Description:
Tommy Cowley (Aneurin Barnard) 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.
So shaken by the events that he s developed extreme agoraphobia, Tommy alternates his days hiding out from imagined threats in his new flat and intense therapy sessions aimed at bringing him back to normalcy. When the same hooded gang seemingly intent on kidnapping his daughter begins terrorizing his life again, he s torn between his paralyzing fear and protective parental instinct. With the help of a vigilante priest 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.Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars but if you enjoy this genre you're in for a helluva ride
One of the scariest films I've ever seen. Definitely not for the faint hearted, but if you enjoy this genre you're in for a helluva ride.
4.0 out of 5 stars Very well done Low budget horror film
Not bad of a movie at all. I'm not much on newer horror films I like classics and my husband doesn't like horror at all but we both enjoyed this movie. I like to read about movies after watching them and it makes it even more amazing! The whole film was shot with just a hand held camera (which you cannot tell at all) the acting was amazing and the story is actually based off a true story by the writer. He just made it into a horror version. Pretty amazing.
3.0 out of 5 stars Horror Trunk Review: The many hoods of horror.
The 'hoodie' characters are presented as demonic, feral, uncontrollable creatures. A representation of many youngsters today as unemployment grows, creating a frustrated and isolated generation. The film is shot using a handheld camera, offering a close and suffocating atmosphere, especially when the camera is used to personify Tommy's fears.Most of the violence is narrated off-screen; instead the action is shown through shadows, reflections, and sounds. The shots are compiled well, a particular favourite set in the cemetery.Citadel is not as violent and shocking as its predecessors. Through the choice of a small cast, and limited sets, it offers a narrative focused on personalizing the story. The Lead actor creates life and fear into the character of Tommy, taking us on an intimate journey of survival. This sub-genre presents a grounded fear in audiences, exploring the known evil on our streets.The dilemma of taking the shortcut through a darkened alleyway... the anticipation of the threat lurking in the dark. We emerge breathless and safe under the street light...phew...this time anyway.[...]
5.0 out of 5 stars Mystery movie
DVD MOVIE
5.0 out of 5 stars Citadel
I loved this movie! it's very atmospheric and creepy!I was completely drawn in by the main character's fear, a must have for any horror fan.
4.0 out of 5 stars Creepy little independent film
I enjoy horror movies and Indie films this is low budget but that does not mean it is bad in fact it is very creepy. A man who's wife lost her life to "children" in a rundown neighborhood and is agoraphobic protects his baby from neighborhood children or are they?
5.0 out of 5 stars Great creeping horror!
I fell under a horror movie high one day and decided to search for the best horror films of 2012. I clicked on various different lists and this movie was featured on nearly all of them. I looked at its IMDb rating and was disappointed with its low rating so I didn't really feel motivated to see it. But I was at Wal Mart and saw this movie there on sale and I just impulsively purchased it hoping the low rating was wrong. I am very glad I decided to buy this movie.-Spoilers-A young man is left widowed and damaged with agoraphobia after his pregnant wife is randomly attacked by a group of hooded kids. The baby is saved while the wife is left comatose for a few months until she finally passes. The young man is now raising the daughter alone in his panicked agoraphobic state. Then one day the hooded kids kidnap his daughter. With the help of a badmouthed priest and his son, he must rescue his daughter and learn the truth about these demonic hooded children.Don't be fooled by the clichéd plot. This movie is one of the more original horror films in the past 10 years. Its a shame it hasn't found a decent release in the US. I'm sure if this was given a theatrical release during the Halloween season it would've been a decent hit. This is the second best traditional horror movie released in 2012 behind Sinister in my opinion. There is something just eerie and unsettling about this film. The terror starts off within 5 minutes with a heart pumping intro. Then the more dramatic aspect takes place for about 20 minutes so that we can get to know the characters. The last half of the movie is just genius horror film making. Sure many things are questionable about this movie, but who cares? Its a great spooky film to watch in the dark alone or with a lover or friends. The cinematography is very well done for a first time director. The directing itself reminded me of Danny Boyles '28 Days Later' in some aspects. The acting is pretty good for a low budget film. There are many scenes that are just perfectly executed even though some of the characters decisions are typical Horror movie clichés. There is a fantastically creeping scene on the bus that will surely stick with most viewers long after seeing this movie. The music is great like most horror films from Europe. The demonic hooded children are some of the scariest horror villains in a long time. Many old school horror fans will think of 'The Brood' when they see the evil kids in this film. But honestly these kids are more menacing and scary. The director is certainly someone to watch out for in the future.Though the movie is not popular yet among US viewers since it has only seen a DVD/Blu Ray release without any advertisement, I think it has potential to explode in popularity. I do hope that the horror fans that appreciate true good horror will spread the word on this movie and help it become the cult classic it is destined to be. Hopefully the rating goes up. Trust me, this movie is one of the good horror movies. There is only one criticism I have for the DVD. There is no subtitle option, which is annoying at times since there are a few moments of dialogue that are hard to understand. Either way it's honestly worth a purchase or at least a redbox rental. Give it a shot if you need a fresh simple horror movie to scare you for the night.
Barnard
come per Elfie Hopkins,ho cercato i pochi film girati da Barnard,sono per la maggior parte horror e senza sottotitoli,ma spero di poter comprendere ugualmente,poichèil giovane attore è molto espressivo
:(
C'est un film sensé évoquer et mettre en scène l'agoraphobie de son héros et qui passe complètement à côté de son sujet. Peu d'empathie pour le personnage dans une histoire qui tourne à la farce.FF
No love here
I found it annoying, badly interpreted & directed and incomprehensible especially as there were no subs. Avoid unless you are a fan of Irish productions.
Interesting with hidden depth and perspective
I have to say I did not expect to fully enjoy this film. But I was wrong. The setting are enough for anyone to suffer agrophobia. The acting is excellent and the depth and insight very good. The characters are both likeable and believable. The settings are grim, dark and foreboding - personally I would hate the even think of living in those sort of conditions. A very watchable film with alot more depth then maybe at first sight.
Agoraphobie in bester Form.
Der Horror-Thriller enfaltet seine Wirkung langsam, aber kompromisslos. Im Mittelpunkt des blassen, beinahe farblosen Films steht die Agoraphobie – die panische Angst davor, das Haus zu verlassen und freie Plätze zu beschreiten - eingeleitet durch ein brutales und traumatisches Erlebnis, das nicht lange genug her sein kann. Mit herzzerbrechendem Realismus lässt Regisseur Ciaran Foy sein Publikum mit Protagonist Tommy (eindrucksvoll: Aneurin Barnard) all den Schmerz, die Panik und die Freude über jeden kleinen Schritt miterleben. Die gut gesetzten Schockeffekte und die eine oder andere blutige Szene, aber auch die immer tiefer gehende Furcht machen den Film sehr sehenswert.Dabei frisst sich hier die Gefahr von innen nach außen. Ein ganzer Hochhausblock ist infiziert mit einem Virus. Soziale enachteiligung äußert sich in einer vorurteilsbehafteten, beinahe dämonischen Mutation, die die dunkle Seite der Kinder an die Oberfläche bringt. Angst ist ihr Antrieb, sehen können sie nur die Furcht anderer Leute und angezogen davon trifft es meist diejenigen, die dies eh schon geahnt haben. Dabei werden die Monster-Kinder dermaßen entmenschlicht, bis sie letzten Endes nur mehr für die Sache an sich stehen. Das ist sehr furchteinflößend und spannend zugleich.Doch der geplagte Antiheld weiß seine Urängste mit Liebe zu seiner Tochter zu übertrumpfen, Symbole und Metaphern finden sich im Film in vielen Szenen und legen über den Psycho-Horror eine bedeutungsschwangere Ebene purer Sozialkritik. Damit bekommt er eine überraschend große Wirkung und ist ein effektiver Psycho-Horror mit dramatischen Höhen mit Tiefgang. Toll!
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Description:
Tommy Cowley (Aneurin Barnard) 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.
So shaken by the events that he s developed extreme agoraphobia, Tommy alternates his days hiding out from imagined threats in his new flat and intense therapy sessions aimed at bringing him back to normalcy. When the same hooded gang seemingly intent on kidnapping his daughter begins terrorizing his life again, he s torn between his paralyzing fear and protective parental instinct. With the help of a vigilante priest 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.Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars but if you enjoy this genre you're in for a helluva ride
One of the scariest films I've ever seen. Definitely not for the faint hearted, but if you enjoy this genre you're in for a helluva ride.
4.0 out of 5 stars Very well done Low budget horror film
Not bad of a movie at all. I'm not much on newer horror films I like classics and my husband doesn't like horror at all but we both enjoyed this movie. I like to read about movies after watching them and it makes it even more amazing! The whole film was shot with just a hand held camera (which you cannot tell at all) the acting was amazing and the story is actually based off a true story by the writer. He just made it into a horror version. Pretty amazing.
3.0 out of 5 stars Horror Trunk Review: The many hoods of horror.
The 'hoodie' characters are presented as demonic, feral, uncontrollable creatures. A representation of many youngsters today as unemployment grows, creating a frustrated and isolated generation. The film is shot using a handheld camera, offering a close and suffocating atmosphere, especially when the camera is used to personify Tommy's fears.Most of the violence is narrated off-screen; instead the action is shown through shadows, reflections, and sounds. The shots are compiled well, a particular favourite set in the cemetery.Citadel is not as violent and shocking as its predecessors. Through the choice of a small cast, and limited sets, it offers a narrative focused on personalizing the story. The Lead actor creates life and fear into the character of Tommy, taking us on an intimate journey of survival. This sub-genre presents a grounded fear in audiences, exploring the known evil on our streets.The dilemma of taking the shortcut through a darkened alleyway... the anticipation of the threat lurking in the dark. We emerge breathless and safe under the street light...phew...this time anyway.[...]
5.0 out of 5 stars Mystery movie
DVD MOVIE
5.0 out of 5 stars Citadel
I loved this movie! it's very atmospheric and creepy!I was completely drawn in by the main character's fear, a must have for any horror fan.
4.0 out of 5 stars Creepy little independent film
I enjoy horror movies and Indie films this is low budget but that does not mean it is bad in fact it is very creepy. A man who's wife lost her life to "children" in a rundown neighborhood and is agoraphobic protects his baby from neighborhood children or are they?
5.0 out of 5 stars Great creeping horror!
I fell under a horror movie high one day and decided to search for the best horror films of 2012. I clicked on various different lists and this movie was featured on nearly all of them. I looked at its IMDb rating and was disappointed with its low rating so I didn't really feel motivated to see it. But I was at Wal Mart and saw this movie there on sale and I just impulsively purchased it hoping the low rating was wrong. I am very glad I decided to buy this movie.-Spoilers-A young man is left widowed and damaged with agoraphobia after his pregnant wife is randomly attacked by a group of hooded kids. The baby is saved while the wife is left comatose for a few months until she finally passes. The young man is now raising the daughter alone in his panicked agoraphobic state. Then one day the hooded kids kidnap his daughter. With the help of a badmouthed priest and his son, he must rescue his daughter and learn the truth about these demonic hooded children.Don't be fooled by the clichéd plot. This movie is one of the more original horror films in the past 10 years. Its a shame it hasn't found a decent release in the US. I'm sure if this was given a theatrical release during the Halloween season it would've been a decent hit. This is the second best traditional horror movie released in 2012 behind Sinister in my opinion. There is something just eerie and unsettling about this film. The terror starts off within 5 minutes with a heart pumping intro. Then the more dramatic aspect takes place for about 20 minutes so that we can get to know the characters. The last half of the movie is just genius horror film making. Sure many things are questionable about this movie, but who cares? Its a great spooky film to watch in the dark alone or with a lover or friends. The cinematography is very well done for a first time director. The directing itself reminded me of Danny Boyles '28 Days Later' in some aspects. The acting is pretty good for a low budget film. There are many scenes that are just perfectly executed even though some of the characters decisions are typical Horror movie clichés. There is a fantastically creeping scene on the bus that will surely stick with most viewers long after seeing this movie. The music is great like most horror films from Europe. The demonic hooded children are some of the scariest horror villains in a long time. Many old school horror fans will think of 'The Brood' when they see the evil kids in this film. But honestly these kids are more menacing and scary. The director is certainly someone to watch out for in the future.Though the movie is not popular yet among US viewers since it has only seen a DVD/Blu Ray release without any advertisement, I think it has potential to explode in popularity. I do hope that the horror fans that appreciate true good horror will spread the word on this movie and help it become the cult classic it is destined to be. Hopefully the rating goes up. Trust me, this movie is one of the good horror movies. There is only one criticism I have for the DVD. There is no subtitle option, which is annoying at times since there are a few moments of dialogue that are hard to understand. Either way it's honestly worth a purchase or at least a redbox rental. Give it a shot if you need a fresh simple horror movie to scare you for the night.
Barnard
come per Elfie Hopkins,ho cercato i pochi film girati da Barnard,sono per la maggior parte horror e senza sottotitoli,ma spero di poter comprendere ugualmente,poichèil giovane attore è molto espressivo
:(
C'est un film sensé évoquer et mettre en scène l'agoraphobie de son héros et qui passe complètement à côté de son sujet. Peu d'empathie pour le personnage dans une histoire qui tourne à la farce.FF
No love here
I found it annoying, badly interpreted & directed and incomprehensible especially as there were no subs. Avoid unless you are a fan of Irish productions.
Interesting with hidden depth and perspective
I have to say I did not expect to fully enjoy this film. But I was wrong. The setting are enough for anyone to suffer agrophobia. The acting is excellent and the depth and insight very good. The characters are both likeable and believable. The settings are grim, dark and foreboding - personally I would hate the even think of living in those sort of conditions. A very watchable film with alot more depth then maybe at first sight.
Agoraphobie in bester Form.
Der Horror-Thriller enfaltet seine Wirkung langsam, aber kompromisslos. Im Mittelpunkt des blassen, beinahe farblosen Films steht die Agoraphobie – die panische Angst davor, das Haus zu verlassen und freie Plätze zu beschreiten - eingeleitet durch ein brutales und traumatisches Erlebnis, das nicht lange genug her sein kann. Mit herzzerbrechendem Realismus lässt Regisseur Ciaran Foy sein Publikum mit Protagonist Tommy (eindrucksvoll: Aneurin Barnard) all den Schmerz, die Panik und die Freude über jeden kleinen Schritt miterleben. Die gut gesetzten Schockeffekte und die eine oder andere blutige Szene, aber auch die immer tiefer gehende Furcht machen den Film sehr sehenswert.Dabei frisst sich hier die Gefahr von innen nach außen. Ein ganzer Hochhausblock ist infiziert mit einem Virus. Soziale enachteiligung äußert sich in einer vorurteilsbehafteten, beinahe dämonischen Mutation, die die dunkle Seite der Kinder an die Oberfläche bringt. Angst ist ihr Antrieb, sehen können sie nur die Furcht anderer Leute und angezogen davon trifft es meist diejenigen, die dies eh schon geahnt haben. Dabei werden die Monster-Kinder dermaßen entmenschlicht, bis sie letzten Endes nur mehr für die Sache an sich stehen. Das ist sehr furchteinflößend und spannend zugleich.Doch der geplagte Antiheld weiß seine Urängste mit Liebe zu seiner Tochter zu übertrumpfen, Symbole und Metaphern finden sich im Film in vielen Szenen und legen über den Psycho-Horror eine bedeutungsschwangere Ebene purer Sozialkritik. Damit bekommt er eine überraschend große Wirkung und ist ein effektiver Psycho-Horror mit dramatischen Höhen mit Tiefgang. Toll!
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