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Stars: Georgina Campbell, Maria de Sá, Nick Blood, Wai Ching Ho, Soren Hellerup, Ana Sofia Martins, Edgar Morais | Written and Directed by Teresa Sutherland

Coming from the writer of recent slow-burn horror The Wind, the slightly oddly-titled Lovely, Dark and Deep, tells the story of a park ranger looking for answers from a childhood tragedy while she walks alone through the wilderness.

I guess it should be no surprise that this movie could also be called a slow burner but don’t go thinking that this means the first half or more of the film is boring or that nothing of note happens. Because Lovely, Dark and Deep grabs its viewers right from the start. But, there’s no doubt that the pace picks up towards the climax of the film and the movie leans more into horror the longer it goes on.

There are plenty of movies about people...

Plot: Years after her sister disappeared at Arvores National Park, a young woman named Lennon gets a job as an Arvores park ranger in hopes of finding out what happened to her sibling. Unfortunately for her, she does find out.

Review: Teresa Sutherland wrote the screenplay for Emma Tammi’s 2018 horror Western The Wind and was part of the writing staff on the Mike Flanagan series Midnight Mass, and now she has made her feature directorial debut with the horror film Lovely, Dark, and Deep, which she was inspired to make after hearing “real-life conspiracy theories surrounding the unusually high number of unsolved missing person cases that happen in national parks and forests”. She came up with a theory of her own… something dealing with an ancient supernatural force that still operates in these isolated places “where it still gets dark”… and delivered it in the form of a movie that has some interesting ideas,...

Back when we heard that Georgina Campbell was starring in the psychological horror film Lovely, Dark, and Deep, she was best known for winning a BAFTA TV leading actress award for her role in the 2014 TV movie Murdered by My Boyfriend. Since then, we’ve seen her name around here quite a lot, due to her roles in films like All My Friends Hate Me, Barbarian, Bird Box: Barcelona, T.I.M., and the upcoming The Watchers, Cold Storage, and Psycho Killer. As for Lovely, Dark, and Deep, it’s set to receive a VOD release on February 22nd, and we have the trailer embedded below.

This project marks the feature directorial debut of Teresa Sutherland, who previously wrote Emma Tammi’s horror western The Wind and was a staff writer on the Netflix / Mike Flanagan series Midnight Mass. The story of this “cosmic thriller” sees Campbell taking on the role of Lennon,...

We might be in the depths of winter, so I'm sure many of us are dreaming about nice, long walks in the woods when we can find peace and quiet, once the snow melts. But as any horror film fan will tell you, danger lurks in the deep and dark. Taking its title from the Robert Frost poem (admitedly set in winter), the feature debut Lovely, Dark and Deep from Teresa Sutherland, it follows one woman's terryfing journey into that deep which is definitely dark, but perhaps not so lovely. The trailer evokes all that is haunting about the woods, especially in places when you know there is no help for miles and miles, and your sense are both overloaded and...

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Writer/director Teresa Sutherland’s directorial debut, Lovely, Dark, and Deep applies cosmic horror to a familiar genre setting, and XYZ Films has released the official trailer this afternoon along with release information.

Lovely, Dark and Deep hits theaters and VOD on February 22, 2024.

Watch the official trailer below.

Lovely, Dark and Deep is a psychological horror movie that centers on Lennon, who seizes the opportunity to assume the coveted role of a back-country ranger at a remote outpost. While adapting to her solitary existence in the wilderness, she becomes aware of a lurking, sinister presence.

Driven by the need for answers, Lennon embarks on a journey through the ominous terrain, seeking to unveil the long-standing mystery that has haunted her since childhood.

The cast also features Nick Blood (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) and Wai Ching Ho (Hustlers).

Josh Waller produced the film under Woodhead Creative. Stefanie Coimbra...

A selection at Fantasia Fest and Beyond Fest last year, Teresa Sutherland’s Lovely, Dark, and Deep marks the directorial debut for the writer, best known for the acclaimed horror feature The Wind. Now set for a theatrical and digital release on February 22 from XYZ Films, we’re pleased to exclusively debut the trailer and poster for the psychological horror film starring Georgina Campbell, Nick Blood, and Wai Ching Ho.

Here’s the synopsis: “Lennon seizes the opportunity to assume the coveted role of a back-country ranger at a remote outpost. While adapting to her solitary existence in the wilderness, she becomes aware of a lurking, sinister presence. Driven by the need for answers, Lennon embarks on a journey through the ominous terrain, seeking to unveil the long-standing mystery that has haunted her since childhood.”

Josh Waller produced the film under Woodhead Creative. Stefanie Coimbra served as an executive producer for House of Quest Films,...

Brainstorm Media will be giving the sci-fi thriller T.I.M. a theatrical and VOD release on January 12th – and with that date just one month away, a trailer for the film has arrived online! You can check it out in the embed above. T.I.M. stars Georgina Campbell, whose previous credits include Barbarian, Bird Box: Barcelona, All My Friends Hate Me, Wildcat, Murdered by My Boyfriend, an episode of Black Mirror, 20 episodes of Krypton, and Lovely, Dark, and Deep.

Marking the feature directorial debut of Spencer Brown, T.I.M. was inspired by ’90s stalker thrillers and follows prosthetics scientist Abi and her adulterous husband Paul as they adjust to life outside the city and Abi’s new job at the high-tech company Integrate, developing a humanoid A.I. – T.I.M. At first, T.I.M appears to be the perfect aid, understanding and catering to their every need but at the same time,...

Exclusive: Chiwetel Ejiofor (Rob Peace), Karen Gillan (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3) and Jacob Tremblay (The Toxic Avenger) have joined the cast of The Life of Chuck, the latest of many Stephen King adaptations from filmmaker Mike Flanagan (Doctor Sleep), which kicked off production in Alabama under an interim agreement earlier this month. Tom Hiddleston and Mark Hamill lead the ensemble of the pic, written and directed by Flanagan, as we were first to tell you.

Also now involved is QWGmire, the production and financing entity known for the indie horror Agnes and the forthcoming Lovely, Dark and Deep, which has made a major equity investment in the independently financed feature.

Stated QWGmire partners Molly C. Quinn, Matthew M. Welty and Elan Gale, “We are thrilled to partner with Mike and Trevor [Macy] on this project. Mike is a master storyteller and we can’t wait to bring his...

What makes "Five Nights at Freddy's" terrifying? As a video game series that leans heavily on atmospheric fears that elevate the quality of jumpscares, the "Five Nights at Freddy's" franchise (Fnaf) is synonymous with scaring the bejeesus out of players. As this immersive, visceral quality is unique to individual gameplay or invested backseating, the upcoming "Fnaf" adaptation — which is being helmed by Emma Tammi — has its work cut out for itself when it comes to capturing the essence of the games. As a result, the Blumhouse-produced "Five Nights at Freddy's" film will need to venture beyond franchise rules and introduce fresh elements that work while still retaining the DNA of the games at its core, all while combining creepy lore and spooky elements to create a terrifying experience.

The recently-released trailer for the film does hint that "Five Nights at Freddy's" will alter the stakes of the premise by shifting...

U.K.-based sales and distribution company Blue Finch Film Releasing has secured global distribution rights, excluding North America, for Teresa Sutherland’s film “Lovely, Dark, and Deep.”

The film debuted at the Fantasia International Film Festival. Blue Finch is set to kick off sales at the upcoming Toronto Film Festival. North American rights for the film are held by XYZ Films.

Written and directed by Sutherland, “Lovely, Dark, and Deep,” a psychological horror, centers on Lennon, who seizes the opportunity to assume the coveted role of a back-country ranger at a remote outpost. While adapting to her solitary existence in the wilderness, she becomes aware of a lurking, sinister presence. Driven by the need for answers, Lennon embarks on a journey through the ominous terrain, seeking to unveil the long-standing mystery that has haunted her since childhood.

The cast also features Nick Blood (“Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”) and Wai Ching Ho...

As Teresa Sutherland’s Lovely, Dark, and Deep opens, the first thing that hits you is the vastness. We are met with a series of shots of wide, undisturbed wilderness. Trees reaching up to the sky and dwarfing anyone who might be standing beneath them. Miles and miles of quiet nothingness. At once peaceful, and foreboding. Because against all this vastness, we are small. Insignificant. And forgettable.

Park Ranger Lennon (Georgina Campbell) is preparing for a new job. After years in a more junior level position, where she interacted with tourists and day hikers, she is finally being given the opportunity to go out into the backcountry and spend months in the wilderness of the far reaches of Arveres National Park. Her motivations for pursuing this position have to do with a tragedy in her past. When she was a child, her sister Jenny disappeared in this very park. One moment,...

"Lovely, Dark, and Deep" is an atmospheric slow-burn horror-thriller with a haunting and mysterious story set in the vastness of nature. The film focuses on a park ranger named Lennon who becomes obsessed with a beautiful yet eerie area where people have disappeared, including her own family member. "Lovely, Dark, and Deep" is less about clear resolutions and more about delving into the dark night of Lennon's soul, resulting in a character study that leaves a lasting impression.

Of the several types of conflict in storytelling, 'humanity vs. nature' is both one of the most interesting and one of the most underutilized. Most of these stories devolve into basic survival thrillers and dramas about someone or some group attempting to prevail against the harsh cruelties of nature. From Dersu Uzala and Walkabout to 127 Hours and The Revenant, 'humanity vs. nature' conflicts can result in some astounding films.

Sometimes, though,...

In the heart of an impenetrable forest, a solitary park ranger named Lennon, embarks on a journey that is as much about her own murky past as it is about the uncanny wilderness that engulfs her. Lovely, Dark, and Deep, the debut feature from Teresa Sutherland (writer of Emma Tammi's The Wind) is a folk horror-lite nightmare that, while filled with rich and haunting imagery, often loses its way.

Having finally secured a job as a ranger in a remote outpost, Lennon finds herself in an environment that is as captivating as it is unsettling. The forest, cloaked in whispers of strange disappearances and conspiracy theories, becomes a character in its own right. Its vastness both awe-inspiring and intimidating. However, as Lennon adapts to her minimalist existence, the line between reality and illusion begins to blur, leading to a confusing and disjointed narrative.

“…for folk horror fans who appreciate...

Lovely, Dark And Deep Photo: Fantasia International Film Festival

One of the most impressive directorial débuts at this year’s Fantasia International Film Festival, Teresa Sutherland’s Lovely, Dark, And Deep is the richly atmospheric story of a young woman (played by Georgina Campbell) who has worked hard to become a ranger and get assigned to a specific area of one of the US National Parks so that she can go looking for her sister, who vanished many years before. Teresa previously wrote The Wind and there is something of a similar character to this one, with a lone woman pitted against the natural world and, perhaps, something deeply unnatural. The visual aspects of the film are what immediately grab viewers’ attention, however, so when we met I asked her if it was those, rather than the story, which came to her first.

“What came first was I fell down...

In one of the big deals announced out of Canada’s Fantasia Film Festival, XYZ Films has boarded North American sales rights to “New Life,” John Rosman’s feature directorial debut which is hailed by Fantasia itself as “one of the major discoveries of Fantasia 2023.”

“New Life” stars Sonya Walger and Hayley Erin and Tony Amendola.

XYZ Films has also dropped the film’s first teaser, shared in exclusivity with Variety, ahead of “New Life’s” world premiere on Aug. 8 at Fantasia, North America’s biggest genre festival.

“New Life” is also written by Rosman and produced by T. Justin Ross, producer on Shudder’s record-breaking hit “The Mortuary Collection” and the Judy Greer-led “Aporia,” also premiering at Fantasia, and Mike Marchlewski.

The film is executive produced by David Lawson Jr., producer of the Independent Spirit Award-nominated Sundance darling “Something in the Dirt” and the critically acclaimed sci-fi horror “The Endless,...

The final verse of Robert Frost’s memorable poem, “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” inspires and captures the essence of writer/director Teresa Sutherland’s directorial debut. Lovely, Dark, and Deep applies cosmic horror to a familiar genre setting, the wilderness, to unfurl a twisted, stunningly shot psychological mood piece. While Frost’s poem was deceptive in its simplicity, Sutherland’s debut only skims the surface of its themes, mining them for a beguiling cosmic nightmare.

After an ominous opener that teases all is not well in these woods, Sutherland’s debut introduces Lennon (Barbarian’s Georgina Campbell), the new park ranger filling a coveted, recently vacated position at an isolated outpost. From the outset, something’s amiss with Lennon. Visions of eerie black deer cross her path, only to dissipate in a blink as Lennon travels to her new position. Lennon overlooks all foreboding signs that something...

The director of the hotly anticipated Blumhouse horror film Five Nights at Freddy's is Emma Tammi. Besides her directorial duties, Tammi also wrote the screenplay alongside Scott Cawthon, the creator of the jump scare filled videogames that the film is based on, and Seth Cuddeback. Previously Gil Kenan and Chris Columbus were at the helm of the film, but both of them departed for different reasons.

Tammi's previous credits consist of being the co-director of Fair Chase and the sole director of Election Day: Lens Across America, podcast series The Left Right Game, and two episodes of Hulu's Into the Dark. One of the previous films that Tammi has directed was The Wind, whose screenplay was written by Teresa Sutherland. Sutherland, speaking to MovieWeb, explained:

Emma is such a special person to me. We've grown so close since making that movie together. The Wind was a first for both of us,...

Stars: Georgina Campbell, Maria de Sá, Nick Blood, Wai Ching Ho, Soren Hellerup, Ana Sofia Martins, Edgar Morais | Written and Directed by Teresa Sutherland

Coming from the writer of recent slow-burn horror The Wind, the slightly oddly-titled Lovely, Dark and Deep, tells the story of a park ranger looking for answers from a childhood tragedy while she walks alone through the wilderness.

I guess it should be no surprise that this movie could also be called a slow burner but don’t go thinking that this means the first half or more of the film is boring or that nothing of note happens. Because Lovely, Dark and Deep grabs its viewers right from the start. But, there’s no doubt that the pace picks up towards the climax of the film and the movie leans more into horror the longer it goes on.

There are plenty of movies about people...

Nearly two years following its casting announcement, Teresa Sutherland's psychological thriller Lovely, Dark, and Deep is finally heading to screens this year. The feature is set to make its world debut on July 23 at this year's Fantasia Festival. The event is already underway, officially beginning July 20 and running through August 9. While audiences eagerly await the new horror film, Collider is excited to exclusively share a new clip from the movie.

The Fantasia International Film Festival is back for its 27th annual edition, running July 20 through August 9, and it’s bringing one of Hollywood’s biggest stars––in spirit now; he’s officially canceled so as to not cross the picket line of the current SAG-AFTRA strike––to Montreal with a world premiere and career recognition. Nicolas Cage, his new film Sympathy for the Devil, and his Cheval Noir Career Achievement Award aren’t the only draw for this three-week event, though.

You’ve got a spotlight on Korean cinema to celebrate sixty years of diplomatic relations between Canada and the Republic of Korea. There’s the honor of bestowing underground filmmaker Larry Kent with the 2023 Canadian Trailblazer Award alongside a screening of a rare 35mm print of his 1981 film Yesterday. And a slew of world premieres from horror’s best and brightest––a list spanning Larry Fessenden (Blackout), Jenn Wexler...

Canada’s Fantasia International Film Festival has announced the opening film of its 27th edition: Pascal Plante’s “Red Rooms,” about a high-profile case of a serial killer and the woman (Juliette Gariépy) obsessed with him.

“It’s a film of enormous emotional force, unbelievably controlled and smart, with a staggering performance from Gariépy. Pascal is one of the greatest talents of his generation in Quebec cinema and among the strongest filmmakers in the country right now,” says festival’s artistic director Mitch Davis.

“In a sense, it’s an unconventionally grim note to open a festival on. It’s a profoundly disturbing film. But I know the audience is going to be left completely breathless by it.”

“As a Montrealer, I have been a regular festival goer of Fantasia for years now, but it’s the first time one of my features will be screened in their lineup. I...

Event will include a spotlight on South Korean cinema and an award for underground filmmaker Larry Kent.

The Fantasia International Film Festival has revealed the first wave of titles for its July 20 to August 9 run in Montreal.

Among titles getting their world premieres at the genre event will be Theresa Sutherland’s directing debut Lovely, Dark, and Deep; Russian-American director Victor Ginzburg’s vampire story Empire V; Jared Moshe’s Aporia; Where the Devil Roams, from the writing-directing team of John Adams, Zelda Adams and Toby Poser; Xavier Gens’ Mayhem!; Larry Fessenden’s Blackout; and Nicholas Tomnay What You Wish For.

The 27th edition of the Fantasia International Film Festival is set to run from from July 20th through August 9th at the Concordia Hall Cinema in Montreal, with additional screens at the Cinémathèque québécoise and Cinéma du Musée – and today the festival announced the first wave of titles that will be screening there this year! The festival runners promise this edition of the show will deliver “a whiplashing program of screenings, workshops, and launch events”, with a spotlight on South Korean cinema, a Canadian trailblazer Award being presented to Larry Kent, and World Premiere screenings of new films from the likes of Larry Fessenden, Xavier Gens, Jenn Wexler, The Adams Family, and Victor Ginzburg. They’ll also be hosting the International Premieres of Tsutomu Hanabusa’s blockbusters Tokyo Revengers 2 – Part 1 & 2.

2023 marks 60 years of diplomatic relations between Canada and the Republic of Korea, so Fantasia is teaming up with the Korean...

The Fantasia International Film Festival will be celebrating its 27th edition with a whiplashing program of screenings, workshops, and launch events running from July 20 through August 9, 2023, taking place at the Concordia Hall Cinema, with additional screens at the Cinémathèque québécoise and Cinéma du Musée.

The festival’s full lineup will be announced in early July. In the meantime, Fantasia reveals a selected first wave of titles and happenings.

Here’s the press release:

Bright Spotlights On South Korean Cinema Illuminate Fantasia’s 27th Edition

Since the selection of Kang Je-gyu’s Gingko Bed at Fantasia’s 1998 edition, the festival has become one of the premiere destinations for South Korean cinema. Over the years, Fantasia’s audience has had the opportunity to discover several essential Korean auteurs: Bong Joon-ho (Barking Dogs Never Bite), Park Chan-wook (Sympathy For Mr. Vengeance), Kim Ji-woon (The Quiet Family), Hwang Dong-hyuk (Miss Granny), and Yeon Sang-ho...

The Fantasia Film Festival, North America’s largest genre film festival, has released the first wave of titles for its upcoming 27th edition.

There’s world premieres for Theresa Sutherland’s Lovely Dark and Deep, which features Barbarian star Georgina Campbell; Victor Ginzburg’s Empire V; Jared Moshe’s Aporia, led by Judy Greer and Faithe Herman; and Where The Devil Roams, from directors Toby Poster, John Adams and Zelda Adams, also known as The Adams Family.

Other world bows in Montreal include Xavier Gens’ Mayhem!, which stars Nassim Lyes and Olivier Gourmet; horror auteur Larry Fessenden’s Blackout; Nicholas Tomnay’s What You Wish For, with Nick Stahl playing a chef with a gambling problem and from the producers of The Florida Project; and Ryan Ward’s Daughter of the Sun.

Fantasia’s first titles includes a world premiere for Jenn Wexler’s The Sacrifice Game, the follow-up to the debut feature The Ranger,...