White Settlers (2014)

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Young urban couple Ed and Sarah are set to begin a new life when they move from London into an isolated borders Scottish farmhouse. After falling in love with the 19th century Castle Farm and seeing its potential as a fixer-upper they are anxious to get started on the renovations. In bed on their first night Sarah thinks she can hear noises in the darkness but Ed is disbelieving saying it’s her imagination playing tricks. Persisting in her fear they are not alone in the house, she forces Ed to investigate. When he doesn’t return after a scarily long period, she goes downstairs to investigate only to be confronted by a welcoming committee of masked intruders. As she desperately searches for Ed, a terrifying game of cat and mouse ensues with the mysterious assailants. But what do they want and what horrors do they have planned for the two newcomers?

Director: Simeon Halligan
Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Horror
Runtime: 83 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jon Wygens
Cinematography: James Swift
Editing: Ewa J. Lind
Production: Not a Number
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, Snuff Film Nightmare and Reality, Survival Horror: Being Trapped, Bloody Slasher Horror at Summer Camp, Slasher: Masked Killer Nightmare

Keywords

farm, mask, pig, scotland, knife, forest, murder, home invasion, masked man, pig mask, one night, broken glass, isolated farmhouse

Trailer

White Settlers Trailer
More Films by Director: Simeon Halligan
More Films in Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Horror

Frequently Asked Questions

What is White Settlers about?
Young urban couple Ed and Sarah are set to begin a new life when they move from London into an isolated borders Scottish farmhouse. After falling in love with the 19th century Castle Farm and seeing its potential as a fixer-upper they are anxious to get started on the renovations. In bed on their first night Sarah thinks she can hear noises in the darkness but Ed is disbelieving saying it’s her imagination playing tricks. Persisting in her fear they are not alone in the house, she forces Ed to investigate. When he doesn’t return after a scarily long period, she goes downstairs to investigate only to be confronted by a welcoming committee of masked intruders. As she desperately searches for Ed, a terrifying game of cat and mouse ensues with the mysterious assailants. But what do they want and what horrors do they have planned for the two newcomers?
Who directed White Settlers?
White Settlers was directed by Simeon Halligan.
Who stars in White Settlers?
White Settlers stars Pollyanna McIntosh, Lee Williams, Joanne Mitchell, James McCreadie, Dominic Kay.
How long is White Settlers?
White Settlers has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
What genre is White Settlers?
White Settlers is a Mystery, Thriller, Horror film.
Where was White Settlers produced?
White Settlers was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of White Settlers?
The themes of White Settlers include: Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, Snuff Film Nightmare and Reality, Survival Horror: Being Trapped, Bloody Slasher Horror at Summer Camp, Slasher: Masked Killer Nightmare.