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The Loch

Synopsis

Two seemingly successful and happy families plan to spend a lazy summer relaxing on a boat on the beautiful lochs of Scotland. But things are not as they seem... As their lives are pulled apart by dark forces beyond their control a bloody struggle for survival ensues, with a father fighting his own demons who must fight to save his family from what lies beneath.
A dark and bloody update of the Loch Ness monster myth.

Details

Year
2016
Type of project
Features
Director
Simon Duric
Producer
Will Clarke, James Watkins
Screenwriter
James Watkins, Simon Duric
Principal cast
Peter Mullan

Genre

Action Horror Fantasy Sci-Fi

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Pre-production

Production Company

Altitutude Film Entertainment

34 Foubert's Place
London
W1F 7PX

Sales Company

Altitude Film Sales

34 Foubert's Place
London
W1F 7PX

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