“The Hallow” (originally titled “The Woods”) is a 2015 Irish horror film directed by Corin Hardy. The film follows a family who move to a remote house in the Irish countryside and soon find themselves battling against creatures from Irish folklore.
Although the film did not receive a large number of awards, it was generally well-received by critics for its use of practical effects and its atmospheric setting. Here are some of the awards and nominations received by “The Hallow”:
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British Independent Film Awards (2015):
- Nominated for Best Effects
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British Academy Scotland Awards (2015):
- Nominated for Best Feature Film
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Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival (2015):
- Silver Raven Award for Best Special Effects
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Sitges – Catalonian International Film Festival (2015):
- Nominated for Best Film
While it did not win any major awards, “The Hallow” has gained a cult following among horror movie fans for its unique take on Irish folklore and its effective use of practical effects.
| Directed by | Corin Hardy |
|---|---|
| Produced by | Joe Neurauter Felipe Marino |
| Written by | Corin Hardy Felipe Marino |
| Starring | Joseph Mawle, Bojana Novakovic, Michael McElhatton, Michael Smiley, |
| Music by | James Gosling |
| Cinematography | Martijn Van Broekhuizen |
| Edited by | Nick Emerson |
| Production company |
Fantastic Films Occupant Entertainment |
| Distributed by | Entertainment One |
| Release date | 25 January 2015 (Sundance) 10 July 2015 (United Kingdom) |
| Running time | 97 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom Ireland United States |
| Language | English |