
One Hour to Die
“You Have All Been Poisoned”
Synopsis
A group of friends hold a surprise birthday party for their priest in the English countryside. Opening his final birthday card, the priest is met with a deadly message: you have all been poisoned and you have one hour to die. One by one, each party-goer begins to show signs of poisoning as the rest of the group searches frantically for the antidote in a disturbing and shocking sequence of events that will leave you speechless. Shot in one take with a group of talented UK players, this film explores the complexity of the human condition and the underlying darkness that we all possess, reminding us that our next-door neighbor could be a serial killer. Be forewarned: this film will deeply touch your psyche.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Philip Gardiner
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Gardiner
- Original Score
- Sylvana White
- Original Title
- One Hour to Die
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Chemical Burn Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philip Gardiner
Philip Gardiner
Sylvana White
Philip Gardiner
Warren Croyle, Melanie Denholme
Department Leadership Roster
Philip Gardiner
Director
Philip Gardiner
Writer
Melanie Denholme
Producer
Philip Gardiner
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About One Hour to Die
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is One Hour to Die about?
A group of friends hold a surprise birthday party for their priest in the English countryside. Opening his final birthday card, the priest is met with a deadly message: you have all been poisoned and you have one hour to die. One by one, each party-goer begins to show signs of poisoning as the rest of the group searches frantically for the antidote in a disturbing and shocking sequence of events that will leave you speechless. Shot in one take with a group of talented UK players, this film explores the complexity of the human condition and the underlying darkness that we all possess, reminding us that our next-door neighbor could be a serial killer. Be forewarned: this film will deeply touch your psyche.
Who directed One Hour to Die?
One Hour to Die was directed by Philip Gardiner.
Who stars in One Hour to Die?
The principal cast of One Hour to Die includes Melanie Denholme, Anne Bath, Robert Knowles, Jessica Messenger, Philip Gardiner.
When was One Hour to Die released and how long is it?
One Hour to Die was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for One Hour to Die?
The original motion picture soundtrack for One Hour to Die was composed by Sylvana White.
