Splinter, 2018
In Development
Feature Film, Thriller
Development Supported by:
Screen NSW
Screenplay:
Melissa Anastasi & David Barker
Stageplay:
Hillary Bell
In Development
Feature Film, Thriller
Development Supported by:
Screen NSW
Screenplay:
Melissa Anastasi & David Barker
Stageplay:
Hillary Bell
Synopsis
One year after being abducted, 7 year-old Laura Elkington mysteriously appears outside a police station, what should be a celebration for her parents turns to horror when her father starts believing the young girl is not their daughter.
Based on HILARY BELL's renowned stage play commissioned by Sydney Theatre Company.
One year after being abducted, 7 year-old Laura Elkington mysteriously appears outside a police station, what should be a celebration for her parents turns to horror when her father starts believing the young girl is not their daughter.
Based on HILARY BELL's renowned stage play commissioned by Sydney Theatre Company.
Review
"Bell is a stellar writer of dialogue, imbuing otherwise quotidian scenes with sharp lines which sees the tension build, pause and stretch, just before breaking…... finely draws the lines of a marriage and the quiet, uncertain dynamics between a husband and wife."
Time Out
"Bell is a stellar writer of dialogue, imbuing otherwise quotidian scenes with sharp lines which sees the tension build, pause and stretch, just before breaking…... finely draws the lines of a marriage and the quiet, uncertain dynamics between a husband and wife."
Time Out