A Lonely Place to Die is a 2011 thriller film directed by Julian Gilbey. The film follows a group of mountaineers who discover a young Serbian girl trapped in an underground chamber in the Scottish Highlands. As they attempt to rescue her, they become the target of a group of violent and ruthless kidnappers who will stop at nothing to get the girl back.
Review:
A Lonely Place to Die is a tense and gripping thriller that is well-directed and features strong performances from its cast. The film’s Scottish Highlands setting provides a visually stunning backdrop for the action, and the use of real locations adds to the film’s realism.
The film’s direction by Julian Gilbey is effective, with his ability to build tension and suspense through tight pacing and a claustrophobic atmosphere. The film’s score also adds to its eerie and unsettling tone.
A Lonely Place to Die is a thrilling and intense film that is sure to keep audiences on the edge of their seats.
Awards:
A Lonely Place to Die did not receive any major awards, but it was nominated for Best Film at the 2011 Raindance Film Festival.
Popularity and Success:
A Lonely Place to Die was a moderate success upon its release, grossing over $3 million worldwide on a budget of $4 million. The film received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its suspenseful storyline and action scenes, while others criticized its weak character development.
Despite its mixed reception, A Lonely Place to Die has gained a small cult following and is regarded as a solid thriller that is worth watching for fans of the genre.
Directed by | Julian Gilbey |
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Produced by | Michael Loveday |
Written by | Will GilbeyJulian Gilbey |
Starring | Melissa George Ed Speleers Sean Harris Kate Magowan Alec Newman Stephen McCole Gary Sweeney Paul Anderson Eamonn Walker Karel Roden |
Music by | Michael Richard Plowman |
Cinematography | Ali Asad |
Edited by | Julian Gilbey |
Production company |
Carnaby Film Productions Eigerwand Media Molinare Studio Genesis Film Sales |
Distributed by | Kaleidoscope Film Distribution |
Release date | 10 April 2011 (ActionFest) 9 September 2011 (United Kingdom) |
Running time | 99 minutes |
Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
Budget | $4 million |
Box office | $442,550 |