The Damned is a 2024 internationally co-produced horror film directed by Thordur Palsson. Written by Jamie Hannigan from a story by Palsson, it stars Joe Cole and Odessa Young.
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| Directed by | Thordur Palsson |
| Screenplay by | Jamie Hannigan |
| Story by | Thordur Palsson |
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| Cinematography | Eli Arenson |
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| Music by | Stephen McKeon |
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| Distributed by | Vertical |
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Running time | 89 minutes |
| Countries | United Kingdom Iceland Ireland Belgium United States |
| Language | English |
Premise
editDuring a harsh winter in the 19th century, inhabitants at a remote coastal outpost witness a shipwreck.[1]
Cast
edit- Odessa Young as Eva
- Joe Cole as Daniel
- Lewis Gribben
- Siobhan Finneran
- Francis Magee
- Rory McCann
- Turlough Convery
- Mícheál Óg Lane
- Andrean Sigurgeirsson
Production
editThordur Palsson wrote the story and directs, while Jamie Hannigan wrote the screenplay. Emilie Jouffroy and Kamilla Hodol are produced for Elation Pictures alongside John Keville and Conor Barry of Wild Atlantic Pictures and Netop Films. ish.[2] Producers also include Tim Headington, Theresa Steele Page and Nate Kamiya producing for Ley Line Entertainment.[3]
Odessa Young was cast as Eva in 2021.[2][4] By April 2023 the cast also included Joe Cole, Lewis Gribben, Siobhan Finneran, Francis Magee, Rory McCann, Turlough Convery, Mícheál Óg Lane and Andrean Sigurgeirsson.[5]
Filming took place in Iceland in 2023 and the project entered post-production in spring 2023.[6]
Release
editIt had its world premiere at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival on June 6, 2024.[7] Prior to, Vertical acquired North American distribution rights to the film, planning to release it later in 2024.[8] The film is scheduled to be released in theaters on January 3, 2025.[9]
References
edit- ^ Sarrubbia, Stefania (April 28, 2023). "Peaky Blinders star Joe Cole lands next movie role". Digital Spy. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
- ^ a b Yossman, K.J. (July 8, 2021). "'Mothering Sunday' Star Odessa Young to Lead Psychological Horror 'The Damned' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
- ^ Ritman, Alex (February 1, 2024). "'The Damned' First Look: Odessa Young and Joe Cole Endure a Cruel Winter in Upcoming Horror Film (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
- ^ Hoby, Hermione (November 15, 2021). "Introducing… the actress Odessa Young". Financial Times. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
- ^ Ramachandran, Naman (April 27, 2023). "'Gangs of London' Star Joe Cole Joins Odessa Young in 'The Damned' Cast, Protagonist to Launch Sales at Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
- ^ Abbatescianni, Davide (May 3, 2023). "Thordur Palsson's psychological horror The Damned now in post-production". Cineuropa. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
- ^ Dunn, Jack (April 17, 2024). "Tribeca Festival Reveals 2024 Feature Film Lineup Including New Movies With Lily Gladstone, Jenna Ortega and Michael Cera". Variety. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (June 4, 2024). "Vertical Acquires Supernatural Horror Pic 'The Damned' Ahead Of Tribeca Premiere". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
- ^ Billinton, Alex (October 31, 2024). "Chilling Icelandic Horror Thriller Film 'The Damned' Official US Trailer". First Showing. Retrieved December 24, 2024.
External links
edit- The Damned at IMDb