Wake Wood (V)

2414-poster
release date July 5 2011
studio Hammer Films/MPI/Dark Sky Films
director David Keating
writer David Keating, Brendan McCarthy
starring Aidan Gillen, Eva Birthistle, Timothy Spall
site wakewoodmovie.com
trailer 1 Trailer #1

Synopsis

Still grieving the death of nine-year-old Alice – their only child – at the jaws of a crazed dog, vet Patrick and pharmacist Louise relocate to the remote town of Wake Wood where they learn of a pagan ritual that will allow them three more days with Alice. The couple find the idea disturbing and exciting in equal measure, but once they agree terms with Arthur, the village’s leader, a far bigger question looms – what will they do when it’s time for Alice to go back?

Official Review

Something’s not quite right in the Irish village of Wake Wood. Sure, the locals are generally friendly as hell, but still…something’s going on here, man. Something not right. Something bizarre. As one townie puts it, “What goes on in Wake Wood is not for everyone.…Read More

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Official Score: 4 / 5