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Based on the bestselling novel. Richard and Juliette’s idyllic family life is thrown into turmoil when their son starts acting strangely. At Starve Acre, their remote family home, Richard obsessively buries himself in exploring a folkloric myth that the ancient tree on their land is imbued with supernatural powers. After an unexpected discovery, the couple unwittingly allow dark and sinister forces into their home, awakening an evil rooted in the countryside that offers a disturbing possibility of reconnection between them.
directed by: Daniel Kokotajlo
starring: Matt Smith, Morfydd Clark
2024 / 98 min / 2.39:1 / English DTS-HD MA 5.1
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Overall rating: 4.5666666 / 5 from 60 reviews.
Starve Acre is a limited edition slipcover based on a bestselling novel, offering a unique folk horror experience. Customers appreciate its atmospheric and introspective nature, the quality of the film, and the strong performances by the cast and crew.
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"This is a pretty decent folk horror movie. It does great to set up that dark and dreadful atmosphere. The pacing was a bit slow for my taste, and the grieving bits were unsettling. The thing I liked the most was the way they did the rabbit scenes; I thought it was pretty impressive."
"Found this one at the Pittsburgh location and it sounded interesting. Love the artwork for the cover and slipcover. Happy to have in my collection."
"If you like folk horror, you'll like this. I know I did."
"So glad I picked this one up. Great modern take on the quintessential British folk horror of the 70s. Artwork really nails it, for an unsettling film about the veracity of rural rituals."
"Appreciate the lowkey folk horror!"
"A different take on folk horror"
"Creepy and engaging folk horror film, no issues with the disc or the shipping process."
"When a low-stock wishlist item goes on sale, that's when I pounce. I'd seen Starve Acre when it first dropped on Shudder so I knew what I was in for. I got so much more out of it on a second viewing. What begins as a tragic family drama in the Northern England countryside, slowly boils into an incredibly disturbing folk horror freakout. The score is beautiful yet unsettling and the performances are excellent all around. This was my first Brainstorm purchase and the quality is worthy of its VS partnership. The slip design is gorgeous and evocative and there are plenty of extras, as well as a beautifully illustrated booklet and essay. Slip copies are still available. This one's a keeper."
"Great transfer and package"
"I viewed this film on the Starve Acre Brainstorm Media Blu-ray Limited Edition physical media released through Vinegar Syndrome and it is the same great premium level of packaging and presentation that you’ve come to expect from the generic releases of this boutique label. No other brand beats Vinegar Syndrome at the cardboard game and this great slipcover is no exception to the consistently fantastic artwork and component quality this company produces. For my full detailed review of Starve Acre, see my entry on Letterboxd: @M4N14K"
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