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The Hallow

The Hallow

Nature has a dark side.

20155.71h 37m

Overview

Deep within the darkness of secluded forest land in rural Ireland dwells an ancient evil. Feared by the nearby superstitious villagers as cursed creatures who prey upon the lost, their secrets have been kept from civilization and remain on their hallowed ground. But when a conservationist from London moves in with his wife and infant child in order to survey the land for future construction, his actions unwittingly disturb the horde of demonic forces. Alone in a remote wilderness, he must now ensure his family's survival from their relentless attacks.

Directed by Corin Hardy
Written by Felipe Marino, Corin Hardy, Tom de Ville
Produced by Joe Neurauter, Felipe Marino
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Top Cast

Joseph Mawle

Joseph Mawle

Adam Hitchens

Bojana Novaković

Bojana Novaković

Clare Hitchens

Michael McElhatton

Michael McElhatton

Colm Donnelly

Michael Smiley

Michael Smiley

Garda Davey

Gary Lydon

Gary Lydon

Doyle

Stuart Graham

Stuart Graham

Contractor Paul Williams

C

Conor Craig Stephens

Sinuous Hallow

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Joss Wyre

Small Hallow

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Stephen Cromwell

Jules

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Luc Walsh

Colm's Son

Themes & Keywords

transformationforestwoodsirelandkilling a dogchangelingdark fantasywildlife conservationfungusirish folkloreremote locationcontagionconservationistirish filmmonstersrural ireland

About The Hallow

The Hallow is a horror, fantasy film released in 2015 exploring themes of transformation, forest, woods, ireland, killing a dog, changeling. Directed by Corin Hardy, it stars Joseph Mawle, Bojana Novaković, Michael McElhatton. Deep within the darkness of secluded forest land in rural Ireland dwells an ancient evil. Feared by the nearby superstitious villagers as cursed creatures who prey upon the lost, their secrets have been kept from civilization and remain on their hallowed ground. But when a conservationist from London moves in with his wife and infant child in order to survey the land for future construction, his actions unwittingly disturb the horde of demonic forces. Alone in a remote wilderness, he must now ensure his family's survival from their relentless attacks.

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