A chilling horror film by a soap star frightens audience with its captivating and disturbing plot.

The FrightFest's 25th anniversary event kicked off with a bang as the highly anticipated horror film, "Broken Bird," made its world premiere. The film, written by soap icon Dominic Brunt and directed by his wife Joanne Mitchell, left attendees terrified with its spine-chilling storyline.

Based on Mitchell's 2018 short film "Sybil," the screenplay for "Broken Bird" follows the story of Sybil, a troubled woman who moves to a new town to start a new life. Played by the mesmerizing Rebecca Calder, Sybil finds herself working in a funeral parlour and spending her days with her secretive yet friendly boss. Despite her efforts to start afresh, she still battles with loneliness and spends her days attending poetry evenings and imagining a different life for herself.

But everything changes when she meets the charismatic Mark by chance one evening. Her fantasies begin to spiral out of control, leading to devastating consequences. Viewers were left stunned by Calder's haunting and disturbing performance as Sybil.

On social media, fans raved about the film, with many praising Calder's performance and the film's gripping storyline. Critics also applauded the film, calling it an "engrossing rumination on loss and grief" and noting the stunning visuals and memorable ending.

"Broken Bird" is not the first collaboration between Brunt and Mitchell, as they have previously worked together on several horror films. In an interview, Mitchell shared that they make a great team, with similar tastes in films and a deep passion for the horror genre.

The film's premiere at FrightFest 2024 received high praise, cementing it as a must-see for horror fans. If you're looking for a chilling and thought-provoking film that delves into the darker aspects of the human mind, "Broken Bird" is one not to miss. Keep an eye out for its release and join the conversation about this thrilling and unsettling film.

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