A new British horror thriller titled “Skag & Bone” has assembled its cast and secured representation from UTA Independent Film Group. The project features Woody Norman in the lead role of Younger, alongside Malachi Kirby, Tuppence Middleton, Conrad Khan, and Kola Bokinni in supporting roles.
The film is being directed by Conor Boru from a screenplay co-written by Boru and Ed Hartland. This marks the second feature collaboration between the pair, following Boru’s directorial debut with the horror comedy “When the Screaming Starts,” which screened at FrightFest. Production is being handled by Featuristic Films, with producers Julien Loeffler and James Kermack overseeing the project. UTA will also represent North American rights and work toward arranging financing.
The film blends crime thriller and supernatural horror elements, described as combining the style of “Top Boy” with “Talk to Me.” The narrative centers on Younger, a 16-year-old living with his mother Maria on the Stonemore Estate following her debilitating stroke. As he takes on provider and protector roles within the estate’s dangerous environment, he navigates pressure from local drug lord Anton and encounters a mysterious preacher. A supernatural entity known as the Skag & Bone Man begins haunting the tower blocks as a violent gang conflict escalates, forcing Younger to confront forces both criminal and otherworldly.
Norman, known for his acclaimed performance in “C’mon C’mon,” brings experience from recent projects including Netflix’s “The Electric State” and Paul Greengrass’ forthcoming film “The Uprising.” The ensemble cast includes multiple award-nominated actors with credits spanning major television and film productions, suggesting considerable production ambition for the project.
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