Citadel (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:

Ciarán Foy (as Ciaran Foy)

Writer:

Ciarán Foy (as Ciaran Foy)

Stars:

Aneurin Barnard, James Cosmo, Wunmi Mosaku

11 wins & 7 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
James Cosmo	...	Priest
Aneurin Barnard	...	Tommy
Wunmi Mosaku	...	Marie
Amy Shiels	...	Joanne
Ian Hanmore	...	Council Office Clerk
Ingrid Craigie	...	Dr. Kelly
Chris Hegarty	...	Feral Child
Pete Murphy	...	Paramedic
Jake Wilson	...	Danny
Charlie Graham	...	Feral Child
Matthew Workman	...	Feral Child chained
Connor McGroary	...	Feral Child
Scott Mckenzie	...	Paramedic / Doctor
Elizabeth Brady	...	Nurse
Sarah Haworth	...	Junkie Woman

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:

fear | baby | condemned building | crying | slums | 

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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

Did You Know?

Trivia

A set was built for the basement of the citadel.

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Goofs

When Tommy leaves his home near the start of the film to take the baby to the centre, by his front door there is a phone base with no phone, when he returns later there is a phone in the cradle.

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Soundtracks

After the Ball
Written by Charles Harris (as Charles K. Harris)
Performed by Richard McCullough
Arrangement and recording by Matthew Nolan and Cameron Doyle
Courtesy of SPR Sound

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.

Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

Ireland UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 March 2013 (UK)

Also Known As:

Citadel

Filming Locations:

Glasgow, Scotland, UK

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$5,715, 11 November 2012

Gross USA:

$13,377

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$141,886

Company Credits

Production Co:

Blinder Films, Screen Ireland, Sigma Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

84 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1