Writers Retreat (2015)

In the chilling and atmospheric film "Writers Retreat," a motley crew of strangers, united by their passion for the written word, find themselves on the ominous shores of the fictitious Kilton Island. Their goal is simple, yet profound - to delve into their innermost secrets and bring them to life through poignant prose. Among them is Zandra, a novelist with an uncanny knack for suspense, who soon finds that the mysteries she pens pale in comparison to the enigma unfolding around her. Inspired by Mark Twain's advice to "write what you know", these writers are ready to face their darkest fears and transform their raw emotions into gripping narratives. However, when one of their number inexplicably vanishes, the line between fiction and reality blurs. Zandra, engulfed by a creeping dread, begins to suspect that they are not alone on the island, and that a more malevolent force is at play. Filmed in the vein of classic British Hammer Horror, "Writers Retreat" masterfully employs the island's eerie peculiarities to create an atmosphere of palpable terror. The script fearlessly delves into the human psyche, prompting its characters to confront uncomfortable truths about themselves and challenging viewers to question their own perceptions. As the plot thickens, the island's haunting ambience and the group's shared anxieties merge into a spine-tingling narrative of suspense. In the "Writers Retreat," each quill stroke echoes with unspoken dread, secrets are more than just stories, and fear is the most potent muse. Are you brave enough to join them on this writer's journey through their darkest nightmares?

Writers Retreat is a crime movie featuring Poppy Drayton and directed by Diego Rocha.

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