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The Severed Sun

Play trailer Poster for The Severed Sun 2025,  1h 20m,  Horror Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 78% 18 Reviews Tomatometer - - Popcornmeter
78% Tomatometer 18 Reviews Popcornmeter
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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Peter Bradshaw Guardian Sep 30, 2025
3/5
It’s possibly a bit derivative... But there are some chills and bad-dream unease as well, effectively delivered by a good cast, well directed. Go to Full Review
Keri O'Shea Warped Perspective Oct 3, 2025
The narrative gaps provide space for interpretation; the light touch itself feels very purposeful, allowing the story to develop and meander into interesting places. All told, The Severed Sun is a beautiful, raw, singular piece of cinema. Go to Full Review
Matt Glasby Radio Times Oct 2, 2025
3/5
While it is some way from perfect - the CGI is, understandably, iffy and there are a few awkward performances - it remains a striking debut. Go to Full Review
Emily von Seele Daily Dead Sep 14, 2025
4/5
Dean Puckett spins an effective tale of religion and otherworldly mystery with his feature debut. He does a lot with a limited budget, and nothing is wasted here. Go to Full Review
Lee Zumpe Tampa Bay Newspapers Aug 4, 2025
“The Severed Sun” desperately needs better narrative structure, context, and a readiness to subvert and reformat familiar horror tropes. But it is still worth checking out, especially if you relish folk horror. Go to Full Review
Cameron Ritter Geek Vibes Nation Jul 20, 2025
4.5/10
The Severed Sun is a decent folk horror film that beats its message over the head a little too forcefully without saying anything new. The exquisite technical achievements are let down by a poor story with no memorable performances. Go to Full Review
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Cast & Crew

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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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Movie Info

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
British Film Institute (BFI), Lunar Lander Films, Onsight, Grasp The Nettle Films, HH5, Bankside Films, Falmouth University, Creative England, iFeatures, Screen Growth Production Fund, BBC Film
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)
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