The Reign of Queen Ginnarra

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.

"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.

Brilliant story that hits you right way, especially that it's delivered by such a great actors! Extremely dark, heavily inspired by Amicus/Hammer (any if you're a fan of these you will definitely enjoy this movie) yet very fresh and unique take on horror! I love how this movie has a great balance between borowing from genre classics in a way that they almost pay a tribute to horrors we all love and creating new, unique ideas.

Shots and scenes are simply beautiful, very artistic, like a gothic paintings.

Give this a watch , we have to support projects like this. British Horror Studio, thank you!

"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.

After the slaying of his father, the king, Prince Eldoran (Andrew Gourlay)flees his kingdom.

The latter is now under the control of his sister Queen Ginnarra (Megan Tremethick), and through her, dark forces.

The Queen sends her brutal henchmen to torture and slowly kill her brother.

Although the Prince survives the attacks, he suffers betrayals as he re-enters his father's kingdom to free it from his sister.

Certainly more epic than director Laurie Brewster and main star Megan Tremethick's 2024 comedic 'Slave and the Sorceror', 'Queen Ginnarra' doesn't have the same cathartic resolution.

The special effects are on a par with television/cinema offerings.

The acting, especially the fight scenes are quite believable.

It's evident that a lot of time and effort has been devoted to the film by everyone involved.