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Writer-director William McGregor’s period thriller, Gwen is a mix of subgenres set in the hills of Wales during the industrial revolution. A poor family struggles to keep their farm going under as their livestock is mysteriously butchered, a shadowy figure lurks outside in the darkness, and a group of men threatens the family in a push to get them to sell their farm, all while the mother is struck with sickness. Eleanor Worthington-Cox plays the eldest daughter and the star of the film. Her character is left to take care of her little sister, her mother, and the farm as her mother falls ill. Cox’s performance is incredible. Her character goes through so many troubles and she never fails to portray every scene, every emotion beautifully. I imagine it wasn’t an easy role, and for such a young actress, which leaves me highly impressed by Cox. The cinematography and scenery were absolutely fantastic. The way the land and the light
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Shudder continues to announce releases for this October. The latest to be announced is writer-director William McGregor‘s (“Misfits”), Gwen. Staring Eleanor Worthington-Cox (Maleficent) and Maxine Peake (The Theory of Everything), the film centers on Gwen, a young girl whose life seems to be collapsing around her. Struggling with her mother’s mysterious illness, her father’s absence and a group of angry villagers threatening to take her farm, Gwen must find the strength to guide her family through the darkness. But as a malevolent presence begins to take grip of her home, it becomes apparent there is a greater evil that may be too strong to overcome. RLJE Films will release Gwen on October 8th on DVD for an SRP of $27.97 and Blu-ray for an SRP of $28.97. Special Features include: GWEN DVD and Blu-ray include the following bonus features: An interview with Maxine Peake An interview with Eleanor Worthington-Cox
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Ahead of its August release, the trailer has been unveiled for writer-director William McGregor’s dark folk horror, Gwen, teasing a family in peril. The film centers on Gwen, a young girl desperately trying to hold her home together – struggling with her mother’s mysterious illness, her father’s absence and a ruthless mining company encroaching on their land. As a growing darkness begins to take grip of her home, the local community grows suspicious and turns on Gwen and her family. Starring Maxine Peake and Eleanor Worthington-Cox, Gwen will be unleashed on Digital HD and On Demand August 16, 2019, from Shudder and RLJE Films.
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Writer-director William McGregor’s period thriller, Gwen is a mix of subgenres set in the hills of Wales during the industrial revolution. A poor family struggles to keep their farm going under as their livestock is mysteriously butchered, a shadowy figure lurks outside in the darkness, and a group of men threatens the family in a push to get them to sell their farm, all while the mother is struck with sickness. Eleanor Worthington-Cox plays the eldest daughter and the star of the film. Her character is left to take care of her little sister, her mother, and the farm as her mother falls ill. Cox’s performance is incredible. Her character goes through so many troubles and she never fails to portray every scene, every emotion beautifully. I imagine it wasn’t an easy role, and for such a young actress, which leaves me highly impressed by Cox. The cinematography and scenery were absolutely fantastic. The way the land and the light
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MoviesNewsShudderStreaming TVTrailers
Shudder continues to announce releases for this October. The latest to be announced is writer-director William McGregor‘s (“Misfits”), Gwen. Staring Eleanor Worthington-Cox (Maleficent) and Maxine Peake (The Theory of Everything), the film centers on Gwen, a young girl whose life seems to be collapsing around her. Struggling with her mother’s mysterious illness, her father’s absence and a group of angry villagers threatening to take her farm, Gwen must find the strength to guide her family through the darkness. But as a malevolent presence begins to take grip of her home, it becomes apparent there is a greater evil that may be too strong to overcome. RLJE Films will release Gwen on October 8th on DVD for an SRP of $27.97 and Blu-ray for an SRP of $28.97. Special Features include: GWEN DVD and Blu-ray include the following bonus features: An interview with Maxine Peake An interview with Eleanor Worthington-Cox
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MoviesNewsThrillerTrailers
Ahead of its August release, the trailer has been unveiled for writer-director William McGregor’s dark folk horror, Gwen, teasing a family in peril. The film centers on Gwen, a young girl desperately trying to hold her home together – struggling with her mother’s mysterious illness, her father’s absence and a ruthless mining company encroaching on their land. As a growing darkness begins to take grip of her home, the local community grows suspicious and turns on Gwen and her family. Starring Maxine Peake and Eleanor Worthington-Cox, Gwen will be unleashed on Digital HD and On Demand August 16, 2019, from Shudder and RLJE Films.
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