Saddled with a head-scratcher of a title and a limp front cover endorsement, Spiderhole is predestined to be a bottom-shelf item. Yet Daniel Simpson's film displays talent behind the camera almost from the on-set, smartly investing in unnerving set design that improves on a well-worn plot serving mostly to get our young adult victims into a single setting. Loosely identified artists Zoe (Amy Noble), Molly (Emma Griffiths Malin), Toby (George Maguire) and Luke (Reuben-Henry Biggs) cruise around London for a place to squat. Familiar with their rights once settled down and looking to score a nice new home, the girls and boys luck out on a sizeable and seemingly abandoned mansion. They settle in, have the requisite hook-up and find a batch of bloody clothes.
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- 3/17/2012
- by Mark Zhuravsky
- JustPressPlay.net
Director / Writer: Daniel Simpson.
Cast: Amy Noble, Emma Griffiths Malin, Reuben-Henry Biggs, and George Maguire
Spiderhole might as well be pigeonholing itself in a genre of torture porn. Just how many viewers can really emphasize with the gang of four mates? Molly (Emma Griffiths Malin), Zoe (Amy Noble), Toby (George Maguire), and Luke (Reuben-Henry Biggs) think squatting is an exciting adventure. And not enough time is spent developing the reasons on why they decided to be homeless. Their need for independence from family is mentioned and that already signals their downfall.
When they can’t be bothered to ask for familial help, at least they have a closeness between one another. But even between four people, they should have an income so they can afford a cheap room. At last during the day, that can be shared amongst themselves.
Even with an ominous intro, where a girl awakes to a decrepit moth-riidden room,...
Cast: Amy Noble, Emma Griffiths Malin, Reuben-Henry Biggs, and George Maguire
Spiderhole might as well be pigeonholing itself in a genre of torture porn. Just how many viewers can really emphasize with the gang of four mates? Molly (Emma Griffiths Malin), Zoe (Amy Noble), Toby (George Maguire), and Luke (Reuben-Henry Biggs) think squatting is an exciting adventure. And not enough time is spent developing the reasons on why they decided to be homeless. Their need for independence from family is mentioned and that already signals their downfall.
When they can’t be bothered to ask for familial help, at least they have a closeness between one another. But even between four people, they should have an income so they can afford a cheap room. At last during the day, that can be shared amongst themselves.
Even with an ominous intro, where a girl awakes to a decrepit moth-riidden room,...
- 2/20/2012
- by noreply@blogger.com (Ed Sum)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
IFC Midnight has come roaring out of the gate with three tales of terror dropping onto DVD within the first month of 2012! Undocumented, Dead Hooker in a Trunk, and Spider Hole are all on the way; and we have the details you need right here!
January 17th, 2012: Undocumented
Good intentions lead to a living nightmare when student filmmakers trying to document the struggle of illegal immigrants become the targets of a dangerous radical group in Undocumented, a startling debut feature coming to DVD from IFC Films.
There are estimates that more than a million people attempt to cross illegally from Mexico to the United States every year – some succeed, some don’t. In his riveting debut as writer-director, Chris Peckover reveals the horror faced by one unlucky group of border crossers. In this suspense-filled drama, an aspiring documentary director Travis (Scott Mechlowicz, Mean Creek, EuroTrip) and his crew set...
January 17th, 2012: Undocumented
Good intentions lead to a living nightmare when student filmmakers trying to document the struggle of illegal immigrants become the targets of a dangerous radical group in Undocumented, a startling debut feature coming to DVD from IFC Films.
There are estimates that more than a million people attempt to cross illegally from Mexico to the United States every year – some succeed, some don’t. In his riveting debut as writer-director, Chris Peckover reveals the horror faced by one unlucky group of border crossers. In this suspense-filled drama, an aspiring documentary director Travis (Scott Mechlowicz, Mean Creek, EuroTrip) and his crew set...
- 12/27/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
IFC Midnight has just released a trailer and poster for the upcoming Spiderhole , both of which you can check out below. Written and directed by Daniel Simpson, the film stars Amy Noble, Emma Griffiths Malin, George Maguire, John Regan and Reuben-Henry Biggs and is officially described as follows: Attractive young artist Molly, along with three art student pals, are trying to find an empty house in London where they can live as squatters, free from rent, and free to party. Upon finding the ideal squat, they break in and go about the merry business of decorating the stark interior to reflect their artistic selves. But soon after moving in, a nightmare unfolds that traps them in a terrifying and unforgiving hell. Spiderhole will hit select theaters on July 29th and will...
- 7/11/2011
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Spiderhole UK ArtworkDirector/writer: Daniel Simpson.
Tagline: "Forgive us our trespasses."
Spiderhole is an Irish shot horror film, which released on DVD in the United Kingdom March 21st. The term spiderhole, in nature, is a trap used by arachnids to lure unwary prey for feeding. In director Daniel Simpson's film, an abandoned house in London is used in much the same way, to lure unsuspecting victims. Then, the feelings aroused by this horror film are fear and pity, with Spiderhole showing its story to be partially sourced from tragedy (genre).
Identifying will four break-and-entering squatters is not an easy task. Zoe (Amy Noble), Molly (Emma Griffiths Malin), Toby (George Maguire), and Luke (Reuben-Henry Biggs) soon find themselves trespassers, as they drink themselves into a stupor. They awake to find a house which has trapped them within. Simpson's writing constantly keeps the tension and the suspense up, through mystery. The...
Tagline: "Forgive us our trespasses."
Spiderhole is an Irish shot horror film, which released on DVD in the United Kingdom March 21st. The term spiderhole, in nature, is a trap used by arachnids to lure unwary prey for feeding. In director Daniel Simpson's film, an abandoned house in London is used in much the same way, to lure unsuspecting victims. Then, the feelings aroused by this horror film are fear and pity, with Spiderhole showing its story to be partially sourced from tragedy (genre).
Identifying will four break-and-entering squatters is not an easy task. Zoe (Amy Noble), Molly (Emma Griffiths Malin), Toby (George Maguire), and Luke (Reuben-Henry Biggs) soon find themselves trespassers, as they drink themselves into a stupor. They awake to find a house which has trapped them within. Simpson's writing constantly keeps the tension and the suspense up, through mystery. The...
- 4/4/2011
- by Remove28DaysLaterAnalysisThis@gmail.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
The European Film Market has managed to bring two more genre flicks to the shores of North America as IFC Films gets the rights to Spiderhole and Toronto based (Yay Canada!) Raven Banner picked up The Hunters...
Directed by Daniel Simpson, Spiderhole is about four homeless art students in London who start squatting in an abandoned building. Obviously they aren't the only ones who happen to be in the house. The film stars Amy Noble, Emma Griffiths Malin, George Maguire and Reuben-Henry Biggs.
Check out the trailer here.
The Hunters, directed by Chris Briant, sees a group of friends gathering at an old isolated fort where their lives are turned upside down. This one stars Steven Waddington, Tony Becker, Terence Knox, Jay Brown and Dianna Agron.
You can see the trailer right here.
Written by lead HorrorBid columnist: "Canadian Will"
Source: Fangoria
Original post blogged on b2evolution.
Directed by Daniel Simpson, Spiderhole is about four homeless art students in London who start squatting in an abandoned building. Obviously they aren't the only ones who happen to be in the house. The film stars Amy Noble, Emma Griffiths Malin, George Maguire and Reuben-Henry Biggs.
Check out the trailer here.
The Hunters, directed by Chris Briant, sees a group of friends gathering at an old isolated fort where their lives are turned upside down. This one stars Steven Waddington, Tony Becker, Terence Knox, Jay Brown and Dianna Agron.
You can see the trailer right here.
Written by lead HorrorBid columnist: "Canadian Will"
Source: Fangoria
Original post blogged on b2evolution.
- 2/15/2011
- by Keepers of the Bid
- Horrorbid
The UK horror film Spiderhole will reside at IFC. Written and directed by Daniel Simpson, the film stars Amy Noble, Emma Griffiths Malin, George Maguire, John Regan and Reuben-Henry Biggs. You'll find an official site right here . IFC will likely give the film a VOD bow with a small theatrical release. Synopsis: Molly, together with her three art student friends, embark upon a mission to find an empty house in London, with the view to living as squatters, free from rent, and free to party. Having found the ideal squat, they break in and go about the merry business of dressing the stark interior to reflect their artistic selves. Darkness pervades their new dwelling place, a darkness through which they discover the full implications of their intrepid choice. A...
- 2/15/2011
- shocktillyoudrop.com
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