Project Detail

The Devil's Business

Synopsis

Two hit men are sent to murder an old associate of their underworld boss. Middle-aged Pinner is the been-there-done-that cynical veteran, while his new inexperienced partner Cully is about as green as they come. Waiting for their mark to return home, and irritated by Cully’s constant nervous chatter, Pinner attempts to pass the time by telling a strange story from his past, involving Valentina, a dancer he was once ordered to kill… But things are not all what they seem in their quarry’s house and the discovery of a make-shift black magic altar - and its shocking sacrifice - sends the uncomprehending duo into the shadowy darkness of their own tortured souls and terrifying confrontations with their worst primal fears.

Details

Year: 2011
Type of film: Features
Running time: 75 mins
Director: Sean Hogan
Producer: Jennifer Handorf
Executive Producer: Jennifer Handorf, Miriam Handorf, Sean Hogan, Jay Slater
Editor: Emma Gaffney, Sean Hogan
Screenwriter: Sean Hogan
Director of Photography: Nicola Marsh
Sound: Nick Bridge-Butler
Music: Justin Greaves
Principal cast: Billy Clarke, Jack Gordon, Jonathan Hansler, Harry Miller

Genre

Horror Fantasy Sci-Fi

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

SHH Films Ltd.

137 John Ruskin Street
Camberwell
London
SE5 0PQ
UK

Sales Company

Jinga Films

22 Carnaby Street
3rd Fl
London
W1F 7DB
UK
Tel: +44 (0)20 7287 0050
Fax: +44 (0)20 7494 9492

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