A feature film shot in the North East will have its European Premiere on 29th August as part of Film4’s FrightFest. Estranged, a twisted psychological drama, has been selected to be screened during the 5-day film festival in London’s West End.
Shot almost exclusively at Lambton Castle in Durham using local crew, Estranged is a tale of family secrets, deception and cultish crimes. The team behind the film includes executive producer Steven Schneider, best known for producing the Insidious and Paranormal Activity franchises.
Fans of the horror genre will also recognise North East actor Craig Conway, who stars in the film alongside James Cosmo (Braveheart, Troy), Amy Manson (Being Human, Outcasts) and James Lance (Bronson). Mr Conway, who co-produced the film, said: “Estranged was an amazing opportunity for cast and crew from the North East to be part of a truly chilling movie. It will have people on the edge of their seats until the final credits.”
The film was made possible by funding from the North East Creative Content Fund, managed by regional investment firm Northstar Ventures.
North East audiences will be able to watch Estranged online, as it is being distributed by Icon Film Distribution as part of FrightFest Presents.
The North East Creative Content Fund was supported by the ERDF Competitiveness Programme 2007-13. The ERDF programme brought over £300 million into the North East to boost the region’s innovation, enterprise and business support services.
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