Project Detail

Mortice

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

Categories

Production Status

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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