I chatted to Eliza Power and Philip Clyde-Smith, the writer and director of new comedy horror short A Hand to Hold. We talked about \"grief porn\", working with Frances Barber and favourite 80s horror movies.
Moira, an elderly Irish woman, finds herself literally attached to her deceased husband Patrick. When his hand refuses to let go after death, it leads to increasingly grotesque events. Everyone in the couple’s orbit, from their daughter to the local doctor, a farmer, a priest, and a Satanist, all try to intervene with horrific consequences. 'A Hand to Hold' blends horror with pitch-black Irish comedy, exploring themes of grief and toxic relationships. The film features an original score by Golden Globe nominated composer Brian Byrne.
A Hand to Hold will be showing at the following film festivals. Keep an eye out, it's a wonderfully brilliant film!
Cleveland International Film Festival - 10th + 11th April
Miami Film Festival - 14th April
Shorts in Paradise, Gold Coast Film Festival - 2nd May
Southside Film Festival - 10-13th June
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