The Cellar (2022 film)
The Cellar is a 2022 Irish supernatural horror film written and directed by Brendan Muldowney and starring Elisha Cuthbert and Eoin Macken. It follows a family whose daughter disappears in the cellar of the large estate they have just moved into.[2] The film was released via Shudder on 15 April 2022.
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Directed by | Brendan Muldowney |
Written by | Brendan Muldowney |
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Cinematography | Tom Comerford |
Edited by | Mairead McIvor |
Music by | Stephen McKeon |
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Distributed by | Shudder |
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Country | Ireland |
Language | English |
Premise
Keira Woods (Elisha Cuthbert) has moved into a new house with her husband, son, and daughter. When her daughter mysteriously vanishes in the cellar, she soon discovers there is an ancient and powerful entity controlling their home that she will have to face or risk losing her family's souls forever. This entity is tied to the Leviathan as well as Baphomet, a pagan deity associated with the occult.
Cast
- Elisha Cuthbert as Keira Woods
- Eoin Macken as Brian Woods
- Dylan Fitzmaurice Brady as Steven Woods
- Abby Fitz as Ellie Woods
- Tara Lee as Erica
- Michael-David McKernan as Michael
- Andrew Bennett as Detective Brophy
- Aaron Monaghan as Dr. Fournet
Release
The film premiered at South by Southwest in March 2022[4] before being released via Shudder on 15 April 2022.
References
- Fowler, Matt (15 April 2022). "The Cellar Review". IGN. Archived from the original on 17 April 2022.
- Abrams, Simon (15 April 2022). "The Cellar". RogerEbert.com. Retrieved 17 April 2022.
- Miska, Brad (March 1, 2021). "Elisha Cuthbert Investigates 'The Cellar' In First-Look Photo [Exclusive]". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- "The Cellar". SXSW. Retrieved February 22, 2022.