Shudder, your home for streaming horror and more has acquired director Lynne Davison‘s feature film debut, the Irish folk horror Mandrake, in which the rehabilitation of a killer goes very wrong.
“The film follows probation officer Cathy Madden who is given the task of rehabilitating notorious killer ‘Bloody’ Mary Laidlaw back into society after twenty years of jail. Cathy has always believed that every client deserves a shot at redemption, but her beliefs are firmly tested when two children disappear near Mary’s farm.”
According to Deadline, the cast includes Deirdre Mullins (The Drowning), Derbhle Crotty (Notes On A Scandal), Seamus O’Hara (The Northman), Jude Hill (Belfast), and Roisin Gallagher (The Dry). The script was written by Matt Harvey (An Act of Defiance). Marie-Thérèse Mackle (Derry Girls series 3) and Paul Kennedy (Nightride) produce.
“With the challenges of the pandemic, it has often felt like my ambitious debut feature might never find its place in the world. But not only are we experiencing an incredible festival run and fantastic reviews but I can now proudly state that my film, the first of many, will be available on the premiere genre streaming service in the world, Shudder! Joining the Shudder family is truly a highlight of my burgeoning career.” The director states.
