Unhappy Birthday
Synopsis
Set in and around the remote tidal island of Amen, Unhappy Birthday is the fictional story of three outsiders' battles against the twisted morals of an antiquated community. Inspired by British cult classics such as The Wicker Man and Hammer House of Horror, the film explores the fear of isolation and nature versus nature. A special birthday party becomes a living nightmare for City-dwelling couple Sadie and Rick and their friend Johnny. They visit Corinne, an enigmatic local on the island of Amen, which is accessible only by invite and seemingly impossible to get off. A mysterious family connection with Corinne brings horrific consequences as they find themselves trapped by the tide and at the mercy of the island's wild nature.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 21, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Harriot, Mike Matthews
- Original Title
- Unhappy Birthday
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Unhappy Birthday Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Harriot, Mike Matthews
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Mark Harriot
Director
Mike Matthews
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What is Unhappy Birthday about?
Set in and around the remote tidal island of Amen, Unhappy Birthday is the fictional story of three outsiders' battles against the twisted morals of an antiquated community. Inspired by British cult classics such as The Wicker Man and Hammer House of Horror, the film explores the fear of isolation and nature versus nature. A special birthday party becomes a living nightmare for City-dwelling couple Sadie and Rick and their friend Johnny. They visit Corinne, an enigmatic local on the island of Amen, which is accessible only by invite and seemingly impossible to get off. A mysterious family connection with Corinne brings horrific consequences as they find themselves trapped by the tide and at the mercy of the island's wild nature.
Who directed Unhappy Birthday?
Unhappy Birthday was directed by Mark Harriot, Mike Matthews.
Who stars in Unhappy Birthday?
The principal cast of Unhappy Birthday includes Christina de Vallee, Jonathan Keane, David Paisley, Jill Riddiford.
When was Unhappy Birthday released and how long is it?
Unhappy Birthday was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.