Shed of the Dead

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Shed of the Dead
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Theatrical release poster
Directed byDrew Cullingham
Written byDrew Cullingham
Produced byNicholas David Lean
James Fisher
Starring Kane Hodder
Michael Berryman
Bill Moseley
Narrated by Brian Blessed
CinematographyStephen Murphy
Edited byStephen Hedley
Music byReinhard Besser
Distributed bySmart Dog Productions
Release date
17 May 2019
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Shed of the Dead is a 2019 British comedy horror film directed by Drew Cullingham and produced by Nicholas David Lean & James Fisher.

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Plot

Trevor is between jobs, and spends his days in the company of equally unemployable friend Graham painting figurines and war gaming fantasy worlds in his allotment shed. After he accidentally kills one of his neighbours, when they try to have him evicted from his plot, the dead begin to rise forcing Trevor to make a life changing decision. Whether to rescue his wife, as the adopted alter ego of his fantasies, Casimir, or leave her to an uncertain fate. [1]

Cast

Production

Director Drew Cullingham first discussed ideas for the film during a visit to a pub with Nick Lean and producing partner James Fisher. [2]

The film was first announced in March 2015, with the director and cast being announced and the first poster being released. [3]

Filming began in October 2015 in the UK. [1] Filming occurred in Bexleyheath & Sidcup and Leytonstone. [4] [ better source needed ]

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References

  1. 1 2 Barton, Steve (2016-05-20). "Bill Moseley, Kane Hodder, and Michael Berryman Crawl From the Shed of the Dead". Dread Central. Retrieved 30 July 2016.
  2. Malone, Stephanie (April 13, 2016). "Exclusive Interview with Nicholas David Lean, 'Shed of the Dead' Producer". Morbidly Beautiful. Retrieved 30 July 2016.
  3. Pollard, Andrew (6 March 2015). "Kane Hodder, Bill Moseley, Michael Berryman & More Join SHED OF THE DEAD". Starburst Magazine . Retrieved 30 July 2016.
  4. Filming locations for Shed of the Dead on IMDb

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