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5.6 / 10(5 votes)IMDb20251h 25mUnited Kingdom

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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THE PEOPLE BEFORE Trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2024-06-25

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Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Galway Film Fleadh

Festival / Special Debut

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

Director

Steve Reeves

Screenplay & Story

Mike Oughton, Charlotte Northedge

Film Editing

Philip Reinking

Producers

Sally Humphreys Wood

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Charlotte Northedge

Department Leadership Roster

Sally Humphreys Wood

Producer

Steve Reeves

Director

Mike Oughton

Screenplay

Philip Reinking

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

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.).