Stars: Lora Burke, Tessa Kozma, Kristen MacCulloch, Nick Smyth, Colin Paradine | Written by Craig David Wallace, Ian Malone | Directed by Craig David Wallace
[Note: With the film due out on DVD on May 3rd from The Horror Collective, here’s a reposing our our review of Motherly from its screening as part of 2021’s Frightfest]
In recent years there’s been a name associated with the horror genre that is guaranteed to get me excited… Lora Burke. From her absolutely amazing, captivating performance in Poor Agnes; to Justin McConnell’s 2018 sci-fi horror Lifechanger; to 2020’s amazing home invasion thriller For the Sake of Vicious, Burke has been one of the genres shining stars yet, for a lot of people, she’s something of an unknown. Hopefully Motherly, her Fourth stunning performance in a row, will change all that.
What makes Motherly all that more exciting is that it comes from the creator of one of Canada’s best TV shows ever, Todd...
[Note: With the film due out on DVD on May 3rd from The Horror Collective, here’s a reposing our our review of Motherly from its screening as part of 2021’s Frightfest]
In recent years there’s been a name associated with the horror genre that is guaranteed to get me excited… Lora Burke. From her absolutely amazing, captivating performance in Poor Agnes; to Justin McConnell’s 2018 sci-fi horror Lifechanger; to 2020’s amazing home invasion thriller For the Sake of Vicious, Burke has been one of the genres shining stars yet, for a lot of people, she’s something of an unknown. Hopefully Motherly, her Fourth stunning performance in a row, will change all that.
What makes Motherly all that more exciting is that it comes from the creator of one of Canada’s best TV shows ever, Todd...
- 4/29/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to the latest installment of Trailer Park, our semi-regular look at the latest trailers to hit the interwebs. This edition features a handful of the latest TV and movie trailers – including Poor Agnes, Inside, Annihilation, The Polka King, The 15:17 to Paris, Maze Runner: The Death Cure, Rampage and more!
Poor Agnes
Inside
Annihilation
The Polka King
The 15:17 to Paris
Maze Runner: The Death Cure
Rampage...
Poor Agnes
Inside
Annihilation
The Polka King
The 15:17 to Paris
Maze Runner: The Death Cure
Rampage...
- 12/18/2017
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
A private investigator stumbles into the web of a cunning serial killer in the new horror film Poor Agnes, and following its recent screening at Chicago's Cinepocalypse film festival (read Patrick Bromley's review here), the movie is teased in a tense new trailer.
Currently screening on the festival circuit and expected to come out on VOD platforms and iTunes in the spring of 2018, Poor Agnes is directed by Navin Ramaswaran from a screenplay by James Gordon Ross. The movie stars Lora Burke and Robert Notman, and we'll be sure to keep Daily Dead readers updated on further details, and keep an eye on the film's official website for more information.
Synopsis: "A seductive serial killer and her next victim from an unexpected relationship."
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Currently screening on the festival circuit and expected to come out on VOD platforms and iTunes in the spring of 2018, Poor Agnes is directed by Navin Ramaswaran from a screenplay by James Gordon Ross. The movie stars Lora Burke and Robert Notman, and we'll be sure to keep Daily Dead readers updated on further details, and keep an eye on the film's official website for more information.
Synopsis: "A seductive serial killer and her next victim from an unexpected relationship."
The post Watch the Official Teaser Trailer for Poor Agnes appeared first on Daily Dead.
- 12/15/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
After having its U.S. Premiere at the Cinepocalypse in Chicago, Bloody Disgusting has the brand new trailer for Barry Convex‘s indie Poor Agnes. The film stars Toronto actor Lora Burke as Agnes, in the story of a seductive serial killer and her next victim forming an unexpected relationship. Our very own Dax Ebaben reviewed the film and called it “beautiful […]...
- 12/7/2017
- by Brad Miska
- bloody-disgusting.com
Horror isn’t always machete-wielding maniacs or monsters or houses haunted by demons and ghosts. Sometimes it’s just two people in a room, one determined to hurt and humiliate the other. That’s the horror of Poor Agnes, director Navin Ramaswaran’s Canadian indie about the relationship that develops between a serial killer and her potential next victim.
Lora Burke gives a revelatory performance as Agnes, a single woman living out in the middle of nowhere with a predilection for murder. Mike, a private investigator, comes to the house half-heartedly checking into a missing persons case; before long, Agnes seduces him, has sex with him, and then abducts him, holding him prisoner and torturing him both physically and psychologically in an effort to completely break him down. The longer she keeps him in the house, the more their relationship begins to twist into something even more twisted and dark,...
Lora Burke gives a revelatory performance as Agnes, a single woman living out in the middle of nowhere with a predilection for murder. Mike, a private investigator, comes to the house half-heartedly checking into a missing persons case; before long, Agnes seduces him, has sex with him, and then abducts him, holding him prisoner and torturing him both physically and psychologically in an effort to completely break him down. The longer she keeps him in the house, the more their relationship begins to twist into something even more twisted and dark,...
- 11/7/2017
- by Patrick Bromley
- DailyDead
Lora Burke and Robert Notman in Poor Agnes
The story of a serial killer and the strange bond she forms with the private detective who becomes her captive, Poor Agnes has been garnering rave reviews from festivals around the world, not least thanks to the talents of actors Lora Burke and Robert Notman. In the first part of our conversation about the film, they shared their thoughts on developing their characters and the chemistry that makes the film come to life. In part two, we began by talking about the relationship between the characters and the audience and why it mattered so much to show that they were both intelligent people.
"Agnes completely relies on her intelligence," observes Lora. "I mean, she uses her feminine wiles here and there, but speaking to Navin (Ramaswaran), our director, and James, our writer, I know it was important for them that they wanted...
The story of a serial killer and the strange bond she forms with the private detective who becomes her captive, Poor Agnes has been garnering rave reviews from festivals around the world, not least thanks to the talents of actors Lora Burke and Robert Notman. In the first part of our conversation about the film, they shared their thoughts on developing their characters and the chemistry that makes the film come to life. In part two, we began by talking about the relationship between the characters and the audience and why it mattered so much to show that they were both intelligent people.
"Agnes completely relies on her intelligence," observes Lora. "I mean, she uses her feminine wiles here and there, but speaking to Navin (Ramaswaran), our director, and James, our writer, I know it was important for them that they wanted...
- 10/9/2017
- by Jennie Kermode
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Lora Burke and Robert Notman in Poor Agnes
One of the standout films of the year - and not just in the horror/psychological thriller genres, Poor Agnes is the story of a serial killer who holds a private eye hostage, intending to murder him. There have been any number of films about men holding women hostage, but somehow the gender reversal here gives the film a different cast, as does the strange way that a bond begins to form between the two characters. Lora Burke, who plays the titular Agnes, and Robert Notman, who plays Mike, her captive, met with me on Skype to discuss what the film meant to them.
Sometimes actors struggle with promoting their work, saying the same things over and over again and getting frustrated. These two, by contrast, are clearly still passionate about the film. I started out by asking them how they first got involved with it.
One of the standout films of the year - and not just in the horror/psychological thriller genres, Poor Agnes is the story of a serial killer who holds a private eye hostage, intending to murder him. There have been any number of films about men holding women hostage, but somehow the gender reversal here gives the film a different cast, as does the strange way that a bond begins to form between the two characters. Lora Burke, who plays the titular Agnes, and Robert Notman, who plays Mike, her captive, met with me on Skype to discuss what the film meant to them.
Sometimes actors struggle with promoting their work, saying the same things over and over again and getting frustrated. These two, by contrast, are clearly still passionate about the film. I started out by asking them how they first got involved with it.
- 10/7/2017
- by Jennie Kermode
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Grimmfest, Manchester’s Festival of Horror, Cult and Fantastic Film is back; bigger, bolder, and bloodier than ever before. As the Printworks once again find itself under siege by blood-soaked hordes of horror enthusiasts and film freaks, as Team Grimmfest unleashes…the Ninth Configuration! The festivals latest and greatest line-up yet of dark, dangerous, wild, weird, witty, thrilling, chilling, blood-spilling movies, every one of them a premiere or cult classic of one kind or another.
Highlights include: World Premieres!
Grimmfest is proud to be presenting the world premiere of the remarkable and utterly unique Borley Rectory. Using an elaborate mixture of live action, stills, paintings, and model work, it’s an immersive, eerily atmospheric, and elegantly retro-styled exploration of the Most Haunted House in Britain. Over six years in the making, it’s a real labor of love for its creator, Ashley Thorpe. Featuring a score by Ex-Banshee Steve Severin,...
Highlights include: World Premieres!
Grimmfest is proud to be presenting the world premiere of the remarkable and utterly unique Borley Rectory. Using an elaborate mixture of live action, stills, paintings, and model work, it’s an immersive, eerily atmospheric, and elegantly retro-styled exploration of the Most Haunted House in Britain. Over six years in the making, it’s a real labor of love for its creator, Ashley Thorpe. Featuring a score by Ex-Banshee Steve Severin,...
- 9/1/2017
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Zombies, serial killers, and all manner of creepy creatures will descend upon the inaugural Cinepocalypse film festival in November 2nd–9th at Chicago's Music Box Theatre, and the first wave of programming has officially been announced, including Tyler MacIntyre's Tragedy Girls, Ted Geoghegan's Mohawk, and the 35mm uncut version of Suspiria.
Press Release: August 31, 2017 - The Music Box Theatre is proud to announce their first wave of programming and guests for the debut year of Cinepocalypse (an evolution to the program design of Bruce Campbell's Horror Film Festival), which will take place November 2 - 9 at Chicago’s Music Box Theatre. The Midwest’s largest gathering of genre films and fans, the festival’s organizers are proud to have acclaimed screenwriter Simon Barrett (You’re Next, The Guest) guest host the entirety of the festival.
Writer/director Joe Carnahan (The Grey, Smokin’ Aces, The A-Team) will guest curate “Blood,...
Press Release: August 31, 2017 - The Music Box Theatre is proud to announce their first wave of programming and guests for the debut year of Cinepocalypse (an evolution to the program design of Bruce Campbell's Horror Film Festival), which will take place November 2 - 9 at Chicago’s Music Box Theatre. The Midwest’s largest gathering of genre films and fans, the festival’s organizers are proud to have acclaimed screenwriter Simon Barrett (You’re Next, The Guest) guest host the entirety of the festival.
Writer/director Joe Carnahan (The Grey, Smokin’ Aces, The A-Team) will guest curate “Blood,...
- 8/31/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
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