From Award-Winning Video Game to Feature Film
The Psychological Thriller 'I SAW BLACK CLOUDS,' Directed by Iain Ross-McNamee, Is Now Available to Stream
'I SAW BLACK CLOUDS' is an immersive psychological film that blurs the lines between reality and the supernatural. Originally launched as a live-action video game, this story follows Kristina (Nicole O'Neill), who returns to her hometown after the sudden death of her friend, Emily (Carla Cresswell). Convinced that Emily’s death was no mere suicide, Kristina dives into a world of dark secrets, strange visions, and ghostly apparitions. As she unravels the mystery, she also confronts her own past and unresolved trauma.
Setting:
The film is set in a small English town shrouded in secrets and haunted by past wrongdoings. The town’s dark history and its unsettling atmosphere are essential parts of the story, providing a constant sense of dread as Kristina's investigation becomes more dangerous.
Development Background:
Originally released as a video game in 2021, 'I SAW BLACK CLOUDS' won awards for Best Interactive Film and Best Director of Photography at the International British Film Awards. It was also a nominee for 'Best Storytelling' at the Mobile Game Awards at BAFTA in 2022. The game allowed players to experience live audience participation during screenings at festivals, including the Carmarthen Bay Film Festival.
'I SAW BLACK CLOUDS' stars Nicole O’Neill ('Red Sparrow'), Larry Rew ('Lord of the Rings'), and Rachel Jackson ('Outlander'), the film blends mystery, horror, and drama in a gripping 79-minute story.
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