The Unkindness of Ravens
| The Unkindness of Ravens | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Lawrie Brewster |
| Written by | Sarah Daly |
| Starring | Jamie Scott Gordon |
Running time | 85 minutes |
| Country | Scotland |
| Language | English |
The Unkindness of Ravens is an upcoming Scottish horror film that was directed by Lawrie Brewster.[1] The film stars Jamie Scott Gordon, who previously appeared in Brewster's 2013 debut horror film Lord of Tears, as a veteran that comes face to face with demonic ravens.[2]
In November 2015 Brewster released a promotional video showing people dressed in raven costumes from the film pranking walkers and sightseers in Scotland.[3]
Synopsis
Andrew (Jamie Scott Gordon) is a homeless war veteran that has been experiencing terrifying flashbacks of his time in the Army, flashbacks that contain visions of imposing raven-like creatures. These flashbacks are so intimidating that Andrew has developed a phobia of ravens and as a result he travels to a retreat in the Scottish Highlands to come to terms with his past and his fears. However he soon discovers that this is easier said than done, as this move will bring him face to face with a supernatural force known only as the Raven Warriors.
Cast
- Jamie Scott Gordon as Andrew
- Derek McIlhatton as Pte Mcilhatton
- Dougie Clark as Lee
- Amanda Gilliland as Angela
- Mark Hunter as Pte Hunter
- D.T. Wilson as Hostage
- Ross Campbell as Rebel Soldier
- Farooqi Muskwati as Rebel Commander
- Raphael Zanders-McNeil as Rebel Soldier
- Jamie Harrison-Grundy as Rebel Soldier
- Benjamin Ferguson as Lost Soul
- David Izatt as Lost Soul
- Craig J. Seath as Lost Soul
- Michael Brewster as 'The Ravens Are Coming' Lost Soul
- David Ross as Lost Soul
Development
While developing the film Daly and Brewster were inspired by figures from Norse and Celtic mythology such as the Valkyries and The Morrígan.[4] Filming took place during 2014 in Fife, Edinburgh, and Perthshire, and moved into post-production in 2015.[5][6] To help with costs, Brewster opened a crowdfunding campaign through Kickstarter, with the goal to raise £40,000.[7] The campaign was successful and marked the first Scottish crowdfunding campaign to raise such a large amount of money and the highest funded British horror film on Kickstarter.[6][8]
References
- ↑ Unsworth, Martin. "Get Ready for THE UNKINDNESS OF RAVENS". Starburst Magazine. Retrieved 13 November 2015.
- ↑ "Lawrie Brewster’s ‘The Unkindness of Ravens’ Looks Insane". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 13 November 2015.
- ↑ Logan, Ross. "Terrifying 'Raven Warriors" scare people senseless in prank video promoting new horror film". Mirror. Retrieved 2015-12-04.
- ↑ Squires, John. "Demonic Birds Strike in The Unkindness of Ravens; Help Fund and Watch Extreme Trailer". Dread Central. Retrieved 13 November 2015.
- ↑ "Interview with Laurie Brewster: The Creative Future of Edinburgh". Impulse Magazine. Retrieved 16 November 2015.
- 1 2 Clark, Leeza. "Horror film The Unkindness of Ravens is relying on the kindness of strangers". The Courier. Retrieved 2015-12-04.
- ↑ Hamman, Cody. "TRAILER FOR LAWRIE BREWSTER'S THE UNKINDNESS OF RAVENS WINGS ITS WAY ONLINE". JoBlo.com. Retrieved 13 November 2015.
- ↑ Gelmini, David. "The Unkindness of Ravens Now the Highest Funded British Horror Film in Kickstarter History". Dread Central. Retrieved 29 December 2015.