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Two young women seeking internet stardom pose as catering staff on a fashion commercial in Wales. Unbeknownst to the ad team their plan is to film themselves stealing all the expensive merchandise and post it on their YouTube channel. However when they arrive at the location there's no-one there. Seeing this as the perfect opportunity to set up hidden cameras and get started on the theft, they discover an iPad which holds footage of the commercial shot so far. But what starts out as a glossy black and white homage to Jean-Luc Goddard, soon turns into a Craven-esque paranormal nightmare.

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Phil Hoad Guardian As it constantly recedes backwards... the narrative structure runs counterproductive to the leaning-forwards into the unknown on which horror so often feeds. Rated: 2/5 Feb 7, 2024 Full Review Molly Henery The Blogging Banshee Dagr puts the modern, technological age against ancient occult terrors in this found footage, folk horror mash-up. Rated: 7/10 Apr 30, 2024 Full Review Christina Brennan Vague Visages Dagr isn't a bad found footage movie, and it has its moments of fun, yet Butler-Hart's film doesn't sustain the promise of its opening scenes. Apr 2, 2024 Full Review Sarah Cartland Caution Spoilers Blair Witch meets AbFab as found footage collides with fashion darlings giving overpriced clothes the Jean-Luc Goddard treatment. Moritz and Duckles are terrific as a pair of supremely confident, if breathtakingly naive, ethical YouTubers. Rated: 4/5 Feb 10, 2024 Full Review Jack Bottomley Starburst Dagr is a tense, slow-burning, slice of British folk horror. Rated: 4/5 Feb 8, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Sarfaraz A The British horror film was co-written and directed by Matthew Butler-Hart. Tori Butler-Hart, the director's wife and co-writer, also appears in the film in the lead role. The film is a found-footage set within found-footage. A couple of young female vloggers with a big following, known for stealing and donating to the poor, pose as imposters for a commercial crew at a remote mansion in order to steal costly items. While there, they are unable to locate the crew, with the exception of an iPad containing footages of the crew's mysterious deaths and an ominous voice. The film's more than 30 minutes are filled with chuckles and girly chatter. It is only in the last 20 or so minutes that the movie begins to slide into its genre. It is fine, but do not expect too much from it. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 10/23/24 Full Review Audience Member Watched this with semi excitement as a Welsh person seeing as it's "set" in Wales. Utter disappointment at awful acting, awful characters and generally, an awful film. Might have been more interesting as a short but not clever enough. Us Welsh are used to disappointment though. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 08/11/24 Full Review Audience Member Not worth watching. Actors were fine but no story at all. One of the worst movies I've ever watched. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 08/07/24 Full Review Audience Member The film excels in its intricate character development, captivating the audience with their personal stories. This emphasis on character depth marks a refreshing change from the typical style of low-budget found footage movies, which tend to neglect the development of complex characters. There are numerous nuanced details that might go unnoticed initially, making a second viewing beneficial. The movie will undoubtedly resonate with its intended audience, though it might not fulfill the expectations of those in search of high gore levels. It’s evident that the filmmakers tackled this project with a lighthearted approach, demonstrating a profound appreciation for the horror genre. Throughout the film, there are smart, subtle nods to iconic horror movies and stories, including more overt allusions to films like "Blair Witch," all presented with a whimsical, self-aware flair. This playful tone significantly enhanced my viewing experience. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/22/24 Full Review Arturo P A smart, and captivating found footage horror flick. This film was directed by Matthew Butler-Hart. He does a great job executing this entire project. Found footage films are a hit or miss due to the nature of their gimmick, this one is a definite hit. The "found footage" looks great. All the camera work was very well executed. Everything is shot well and coherently. All the footage was pieced together very well to tell a complete and compelling story. The story and the script was written by Matthew and Tori Butler-Hart. They did a solid job with this script. It's paced very well; with the movie running just over seventy-seven minutes. It does not waste any time. It uses every second to successfully build suspense and establish its horror. The acts flow well and hit all the appropriate beats to keep you engaged. The last act was effective and full of action. The writers could have done a better job with the antagonist and how that all works, but it wasn't a complete detriment to the story. The cast does a nice job with their respective roles. They all understood the assignment. Every performance in this film felt grounded and it really helped the believability of the footage. Our two protagonists, especially, are fun and really do a good job fleshing out their characters. They have great chemistry and dynamics, which aid in delivering a couple of great natural performances that need to be commended. The blood and gore in this film is minimal, but very effective when it is done. They make great use of practical horror action to amplify the story. The movie also had a good spooky factor going for it. Especially since we don't get the red stuff until the latter portion of the movie. The last time I was entertained this much by a found footage feature flick was a couple of years ago with Shudder's DEADSTREAM, and even that got annoying after a while. (Note: V/H/S 85 is excellent, but doesn't count because it's an anthology.) This movie was surprisingly entertaining and fun. The characters reel you in and the spooky stuff is successful all the way until the end. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/17/24 Full Review Cody S Wish I could give this less stars. What a complete waste of time as a movie. I think the acting was *okay* but what a garbage film otherwise. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 04/07/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Two young women seeking internet stardom pose as catering staff on a fashion commercial in Wales. Unbeknownst to the ad team their plan is to film themselves stealing all the expensive merchandise and post it on their YouTube channel. However when they arrive at the location there's no-one there. Seeing this as the perfect opportunity to set up hidden cameras and get started on the theft, they discover an iPad which holds footage of the commercial shot so far. But what starts out as a glossy black and white homage to Jean-Luc Goddard, soon turns into a Craven-esque paranormal nightmare.
Director
Matthew Butler-Hart
Producer
Matthew Butler-Hart, Tori Butler-Hart
Screenwriter
Matthew Butler-Hart, Matthew Butler-Hart, Tori Butler-Hart
Distributor
Fizz and Ginger Films
Production Co
Fizz and Ginger Films
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 2, 2024
Runtime
1h 17m
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