Paranormal Diaries: Clophill
| The Paranormal Diaries: Clophill | |
|---|---|
| Directed by |
Kevin Gates Michael Bartlett |
| Written by | Kevin Gates |
| Starring |
Craig Stovin Criselda Cabitac Kevin Gates |
| Music by | Pete Renton |
| Cinematography | George Carpenter |
| Edited by | Kevin Gates |
Production companies |
Bleeding Edge Films Off World Films |
| Distributed by | Second Sight Films |
Release dates |
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Running time | 88 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
The Paranormal Diaries: Clophill (also stylized as Paranormal Diaries: Clophill) is a 2013 British found footage horror mockumentary film that was directed by Kevin Gates and Michael Bartlett.[1] The film had its world premiere on 24 August 2013 at the London FrightFest Film Festival.[2] Paranormal Diaries: Clophill, which contains both factual interviews and a written storyline, centers on the St Marys Church in Clophill and rumors that the church is the site of paranormal and occult activity.[3][4] In September 2014, writer Kevin Gates released a book tie-in containing his research material for the film.[4]
Synopsis
The film follows several filmmakers who decide to investigate Old St Mary's Church in Clophill, which has long been rumored to be a supernatural hot spot. Before entering the church they interview several people about the church's history to get a good feel for the place, but after they enter the building they find that the rumours may be all too true.[2][3]
Cast
The cast included:[3]
- Craig Stovin as Himself
- Criselda Cabitac as Herself
- Kevin Gates as Himself
- Michael Bartlett as Himself
- Mark Jeavons as Himself
- Rob Whitaker as Himself
Reception
Critical reception for The Paranormal Diaries: Clophill has been mixed.[5][6] Common praise for the film centered upon the directors' usage of real-life interviews with people familiar with St Marys Church and blurring the boundaries between fact and fiction,[7][8] as they felt that it added a level of realism to the movie's premise.[9][10] Criticism mostly centered upon what the reviewers felt was the movie not living up to its potential and for being too overly derivative of similar found footage films.[11][12]
References
- ↑ Mount, Paul. "Interview: Kevin Gates". Starburst Magazine. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
- 1 2 Christian, Paul. "Horror ‘mocumentary’ ‘The Paranormal Diaries: Clophill’ set for DVD release". WH Times. Retrieved 12 November 2014.
- 1 2 3 "The Paranormal Diaries: Clophill". IMDb. Retrieved 12 November 2014.
- 1 2 Barton, Steve. "The Paranormal Diaries: Clophill Goes to Print". Dread Central. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
- ↑ "Film4 FrightFest 2013 Review – The Paranormal Diaries: Clophill (2013)". Flickering Myth. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
- ↑ Hunter, Rob. "‘Space Station 76′ Is Sci-Fi Comedy from the Future and the Best New DVD Release of the Week". Film School Rejects. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
- ↑ Coleman, Jason. "DVD Review: 'The Paranormal Diaries: Clophill'". StarPulse. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
- ↑ Meyers, Brandon. "Film Review: The Paranormal Diaries: Clophill". Moviepilot. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
- ↑ Bitel, Anton. "THE PARANORMAL DIARIES: CLOPHILL (review)". Grolsch Film Works. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
- ↑ Barton, Steve. "The Paranormal Diaries: Clophill (review)". Dread Central. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
- ↑ Cooper, Patrick. "[Review] ‘Paranormal Diaries: Clophill’ Flops and Fizzles Out". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
- ↑ Munro, Shaun. "FrightFest 2013: You’re Next, Hatchet 3, VHS 2 & More Reviewed". What Culture. Retrieved 11 November 2014.