The new Irish/Swedish horror film “Dark Touch” which began filming in Ireland on the 13th of this month will feature Irish Actors Marcella Plunkett (Stella Days), Padraic Delaney (Raw, The Wind That Shakes the Barley) and newcomer Missy Keating. The film which is extremely promising tells the story of an isolated house which comes to life consuming those who live inside leaving only a sole survivor in the form of newcomer ten year old Missy Keating the daughter of pop singer and Boyzone star Ronan Keating.
The film is being directed by French director Marina de Van (In My Skin) who is also responsible for the script. Element Pictures are producing with Agat Films/Ex Nihilo and Filmgate Films with backing from Eurimages, the Irish Film Board, Section 481, Film I Väst and Wild Bunch. Those who are fans of Irish film can only be excited by this movie which will show off the rising talents this country has to offer, it will continue to film here before moving to Sweden in March for a 3 week shoot, there are no details yet on when it will be finished or when a release date may be.
Source: IFTN
