Censor (2021 film)
Censor is a 2021 British horror film directed by Prano Bailey-Bond and written by Anthony Fletcher with Prano Bailey-Bond. The film stars Niamh Algar, Nicholas Burns, Vincent Franklin, Sophia La Porta, Adrian Schiller and Michael Smiley.[2]
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Directed by | Prano Bailey-Bond |
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Music by | Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch |
Cinematography | Annika Summerson |
Edited by | Mark Towns |
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Running time | 84 minutes |
Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
The film had its world premiere at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival on January 28, 2021.[1]
Plot
After viewing a strangely familiar video nasty, Enid, a film censor, sets out to solve the past mystery of her sister's disappearance, embarking on a quest that dissolves the line between fiction and reality.
Cast
- Niamh Algar as Enid Baines
- Nicholas Burns as Sanderson
- Vincent Franklin as Fraser
- Sophia La Porta as Alice Lee
- Adrian Schiller as Frederick North
- Michael Smiley as Doug Smart
Release
The film had its world premiere at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival on January 28, 2021 in the Midnight section.[3]
Critical reception
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 87% based on reviews from 61 critics, with an average rating of 7.1/10. The website's critics consensus reads, "Occasionally uneven but bold and viscerally effective, Censor marks a bloody good step forward for British horror."[4]
References
- "Sundance - FPG". Sundance. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- Grater, Tom (December 16, 2020). "First Look At Niamh Algar In Sundance Midnight Selection 'Censor'". Deadline. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
- Debruge, Peter (December 15, 2020). "Sundance Film Festival Lineup Features 38 First-Time Directors, Including Rebecca Hall and Robin Wright". Variety. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- "Censor Reviews". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
External links
- Censor at IMDb
- Censor at Rotten Tomatoes