THE SPINE OF NIGHT (2021)
‘Fascinating indie animation... here to satiate the cravings of those who miss a particular brand of animated storytelling, updated with added psychedelic fervour and plenty of extra-gnarly bloodshed’
★★★★
Empire
‘Sprawling fantasy epic... glorious... gripping and entertaining... never loses pace or ceases to throw more surprises at us.
A must watch for any horror fan’
★★★★★
Filmhounds
Enter the fantastically frenzied, gloriously gory and dazzlingly dark animated world of The Spine of Night, which audiences can now feast their eyes on as the psychedelic Shudder Exclusive arrives on Blu-ray, DVD and digital on October 24th 2022, courtesy of Acorn Media International.
This dark and delirious fantasy horror epic from Philip Gelatt – the brains behind Love, Death & Robots – and renowned short-film artist Morgan Galen King features a stellar cast. With acting favourites including Richard E Grant (Gosford Park, Withnail & I, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker), Lucy Lawless (Spartacus, Xena: Warrior Princess), Patton Oswalt (Ratatouille, Eternals, 22 Jump Street) and Joe Manganiello (Magic Mike, Justice League), this dazzlingly unique adventure is brought to life by these familiar voices.
The story begins with an ambitious young man who steals forbidden knowledge from a sacred planet. As he succumbs to its darker temptations, he unknowingly unleashes centuries of suffering onto mankind...
Ancient, dark magic has fallen into sinister hands, and a group of heroes from different eras and cultures must unite to defeat it at all costs... Among those who stand against him are a daring tomb-robber, star-crossed lovers, a maniacal necromancer, winged assassins, and an undying guardian. Can they stop him and save the universe before it’s too late?
With oodles of gore, bucket loads of blood, old-school anime, psychedelic hand-painted backdrops, out-of-this-world neon visuals, and elements of Steampunk fantasy, this action-packed throwback is a striking visual frenzy just waiting to be discovered.
For a unique and unforgettable thrill ride, venture into The Spine of Night.
Special Features:
- The Making of The Spine of Night
- Exordium and Mongrel Short Films
Label: Acorn Media International
Release: Date: October 24th 2022
Rating: Cert: 18
Running Time: 120 minutes
Video: 1080p HD Widescreen
Director: Philip Gelatt
Cast: Richard E Grant, Lucy Lawless, Patton Oswalt, Joe Manganiello
