Wake Wood
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Still grieving the death of nine-year-old Alice, a couple may be able to find a loophole to get her back for three days, but when that time is up, will they be ready for what they must face?
Why It's FilmBuff
This film manages to take the common tropes of horror and apply them to a relatable story of loss and greif. Zombie children at its finest, this movie tugs at your heartstrings and manages to make your hair stand on end. Even the hair on your head. It was creepy.

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Cast:
  • Eva Birthistle
    ... Louise
  • Ella Connolly
    ... Alice
  • Amelia Crowley
    ... Mary Brogan
  • Aidan Gillen
    ... Patrick
  • Ruth McCabe
    ... Peggy O'Shea
  • Brian Gleeson
    ... Martin O'Shea
  • Dan Gordon
    ... Mick O'Shea
Crew:
  • Director:
    David Keating
  • Writer:
    David Keating
  • Writer:
    Brendan McCarthy
  • Producers:
    Brendan McCarthy
  • Producers:
    John McDonnell
Film Reviews:
  • "The film cleverly brings together WW Jacobs's celebrated short story The Monkey's Paw with The Wicker Man, and it's both touching and scary."
    Guardian (UK)
  • "A predictable but well-made chiller."
    Daily Express
  • "An instant folk horror classic."
    News of the World