About Here Before

Here Before, a psychological thriller movie, was released in 2021 and directed by Stacey Gregg. The movie plays within the genre by focusing not on jump-scares, but on a suspenseful plot that slowly unravels. Set in Northern Ireland, the film involves a mother who starts to question her sanity when a new neighbor child begins to exhibit uncannily similar behaviors to those of her own deceased daughter.

Making/Production

The film is the directorial debut of Stacey Gregg, who also penned the screenplay. It was produced by Sophie Vickers and Julia Godzinskaya from Rooks Nest. The film's authentic and engrossing narrative is enhanced by Chloe Thomson’s mesmerizing cinematography and a hauntingly atmospheric score by Adam Janota Bzowski.

Actors

• Andrea Riseborough as Laura: An unforgettable performance by Riseborough, capturing the emotional journey of her character in an engrossing and genuine manner.
• Jonjo O’Neill as Brendan: Portrays the father's character convincingly who struggles to handle the situation which his wife is going through.
• Niamh Dornan as Megan: This young actress did an outstanding job portraying the complex character of Megan, a new neighbor's daughter.
• Martin McCann as Chris: McCann's convincing act as the concerned and puzzled neighbor adds a strong layer to the narrative.

Trivia/Interesting Facts

• This is the feature debut of writer-director Stacey Gregg.
• The film was shot predominantly in Northern Ireland.
• Andrea Riseborough was involved in the project from an early development stage and went on to star in the film.

Awards

As of this writing, 'Here Before' has yet to secure any notable awards.

Quotes

• "I don't know what you're playing at, but I want you to stay away from me and my family!" - Laura
• "She's just a child. You're scaring her!" - Chris

Music/Soundtrack

The movie's atmospheric score is composed by Adam Janota Bzowski, contributing significantly to the sense of suspense and unease. The soundtrack, however, hasn't been released separately and is available within the movie.