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Phil Sheerin. Director: North. Phil Sheerin is known for North (2014), Skin (2015) and Dependent (2017).
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Mar 22, 2021 · We interview The Winter Lake writer David Turpin and director Phil Sheerin about the process of making the film, working with the cast, and more.
- Joe Deckelmeier
- A Somber Tale of Familial Unrest
- Riveting Performances Sustain Intrigue
- The Winter Lake: Conclusion
The Winter Lake begins with a poetic shot of a young man drowning in a lake. Whether it is foreshadowing a tragic fate or depicting how a central character is being weighed down by some internal struggle, the opening shot fosters a sepulchral tone which is subsequently intensified by the discovery of baby remains. Clearly, Phil Sheerinis striving f...
The Winter Lake is not always structurally compelling. However, the film is atmospherically rich with unease and murk. Hypnotic close-ups lean into Tom’s menacing face, closely observing Tom as he gradually succumbs to his belligerent propensities. Unfussy wide shots beautifully encompass the sylvan scenery and picturesque farmhouse. Paired with Em...
Phil Sheerin’s The Winter Lake is a sedate, rustic thriller examining familial complexities. While underdeveloped and sluggish in approach, the stellar performances, dismal atmosphere, and a satisfying conclusion keep the film afloat. Have you seen The Winter Lake? If not, are you interested in seeing it now? Let us know in the comments! The Winter...
- Andrew Stover
Jul 10, 2020 · 15A. Director Phil Sheerin. Starring Anson Boon, Charlie Murphy, Emma Mackey, Michael McElhatton, Mark McKenna. Dublin director Phil Sheerin adds his name to the list of new homegrown...
- Anson Boon
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Mar 23, 2021 · The Winter Lake | Phil Sheerin. March 23, 2021. The Winter Lake angles for slow-burn thriller mode, but manages only to be slow as it brings little of substance to the table. Set in a rural, rain-soaked Irish countryside, Phil Sheerin ’s The Winter Lake starts solidly enough.
Jul 8, 2020 · The Irish psychological thriller The Winter Lake will have its world premiere online at the Galway Film Fleadh on Friday night with director Phil Sheerin telling RTÉ Entertainment that he...
Aug 12, 2020 · Director Phil Sheerin’s feature debut, The Winter Lake, is a dark coming-of-age drama that follows withdrawn teenager Tom (Anson Boon) and his mother Elaine (Charlie Murphy) as they return to an old family home in Ireland following an incident in Leeds.
