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Blockhead

Blockhead

Synopsis

Will, a timid writer struggling creatively after the success of his first novel some years ago, is psychologically manipulated by Mikey, a mysterious decorator, into a committing a series of escalating criminal acts that form the inspiration for his new work. However as the line between fiction reality begins to blur, Will is forced to confront his past and discover the truth about who he really is. What price is he prepared to pay to finish his novel?

Details

Year
2025
Type of project
Features
Running time
82 min
Format
4K - UHD (3840x2160 Pixel)
Director
Matt Harlock 1st Feature
Producer
Oliver Kendall, Matt Harlock
Executive Producer
Evrim Ersoy, Mike Chapman, Josh Barnes, Fatima Heywood, Daniel Hewitt-Teale, Matt Harlock, Oliver Kendall, Laura Kirby, Carl Pappenheim, Paul, Harry Thomas
Editor
Chris Blaine
Screenwriter
Matt Harlock
Director of Photography
Stuart White
Production Designer
Jason Synott
Sound
Graeme Willetts, David Yapp
Composer
Adam Stafford
Principal cast
Joe Sims, Danny Horn, Kellie Shirley, Hussina Raja, Michele Moran, Charlotte Pyke, Richard Glover, Jake Mavis

Genre

Horror Drama Fantasy Sci-Fi

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Post-production

Production Company

Halflife films

Matt Harlock

Sales Company

Blue Finch Films Releasing

16 Beaufort Court
Admirals Way
Canary Wharf
London
E14 9XL

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