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A new trailer has been released for the psychological thriller Help. Available on digital on Feb. 15, 2022, the thriller comes from Ridder Films in association with executive producer Lucas A. Ferrar. You can check out the trailer for the movie, which was filmed over just 12 days with 20 cast and crew members, below.
The synopsis reads: “A young woman’s life turns chaotic when she uncovers a deadly secret about her friend…A painful breakup prompts Grace to visit her friend Liv who is living in the idyllic English countryside with her boyfriend Edward and his dog Polly. The trio start the weekend in high spirits but soon turns into chaos, as well-kept secrets are exposed and the friends come to see each other in a whole new light. Everyone has a secret…”
Help boasts an impressive cast of promising actors of Louis James (The English Teacher, A Simple Robbery), Emily Redpath (Romeo and Juliet, Casualty), Sarah Alexandra Marks (Glamour, Psychosis). It also includes a cameo performance from the boy band Blue’s very own Duncan James. With a plot as dark as Help’s, you might not expect to see former boy band member Duncan James’ cameo, but the unlikely pairing came about organically.
“I met Louis whilst filming in Liverpool, a mutual friend introduced us, and we immediately struck up a friendship,” explains James. “His passion was palpable and there was a lot of mutual respect. I watched his performance in a few of Ridder’s short films, such as The English Teacher’and A Simple Robbery and thought he was great, so I wanted to support him and be involved in his next project”.
“No matter how hard we try, no one is perfect. We all have our own issues and help that we seek for. Especially in our personal relationships, much like the characters in this film. During the UK’s first lockdown in March 2020, it pushed me to create even more short films than I ever did before,” said director Blake Ridder. “Of course, with each film you make, it teaches you something, you learn from your mistakes and understand what really captures the audience through my storytelling. Which ultimately made me decide it was time to make my debut feature film”.
Producer Louis James added: “As the script was developed I could sense from the early stages he was crafting something unique. Coming on board as producer I knew I would I have to match Blake’s machine-like work ethic. I got to work immediately assembling a strong cast and crew to lift his story off of the page. We worked closely together to make sure our visions for the production were kept aligned each step of the way.”
Help is a winner of multiple awards after a run on the film festival circuit. It has also drawn praise from critics with its early reviews. One review from UK Film Review notes, “The suspense and tension builds up more and more, until things finally culminate in a heart-stopping climax.”
Help will be available on digital on Feb. 15, 2022, in USA and Canada. You can take a look at the official poster below and you can find out more about Ridder Films at the official website.
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