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Gothic Horror

Blackmoor

"A slow-burn gothic about the books we leave behind and the ones that finish us."

A film by Elena Vance

115 min Scottish Highlands English R (anticipated)
Direct from the director

The pitch

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Elena Vance
Writer / Director

Elena Vance broke out with 'The Hollow Bride,' which sold to Shudder in 14 territories. Blackmoor doubles down on her literary, atmospheric horror.

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Elena Vance
Writer / Director

Elena Vance broke out with 'The Hollow Bride,' which sold to Shudder in 14 territories. Blackmoor doubles down on her literary, atmospheric horror.

Previous work

The Hollow Bride
Trailer coming soon

The Hollow Bride

2022
Writer / Director

Sold to Shudder in 14 territories. 89% Rotten Tomatoes.

Tallow
Trailer coming soon

Tallow

2019
Director

Sitges Film Festival — Best New Director.

Synopsis

What this film is

A folklorist accepts a residency at a castle where every previous guest has finished the same book.

Why we're raising

Practical effects only. Shooting on location in a 14th-century Scottish castle for 32 nights. We've attached a celebrated production designer (BAFTA-winning) and our first AD has run three studio horror productions.

At a glance
GenreGothic Horror
Runtime115 min
Shoots inScottish Highlands
LanguageEnglish
RatingR (anticipated)
Total budget$1.10M
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Blackmoor
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