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T.D.O. Review, Amazing Movie Show Blog

The first feature from music video director Kerry Anne Mullaney exists in world bleaker and farther north than 28 Days Later, and a little deeper inside the art house. The director makes a benefit of the lack of finance, with gritty visuals and an excellent performance from Sandra Louise Douglas (in her first role), as [...]

Mothcatcher Relocates

Mothcatcher has moved from the city of Edinburgh and is now situated in the picturesque area of New Abbey in the Dumfries and Galloway region of Scotland. The move will allow Mothcatcher to expand its Production, Facilitation & Post-Production facilities, and uniquely positions the company near some of the best scenery and natural resources [...]

T.D.O. Review, 28 Days Later Analysis

First time director Kerry Anne Mullaney gets up close and personal in this virus plagued run through the Scottish Highlands. Made for a pittance the story focuses more on the characters Daniel, April, and Kate rather than the airborne disease. Also, light on action, until the climax, “The Dead Outside,” becomes re-watchable as paranoia turns [...]

T.D.O. Review, Pretty Scary

Scottish director Kerry Ann Mullaney premieres her zombie feature The Dead Outside in the United States at the Another Hole In The Head Film Festival in San Francisco this upcoming week!

T.D.O. Review, Inside Bay Area

An unusual zombie film in that it delivers its jolts through suspense and style rather than blood and gore, “The Dead Outside” breathes much-needed new life into the increasingly tired subgenre. The picture capitalizes on one of the most universal fears — being left alone — and conjures up a chilling tale of isolation. There [...]

T.D.O. Review, Contra Costa Times

Contra Costa Times
An unusual zombie film in that it delivers its jolts through suspense and style rather than blood and gore, “The Dead Outside” breathes much-needed new life into the increasingly tired subgenre. The picture capitalizes on one of the most universal fears — being left alone — and conjures up a chilling tale of [...]

Mothcatcher helps make Original Bicycle Festival in Dumfries a success

Mothcatcher were delighted to assist Scottish Cycling with programming for the Big Screen at last week’s Original Bicycle Festival in Dumfries.
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Mothcatcher Completes Promo for Little Redde

Mothcatcher completes the Music Video for “Running Blind”, by upcoming Scottish female artist Little Redde (Three Coins Records).

The Dead Outside Market Premières in Cannes

The Dead Outside market premières at the Marche du Film, Cannes today.
The film is represented at the Carlton Hotel by the film’s Sales Agent, Boll AG.

The Dead Outside to show in Naples Tonight!

The Dead Outside is showing tonight at 18.30 in Naples, Italy, as part of Comicon!
More info here.

The Dead Outside playing tonight in Sydney, Australia!

The Dead Outside is showing tonight at 7pm @ Dendy, Sydney, as part of the A Night of Horror film festival!
More info here.

New Clippings/ Scans

Well, not new, but I’ve added some clippings/ scans to the site (top menu), including festival catalogue scans and a great review from Trieste that I finally got around to translating. Thanks to Chiara for getting that to us!

The Dead Outside at the BAFTAs!

The Dead Outside came away empty-handed at the BAFTA Scotland New Talent awards, despite 4 nominations!
We were a tad disappointed on the night, but it was a huge honor to be nominated in such a broad range of categories, and its been fantastic exposure for all involved!
Thanks to everyone who came along on the night, [...]

The Dead Outside to show at “A Night of Horror”, Australia!

The Dead Outside has been selected to show at Australia’s premiere genre festival, A Night of Horror, Sydney!
More info here.

The Dead Outside showing in Athens Tonight!

The Dead Outside is showing in Athens at the Μikrokosmos-Price Film Center at 22.30 tonight (Thursday March 12th), as part of the SFF-Rated Festival!
A second showing will take place at 17.30 on Monday March 16th.
More Info Here!

Mothcatcher @ FrightFest Glasgow!

Thanks to Alan, Ian and Paul for having Kerry Anne Mullaney and myself as guests for FrightFest Glasgow!  We managed to watch some fantastic films and meet Directors Paul Solet [Grace] and Glenn McQuaid [I Sell the Dead] (both great films).  Also bumped into a couple friendly faces from FrightFest London- felt like a family [...]

The Dead Outside Nominated for 4 BAFTA Scotland New Talent Awards

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INDIE FILM THE DEAD OUTSIDE NOMINATED FOR 4 BAFTA SCOTLAND NEW TALENT AWARDS
Scottish indie horror feature “The Dead Outside” has been nominated at BAFTA Scotland New Talent Awards in the categories of Best New Work, Director, Producer, and Writer(s). The awards ceremony will take [...]

Location Scouting

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Snowing everywhere except here?

While most of Britain is buried under “the worst snow for 20 years”, our location up in [usually freezing] Scotland is enjoying perfectly mild, pleasant weather. Typical! We’re on stand-by for the next few days- light snow is scheduled for Sunday, so we’ll see…
-Kris

The Dead Outside to show in Athens!

Great news! Just heard that “The Dead Outside” has been selected for the Athens International Sci-Fi & Fantasy Film Festival (SFF-Rated), and will screen at Mikrokosmos movie theatre in Athens in mid-march, 09! Will post the date/time once it’s confirmed.
-Kris