As a seasoned movie buff with a penchant for the eerie and enigmatic, I must say that Starve Acre has piqued my interest in more ways than one. Having delved into various realms of horror and the supernatural, from the chilling landscapes of Norfolk to the sinister webs spun by seemingly idyllic neighbors, this film seems to offer a unique blend of familiar elements with a fresh twist.
A new entry in the British folk horror genre is Starve Acre, a film with an unusual setting where locals have webbed feet and a wife may unexpectedly become your sister. However, unlike previous stories set in Norfolk, Starve Acre takes place in 1970s Yorkshire. The protagonists, Richard (played by Matt Smith) and Juliette (Morfydd Clark), along with their son, relocate from the city to Richard’s late father’s cottage, named Starve Acres, as they believe the clean air, spacious surroundings, and friendly northerners would provide a healthier environment for their child compared to a smoggy metropolis filled with congestion and untrustworthy TV personalities. Unfortunately, their expectations are far from reality when a tragic event occurs
Richard, an archaeologist, becomes fixated on unearthing the origins of an ancient oak tree, leading to the discovery of a dead hare’s skeleton. Through a blend of puppetry and computer-generated imagery (CGI), this hare comes back to life in a slightly comical but frequently unsettling manner, resembling a sinister creation born from Jim Henson’s workshop. Meanwhile, the seemingly kind neighbors Gordon (Sean Gilder) and his wife prove to be anything but benign
According to the book titled “Starve Acre” by Andrew Michael Hurley, this movie adaptation follows the source material closely, even up until its heart-wrenching final line. Co-written and directed by Daniel Kokotajlo, there are hints of other famous films such as Equus, Don’t Look Now, Donnie Darko, and The Wicker Man, but Starve Acre manages to stand on its own. This movie offers a gradual build-up of tension that pulls you in deeper, with a skillfully executed jump scare early on. Smith and Clark deliver exceptional performances in a film that frequently leaves you feeling uneasy
Here’s the Starve Acre trailer….
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