “State of Play”) have decided to leave the city for the weekend to enjoy the calming English countryside. Their rural retreat is interrupted when Calvin’s brazen sister brings along Tristan (Gordon Alexander, Sucker Punch), a city trader she picked up as a one-night stand.
- 11/29/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
A quiet weekend getaway in the country becomes a nightmarish race for survival! On January 3, 2012, Image Entertainment releases Dont Let Him In on DVD. Premiering at this years BAFTAs, Dont Let Him In is already creating a buzz amongst the horror community on this side of the Atlantic. Srp is $27.97, and pre-book is December 6th. Paige (Sophie Linfield, Mrs. Palfrey at The Claremont) and Calvin (Rhys Meredith, Henry VIII, State of Play)…...
- 11/29/2011
- Horrorbid
You've got to love the fact that the word 'Don't' is so synonymous with horror. Don't do this, don't look in there, don't open that! Edgar Wright's faux-Grindhouse trailer 'Don't epitomises it's use. The word instantly taps into that childlike instinct you get to practically want to do the complete opposite of what your parents expect - expecially when told Not to do it in the first place. Which brings us on to news from the second movie of the day to feature this four letter example. 'Don't Let Him In' is the new Brit slasher film from director Kelly Smith. Smith co-wrote the script along with Chris Andrews and the flick stars Sophie Linfield ('The Football Factory'), Sam Hazeldine, Gordon Alexander, Rhys Meredith, Gemma Harvey and Poppy Grout. And now you can check out a gruesome new trailer from the movie below!...
- 6/3/2011
- Horror Asylum
Kelly Smith's British horror movie 'Don't Let Him In' is set to premiere at London's home of the BAFTA's (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) on June 12th at 7pm. The ticket only event taking place at 195 Piccadilly isn't the only piece of good news from the Dlhi camp neither as a batch of new stills from the movie have also seen the light of day. Sophie Linfield ('The Football Factory'), Sam Hazeldine, Gordon Alexander, Rhys Meredith, Gemma Harvey, Poppy Grout and all star Esther Shephard from a script by Kelly Smith and Chris Andrews. Check out the stills below....
- 6/2/2011
- Horror Asylum
You know you've packed your bags, remembered to cancel the milk, got enough socks and pants but then in the haste you accidentally invite a serial killer along on the trip! If I had a penny for every time, what a ruddy nightmare! That unfortunate event is what takes place in Kelly Smith's new Brit horror flick 'Don't Let Him In'. Sophie Linfield ('The Football Factory'), Sam Hazeldine, Gordon Alexander, Rhys Meredith, Gemma Harvey, Poppy Grout and all star Esther Shephard from a script by Kelly Smith and Chris Andrews. This is Smith's debut feature film and you can check out the synopsis and the new one-sheet below....
- 5/23/2011
- Horror Asylum
In March, this site reported on a new serial killer flick called Don't Let Him In from director Kelly Smith. You can watch the trailer just past this synopsis and a look at the poster. Sophie Linfield tops the cast which also includes Sam Hazeldine, Gordon Alexander, Rhys Meredith and Esther Shephard. Handsome, charming and arrogant, Tristan has picked up Mandy on a one-night stand. The love-struck girl invites him to a rural getaway with her brother Calvin and his girlfriend Paige, an emergency room nurse. But Tristan has secrets. He needs to get out of the city. And suspicions grow when a local police officer warns the group that a sadistic serial killer is plaguing the area. Dubbed the Tree Surgeon, this brutal psychopath ritualistically slaughters his victims,...
- 5/10/2011
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Kelly Smith makes her directorial debut with Don't Let Him In , a thriller she co-scripted with Chris Andrews. The two have worked in the editing field as negative cutters. Don't Let Him In appears to be their big break and they're doing it with this horror film which asks the question, "What if you invited a serial killer on holiday?" In the flick, two couples spend a weekend in the country, only to cross paths with a brutal serial killer. As the body count rises, suspicion spirals into paranoia, climaxing in a terrifying battle for survival. Sophie Linfield tops the cast which also includes Sam Hazeldine, Gordon Alexander, Rhys Meredith and Esther Shephard. Imagination Worldwide is taking this one out for sale and looking for potential distributors.
- 3/25/2011
- shocktillyoudrop.com
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