The Forgotten (2014 film)

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The Forgotten
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Theatrical film poster
Directed byOliver Frampton
Written byOliver Frampton
James Hall
Produced byLee Arnold
Jennifer Handorf
StarringClem Tibber
Shaun Dingwall
Elarica Gallacher
CinematographyEben Bolter
Edited byThomas Perrett
Production
company
Stickyback Pictures
Release date
  • 22 August 2014 (2014-08-22)(FrightFest)
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

The Forgotten is a 2014 British horror film, helmed by Oliver Frampton in his directorial debut, that premiered on 22 August 2014 at FrightFest, featuring a teenage protagonist who becomes the focus of attention of a ghost. [1] [2]

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Plot

Tommy (Clem Tibber) is a fourteen-year-old boy who goes to live with his father Mark (Shaun Dingwall) after his mother has a nervous breakdown. Dismayed upon learning that his father is now a squatter in an empty council estate destined for demolition, he nonetheless tries to make the best of it. Tommy is awoken each night by strange noises and on one occasion, finds that he and all of his belongings have been dragged from one side of the room to the other. Growing ever more terrified, Tommy tries to talk to his father but finds him becoming ever more bizarre and disturbing in behaviour.

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Reception

SciFiNow wrote a mostly positive review, writing "There are one or two hiccups along the way, and the loose ends are all tied up a little too neatly to bring about the finale, but it’s a strong finish for a film that slowly finds its way under your skin. Genuinely affecting and chilling, this is an impressive and mournful debut." [3] The Screen Daily was also mixed in their review, stating "The haunted, empty flat – with its red walls and deep shadows – is an impressive locale, but the ghost story element is a little too ordinary to leave a lasting impression." [4] Nerdly wrote a similar opinion, ultimately saying that the movie "is a fantastic British horror movie that, even with its flaws, should be seen by all and marks director Oliver Frampton and writer James Hall as ones to watch." [5]

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References

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  2. "The Forgotten (world premiere)". FrightFest. Archived from the original on 16 August 2014. Retrieved 25 September 2014.
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  5. Wheat, Phil (24 August 2014). "Frightfest 2014: 'The Forgotten' Review". Nerdly. Retrieved 10 July 2021.