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This debut feature from director Phil Sheerin tackles complex social and sexual issues in an isolated rural area. Single mum Elaine (Charlie Murphy) and her teenage son Tom (Anson Boon) return from
Game of Thrones stars have joined forces for a new movie.
The Winter Lake, which dropped its first trailer last month, is now available to purchase on VOD in the US with a UK release date to be confirmed.
Set in Ireland and directed by Phil Sheerin, the film stars Michael McElhatton and Emma Mackey as a father and daughter duo hiding a big family secret, which looks set to be uncovered when a woman and her emotionally unstable son move to town.
Mackey is best known for her role as Maeve Wiley in Netflix teen drama
Sex Education, and McElhatton portrayed Roose Bolton in
SYNOPSIS:
Elaine (Charlie Murphy) and Tom (Anson Boon) have moved to a remote family farmhouse. Neighbours Ward (Michael McElhatton) and Holly (Emma Mackey) soon become embroiled in the lives of these newcomers, as Tom stumbles on something horrific down by the lake. A secret no one should be forced to keep soon sends ripples through this quiet community, as savage repercussions lead them all down into darkness.
This unrelenting tale of isolation has a dour disposition, bleak outlook and remains oppressively atmospheric throughout. There is minimal respite from a film which prides itself on instilling no joy into proceedings, whilst weighing characters down with depressing dialogue exchanges.