The Damned (2024 Palsson film)

The Damned
Directed byThordur Palsson
Screenplay byJamie Hannigan
Story byThordur Palsson
Produced by
  • Emilie Jouffroy
  • Kamilla Hodol
  • John Keville
  • Conor Barry
  • Tim Headington
  • Theresa Steele Page
  • Nate Kamiya
Starring
Production
companies
Distributed byVertical
Release date
  • June 6, 2024 (2024-06-06) (Tribeca)
CountriesUnited Kingdom
Iceland
Ireland
Belgium
United States
LanguageEnglish

The Damned is a 2024 horror film directed by Thordur Palsson with Jamie Hannigan writing the screenplay from a story by Palsson, and starring Joe Cole and Odessa Young.

Premise

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During a harsh winter in the 19th century, inhabitants at a remote coastal outpost witness a shipwreck.[1]

Cast

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Production

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Thordur Palsson wrote the story and directs, while Jamie Hannigan wrote the screenplay. Emilie Jouffroy and Kamilla Hodol are produced for Elation Pictures alongside John Keville and Conor Barry of Wild Atlantic Pictures and Netop Films. ish.[2] Producers also include Tim Headington, Theresa Steele Page and Nate Kamiya producing for Ley Line Entertainment.[3]

Odessa Young was cast as Eva in 2021.[2][4] By April 2023 the cast also included Joe Cole, Lewis Gribben, Siobhan Finneran, Francis Magee, Rory McCann, Turlough Convery, Mícheál Óg Lane and Andrean Sigurgeirsson.[5]

Filming took place in Iceland in 2023 and the project entered post-production in spring 2023.[6]

Release

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It had its world premiere at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival on June 6, 2024.[7] Prior to, Vertical acquired North American distribution rights to the film, planning to release it later in 2024.[8]

References

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  1. ^ Sarrubbia, Stefania (April 28, 2023). "Peaky Blinders star Joe Cole lands next movie role". Digital Spy. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Yossman, K.J. (July 8, 2021). "'Mothering Sunday' Star Odessa Young to Lead Psychological Horror 'The Damned' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
  3. ^ Ritman, Alex (February 1, 2024). "'The Damned' First Look: Odessa Young and Joe Cole Endure a Cruel Winter in Upcoming Horror Film (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
  4. ^ Hoby, Hermione (November 15, 2021). "Introducing… the actress Odessa Young". Financial Times. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
  5. ^ Ramachandran, Naman (April 27, 2023). "'Gangs of London' Star Joe Cole Joins Odessa Young in 'The Damned' Cast, Protagonist to Launch Sales at Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
  6. ^ Abbatescianni, Davide (May 3, 2023). "Thordur Palsson's psychological horror The Damned now in post-production". Cineuropa. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
  7. ^ Dunn, Jack (April 17, 2024). "Tribeca Festival Reveals 2024 Feature Film Lineup Including New Movies With Lily Gladstone, Jenna Ortega and Michael Cera". Variety. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  8. ^ Grobar, Matt (June 4, 2024). "Vertical Acquires Supernatural Horror Pic 'The Damned' Ahead Of Tribeca Premiere". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
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