An eerie short film, The Dead of Winter, which was shot in Farnham, is set to premiere this Sunday at the iconic TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, where legendary films like Star Wars and King Kong were first shown. The film will debut as part of the Screamfest Film Festival.
Directed by Stephen Graves, The Dead of Winter is described as a “classic Christmas ghost story for modern times.” The plot revolves around Harry, played by Oliver Maltman, who is haunted by a mysterious figure after leaving a homeless person to die on Christmas Eve. The story leaves viewers wondering whether Harry is being pursued by a vengeful spirit or his own guilt.
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Farnham’s West Street businesses, including CE Hall optometrists and Blow Heads Barber Studio, serve as some of the film’s recognizable backdrops. Alongside Maltman, the cast features Christina Cole as Chloe and James Swanton as The Figure.
Graves expressed his excitement about the film’s U.S. premiere, stating, “We’re over the moon to have The Dead of Winter‘s premiere at such a storied venue… The Chinese Theatre is part of Hollywood legend, and it’s an honour to screen there as part of Screamfest.”
Producer Nicci Brighten shared similar enthusiasm, noting that this is Superbright Pictures’ second film to be featured at Screamfest. The Dead of Winter has previously garnered attention at several festivals, including FrightFest and Norway’s Ravenheart International Film Festival, and won the Best Screenplay award at Hastings Rocks International Film Festival.
