Project Detail

The Hook

The Hook

Synopsis

A family band. Three burnt out brothers, an undervalued sister, a cornucopia of addictions, oversized egos, murderous resentments, delusions of grandeur, washed out morals and rapidly fading success culminates in a whirlwind dark comedy.
A portrait of chasing success in the music industry, exposing the toll of addiction and the mental battles that come with the price of ambition.

Details

Year
2025
Type of project
Features
Running time
99 min
Format
Digital
Director
Thomas Beatty 1st Feature
Producer
Dom Poots, Nick Neo, Thomas Beatty
Co-Producer
Tamara Orlova, Jack McEvoy
Executive Producer
Elijah Rowen, Charlie Freeman, Glen Kirby
Editor
Ellis Evans
Screenwriter
Thomas Beatty
Director of Photography
Rich Deering, George Burt
Production Designer
Natalie Pack
Sound
Matt Powell
Composer
Ollie De Wailly
Principal cast
Elijah Rowen, Charlie Freeman, Jack McEvoy, Mei Bignall
Other Lead Creative(s)
Hair and Make up: Chelsea Murphy
Colourist
Elise Wallbridge

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

West One Entertainment

Thomas Beatty
Twickenham Film Studios
The Barons
St Margarets
Twickenham
TW1 2AW

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