Project Detail

Mortice

Name: Mortice
Director: James T Donnelly
Released: 2000
Duration: 7 mins

Synopsis

Mortice is the tale of a young couple whose search for a suitable property takes an unexpected turn. They unwittingly find themselves trapped in a world of terror, suspense and wall-mounted ceramic ducks. The story is a potent cocktail of horror and black comedy that will entertain and alarm in equal measure.

Details

Year: 2000
Type of project: Shorts
Running time: 7 mins
Format: 35mm
Director: James T Donnelly
Producer: Paul Largan
Executive Producer: Paul Largan
Editor: Declan Byrne
Screenwriter: Mik Duffy
Director of Photography: Eric Gillespie
Sound: David Kilpatrick
Principal cast: Derek Halligan, Niki Doherty, Paul McEneaney

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Visionworks Television Limited

Sales Company

Northern Ireland Film Commission Contact: Julia Carson 21 Ormeau Avenue Belfast BT2 8HD Tel: 0044 1232 232 444 Fax: 0044 1232 239 918 info@nifc.co.uk www.nifc.co.uk

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