Rent The Hallow (2015)
2.9 of 5 from 163 ratings
1h 33min
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- Synopsis:
- When a conservationist is sent to Ireland with his wife and infant child to survey an area of forest believed to be hallowed ground by superstitious locals, his actions unwittingly disturb a horde of demonic creatures who prey upon the lost. Alone and deep within the darkness of the remote wilderness, he must now fight back to protect his family against the ancient forces' relentless attacks. Directed by Corin Hardy, "The Hallow" is a chilling and twisted fairy-tale that will set your heart pounding...
- Actors:
- Joseph Mawle, Bojana Novakovic, Michael McElhatton, Gary Lydon, Stuart Graham, Conor Craig Stephens, Joss Wyre, Sean Tyrell, James Meryk, Billie Traynor, Alan Archbold, Luc Walsh, Gerard Flatherty, Padraig Mac Cathmhaoil, Seamus Mac Cathmhaoil, Ryan Thorntan, Padraig Feeney, Stephen Cromwell, Michael Smiley, Charlotte Williams
- Directors:
- Corin Hardy
- Producers:
- Felipe Marino, Joe Neurauter
- Writers:
- Corin Hardy, Felipe Marino
- Aka:
- The Woods
- Studio:
- E1 Entertainment
- Genres:
- Horror
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Reviews (2) of The Hallow
Folk horror that pushes all the right buttons - The Hallow review by NP
One thing virtually guaranteed with Irish horror films such as this is that the locations are stunning. Beautiful landscapes, lush countryside and ancient buildings that, if directed with care (as is the case here - Corin Hardy takes full advantage of the surroundings), could possibly house hidden horrors.
Conservationist Adam Hitchins (Joseph Mawle) isn't easy to empathise with. His wife Claire (Bojana Novakovic) is being menaced by intimidating local Colm (Michael McElhatton) and takes umbrage when she suggests leaving. His decisions serve to further and thicken the plot but hardly mark him out as likeable.
At the centre of this is baby Finn, whose cuteness is played upon too much for my tastes. Others may disagree, but there's only so much a cutesie kid can deliver without becoming saccharine.
Other than that, this is a very effective folk-type horror. The performances are savvy enough not to allow the characters to be stereotyped in any way, and Hardy knows exactly to ramp up the tension and give us a scare.
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good thriller horror - The Hallow review by CP Customer
I enjoyed this , kept me interested throughout. Creepy in places of things in the woods that don't want to be disturbed.
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