The Dead Outside
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The Dead Outside is a 2008 Scottish horror/thriller
film, the feature debut of director Kerry Anne Mullaney (who also co-wrote the film), produced independently
by Mothcatcher Films.
, the film focuses on two survivors who meet on an isolated farm in Scotland, where they encounter an enemy even deadlier than the one outside. Though ostensibly a zombie film, the film concentrates on the psychological states of the lead characters.
on 25 August 2008.
Horror film
Horror films seek to elicit a negative emotional reaction from viewers by playing on the audience's most primal fears. They often feature scenes that startle the viewer through the means of macabre and the supernatural, thus frequently overlapping with the fantasy and science fiction genres...
film, the feature debut of director Kerry Anne Mullaney (who also co-wrote the film), produced independently
Independent film
An independent film, or indie film, is a professional film production resulting in a feature film that is produced mostly or completely outside of the major film studio system. In addition to being produced and distributed by independent entertainment companies, independent films are also produced...
by Mothcatcher Films.
Synopsis
Watch the film here: http://wb.vu/30 Set in a world devastated by a neurological pandemicPandemic
A pandemic is an epidemic of infectious disease that is spreading through human populations across a large region; for instance multiple continents, or even worldwide. A widespread endemic disease that is stable in terms of how many people are getting sick from it is not a pandemic...
, the film focuses on two survivors who meet on an isolated farm in Scotland, where they encounter an enemy even deadlier than the one outside. Though ostensibly a zombie film, the film concentrates on the psychological states of the lead characters.
Production information
The Dead Outside was filmed in Dumfries & Galloway over 15 days in March 2008.Awards
- Special Jury Mention at the Festival Internazionale della Fantascienza di Trieste 2008 (aka. Science+Fiction)
- Golden Unicorn for Best Film and the Silver Unicorn for Best Director at the 10th Estepona International Horror and Fantasy Film Festival
Nominations
- BAFTA Scotland New Talent Awards (2009) in the categories of Best New Work, Director, Producer, and Writer
Première
The Dead Outside premièred at the London FrightFest Film FestivalLondon FrightFest Film Festival
FrightFest is an annual film festival held in central London over the August Bank Holiday weekend. The first event was held in the year 2000....
on 25 August 2008.
External links
- Interview with director Kerry Anne Mullaney at Behind the Couch