The Severed Sun
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| Directed by | Dean Puckett |
| Screenplay by | Dean Puckett |
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| Cinematography | Ian Forbes |
| Edited by | Paco Sweetman |
| Music by | Brain Rays, James Forde Stewart and Thomas Michael Williams (Unknown Horrors) |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
The Severed Sun is a 2024 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.
The Severed Sun premiered at Fantastic Fest on September 22, 2024.
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
- Eoin Slattery
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 I Feel Blood, Magpie, and The Heretic during its development.[3][4] The film was developed as part of the BFI, BBC Film, and Creative UK's iFeatures program. The film has Rebecca Wolff of Grasp the Nettle Films and Jude Goldrei of Lunar Lander Films producing.[5] The film was titled The Severed Sun when it received additional financing from newly the established Heatseeker Media for independent productions. It is set to be the first project delivered via the fund.[6]
Filming
Filming took place on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall. Principal photography wrapped in June 2023.[7]
Casting
The cast in 2021 was set to include Tuppence Middleton, Max Harwood, and Thomas Turgoose.[3] By the 2023 production, the film featured Emma Appleton, Jodhi May, Lewis Gribben, Barney Harris, Oliver Maltman, James Swanton, and Toby Stephens.[8]
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.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Roxborough, Scott (January 12, 2024). "U.K. Producers Launch Indie Financing Fund Heatseeker Media (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Penske Media Corporation.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.