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The Severed Sun

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In the heart of an isolated religious community, The Pastor delivers his fervent sermons to a devoted congregation. But dark secrets fester. In the depths of the forest, The Pastor's daughter, Magpie, takes desperate action, ending the life of her abusive husband. Little does she know, his murder will unleash a malevolent force--a mysterious beast with shimmering white eyes. As weeks pass, suspicion and paranoia grip the community, with accusatory fingers pointed at Magpie. The Pastor struggles to restore Magpie's dwindling faith, and he is unable to bring her back into "The Truth." Faith is fragile, and Magpie is hell bent on rebelling against the hypocrisy of her father. When the Beast leaves a trail of gruesome carnage, a brutal witch hunt ignites. In this gripping tale of faith, fear, and the darkness within, friendships crumble, loyalties are tested, and the community hurtles toward self-destruction.

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Dean Puckett

Director

Emma Appleton

Magpie

Toby Stephens

The Pastor

Jodhi May

Actor

Lewis Gribben

David

Barney Harris

John

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Kat Hughes THN A witch trial brought to life, The Severed Sun has plenty of fine ideas, but ultimately lacks that magical quality to make it a future classic. Rated: 3/5 Mar 31, 2025 Full Review Louisa Moore Screen Zealots A skillfully-crafted atmospheric journey through the darker sides of human nature. Oct 22, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In the heart of an isolated religious community, The Pastor delivers his fervent sermons to a devoted congregation. But dark secrets fester. In the depths of the forest, The Pastor's daughter, Magpie, takes desperate action, ending the life of her abusive husband. Little does she know, his murder will unleash a malevolent force--a mysterious beast with shimmering white eyes. As weeks pass, suspicion and paranoia grip the community, with accusatory fingers pointed at Magpie. The Pastor struggles to restore Magpie's dwindling faith, and he is unable to bring her back into "The Truth." Faith is fragile, and Magpie is hell bent on rebelling against the hypocrisy of her father. When the Beast leaves a trail of gruesome carnage, a brutal witch hunt ignites. In this gripping tale of faith, fear, and the darkness within, friendships crumble, loyalties are tested, and the community hurtles toward self-destruction.
Director
Dean Puckett
Producer
Rebecca Wolff, Jude Goldrei
Screenwriter
Dean Puckett
Distributor
Dark Sky Films
Production Co
Lunar Lander Films, Screen Growth Production Fund, British Film Institute (BFI), iFeatures, HH5, Bankside Films, Falmouth University, BBC Film, Creative England, Onsight, Grasp The Nettle Films
Genre
Horror
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 16, 2025, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
May 16, 2025
Runtime
1h 20m
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.66:1)