Who Killed Nelson Nutmeg?
| Who Killed Nelson Nutmeg? | |
|---|---|
| Directed by |
Tim Clague Danny Stack |
| Produced by |
Jan Caston Tim Clague Danny Stack |
| Written by |
James Carey Tim Clague Danny Stack |
| Starring | Bonnie Wright |
| Music by | Titas Petrikis |
| Cinematography | Sam Morgan Moore |
| Edited by | Fiorella Santaniello |
Production company |
Nelson Nutmeg Pictures |
| Distributed by | TriCoast Entertainment |
Release dates |
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Running time | 82 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Who Killed Nelson Nutmeg? is a 2015 British independent family film written and directed by Tim Clague and Danny Stack and starring Bonnie Wright.[1]
Plot
Four kids on a summer holiday set out to investigate the possible murder of a park's mascot.[2]
Cast
- Bonnie Wright as Diane
- Loretta Walsh as Billie
- Hattie Gotobed as The Colonel
- James Grogan as Woody
- JJ Brown as Shiv
- Jonah Alexander as Swindon
- Mark Vernon Freestone as Uncle Derek
- Russell Biles as Mr Slug
- Jamie Lee-Hill as Nelson Nutmeg
Production
The movie was filmed on location in Bournemouth and Bridport.[3] Most of the filming took place at the Freshwater Beach Holiday Park, near Bridport.[3] According to Danny Stack, filming began on late August 2014 and wrapped up on October 2014.[4]
Release
The film premiered on October 10, 2015 at the 59th BFI London Film Festival.[3][5][6] On June 24, 2016, TriCoast Entertainment released the film on premium VOD and digital platforms.[7]
Reception
Screen Daily was mixed in their opinion, closing their article with the statement " Nelson Nutmeg falls to pieces the moment you try and untangle the twist ending, suggesting that Clague and Stack may have rather underestimated the sophistication of their target audience."[8] MuggleNet was more positive, writing "While a children’s film at its core, Who Killed Nelson Nutmeg? is thoroughly enjoyable for anyone, young or old."[9]
References
- ↑ Brew, Simon (24 March 2016). "Who Killed Nelson Nutmeg?: the trailer". Den of Geek. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
- ↑ "Who Killed Nelson Nutmeg?". Moviefone. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
- 1 2 3 "Who Killed Nelson Nutmeg? in London Film Festival premiere". BBC News. 1 September 2015. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
- ↑ Stack, Danny (4 September 2015). "Who Killed Nelson Nutmeg?: from microbudget moviemaking to world premiere in a year". Den of Geek. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
- ↑ Howard, Lauren (14 September 2014). "Bournemouth-shot children's film to premier at London film festival". Bournemouth Daily Echo. Retrieved 10 September 2015.
- ↑ Davis, Edward (1 September 2015). "BFI London Film Festival Adds 'Steve Jobs,' 'A Bigger Splash,' 'High-Rise,' 'Black Mass' & More". IndieWire. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
- ↑ "Family Festivals Sweetheart Who Killed Nelson Nutmeg? Premieres June 24 on Premium VOD & Digital". KEYC-TV. 22 June 2016. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
- ↑ Ide, Wendy (October 12, 2015). "'Who Killed Nelson Nutmeg?': Review". Screen Daily. Retrieved 2016-09-19.
- ↑ "Movie Review: "Who Killed Nelson Nutmeg?", Starring Bonnie Wright". MuggleNet. 2015-10-02. Retrieved 2016-09-19.