The Brook

A slow-burning folk horror mystery that wraps you in creeping dread and small-town secrets, with a clever twist on time.

Directed by

Paul Stainthorpe

Genres

Mystery, Thriller, Horror

Starring

Helen Chong, Connor Lawson, Jill Dellow

Overview

Moving to the village of his mother’s youth, art student Jacob discovers his grandad’s old video camera shows one hour into the past. In Elmbrook, a place steeped in strange folklore and whispered legends, the community believe their village is protected by a puma that watches over the “good.” But when one of the good locals mysteriously vanishes, Jacob and his friends, armed with the video camera, uncover clues that pull them deeper into Elmbrook’s bizarre secrets. Soon the search for answers spirals into a dangerous mystery as they uncover a vengeful serial killer with a connection to the past.

How it feels

Eerie, tense, dark and melancholic. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Mystery, isolation, death, deception

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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