The Severed Sun

The Severed Sun is a horror film set within a secluded religious community governed by a man known as The Pastor. The story follows his daughter, Magpie, as the village is consumed by paranoia following the murder of a local man. As tension rises among the residents, rumors begin to circulate about a mysterious beast inhabiting the nearby forest.

Written and directed by Dean Puckett, this project follows his 2022 film Seagull. The movie features a cast including Emma Appleton, Toby Stephens, Jodhi May, Lewis Gribben, Barney Harris, and Oliver Maltman. Produced in the United Kingdom by companies such as BBC Film and BFI, the film has a runtime of 80 minutes.

Since its release in May 2025, the movie has received a mixed reception. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 5/10 based on 785 votes, while on TMDB it has a slightly higher score of 6.1/10 from 18 votes. Film critics provided a more positive assessment with a rating of 6.4/10 from 18 reviews, which is higher than the average audience score on IMDb.