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The Sin-Eater

Synopsis

1852, Wales: a desperate young mother carries out a forbidden ritual to save the soul of her unbaptised dead baby, but is tricked into taking on a terrifying supernatural burden.

Details

Year
2024
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
17 min 4 sec
Format
Arri LF
Director
Kelly Holmes
Producer
David Brown
Editor
Elizabeth Clutterbuck
Screenwriter
Matthew White
Director of Photography
Alan McLaughlin
Production Designer
Emily Brister-Runnicles
Composer
Die Hexen
Principal cast
Carly-Sophia Davis, Jack Parry-Jones, Sharon Morgan, Gareth Jewell, Lewis McKinnon

Genre

Horror Welsh Woman Director Drama Fantasy Sci-Fi

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Supported by BFI NETWORK

Gallus Films

David Brown

Kelly Holmes

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