| Starve Acre | |
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| Directed by | Daniel Kokotajlo |
| Screenplay by | Daniel Kokotajlo |
| Based on | Starve Acre by Andrew Michael Hurley |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Adam Scarth |
| Edited by | Brenna Rangott |
| Music by | Matthew Herbert |
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| Distributed by | BFI Distribution |
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Running time | 98 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Starve Acre is a 2023 British horror film, written and directed by Daniel Kokotajlo, based upon the novel of the same name by Andrew Michael Hurley. It stars Matt Smith and Morfydd Clark. It had its world premiere at the BFI London Film Festival on 12 October 2023.
Cast[edit]
- Matt Smith as Richard
- Morfydd Clark as Juliette
- Erin Richards as Harrie
- Robert Emms as Steven
- Sean Gilder as Gordon
Production[edit]
In January 2022, it was announced Matt Smith and Morfydd Clark had joined the cast of the film, with Daniel Kokotajlo directing from a screenplay he wrote based upon the novel by Andrew Michael Hurley.[1]
Release[edit]
The film had its world premiere at the BFI London Film Festival on 12 October 2023.[2][3] In October 2023, BFI Distribution and Brainstorm Media acquired U.K. and U.S. distribution rights respectively.[4]
Reception[edit]
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 7 critics' reviews are positive.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ Yossman, K.J. (31 January 2022). "Matt Smith, Morfydd Clark Set for Supernatural Horror Film 'Starve Acre'". Variety. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
- ^ "Starve Acre". BFI London Film Festival. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
- ^ Ntim, Zac (31 August 2023). "BFI London Film Festival Full Lineup: 'The Book Of Clarence' World Premiere; Scorsese, Miyazaki, Lanthimos & Fincher Among Headline Galas". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
- ^ Ritman, Alex (30 October 2023). "'Starve Acre,' Folk Horror Starring Morfydd Clark and Matt Smith, Sells to U.S., U.K." The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
- ^ "Starve Acre". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
External links[edit]
- Starve Acre at IMDb