Sparrow (2010 film)
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Sparrow is a 2010
Polish-British slasher horror film
, directed by Shaun Troke
, written by Matthew Mosley and Justin Di Febo, and produced by independent filmmaker Wojciech Stuchlik
. The film stars Jack W. Carter
, Alexis Jayne Defoe
, Eric Kolelas
, Sarah Linda
, Thomas James Longley
and Faye Sewell
.
The story follows a group of friends on a weekend camping trip to a forest. Despite rumours that the area was the location of a set of gruesome murders, the friends ultimately decide to stay and enjoy their weekend. When strange things begin to happen to them, however, they realise it's too late to leave.
Sparrow was shot in Poland on a budget of less than £50,000, with a primarily British cast. The film premiered in October 2010, and was shown at the American Film Market
in November 2011. Sparrow is expected to be released on DVD
and Blu Ray sometime in 2012.
), Cindy (Faye Sewell
), Kirsty (Sarah Linda
), Duncan (Eric Kolelas
), Sitcom (Jack W. Carter
), and Dawn (Alexis Jayne Defoe
) set off on a camping trip in the forest. However ‘Camp Happy Dreams’ turns out to be ‘Camp Nightmare’, as legend states it’s the site of a presumed historic murder. The teenager’s disbelief in this urban legend is soon changed when strange happenings begin to occur to each of them.
Casting occurred in the UK in March 2010. The role of the serial killer 'Sparrow', was originally to be played by an English actor, but when he was forced to return to England, director Shaun Troke cast Marian Folga, a local artist from Jaworzna
in the role.
Principle filming began in the Hamerla area near Lędziny
, Poland
in June, supported by a mainly Polish
crew, and was completed July 23, with post-production being completed in late September.
On 22 July 2010, an initial teaser trailer was made public. Early versions of Sparrow received official screenings on and around Halloween
2010 in Vermont
, Poland
and South Africa
. A British
premiere in London is now set for early 2012.
2010 in film
The year 2010 saw many new films released worldwide. 2010 saw a dramatic increase and prominence in the use of 3D-technology in filmmaking and film releases after the success of Avatar in the format, with releases such as Alice in Wonderland, Clash of the Titans, Jackass 3D, all animated films and...
Polish-British slasher horror film
Horror film
Horror films seek to elicit a negative emotional reaction from viewers by playing on the audience's most primal fears. They often feature scenes that startle the viewer through the means of macabre and the supernatural, thus frequently overlapping with the fantasy and science fiction genres...
, directed by Shaun Troke
Shaun Troke
Shaun Troke is a British director and former actor. He first came to attention in the late nineties after appearing as Pippin in The Adam and Joe Show...
, written by Matthew Mosley and Justin Di Febo, and produced by independent filmmaker Wojciech Stuchlik
Wojciech Stuchlik
Wojciech Stuchlik is a Polish tennis player and film producer.-Athletics:Stuchlik started playing tennis in his native Poland from a young age, but eventually moved to the US, where he studied the sport at Queen's College. He took part in the USTA 2007 National Championships and won the Men's...
. The film stars Jack W. Carter
Jack W. Carter
Jack William Carter occasionally known simply as Jack Carter, is a British film, stage and radio actor. Particularly noted for his comedic performances, he is perhaps best known for his roles as Sitcom in the horror film Sparrow and as Jason in Rough and Ready 1, released in 2010 and 2011...
, Alexis Jayne Defoe
Alexis Jayne Defoe
Alexis Jayne Defoe is a British actress and model. Following an early acting career in fringe theatre she came to fame after being cast as the moody and irreconcilable Dawn in the cult horror film Sparrow...
, Eric Kolelas
Eric Kolelas
- Background :Born and raised in France, to a bilingual family, Kolelas moved to the United Kingdom as a teenager where he studied at Manshead School in Dunstable....
, Sarah Linda
Sarah Linda
Sarah Michelle Linda is a British actress and model, known for her work in television, film and commercials. She had a minor role in the 2011 film adaptation of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy as well as major roles in the independent films D.One and Sparrow...
, Thomas James Longley
Thomas James Longley
Thomas James Longley is a British actor and model. Hailing from the historical English city of Canterbury, he grew up performing in plays throughout the Kent and London fringe scenes...
and Faye Sewell
Faye Sewell
Faye Katherine Sewell is a British model and film actress of mixed Anglo-Irish descent. During her early career, she worked as a photographic model, most notably gracing French Vogue, before training at the Gaiety School of Acting in Ireland...
.
The story follows a group of friends on a weekend camping trip to a forest. Despite rumours that the area was the location of a set of gruesome murders, the friends ultimately decide to stay and enjoy their weekend. When strange things begin to happen to them, however, they realise it's too late to leave.
Sparrow was shot in Poland on a budget of less than £50,000, with a primarily British cast. The film premiered in October 2010, and was shown at the American Film Market
American Film Market
The American Film Market is a film industry event held each year at the beginning of November in Santa Monica, California. About 8,000 people attend the eight day event to network and to sell and acquire films...
in November 2011. Sparrow is expected to be released on DVD
DVD
A DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions....
and Blu Ray sometime in 2012.
Plot
Six teenage friends, Matt (Thomas James LongleyThomas James Longley
Thomas James Longley is a British actor and model. Hailing from the historical English city of Canterbury, he grew up performing in plays throughout the Kent and London fringe scenes...
), Cindy (Faye Sewell
Faye Sewell
Faye Katherine Sewell is a British model and film actress of mixed Anglo-Irish descent. During her early career, she worked as a photographic model, most notably gracing French Vogue, before training at the Gaiety School of Acting in Ireland...
), Kirsty (Sarah Linda
Sarah Linda
Sarah Michelle Linda is a British actress and model, known for her work in television, film and commercials. She had a minor role in the 2011 film adaptation of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy as well as major roles in the independent films D.One and Sparrow...
), Duncan (Eric Kolelas
Eric Kolelas
- Background :Born and raised in France, to a bilingual family, Kolelas moved to the United Kingdom as a teenager where he studied at Manshead School in Dunstable....
), Sitcom (Jack W. Carter
Jack W. Carter
Jack William Carter occasionally known simply as Jack Carter, is a British film, stage and radio actor. Particularly noted for his comedic performances, he is perhaps best known for his roles as Sitcom in the horror film Sparrow and as Jason in Rough and Ready 1, released in 2010 and 2011...
), and Dawn (Alexis Jayne Defoe
Alexis Jayne Defoe
Alexis Jayne Defoe is a British actress and model. Following an early acting career in fringe theatre she came to fame after being cast as the moody and irreconcilable Dawn in the cult horror film Sparrow...
) set off on a camping trip in the forest. However ‘Camp Happy Dreams’ turns out to be ‘Camp Nightmare’, as legend states it’s the site of a presumed historic murder. The teenager’s disbelief in this urban legend is soon changed when strange happenings begin to occur to each of them.
Cast
- Faye SewellFaye SewellFaye Katherine Sewell is a British model and film actress of mixed Anglo-Irish descent. During her early career, she worked as a photographic model, most notably gracing French Vogue, before training at the Gaiety School of Acting in Ireland...
as Cindy - Thomas James LongleyThomas James LongleyThomas James Longley is a British actor and model. Hailing from the historical English city of Canterbury, he grew up performing in plays throughout the Kent and London fringe scenes...
as Matt - Alexis Jayne DefoeAlexis Jayne DefoeAlexis Jayne Defoe is a British actress and model. Following an early acting career in fringe theatre she came to fame after being cast as the moody and irreconcilable Dawn in the cult horror film Sparrow...
as Dawn - Eric KolelasEric Kolelas- Background :Born and raised in France, to a bilingual family, Kolelas moved to the United Kingdom as a teenager where he studied at Manshead School in Dunstable....
as Duncan - Sarah LindaSarah LindaSarah Michelle Linda is a British actress and model, known for her work in television, film and commercials. She had a minor role in the 2011 film adaptation of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy as well as major roles in the independent films D.One and Sparrow...
as Kirsty - Jack W. CarterJack W. CarterJack William Carter occasionally known simply as Jack Carter, is a British film, stage and radio actor. Particularly noted for his comedic performances, he is perhaps best known for his roles as Sitcom in the horror film Sparrow and as Jason in Rough and Ready 1, released in 2010 and 2011...
as Sitcom - Jordan GreenhoughJordan GreenhoughJordan Paul Greenhough is a British actor and formal provincial footballer.- Early career :Greenhough was born and raised in Leicester until his family moved to Yorkshire when Jordan was eight years old, Greenhough has German, Israeli, American, and Welsh ancestry...
as Alex - Nikki HarrupNikki HarrupNikki Harrup is a British actress, model and presenter. She has made multiple television and film appearances but is best known for her roles in the horror films Sparrow and Untitled , both directed by Shaun Troke.- External links :* * at the Internet Movie Database...
as Tina - Joseph StaceyJoseph Stacey-Career:Stacey began his acting career as a stand in on the set of the 2006 film Half Light which starred Demi Moore. He then went on to train at The Arden School of Theatre and after graduating in 2008 he played the role of Vendiger, Merlins Arch nemesis, in the Asylum film Merlin and the War of...
as Tim - Leonora MooreLeonora MooreLeonora Moore is a British actress. She has made appearances in a number of low-budget films, but is perhaps best known her her roles in the independent horror films Sparrow and Untitled , both directed by Shaun Troke.- External links :...
as Pam - Jennifer Karen as Heather
- Ali Keane as Jeff
- Marian Folga as Sparrow
- Monica Folga as Fiancee
- Peter Saklak as Lover
Production
Originally titled Camp Nightmare, the story was written by underground screenwriters Matthew Mosley and Justin Di Febo. The story is based around six teenage friends who set off on a camping trip in a forest presumed to be the site of an historic murder.Casting occurred in the UK in March 2010. The role of the serial killer 'Sparrow', was originally to be played by an English actor, but when he was forced to return to England, director Shaun Troke cast Marian Folga, a local artist from Jaworzna
Jaworzna
Jaworzna is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Laskowa, within Limanowa County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in southern Poland.The village has a population of 550....
in the role.
Principle filming began in the Hamerla area near Lędziny
Ledziny
Lędziny is a town in Silesia in southern Poland, near Katowice. It borders the Upper Silesian Metropolitan Union - a metropolis with a population of 2 million which is located in the Silesian Highlands....
, Poland
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
in June, supported by a mainly Polish
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
crew, and was completed July 23, with post-production being completed in late September.
On 22 July 2010, an initial teaser trailer was made public. Early versions of Sparrow received official screenings on and around Halloween
Halloween
Hallowe'en , also known as Halloween or All Hallows' Eve, is a yearly holiday observed around the world on October 31, the night before All Saints' Day...
2010 in Vermont
Vermont
Vermont is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. The state ranks 43rd in land area, , and 45th in total area. Its population according to the 2010 census, 630,337, is the second smallest in the country, larger only than Wyoming. It is the only New England...
, Poland
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
and South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
. A British
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
premiere in London is now set for early 2012.