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The Sheffield culture guide written by in-the-know locals

Magpie lives in an isolated church community ruled over by her father, The Pastor. When a man is murdered, paranoia sets in and people start to whisper about a strange 'Beast' that lives in the forest.

The Severed Sun is the feature debut of director Dean Puckett — a haunting British folk horror set deep within a world of faith, fear, and folklore. Produced by Rebecca Wolff (Grasp the Nettle Films) and Jude Goldrei (Lunar Lander Films), the film had its world premiere at Fantastic Fest 2024.

Plus Q&A with the film's producer Jude Goldrei of Sheffield-based Lunar Lander Films, hosted by folk horror academic Diane Rodgers.

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