Ben Steiner's Matriarch is now available on Hulu and we got to talk with the writer/director, along with co-stars Kate Dickie and Jemima Rooper, all about this creepy folk horror film!
Kate Dickie, known for her memorable mothering performances in ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘The Witch,’ stars as the titular “Matriarch” in a rural British body horror family drama, the second in a slate of nine feature-length films developed and expanded from 20th Digital Studio’s short film collection “Bite Size Halloween.” The Hulu Original film will hold its world premiere screening at the 2022 Screamfest Horror Film Festival in Hollywood, Calif., on October 11 - opening night - before premiering on the streamer for Huluween on October 21. Check out the full Screamfest lineup here.
UK filmmaker Ben Steiner (“Monsterland 2”) wrote and directed the film, led by Jemima Rooper. At a breaking point after a near-fatal overdose, a woman (Rooper...
Kate Dickie, known for her memorable mothering performances in ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘The Witch,’ stars as the titular “Matriarch” in a rural British body horror family drama, the second in a slate of nine feature-length films developed and expanded from 20th Digital Studio’s short film collection “Bite Size Halloween.” The Hulu Original film will hold its world premiere screening at the 2022 Screamfest Horror Film Festival in Hollywood, Calif., on October 11 - opening night - before premiering on the streamer for Huluween on October 21. Check out the full Screamfest lineup here.
UK filmmaker Ben Steiner (“Monsterland 2”) wrote and directed the film, led by Jemima Rooper. At a breaking point after a near-fatal overdose, a woman (Rooper...
- 10/22/2022
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
One of streamer Hulu’s original contributions to this year’s Halloween programming is terrifying new British horror film “Matriarch.”
In the film, after an overdose nearly takes her life, Laura Birch escapes from the high-stakes pressure of the advertising world to return to her roots. Accepting an invitation home from her estranged mother, Laura hopes the time away in the secluded English village will help calm the demons raging inside of her. She soon discovers that the locals of the town are all protecting an unspeakably dark secret – a secret that involves not only her mother but her own terrifying destiny as well.
The cast includes Jemima Rooper, Kate Dickie, Franc Ashman and Keith David Bartlett.
“Matriarch” is written and directed by Ben Steiner (“Monsterland 2”). Executive producers include David Worthen Brooks, Arbi Pedrossian, and Jenna Cavelle with production services by Sharp House producers Ian Sharp and Eoin O’Faolain, and co-producer Alexa Waugh.
In the film, after an overdose nearly takes her life, Laura Birch escapes from the high-stakes pressure of the advertising world to return to her roots. Accepting an invitation home from her estranged mother, Laura hopes the time away in the secluded English village will help calm the demons raging inside of her. She soon discovers that the locals of the town are all protecting an unspeakably dark secret – a secret that involves not only her mother but her own terrifying destiny as well.
The cast includes Jemima Rooper, Kate Dickie, Franc Ashman and Keith David Bartlett.
“Matriarch” is written and directed by Ben Steiner (“Monsterland 2”). Executive producers include David Worthen Brooks, Arbi Pedrossian, and Jenna Cavelle with production services by Sharp House producers Ian Sharp and Eoin O’Faolain, and co-producer Alexa Waugh.
- 10/21/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
It has been announced that Ben Steiner's creepy folk horror film Matriarch will make its premiere at Screamfest ahead of it's release to Hulu this October, and we have a look at the brand new trailer!
Kate Dickie, known for her memorable mothering performances in ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘The Witch,’ stars as the titular “Matriarch” in a rural British body horror family drama, the second in a slate of nine feature-length films developed and expanded from 20th Digital Studio’s short film collection “Bite Size Halloween.” The Hulu Original film will hold its world premiere screening at the 2022 Screamfest Horror Film Festival in Hollywood, Calif., on October 11 - opening night - before premiering on the streamer for Huluween on October 21. Check out the full Screamfest lineup here.
UK filmmaker Ben Steiner (“Monsterland 2”) wrote and directed the film, led by Jemima Rooper. At a breaking point after a near-fatal overdose,...
Kate Dickie, known for her memorable mothering performances in ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘The Witch,’ stars as the titular “Matriarch” in a rural British body horror family drama, the second in a slate of nine feature-length films developed and expanded from 20th Digital Studio’s short film collection “Bite Size Halloween.” The Hulu Original film will hold its world premiere screening at the 2022 Screamfest Horror Film Festival in Hollywood, Calif., on October 11 - opening night - before premiering on the streamer for Huluween on October 21. Check out the full Screamfest lineup here.
UK filmmaker Ben Steiner (“Monsterland 2”) wrote and directed the film, led by Jemima Rooper. At a breaking point after a near-fatal overdose,...
- 9/16/2022
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Hellraiser isn’t the only horror gem coming this Halloween season from Hulu. Set for release on October 21st is the simmering folk horror Matriarch, a completely under-the-radar shocker that’s adding more original horror to the pipeline.
In the film…
“After an overdose nearly takes her life, Laura Birch (Jemima Rooper) escapes from the high-stakes pressure of the advertising world to return to her roots. Accepting an invitation home from her estranged mother (Kate Dickie), Laura hopes the time away in the secluded English village will help calm the demons raging inside of her. She soon discovers that the locals of the town are all protecting an unspeakably dark secret—a secret that involves not only her mother but her own terrifying destiny as well.”
Written and directed by Ben Steiner, the film also stars Sarah Paul, Franc Ashman, and Keith David Bartlett.
Executive producers include David Worthen Brooks,...
In the film…
“After an overdose nearly takes her life, Laura Birch (Jemima Rooper) escapes from the high-stakes pressure of the advertising world to return to her roots. Accepting an invitation home from her estranged mother (Kate Dickie), Laura hopes the time away in the secluded English village will help calm the demons raging inside of her. She soon discovers that the locals of the town are all protecting an unspeakably dark secret—a secret that involves not only her mother but her own terrifying destiny as well.”
Written and directed by Ben Steiner, the film also stars Sarah Paul, Franc Ashman, and Keith David Bartlett.
Executive producers include David Worthen Brooks,...
- 9/14/2022
- by Brad Miska
- bloody-disgusting.com
Get ready to jump into action this spring. Highly anticipated action feature 400 Bullets, written and directed by Tom Paton, hits VOD, digital and national home entertainment shelves for watch-at-home on March 2, 2021 from Shout! Studios. An edge-of-your-seat, military actioner about what it means to fight for honor instead of profit, 400 Bullets combines gun battles, epic hand-to-hand fight sequences and the banter of hardened soldiers into a lean, two-fisted film that packed with a wallop. The film boasts a stellar British cast of Jean-Paul Ly, Andrew Lee Potts, James Warren, Adele Oni, Steve Blades, and Wayne Gordon.
The collectible Blu-ray and DVD release boast a spectacular movie presentation with special bonus content, including commentary with writer/director Tom Paton and behind-the-scenes featurette. A must-have for action movie enthusiasts and collectors, 400 Bullets will be available in stores at Walmart and other fine online retailers. Pre-order is available now at Shoutfactory.com...
The collectible Blu-ray and DVD release boast a spectacular movie presentation with special bonus content, including commentary with writer/director Tom Paton and behind-the-scenes featurette. A must-have for action movie enthusiasts and collectors, 400 Bullets will be available in stores at Walmart and other fine online retailers. Pre-order is available now at Shoutfactory.com...
- 1/12/2021
- by Rouven Linnarz
- AsianMoviePulse
Rupert Everett, Derek Jacobi and Tom Felton have joined the ensemble cast of “Lead Heads,” described as a “drama about greed and the repercussions it has on the soul.” Also in the cast are Luke Newberry, Mark Williams and Olatunji Ayofe. Giles Borg directs. Principal photography begins in March in London.
The film centers on “a group of men, strangers to one another but all corrupted by greed, who, in their desperation, are drawn together for one night to play a game that may cost them both their souls and lives,” according to a statement from the producers, Lawrence Steven Meyers, Randy Dannenberg and John Evangelides.
Alexa Waugh is onboard to line produce. The script was written by Patrick Makin.
Borg has worked in film and television for more than 20 years, directing commercials, music videos, TV series and feature films. He made his feature debut with “1234” in 2008, a quirky music-themed drama,...
The film centers on “a group of men, strangers to one another but all corrupted by greed, who, in their desperation, are drawn together for one night to play a game that may cost them both their souls and lives,” according to a statement from the producers, Lawrence Steven Meyers, Randy Dannenberg and John Evangelides.
Alexa Waugh is onboard to line produce. The script was written by Patrick Makin.
Borg has worked in film and television for more than 20 years, directing commercials, music videos, TV series and feature films. He made his feature debut with “1234” in 2008, a quirky music-themed drama,...
- 12/8/2020
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Giles Borg (Flutter) will direct UK feature Lead Heads, whose ensemble will include Rupert Everett (The Happy Prince), Tom Felton (Harry Potter), Derek Jacobi (Gladiator), Luke Newberry (Anna Karenina), Mark Williams (Harry Potter) and newcomer Olatunji Ayofe.
Principal photography is set to begin in London on 22 March, 2021.
A drama about greed, the film will focus on a group of men corrupted by greed, who, in their desperation, are drawn together for one night to play a game that may cost them both their souls and lives.
Lawrence Steven Meyers, Randy Dannenberg and John Evangelides will produce the film, with Alexa Waugh (Black Ops) aboard to line-produce. The script was written by Patrick Makin (Savage Kingdom).
Lawrence Steven Meyers of Meyers Media Group commented: “We are thrilled to be working with Giles and such a strong ensemble of actors. While mounting production has proved difficult during these times, we are delighted...
Principal photography is set to begin in London on 22 March, 2021.
A drama about greed, the film will focus on a group of men corrupted by greed, who, in their desperation, are drawn together for one night to play a game that may cost them both their souls and lives.
Lawrence Steven Meyers, Randy Dannenberg and John Evangelides will produce the film, with Alexa Waugh (Black Ops) aboard to line-produce. The script was written by Patrick Makin (Savage Kingdom).
Lawrence Steven Meyers of Meyers Media Group commented: “We are thrilled to be working with Giles and such a strong ensemble of actors. While mounting production has proved difficult during these times, we are delighted...
- 12/8/2020
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
We're back with another edition of Horror Highlights! In today's installment, we have an exclusive clip from Black Ops, casting details from Z Dead End, a trailer for Useless Humans, and details on a new character for the Hellboy: The Board Game:
Exclusive Clip from Black Ops: Following its festival run last year (where it played under the titles Stairs and The Ascent), Black Ops will be released to the masses this month from Samuel Goldwyn Films. Written and directed by Tom Paton, Black Ops stars Shayne Ward, Toby Osmond, Simon Meacock, Bentley Kalu, Rachel Warren, and Samantha Schnitzler. Executive produced by Kirsty Bell, Phil McKenzie, Steve Mosley, and Tom Paton, and produced by George Burt and Alexa Waugh, Black Ops is out now from Samuel Goldwyn Films.
Synopsis: "Follow a black ops team who find themselves trapped in a terrifying, never-ending stairwell. Forced to climb or die, the group...
Exclusive Clip from Black Ops: Following its festival run last year (where it played under the titles Stairs and The Ascent), Black Ops will be released to the masses this month from Samuel Goldwyn Films. Written and directed by Tom Paton, Black Ops stars Shayne Ward, Toby Osmond, Simon Meacock, Bentley Kalu, Rachel Warren, and Samantha Schnitzler. Executive produced by Kirsty Bell, Phil McKenzie, Steve Mosley, and Tom Paton, and produced by George Burt and Alexa Waugh, Black Ops is out now from Samuel Goldwyn Films.
Synopsis: "Follow a black ops team who find themselves trapped in a terrifying, never-ending stairwell. Forced to climb or die, the group...
- 6/12/2020
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Following its festival run last year (where it played under the titles Stairs and The Ascent), Black Ops will be released to the masses this June from Samuel Goldwyn Films, and we've been provided with the film's official trailer as a special treat for Daily Dead readers.
You can watch a specialized (and heavily weaponized) team encounter horrors from their past on an endless stairwell in the trailer below, and in case you missed it, read Sean McGeady's review of the film (back when it was known as Stairs).
Written and directed by Tom Paton, Black Ops stars Shayne Ward, Toby Osmond, Simon Meacock, Bentley Kalu, Rachel Warren, and Samantha Schnitzler.
Executive produced by Kirsty Bell, Phil McKenzie, Steve Mosley, and Tom Paton, and produced by George Burt and Alexa Waugh, Black Ops will be released by Samuel Goldwyn Films on June 12th.
Synopsis: "Follow a black ops team who...
You can watch a specialized (and heavily weaponized) team encounter horrors from their past on an endless stairwell in the trailer below, and in case you missed it, read Sean McGeady's review of the film (back when it was known as Stairs).
Written and directed by Tom Paton, Black Ops stars Shayne Ward, Toby Osmond, Simon Meacock, Bentley Kalu, Rachel Warren, and Samantha Schnitzler.
Executive produced by Kirsty Bell, Phil McKenzie, Steve Mosley, and Tom Paton, and produced by George Burt and Alexa Waugh, Black Ops will be released by Samuel Goldwyn Films on June 12th.
Synopsis: "Follow a black ops team who...
- 4/20/2020
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Here’s the latest episode of the The Filmmakers Podcast, part of the ever-growing podcast roster here on Nerdly. If you haven’t heard the show yet, you can check out previous episodes on the official podcast site, whilst we’ll be featuring each and every new episode as it premieres.
For those unfamiliar, with the series, The Filmmakers Podcast is a podcast about how to make films from micro budget indie films to bigger budget studio films and everything in-between. Our hosts Giles Alderson, Dan Richardson, Andrew Rodger and Cristian James talk how to get films made, how to actually make them and how to try not to f… it up in their very humble opinion. Guests will come on and chat about their film making experiences from directors, writers, producers, screenwriters, actors, cinematographers and distributors. They also shoot the breeze about their new films, The Dare, World of Darkness,...
For those unfamiliar, with the series, The Filmmakers Podcast is a podcast about how to make films from micro budget indie films to bigger budget studio films and everything in-between. Our hosts Giles Alderson, Dan Richardson, Andrew Rodger and Cristian James talk how to get films made, how to actually make them and how to try not to f… it up in their very humble opinion. Guests will come on and chat about their film making experiences from directors, writers, producers, screenwriters, actors, cinematographers and distributors. They also shoot the breeze about their new films, The Dare, World of Darkness,...
- 5/22/2019
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Cast includes Kierston Wareing, Dominique Pinon and Frank Leboeuf.
Film Seekers has added Spanish filmmaker Alberto Sciamma’s travel comedy I Love My Mum to its slate ahead of the upcoming American Film Market.
Written and directed by Sciamma, whose previous films include 2015’s Blood Trap and 2003’s Jericho Mansions, I Love My Mum centres Olga and her son Ron, who accidentally exile themselves from England to Morocco. They must find their way across the Mediterranean in an absurd attempt to immigrate back home.
The cast includes Kierston Wareing (Fish Tank), Dominique Pinon (Amélie), former football star Frank Leboeuf, Aida Folch...
Film Seekers has added Spanish filmmaker Alberto Sciamma’s travel comedy I Love My Mum to its slate ahead of the upcoming American Film Market.
Written and directed by Sciamma, whose previous films include 2015’s Blood Trap and 2003’s Jericho Mansions, I Love My Mum centres Olga and her son Ron, who accidentally exile themselves from England to Morocco. They must find their way across the Mediterranean in an absurd attempt to immigrate back home.
The cast includes Kierston Wareing (Fish Tank), Dominique Pinon (Amélie), former football star Frank Leboeuf, Aida Folch...
- 10/28/2018
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
Dating app Bumble is getting closer to making its mark in the content game after narrowing down the shortlist for its female film fund.
The company, which runs the eponymous dating app that only permits women to start a chat with their male matches, launched The Female Force, offering five filmmakers £20,000 to make a short film, in May.
It has narrowed this down to ten filmmakers with five of them set to be revealed in August, with their films launching in January. The filmmakers are: Alexandra Blue, Christine Hartland, Daisy Stenham, Emma Moffat, Emma Wall, Georgina Yukiko Donovan, Helena Sutcliffe, Karen Turner, Oluwaseun ‘Shey’ Osibowale and Pratyusha Gupta (projects below).
The project is being overseen by stars including Guardians of the Galaxy and Elementary star Ophelia Lovibond and Black Mirror star Georgina Campbell, who is currently starring in Syfy’s DC Comics series Krypton, as well as radio presenter Edith Bowman,...
The company, which runs the eponymous dating app that only permits women to start a chat with their male matches, launched The Female Force, offering five filmmakers £20,000 to make a short film, in May.
It has narrowed this down to ten filmmakers with five of them set to be revealed in August, with their films launching in January. The filmmakers are: Alexandra Blue, Christine Hartland, Daisy Stenham, Emma Moffat, Emma Wall, Georgina Yukiko Donovan, Helena Sutcliffe, Karen Turner, Oluwaseun ‘Shey’ Osibowale and Pratyusha Gupta (projects below).
The project is being overseen by stars including Guardians of the Galaxy and Elementary star Ophelia Lovibond and Black Mirror star Georgina Campbell, who is currently starring in Syfy’s DC Comics series Krypton, as well as radio presenter Edith Bowman,...
- 7/12/2018
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
‘Skendleby’ is a horror adapted from Nick Brown’s novel.
The Film Festival Doctor, the festival consultancy business run by Rebekah Louisa Smith, is moving into production with UK horror Skendleby.
The project is being adapted from author Nick Brown’s novel and is set to be directed by American filmmaker Stephen David Brooks (Flytrap) and produced by Alexa Waugh (Hi-Lo Joe). It will tell the story of an ancient evil archaeological curse lurking within the estate of Skendleby Hall.
Waugh has joined Smith as her new company’s head of production and Brooks is the outfit’s in-house director.
The Film Festival Doctor, the festival consultancy business run by Rebekah Louisa Smith, is moving into production with UK horror Skendleby.
The project is being adapted from author Nick Brown’s novel and is set to be directed by American filmmaker Stephen David Brooks (Flytrap) and produced by Alexa Waugh (Hi-Lo Joe). It will tell the story of an ancient evil archaeological curse lurking within the estate of Skendleby Hall.
Waugh has joined Smith as her new company’s head of production and Brooks is the outfit’s in-house director.
- 5/10/2018
- by Tom Grater
- ScreenDaily
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