We have some streaming news for you today as The Mire is now available to watch in the UK and US via Amazon Prime Video. The movie stars Antony Knight, Holly McLachlan, and Joseph Adelakun, The Mire is set on the eve of a mass suicide as charismatic cult leader, Joseph Layton attempts to convince his two most loyal followers that he intends to go through with the cult’s plans. A battle of wits ensues across one evening as all three parties attempt to manipulate, reform, and out-plot the others.
Director Adam Nelson said that, ‘I’m so excited to finally announce the release of The Mire on streaming platforms, especially Prime Video, where the people who have followed us on our near four-year journey will get to see the finished product.’
The Mire is a co-production between Apple Park Films, Familiar Stranger Studios, Jake Earwaker Films, and The Dazey Hills company. It was produced under Apple Park Films’ localised production scheme, which requires films to use cast and crew who live and or have strong ties to the Portsmouth region. The film was shot at the Kings Church, in Somers Town and features locations from the wider Portsmouth area. The film hosted its world premiere at Portsmouth’s No6 Cinema in February 2023, where it played to a sell out crowd.
Chris Watt, writer of The Mire said “I’m extremely proud and excited to have THE MIRE finally released for audiences to enjoy. I see this as a timeless story of characters in conflict, but also a modern thriller about the dangers of manipulation, that taps into our fears of a life lived increasingly online. The film is designed to keep you guessing and to grip for the duration of its 95 minutes, and we’re looking forward to putting audiences on the edge of their seats.”
Karen Woodham is the founder and owner of the Blazing Minds. She is also a Cinema reviewer and works with RealD 3D reviewing the latest 3D releases and IMAX, she has also had several articles published in various publications including the first edition of SFW Magazine. In 2015 she became an Award Winning Blogger and also has her website listed as one of the UK’s Top 10 Film Blogs.
