In the 17th century, those accused of witchcraft often face death at the flames of the stake, but in the new horror movie The Convent, Reverend Mother (Clare Higgins) offers sanctuary to those accused of necromancy... but those who accept her help soon find that they may have been better off at the stake. With The Convent coming to theaters and VOD this week from Vertical Entertainment, we've been provided with an exclusive clip to share with Daily Dead readers!
You can watch The Magistrate (Michael Ironside) and Reverend Mother (Higgins) decide the fate of Persephone (Hannah Arterton) in our exclusive clip below.
Directed by Paul Hyett from a screenplay he co-wrote with Conal Palmer and Gregory Blair, The Convent stars Hannah Arterton, Clare Higgins, Rosie Day, and Michael Ironside. The film will be released in theaters and on VOD beginning May 3rd from Vertical Entertainment.
Synopsis: "In the early 17th century,...
You can watch The Magistrate (Michael Ironside) and Reverend Mother (Higgins) decide the fate of Persephone (Hannah Arterton) in our exclusive clip below.
Directed by Paul Hyett from a screenplay he co-wrote with Conal Palmer and Gregory Blair, The Convent stars Hannah Arterton, Clare Higgins, Rosie Day, and Michael Ironside. The film will be released in theaters and on VOD beginning May 3rd from Vertical Entertainment.
Synopsis: "In the early 17th century,...
- 5/2/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Ahead of the film's release on May 3rd, check out the official trailer and poster for Paul Hyett's The Convent. Also in today's Horror Highlights: North American release details for The Samaritans and a Q&A with Deadly Class composer Nathan Matthew David.
The Convent Release Details, Trailer, and Poster: "In the early 17th century, innocent young Persephone is falsely accused and put on trial for her life. Her fate seems sealed except for the timely intervention of the mysterious Reverend Mother offering her not just sanctuary, but hope. For the Reverend Mother is the self-appointed leader of a small religious retreat, a secluded Priory, where her fellow Sisters devote their lives to the Lord and seek atonement for their pasts. But upon arrival, Persephone is plagued with terrifying visions and soon realizes that it’s not salvation that awaits but a battle for her very soul itself.
Director:...
The Convent Release Details, Trailer, and Poster: "In the early 17th century, innocent young Persephone is falsely accused and put on trial for her life. Her fate seems sealed except for the timely intervention of the mysterious Reverend Mother offering her not just sanctuary, but hope. For the Reverend Mother is the self-appointed leader of a small religious retreat, a secluded Priory, where her fellow Sisters devote their lives to the Lord and seek atonement for their pasts. But upon arrival, Persephone is plagued with terrifying visions and soon realizes that it’s not salvation that awaits but a battle for her very soul itself.
Director:...
- 4/3/2019
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Vertical Entertainment has unveiled the trailer for “The Convent,” which seeks to answer an age-old question: How many horror movies about nuns does America have room in its heart for? Continuing a trend reignited by last year’s “The Conjuring” spinoff “The Nun” and dating back to the likes of “To the Devil a Daughter” and “Mother Joan of the Angels,” Paul Hyett’s film is very much back in the habit. Watch the trailer below.
Here’s the synopsis: “In the early 17th century, innocent young Persephone is falsely accused and put on trial for her life. Her fate seems sealed except for the timely intervention of the mysterious Reverend Mother offering her not just sanctuary, but hope. For the Reverend Mother is the self-appointed leader of a small religious retreat, a secluded Priory, where her fellow Sisters devote their lives to the Lord and seek atonement for their pasts.
Here’s the synopsis: “In the early 17th century, innocent young Persephone is falsely accused and put on trial for her life. Her fate seems sealed except for the timely intervention of the mysterious Reverend Mother offering her not just sanctuary, but hope. For the Reverend Mother is the self-appointed leader of a small religious retreat, a secluded Priory, where her fellow Sisters devote their lives to the Lord and seek atonement for their pasts.
- 3/28/2019
- by Michael Nordine
- Indiewire
Freestyle Digital Media has acquired domestic rights to Bardo Blues, the feature film debut of director Marcia Klimpton. The pic stars Stephen McClintic and is based on the semi-autobiographical story of Kimpton’s mentally ill brother, and Freestyle will bow the pic in theaters and on digital May 3 during Mental Illness Awareness Month. Set in Thailand, the film follows Jack (McClintic) as he struggles to learn the truth about the mother that abandoned him and his own reason for existing. Brian Gross and Natalie Sperl also star. “Bardo Blues will have audiences question their journey through life even with some of the greatest obstacles, such as mental illness,” said Kimpton, the heir to Bill Kimpton, founder of Kimpton hotels; she is donating 10% percent of revenue on the film and and upcoming book to brain illness research. The deal was negotiated by Freestyle Digital Media and Kimpton.
Vertical Entertainment has acquired...
Vertical Entertainment has acquired...
- 3/26/2019
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
What first attracted you to actor Gregory Blair’s script?
When Templeheart gave me the script of Heretiks (although it was a different title at the time), the one thing that really grabbed my interest was the opportunity to do a creepy period horror, set in 17th Century England. I’d already shot a war-set film, a contemporary werewolf film and here was an opportunity to do a film set in the 17th century where young girls were put on trial for witchcraft, of which some were drowned, hanged and so much worse. It was a truly dark and fearful time in the history of England, one that I was keen to portray on screen, and adding to that a supernatural element, was hard to resist.
What did you and your Seasoning House co-writer Conal Palmer bring to the final screenplay?
Conal and I did an extensive rewrite, as I remember,...
When Templeheart gave me the script of Heretiks (although it was a different title at the time), the one thing that really grabbed my interest was the opportunity to do a creepy period horror, set in 17th Century England. I’d already shot a war-set film, a contemporary werewolf film and here was an opportunity to do a film set in the 17th century where young girls were put on trial for witchcraft, of which some were drowned, hanged and so much worse. It was a truly dark and fearful time in the history of England, one that I was keen to portray on screen, and adding to that a supernatural element, was hard to resist.
What did you and your Seasoning House co-writer Conal Palmer bring to the final screenplay?
Conal and I did an extensive rewrite, as I remember,...
- 8/15/2018
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Tagline: "Forgive Us Our Sins." The first trailer for Heretiks has debuted today. The clip shows a woman accused of witchcraft and sentenced to death. However, a reverend intervenes and gives her a second chance to conquer her demons. Heretiks was directed by Paul Hyett (Howl), from a script written by Gregory Blair (Deadly Revisions) and Conal Palmer (The Seasoning House). Heretiks also stars Michael Ironside (Patient Seven), Clare Higgins (Hellraiser) and Hannah Arterton. This title is expected to have its World Premiere at this year's Frightfest, in London. Fans with a strong stomach can find the eye-popping trailer below. The synopsis for Heretiks begins with Persephone's (Arterton) trial. She is rescued before deliberation by the Reverend Mother (Higgins). However, in an isolated Priory, the spirits of evil continue to pursue Persephone. What sins have drawn such demonic forces to her? The World Premiere, for Heretiks, is scheduled for August 25th.
- 8/6/2018
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
The EnMar Productions and Sterling Pictures project stars Michael Ironside and Clare Higgins.
Principal photography has begun on Heretiks, a supernatural horror from Paul Hyett, director of werewolves-on-a-train feature Howl.
Starring Michael Ironside (Total Recall), Clare Higgins (Hellraiser) and Hannah Arterton (Walking On Sunshine), the film is set in Britain in the 17th Century and follows a young woman who, after being saved from execution, discovers a new evil within her.
Producers are Marcia Do Vales for Spain’s EnMar Productions and Michael Riley for the UK’s Sterling Pictures.
Executive producers are Gary Collins for Red Rock Entertainment and Lyndon Baldock for Templeheart Films.
Hyett has co-written the script with Conal Palmer. The pair previously collaborated on 2012’s The Seasoning House.
Principal photography has begun on Heretiks, a supernatural horror from Paul Hyett, director of werewolves-on-a-train feature Howl.
Starring Michael Ironside (Total Recall), Clare Higgins (Hellraiser) and Hannah Arterton (Walking On Sunshine), the film is set in Britain in the 17th Century and follows a young woman who, after being saved from execution, discovers a new evil within her.
Producers are Marcia Do Vales for Spain’s EnMar Productions and Michael Riley for the UK’s Sterling Pictures.
Executive producers are Gary Collins for Red Rock Entertainment and Lyndon Baldock for Templeheart Films.
Hyett has co-written the script with Conal Palmer. The pair previously collaborated on 2012’s The Seasoning House.
- 12/9/2015
- ScreenDaily
Around this time last year we learned that Cujo has found itself on the remake chopping block, though we've heard little about the project since then. If you're hungry for some violent dog-on-human action, and don't want to wait, then have no fear, because Cujo isn't the only rabid canine in town!
Screen Daily reports that UK sales outfit The Salt Company has boarded international rights to horror flick The Pool, with Paul Hyett (The Seasoning House) attached to direct. Johannes Roberts and Ernest Riera wrote the script, with revisions by Hyett, Conal Palmer and Steven Lally.
Set to be produced by Tim Dennison of Tall Man Films, The Pool follows a pool party at a luxury cliff top location that becomes a desperate fight for survival when the beloved family dog turns rabid.
In addition to directing, Hyett is also handling the makeup effects. He has previously worked in...
Screen Daily reports that UK sales outfit The Salt Company has boarded international rights to horror flick The Pool, with Paul Hyett (The Seasoning House) attached to direct. Johannes Roberts and Ernest Riera wrote the script, with revisions by Hyett, Conal Palmer and Steven Lally.
Set to be produced by Tim Dennison of Tall Man Films, The Pool follows a pool party at a luxury cliff top location that becomes a desperate fight for survival when the beloved family dog turns rabid.
In addition to directing, Hyett is also handling the makeup effects. He has previously worked in...
- 5/13/2014
- by John Squires
- DreadCentral.com
Exclusive: Rabid dog horror written by Johannes Roberts to hit Cannes marché.
UK sales outfit The Salt Company has boarded international rights to horror The Pool, to be directed by Paul Hyett (The Seasoning House, Howl).
Written by Johannes Roberts and Ernest Riera (with revisions by Hyett, Conal Palmer and Steven Lally), and set to be produced by Tim Dennison of Tall Man Films, The Pool follows a pool party at a luxury cliff top location that becomes a desperate fight for survival when the beloved family dog turns rabid.
FX specialist Hyett, who has worked on hits including The Descent and The Woman in Black, said: “What elevates a horror into a classic is making the audience terrified of the everyday – in this case, man’s best friend.” Hyett is handling FX for the project.
The film is due to start shoot in autumn 2014 in Puerto Rico.
Executive producers are Peter La Terriere of Platform 9 Pictures...
UK sales outfit The Salt Company has boarded international rights to horror The Pool, to be directed by Paul Hyett (The Seasoning House, Howl).
Written by Johannes Roberts and Ernest Riera (with revisions by Hyett, Conal Palmer and Steven Lally), and set to be produced by Tim Dennison of Tall Man Films, The Pool follows a pool party at a luxury cliff top location that becomes a desperate fight for survival when the beloved family dog turns rabid.
FX specialist Hyett, who has worked on hits including The Descent and The Woman in Black, said: “What elevates a horror into a classic is making the audience terrified of the everyday – in this case, man’s best friend.” Hyett is handling FX for the project.
The film is due to start shoot in autumn 2014 in Puerto Rico.
Executive producers are Peter La Terriere of Platform 9 Pictures...
- 5/13/2014
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
With Paul Hyett’s revenge thriller The Seasoning House set for its Los Angeles premiere Saturday, October 12, at 5:00pm at Screamfest, read on for our chat with the filmmaker, and have a look at the trailer and some stills!
Co-written (with Conal Palmer) and directed by Hyett, the film was produced by Michael Riley and Sean Wheelan and stars Rosie Day, Sean Pertwee (Dog Soldiers), Kevin Howarth, Anna Walton and Jemma Powell. The Seasoning House revolves around the character of Angel (Day), an orphaned deaf mute enslaved into prostitution for the military, though her need for brutal revenge cannot be sated.
Speaking with Hyett (who has previously worked extensively as a special effects designer on such films as The Descent, Doomsday, etc.), he stated of his inspiration for The Seasoning House, “I thought that human trafficking was interesting subject matter to tackle, for the fact that it goes on now,...
Co-written (with Conal Palmer) and directed by Hyett, the film was produced by Michael Riley and Sean Wheelan and stars Rosie Day, Sean Pertwee (Dog Soldiers), Kevin Howarth, Anna Walton and Jemma Powell. The Seasoning House revolves around the character of Angel (Day), an orphaned deaf mute enslaved into prostitution for the military, though her need for brutal revenge cannot be sated.
Speaking with Hyett (who has previously worked extensively as a special effects designer on such films as The Descent, Doomsday, etc.), he stated of his inspiration for The Seasoning House, “I thought that human trafficking was interesting subject matter to tackle, for the fact that it goes on now,...
- 10/11/2013
- by Sean Decker
- DreadCentral.com
Stars: Rosie Day, Sean Pertwee, Kevin Howarth, David Lemberg, Dominique Provost-Chalkle | Written by Paul Hyett, Conal Palmer, Adrian Rigelsford | Directed by Paul Hyett
Brutal, harrowing, unflinching and relentless. Just some of the words that will no doubt be used to describe the debut feature of SFX artist turned director Paul Hyett; and they’d be right, The Seasoning House is all those things. But it is also a a damning indictment of the inhumantiy of man and price some pay for war; a true reflection on the horrors of war and of man.
The film follows Angel (Day), a deaf mute sold into slavery by soldiers who forcibly remove her from her home and kill her mother. Scarred by a birth mark on her face Angel is too ugly to be used for prostitution, instead Viktor, the vicious pimp that runs the seasoning house, takes her under his wing, using...
Brutal, harrowing, unflinching and relentless. Just some of the words that will no doubt be used to describe the debut feature of SFX artist turned director Paul Hyett; and they’d be right, The Seasoning House is all those things. But it is also a a damning indictment of the inhumantiy of man and price some pay for war; a true reflection on the horrors of war and of man.
The film follows Angel (Day), a deaf mute sold into slavery by soldiers who forcibly remove her from her home and kill her mother. Scarred by a birth mark on her face Angel is too ugly to be used for prostitution, instead Viktor, the vicious pimp that runs the seasoning house, takes her under his wing, using...
- 6/5/2013
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
In The Seasoning House young girls are prostituted to the military. An orphaned deaf mute is enslaved to care for them. She moves between the walls and crawlspaces planning her escape. Planning her ingenious and brutal revenge. The Seasoning House looks to be a grim unforgiving (think Taken meets Hostel with a strong emphasis on realism) tale of outright chaos and terror. From this vantage point it seems to be the kind of picture that genre fans completely flip their lids over. The film is directed by Paul Hyett and written by Paul Hyett and Conal Palmer and stars Rosie Day Sean Pertwee (Dog Soldiers) and Kevin Howarth (The Last Horror Movie).
- 5/8/2013
- Best-Horror-Movies.com
Below is the international artwork from Kaleidoscope Entertainment, which will be announcing a UK release date soon. The directorial debut of busy Brit makeup FX artist Paul Hyett, who scripted with Conal Palmer and Adrian Rigelsford, The Seasoning House stars Rosie Day, Sean Pertwee, Kevin Howarth, Anna Walton and Jemma Powell in the story of Angel, a deaf-mute orphan who is forced to care for girls who have kidnapped and enslaved in a Balkan brothel, and plots to escape from her vicious captors. You can view the trailer below the poster, and go here for Hyett’s comments on The Seasoning House.
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- 1/25/2013
- by gingold@starloggroup.com (Michael Gingold)
- Fangoria
Below is the international artwork from Kaleidoscope Entertainment, which will be announcing a UK release date soon. The directorial debut of busy Brit makeup FX artist Paul Hyett, who scripted with Conal Palmer and Adrian Rigelsford, The Seasoning House stars Rosie Day, Sean Pertwee, Kevin Howarth, Anna Walton and Jemma Powell in the story of Angel, a deaf-mute orphan who is forced to care for girls who have kidnapped and enslaved in a Balkan brothel, and plots to escape from her vicious captors. You can view the trailer below the poster, and go here for Hyett’s comments on The Seasoning House.
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- 1/25/2013
- by gingold@starloggroup.com (Michael Gingold)
- Fangoria
Below is the international artwork from Kaleidoscope Entertainment, which will be announcing a UK release date soon. The directorial debut of busy Brit makeup FX artist Paul Hyett, who scripted with Conal Palmer and Adrian Rigelsford, The Seasoning House stars Rosie Day, Sean Pertwee, Kevin Howarth, Anna Walton and Jemma Powell in the story of Angel, a deaf-mute orphan who is forced to care for girls who have kidnapped and enslaved in a Balkan brothel, and plots to escape from her vicious captors. You can view the trailer below the poster, and go here for Hyett’s comments on The Seasoning House.
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- 1/25/2013
- by gingold@starloggroup.com (Michael Gingold)
- Fangoria
Paul Hyett, make up and prosthetics designer for the likes of Eden Lake, The Woman in Black, and Citadel, makes his directorial debut with The Seasoning House, a revenge thriller that went down a treat in the summer at FrightFest – you can read our review here.
The film has been picked up by Kaleidoscope Entertainment for a UK release in the New Year, and the rather brutal first trailer has landed online.
“The Seasoning House – where young girls are prostituted to the military. An orphaned deaf mute is enslaved to care for them. She moves between the walls and crawlspaces, planning her escape. Planning her ingenious and brutal revenge.”
Rosie Day, Sean Pertwee, Kevin Howarth, and Anna Walton star in the leads, with Hyett directing from a script he co-wrote with Conal Palmer and Adrian Rigelsford.
After the reception the film had in August at its premiere at FrightFest, this...
The film has been picked up by Kaleidoscope Entertainment for a UK release in the New Year, and the rather brutal first trailer has landed online.
“The Seasoning House – where young girls are prostituted to the military. An orphaned deaf mute is enslaved to care for them. She moves between the walls and crawlspaces, planning her escape. Planning her ingenious and brutal revenge.”
Rosie Day, Sean Pertwee, Kevin Howarth, and Anna Walton star in the leads, with Hyett directing from a script he co-wrote with Conal Palmer and Adrian Rigelsford.
After the reception the film had in August at its premiere at FrightFest, this...
- 11/8/2012
- by Kenji Lloyd
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
The Seasoning House
Stars: Rosie Day, Sean Pertwee, Kevin Howarth, David Lemberg, Dominique Provost-Chalkle | Written by Paul Hyett, Conal Palmer, Adrian Rigelsford | Directed by Paul Hyett
Brutal, harrowing, unflinching and relentless. Just some of the words that will no doubt be used to describe the debut feature of SFX artist turned director Paul Hyett; and they’d be right, The Seasoning House is all those things. But it is also a a damning indictment of the inhumantiy of man and price some pay for war; a true reflection on the horrors of war and of man.
The film follows Angel (Day), a deaf mute sold into slavery by soldiers who forcibly remove her from her home and kill her mother. Scarred by a birth mark on her face Angel is too ugly to be used for prostitution, instead Viktor, the vicious pimp that runs the seasoning house, takes her under his wing,...
Stars: Rosie Day, Sean Pertwee, Kevin Howarth, David Lemberg, Dominique Provost-Chalkle | Written by Paul Hyett, Conal Palmer, Adrian Rigelsford | Directed by Paul Hyett
Brutal, harrowing, unflinching and relentless. Just some of the words that will no doubt be used to describe the debut feature of SFX artist turned director Paul Hyett; and they’d be right, The Seasoning House is all those things. But it is also a a damning indictment of the inhumantiy of man and price some pay for war; a true reflection on the horrors of war and of man.
The film follows Angel (Day), a deaf mute sold into slavery by soldiers who forcibly remove her from her home and kill her mother. Scarred by a birth mark on her face Angel is too ugly to be used for prostitution, instead Viktor, the vicious pimp that runs the seasoning house, takes her under his wing,...
- 8/23/2012
- by Phil
- Nerdly
All you have to do is mention that Sean Pertwee is involved with a project, and we are there so you can be sure that we'll be keeping a close eye on The Seasoning House, a claustrophobic horror tale that just commenced shooting in London.
Per Screen Daily, The Seasoning House, the directorial debut of Paul Hyett, who has worked as a special make-up FX designer on credits including The Woman in Black, Attack the Block and The Eagle, also stars Nathalie Cox, Anna Walton, Rosie Day, and Kevin Howarth. Hyett co-wrote the script with Conal Palmer.
Synopsis:
The Seasoning House - where young girls are prostituted to the military. An orphaned deaf mute is enslaved to care for them. She moves between the walls and crawlspaces, planning her escape. Planning her ingenious and brutal revenge.
The film is being produced by Michael Riley of London-based Sterling Pictures, which is...
Per Screen Daily, The Seasoning House, the directorial debut of Paul Hyett, who has worked as a special make-up FX designer on credits including The Woman in Black, Attack the Block and The Eagle, also stars Nathalie Cox, Anna Walton, Rosie Day, and Kevin Howarth. Hyett co-wrote the script with Conal Palmer.
Synopsis:
The Seasoning House - where young girls are prostituted to the military. An orphaned deaf mute is enslaved to care for them. She moves between the walls and crawlspaces, planning her escape. Planning her ingenious and brutal revenge.
The film is being produced by Michael Riley of London-based Sterling Pictures, which is...
- 1/31/2012
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
FX vet Paul Hyett is sitting in the director's chair for a horror film called The Seasoning House. Hyett's credits include The Descent, Attack the Block, The Children and many other genre pics.
He co-penned The Seasoning House Conal Palmer, who is also no stranger to the FX world.
The Seasoning House refers to the location where young girls are prostituted to the military. An orphaned deaf mute is enslaved to care for them. She moves between the walls and crawlspaces, planning her escape. Planning her ingenious and brutal revenge.
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He co-penned The Seasoning House Conal Palmer, who is also no stranger to the FX world.
The Seasoning House refers to the location where young girls are prostituted to the military. An orphaned deaf mute is enslaved to care for them. She moves between the walls and crawlspaces, planning her escape. Planning her ingenious and brutal revenge.
Read more...
- 1/30/2012
- by ryanrotten@shocktillyoudrop.com (Ryan Turek)
- shocktillyoudrop.com
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