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Directed by | Sean Cronin Peter Stylianou |
Written by | Peter Stylianou |
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Cinematography | Daniel Patrick Vaughan |
Edited by | Peter Stylianou |
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Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
Drained is a British romance vampire film co-directed and produced by Sean Cronin and from the screenplay Peter Stylianou who also serve as a producer of the film. It stars Ruaridh Aldington, Madalina Bellariu Ion, Angela Dixon, Craig Conway, Andrew-Lee Potts, Natasha patel and Andrew Lyle-Pinnock. The film is about a jobless artist who fall in love with a mysterious woman. [2]
In the neon-soaked streets of London, Thomas, a jobless post-graduate concept artist, falls in love with Rhea, a mysterious woman who turns out to be a vampire. As their twisted romance unfolds, Thomas's health deteriorates, and he spirals out of control.
The film was co-directed and produced by Sean Cronin and Peter Stylianou by the screenplay of Stylianou. It was filmed in London, England under Magnificent Films, House 54 and Red Guerilla Films. Additional producers include Daniel Patrick Vaughan and Tony Currier. Special makeup effects are by Francesca Reidie, with Ellie Campbell handling production design and cinematography by Daniel Patrick Vaughan. [3]
The film was premiered at Cannes Film Festival on May 14-25, 2024. [4] [5] It is also scheduled to premier at Screamfest Horror Film Festival on October 8-17, 2024. [6]
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