Censor (2021)

About Censor

Set in the backdrop of the 1980s, 'Censor' is a British horror-drama directed by Prano Bailey-Bond. The film features Niamh Algar playing the role of Enid, a film censor with a traumatizing past, who gets absorbed into the gruesome yet gripping visuals of a particular horror film she is reviewing, depicted strikingly similar to the mysterious disappearance of her little sister, for which she feels responsible.

Making/Production

The film, a joint production of Silver Salt Films, Protagonist Pictures, and Ffilm Cymru Wales, takes inspiration from the video nasties era in Britain during the 1980s. Debut director Prano Bailey-Bond effectively portrays the psychology of trauma through the medium of horror.

Actors

• Niamh Algar as Enid: An epitome of a tormented soul, Algar gives a captivating performance as Enid, seamlessly transforming from a stern censor to a woman teetering on the brink of madness.
• Michael Smiley as Doug Smart: Playing a sleazy, self-assured film producer, Smiley entertains with his mysteriously unsettling portrayal of Doug.
• Nicholas Burns as Sanderson: As Enid's supportive colleague, Burns adds layers to the narrative with his persuasive performance.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This film is Prano Bailey-Bond's full-length directorial debut.
• The film uses 'video nasties', a term coined by British tabloids for low-budget gory film releases, as its thematic base.

Awards

As of now, 'Censor' has not received any awards.

Quotes

• "You should see a doctor. You're having a breakdown."
• "People think it's an easy job, don't they? That those decisions make themselves."

Music, Soundtrack

'Censor' features a music score composed by Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch. The haunting soundscapes intensifies the film's chilling atmosphere, adding to the profound sense of unease and dread. However, as of now, the soundtrack has not been released separately.