Daddy's Head

Horror

Available on VOD: 7 november 2024

Director: Benjamin Barfoot

Cast: Rupert Turnbull, Julia Brown (World on Fire), Charles Aitken (Happy Death Day 2U)

Step mother Laura and twelve year old Issac are forced into an unwanted family dynamic after the sudden death of Isaac’s father, James. Living together in James’s luxury, isolated, designer home he built with his previous deceased wife both Laura and Issac struggle to come to terms with the situation.

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• Eye for Film: A sinister fairytale which balances elements of ancient lore with a crisp, modern sensibility.
• Mar Reviws Movies: Daddy's Head is about the all-enveloping nature of grief ... [The] film is also a creepy and, at times, genuinely frightening horror story.
• Bloody Disgusting: Daddy’s Head is handsomely crafted, with a creature design that’s pure nightmare fuel.
• Roger Ebert.com: Echoes of Folk Horror, “The Babadook,” and even “Under the Skin” weave through Benjamin Barfoot’s chilling study of the denial that often unfolds after the sudden loss of a loved one.

Sunray: Fallen Soldier

Action

Available on VOD: 25 november 2024

Director: James Clarke, Daniel Shepherd

Cast: Tip Cullen, Tom Leigh, Luke Solomon, Steven Blades (One More Shot)

After dedicating his entire life to service in the armed forces Andy now struggles to slot back into a world he no longer recognises. Now forced to confront the death of his daughter following a fatal encounter with drugs he becomes hell-bent on finding those responsible. With nothing to lose, a violent criminal underworld unravels in his wake. Set against a backdrop of realistic, fast-paced action, guided by high-quality military drills; and created by UK Armed Forces veterans. Sunray challenges the perceptions of mental health and the struggles that soldiers face when re-integrating back into civilian life.

Chosen Family

Romantic Comedy

Available on VOD: 21 november 2024

Director: Heather Graham

Cast: Heather Graham (Austin Powers, Boogie Nights, On a Wing and a Prayer), Julia Stiles (Orphan First Kill, Jason Bourne), John Brotherton (Fast & Furious 7, The Conjuring), Thomas Lennon (We're the Millers, What to Expect When You're Expecting, A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas)

Ann (Heather Graham) is a yoga teacher struggling to achieve inner peace despite the fact her family is driving her crazy and her dating life is miserable. She doesn’t know how to say no and wants to fix everyone’s problems. In the meantime, Ann struggles to save her sister (Julia Stiles) from addiction with disastrous results. With so many expectations on her, Ann leans on her good friends Max (Thomas Lennon), Frances, Roz and Ella for support. They in turn set her up with a cute divorced dad Steve (John Brotherton), who has an adorable 7 year old daughter. When Ann meets Steve’s daughter Lily, she is immediately smitten. But Lily does not feel the same, and as Steve and Ann get closer, Lily grows increasingly jealous and competitive. When Lily starts to misbehave, Ann sees that Lily can do no wrong in Steve’s eyes - she’s in the battle of her life with a 7 year old.  

• Filmgatereviews.com: Chosen Family is a funny and thoughtful look at adult relationships.
• Gazettely.com: Heartfelt lead performances from Graham and Stiles.