Citadel (I) (2012)

An agoraphobic father teams up with a renegade priest to save his daughter from the clutches of a gang of twisted feral children who committed an act of violence against his family years earlier.

Director:

Ciaran Foy

Writer:

Ciaran Foy

Stars:

James Cosmo, Aneurin Barnard, Wunmi Mosaku

8 wins & 5 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
James Cosmo	...	Priest
Aneurin Barnard	...	Tommy
Ian Hanmore	...	Council Office Clerk
Wunmi Mosaku	...	Marie
Amy Shiels	...	Joanne
Jake Wilson	...	Danny
Ingrid Craigie	...	Dr. Kelly
Chris Hegarty	...	Feral Child
Pete Murphy	...	Paramedic
Sarah Haworth	...	Junkie Woman
Sandra McFadden	...	Nurse
Matthew Workman	...	Feral Child chained
Arlowe Saunders	...	Elsa
Grant Morrison	...	Taxi Driver
Connor McGroary	...	Feral Child

Storyline

Tommy Cowley is a young father inflicted with chronic agoraphobia since his wife was brutally attacked by a gang of a twisted feral children. Trapped in the dilapidated suburbia of Edenstown, he finds himself terrorised by the same gang, who now seem intent on taking his baby daughter. Torn between the help of an understanding nurse and a vigilante priest, Tommy sets out to learn the nightmarish truth surrounding these hooded children. He also discovers that to be free of his fears, he must finally face the demons of his past and enter the one place that he fears the most - the abandoned tower block known as the Citadel.

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Plot Keywords:

priest | fear | baby | agoraphobia | nurse | 

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Taglines:

They see your fear

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Genres:

Drama | Horror | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for disturbing violent content, and language

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

Ireland UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 March 2013 (UK)

Also Known As:

Citadela

Company Credits

Production Co:

Blinder Films, Irish Film Board, Sigma Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

84 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Aneurin Barnard met several people with agoraphobia as research for his role as Tommy.

User Reviews

Horror Trunk Review: The many hoods of horror.

Recently, 'Hoodie' horrors have been emerging from the British horror scene, focusing on young generations, and their violent exploits. Citadel is the story of a man who helplessly watches a group of youths attack his pregnant wife.

Mostof the violence is narrated off-screen; instead the action is shown through shadows, reflections, and sounds. The shots are compiled well, a particular favourite set in the cemetery.

Citadel is not as violent and shocking as its predecessors. Through the choice of a small cast,and limited sets, it offers a narrative focused on personalising the story.I would recommend as a thoughtful look into a usually over-violent sub-genre.

Full review at the horrortrunk website.