Citadel
Citadel is a 2012 Irish psychological “hoodie horror” film written and directed by Ciaran Foy, in his feature film debut.
Tommy Cowley (Aneurin Barnard, IRONCLAD) lives a quiet life in a decaying apartment complex with his very pregnant wife. The couple is attacked one day by a group of hooded young thugs, and after a shocking act of violence, Tommy is left to raise his newborn daughter alone – forever traumatised by the attack…But when the same hooded gang return to terrorise Tommy again, he's torn between his paralyzing fear and protective parental instinct.
With the help of a vigilante priest (James Cosmo, BRAVEHEART) who has uncovered the genesis of this ruthless, potentially supernatural gang, Tommy must overcome his fears and venture into the heart of the abandoned tower block known as the ‘Citadel’ to save his family.
Special Features:
- Interviews and Trailer
- Making Of
Awards:
- BAFTA Awards 2012 – Nominated BAFTA Scotland Award Best Feature Film
- Chicago International Film Festival 2012 – Nominated Gold Hugo After Dark Competition
- Galway Film Fleadh 2012 – WonBest First Irish Feature
- Irish Film and Television Awards 2013 – Nominated Best Director of Photography, Nominated Rising Star Award Ciaran Foy (director)
- Neuchâtel International Fantasy Film Festival 2012 – Won Narcisse Award Best Fantastic Feature Film, Won Silver Méliès Award for Best European Fantastic Feature Film, Won Special Mention Mad Movies Jury
- Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival 2012 – Won Best Actor Aneurin Barnard, Won Best Director, Nominated for Best of Puchon
- SXSW Film Festival 2012 – Won Audience Award
Critic Reviews:
- " This film is both inventive and creepy at a visceral level that will stay with audiences after the lights come up. " – Sarah Gopaul
- " Another quietly effective horror story from the Emerald Isle. " – Scott Weinberg
- " A familiar story of sinister creature frights and psychological horror gets a little boost from a gloomy mood of urban decay and isolation. " – MaryAnn Johanson