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The Shimian

  • 20222022
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
32
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The Shimian (2022)
"A family take a camping trip into the forest to celebrate a birthday and fix their strained relationships, but their celebrations are cut short when they learn something unearthly is hunting them." "The Shimian" is a horror feature by Bader Media Entertainment CIC. Written and directed by James Peakman. Executive Produced by Danyan Zhang, James Peakman, Julian Austwick, William Malkames & Roberto Luo. Starring - Sophie Simmons, Blake Hutchings, Margot Lin & Ashlea Winfield.
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A family take a camping trip into the forest to celebrate a birthday and fix their strained relationships, but their celebrations are cut short when they learn something unearthly is hunting... Read allA family take a camping trip into the forest to celebrate a birthday and fix their strained relationships, but their celebrations are cut short when they learn something unearthly is hunting them.A family take a camping trip into the forest to celebrate a birthday and fix their strained relationships, but their celebrations are cut short when they learn something unearthly is hunting them.
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
32
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • James Peakman
  • Writer
    • James Peakman
  • Stars
    • Sophie Simmons
    • Blake Hutchings
    • Margot Lin
  • Director
    • James Peakman
  • Writer
    • James Peakman
  • Stars
    • Sophie Simmons
    • Blake Hutchings
    • Margot Lin
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 7User reviews
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    • Videos3

    The Shimian (Official Trailer)
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    Trailer 0:43
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    Exclusive Clip & Director Introduction
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    Photos20

    Robin Slater in The Shimian (2022)
    Sophie Simmons, Ashlea Winfield, Margot Lin, and Blake Hutchings in The Shimian (2022)
    Sophie Simmons in The Shimian (2022)
    Margot Lin and Blake Hutchings in The Shimian (2022)
    Sophie Simmons and Ashlea Winfield in The Shimian (2022)
    Sophie Simmons, Ashlea Winfield, Margot Lin, and Blake Hutchings in The Shimian (2022)
    Blake Hutchings in The Shimian (2022)
    Alexander Butler in The Shimian (2022)
    Margot Lin in The Shimian (2022)
    Sophie Simmons, Ashlea Winfield, Margot Lin, and Blake Hutchings in The Shimian (2022)
    Blake Hutchings in The Shimian (2022)
    Ashlea Winfield in The Shimian (2022)

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    Sophie Simmons
    Sophie Simmons
    • Emma
    Blake Hutchings
    Blake Hutchings
    • Tony
    Margot Lin
    Margot Lin
    • Claire
    Ashlea Winfield
    Ashlea Winfield
    • Sarah
    Alexander Butler
    Alexander Butler
    • Mr Harding
    • (as Alex Butler)
    Fiona Dunn
    Fiona Dunn
    • Blatty Descendant
    Jonjo Tweddle
    • The Shimian
    Robin Slater
    Robin Slater
    • Officer 237
    John Peakman
    • Man in bar
    Sandra Peakman
    • Woman in bar
    James Peakman
    James Peakman
    • Hiker 2
    Andrew Simpson
    • Hiker 1
    • Director
      • James Peakman
    • Writer
      • James Peakman
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    • Trivia
      Guy's Cliffe in Warwick UK that doubled for Blatty Manor is reportedly haunted with regular reports of ghost sightings and supernatural activity, this made some cast and crew uneasy when shooting in the underground tunnels late at night.
    • Quotes

      Mr Harding: I need to remind you of the dangers of releasing a Shimian, those it doesn't want it'll kill.

    • Soundtracks
      Virtues (Don't Drag Yourself Down)
      • Virtues

      Written By Andrew Simpson and Mark Graham

    User reviews7

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    10/10
    Jump scares and laughs a plenty
    This independent horror movie ticks all the boxes. Comedy, heartfelt moments and pure terror.

    I was fortunate to have seen the Shimian on the big screen and wasn't disappointed. I laughed, had a lump in my throat and jumped out of my seat several times..

    The acting was superb and the family dynamic was spot on.. While you don't get to see the Shimian much in the film, The suspense is gripping.

    The music in the film adds to the suspense and really fits..

    There's also a special treat for the ladies at the end when the two walkers were obviously very cold!

    Well worth a watch, will definitely watch again.
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    • Oct 24, 2022

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    • Release date
      • October 18, 2022 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
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    • Language
      • English
    • Production company
      • Bader Media Entertainment
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      • 16:9 HD
      • 2.35 : 1

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