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Directed by | Dean Puckett |
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Country | United Kimgdom |
Language | English |
Magpie is an upcoming British horror film that marks the feature debut of Dean Puckett. It is produced by Rebecca Wolff of Grasp the Nettle Films and Jude Goldrei of Lunar Lander Films. It stars Emma Appleton, Toby Stephens and Lewis Gribben.
Synopsis
A witch hunt takes its toll upon a small religious community following the unexplained death of a town member.[1]
Cast
- Emma Appleton
- Toby Stephens
- Lewis Gribben
- Jodhi May
- Barney Harris
- Oliver Maltman
- James Swanton
Production
Development
The film is loosely based on Puckett’s 2018 short The Sermon. The film has developed slowly with Puckett keen to keep control of the project rather than cede to industry executives.[2] The film has also been called The Heretic during its development.[3] The film was developed as part of the BFI, BBC Films, and Creative UK’s iFeatures program. The film has Rebecca Wolff of Grasp the Nettle Films and Jude Goldrei of Lunar Lander Films producing.[4]
Filming
Filming took place on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall. Principal photography wrapped in June 2023.[5]
Casting
The cast in 2021 was set to include Tuppence Middleton, Max Harwood, and Thomas Turgoose.[6] By the 2023 production, the film featured Emma Appleton, Jodhi May, Lewis Gribben, Barney Harris, Oliver Maltman, James Swanton, and Toby Stephens.[7]
References
- ↑ Valle, Ali (June 22, 2023). "The Witcher's Emma Appleton Set to Bewitch in an Indie Witch Hunt Film". Movieweb. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
- ↑ Prowse, Jae (March 31, 2023). "An interview with Dean Puckett". Horrified Magazine. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
- ↑ Tuna, Thomas (June 22, 2023). "BRITISH HORROR PIC 'HERETIC' WRAPS PRODUCTION". Horrornewsnetwork. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
- ↑ Amber T (June 21, 2023). "Here's Our First Look At Dean Puckett's Untitled Cornish Folk Horror". Fangoria. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
- ↑ Ntim, Zac (June 21, 2023). "Cornish Folk Horror Starring 'The Witcher' Breakout Emma Appleton Wraps Production, First Look Revealed". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
- ↑ Dalton, Ben (February 25, 2021). "Tuppence Middleton, Max Harwood, Thomas Turgoose to lead Dean Puckett's 'Magpie' for Bankside (exclusive)". Screen Daily. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
- ↑ McCall, Kevin (June 21, 2023). "The Witcher's Emma Appleton Escapes a Witch Hunt in First Image From Dean Puckett's Debut Film". Collider. Retrieved November 22, 2023.