The Severed Sun Explained

Director:Dean Puckett
Producer:
  • Dean Puckett
  • Rebecca Wolff
  • Jude Goldrei
Screenplay:Dean Puckett
Starring:
Cinematography:Ian Forbes
Editing:Paco Sweetman
Production Companies:
  • BFI
  • BBC Film
  • iFeatures
  • Heatseeker Media
  • Lunar Lander Films
  • Grasp the Nettle Films
Country:United Kingdom
Language:English

The Severed Sun is an upcoming British horror film that marks the feature debut of Dean Puckett. It is produced by Rebecca Wolff of Grasp the Nettle Films and Jude Goldrei of Lunar Lander Films. It stars Emma Appleton, Toby Stephens and Lewis Gribben.

Synopsis

A witch hunt takes its toll upon a small religious community following the unexplained death of a town member.[1]

Cast

Production

Development

The film is loosely based on Puckett's 2018 short The Sermon. The film has developed slowly with Puckett keen to keep control of the project rather than cede to industry executives.[2] The film has also been called I Feel Blood, Magpie, and The Heretic during its development.[3] The film was developed as part of the BFI, BBC Film, and Creative UK's iFeatures program. The film has Rebecca Wolff of Grasp the Nettle Films and Jude Goldrei of Lunar Lander Films producing.[4] The film was titled The Severed Sun when it received additional financing from newly the established Heatseeker Media for independent productions. It is set to be the first project delivered via the fund.[5]

Filming

Filming took place on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall. Principal photography wrapped in June 2023.[6]

Casting

The cast in 2021 was set to include Tuppence Middleton, Max Harwood, and Thomas Turgoose.[7] By the 2023 production, the film featured Emma Appleton, Jodhi May, Lewis Gribben, Barney Harris, Oliver Maltman, James Swanton, and Toby Stephens.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Movieweb. The Witcher's Emma Appleton Set to Bewitch in an Indie Witch Hunt Film . Ali. Valle. 22 June 2023. 22 November 2023.
  2. Web site: 22 November 2023. Horrified Magazine. An interview with Dean Puckett. Jae. Prowse. 31 March 2023.
  3. Web site: BRITISH HORROR PIC 'HERETIC' WRAPS PRODUCTION. Horrornewsnetwork. 22 November 2023. Thomas. Tuna. June 22, 2023.
  4. Web site: Here's Our First Look At Dean Puckett's Untitled Cornish Folk Horror. Fangoria. 22 November 2023. Amber T. 21 June 2023.
  5. Roxborough . Scott . U.K. Producers Launch Indie Financing Fund Heatseeker Media (Exclusive) . . . 12 January 2024.
  6. Web site: Cornish Folk Horror Starring 'The Witcher' Breakout Emma Appleton Wraps Production, First Look Revealed. Deadline Hollywood. 22 November 2023. Zac. Ntim. June 21, 2023.
  7. Web site: Screen Daily. 22 November 2023. Tuppence Middleton, Max Harwood, Thomas Turgoose to lead Dean Puckett's 'Magpie' for Bankside (exclusive). Ben. Dalton. 25 February 2021.
  8. Web site: Collider. 22 November 2023. The Witcher's Emma Appleton Escapes a Witch Hunt in First Image From Dean Puckett's Debut Film. Kevin. McCall. 21 June 2023.