

The People Before
“What if your dream house became your worst nightmare?”
Synopsis
Jess and her husband need a new start. So when the chance to buy a rambling old house in the Suffolk countryside comes up, they leap at it. But not everyone in Suffolk is welcoming. The locals know a secret about the Maple House, and soon, Jess realises they’ve made a huge mistake. Something bad happened in that house. Something nobody wants to talk about. Something to do with the people before…
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-06-25
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steve Reeves
- Screenplay & Story
- Mike Oughton
- Original Title
- The People Before
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Sea High Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve Reeves
Mike Oughton, Charlotte Northedge
Philip Reinking
Sally Humphreys Wood
Department Leadership Roster
Sally Humphreys Wood
Producer
Steve Reeves
Director
Mike Oughton
Screenplay
Philip Reinking
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The People Before
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What is The People Before about?
Jess and her husband need a new start. So when the chance to buy a rambling old house in the Suffolk countryside comes up, they leap at it. But not everyone in Suffolk is welcoming. The locals know a secret about the Maple House, and soon, Jess realises they’ve made a huge mistake. Something bad happened in that house. Something nobody wants to talk about. Something to do with the people before…
Who directed The People Before?
The People Before was directed by Steve Reeves.
Who stars in The People Before?
The principal cast of The People Before includes Liz White, Imelda May, Ray Fearon, Mark Stobbart, Craig Russell.
When was The People Before released and how long is it?
The People Before was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Is The People Before based on a book or true story?
The People Before is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charlotte Northedge".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The People Before?
The People Before holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).
