The Reign of Queen Ginnarra

The story of the rise and fall of a truly evil tyrannical monarch. Queen Ginnarra rules over a land stolen from her father after he is killed in battle. Her brother Prince Elderon has been banished from the kingdom on pain of death. What follows is Elderon's quest to find help to remove his sister from the throne. Ginnarra 'who has help from the malevolent Elder Gods to rule her subjects with an iron fist is sending her minions out to hunt Elderon down.

Produced by The British Horror Studio and Hex Studios this is an impressive epic made in Scotland

The cast all put in excellent performances ,especially Megan Tremethick as Ginnerra. The Queen is a truly evil character and Megan plays her as an unemotional but ruthless woman with a white face reminiscent of an Elizabethan noblewomen.

She says very little, but you feel the power raging from her presence .She orders death and destruction without emotion or remorse.

Dorian Todd is very good as Raemin ,the son of the Queen who seems to relish the pain he inflicts on the populace ,he seems to be like Mordred to Ginnarras Morgana if this were based on Arthurian legend.

Andrew Gourley puts in a lot of emotion as Elderon ,the Queens brother as he desperately looks for help around the ravaged kingdom. He is a broken man after seeing his father die and is wracked by guilt . The supporting players especially Sam Barkley, Shadi El Dah,Stephen Kerr, Stephen Corrall,Adam Barnett and Chris Capaldi all stand out as well.

The film uses its locations very well (especially a beautiful cathedral for the Queens throne room)and enhancing some scenes with well done CGI that includes a massive city, rubble strewn villages and three Dragons.

The fight choreography is also impressive ,especially the fight between two main characters.

Written by Sarah Daly and Director Lawrie Brewster this really is an impressive epic film. Produced on a budget that (I assume)wouldn't even pay a quarter of the catering of a Hollywood film. Lawrie and Sarah(who is also the co producer)have brought to the screen a British film that has not been seen in more decades than I care to mention.

I would wholeheartedly recommend this to anyone who is looking for something out of the mainstream. A film made with a love for a genre of film that you just dont see now.

"The Reign of Queen Ginnarra" (2025) is a dark fantasy saga that delves into the horrifying consequences of absolute power. Set in a gorgeously realized medieval universe, the movie follows Queen Ginnarra's descent into tyranny, featuring themes of ambition, madness, and the occult. The cinematography is stunning, with atmospheric visuals contributing to the eerie mood. The performances, particularly by the lead actress, are captivating, bringing depth to the complex characters. The pacing may be slow for some viewers, but the film's creepy narrative and imagery make it a good view for fans of dark fantasy.

I watch Queen Ginnarra at the Romford Horror Festival. I wanted to support independent film makers and having watched 'The Slave and the Sorcerer' last year, which was also directed by Lawrie Brester and starring Megan Tremethick and Stephen Kerr, I was keen to see what new work the team had brought out.

I was somewhat sceptical at first having seen the run time of 2 hours and 20 minutes, however that time flew by and there was never a dull moment

What struck me initially was what the team were able to do with the budget. It was of a much higher quality than I expected. Moreover, the acting was superb, played with earnestness. Megan Tremethick's performance was certainly a standout performance.

The movie centred around power, family, dragons and betrayal. None of the characters were one dimensional, all of them had many layers and able to portray strength juxtaposed with vulnerability.

For the budget they were able to pull off excellent choreographed fight scenes and superb animation was employed where the budget did not allow.

A movie I will defiantly watch again, and I would recommend to anyone who enjoys medieval fantasy epics.

A great and epic dark fantasy flick with a lot of twists & turns not for the faint of heart.

The fight sequences were well choreographed and pretty awesome to watch and the special effects were great

I loved everyones performance in this as they all did a great job and especially Megans cold and dark performance of Queen Ginarra made me shiver with fear but in a good way.

The armour and props also impressed me.

The only issues I had was the use of AI scenery, if it had been narrowed down it would have had a 10/10.

Other than that I would heavily recommend this dark fantasy film to everyone.

"Queen Ginnarra" is a captivating film that beautifully weaves together themes of greed resilience, and the pursuit of power From the moment the credits roll, viewers are drawn into the rich tapestry of Ginnarra's world, where the stunning cinematography and vibrant horrors create an immersive experience.

The lead performance is nothing short of mesmerizing, bringing depth and authenticity to the character. The supporting cast shines as well, with each actor contributing to the film's traumatic weight.

One of the standout aspects of "Queen Ginnarra" is its ability to inspire. The story of a young woman overcoming obstacles through murder.