Blackwood (2013 film) explained

Blackwood is a 2013 horror-thriller film written by J. S. Hill and directed by Adam Wimpenny. It stars Ed Stoppard, Sophia Myles and Russell Tovey. The film premiered at the 2013 London Film Festival and was released on 1 August 2014.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Synopsis

Following a shattering emotional breakdown, a college professor relocates to the countryside with his family. After a seemingly good start, he is plagued by spectral visions and investigates a local mystery that has put him and his family in danger.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Cast

• Ed Stoppard as Ben Marshall
• Sophia Myles as Rachel Marshall
• Russell Tovey as Jack
• Isaac Andrews as Harry Marshall
• Paul Kaye as Father Patrick
• Greg Wise as Dominic
• Joanna Vanderham as Jessica
• Sebastian Dunn as Dr. Parr
• Duncan Pow as Lee
• Luke Brandon Field as Jay
• Harry Burton as Professor York
• Alan Drake as Grimes
• Eileen Nicholas as Olivia Warner

Reception

The film was generally not well received by critics and received a rating of 40% on Rotten Tomatoes.^{[4] [5] [6] [7]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Blackwood (2013) Movie Review from Eye for Film. www.eyeforfilm.co.uk.
2. Web site: Blackwood (2013). July 29, 2014.
3. Web site: Blackwood (2013) – Adam Wimpenny.. July 24, 2014.
4. Web site: Blackwood (2013). www.rottentomatoes.com.
5. Web site: Blackwood (2013). www.blu-ray.com.
6. Web site: Film Review: 'Blackwood'. July 30, 2014. CineVue.
7. Web site: London Film Festival Review: Blackwood (2013). October 18, 2013.