the nun slayer

WRITER / DIRECTOR

After new evidence proves his innocence, the wife of a notorious serial killer must come to terms with the fact that her husband is not the psychotic killer she fell in love with.

When Ophelia collects her husband from the prison gates, Donald learns how far he will go for love, as the couple struggle to pick up the pieces of their imploding marriage.

Starring comedy veteran Matthew Cottle (Man Down, Bridgerton, The Windsors) as Donald Peartree and star of stage and screen Ellie Nunn (The Daughter in Law, Shakespeare in Love) as Ophelia Peartree.

PRESS

“The Nun Slayer is one of the most delicious premises I can recently remember, and paired with a good visual approach of strong production design and vintage-inspired photography, the film achieves what might be the most important goal of any short - memorability.” - Short Of The Week

Read The New Current interview about ‘The Nun Slayer’ here.

CREW

Written and Directed by: Ben Bovington-Key

Produced by: Harry Green, Ben Mickshik, Hugo Nicholson

Cinematography by: Wouter Verheul

Edited by: Ash White

Costume Design by: Eve Oakley

Hair and Makeup by: Teryne Phillips

Production Design by: Stuart Armstrong

Sound Design by: Cam Griffith

Original Score by: Dave Malkin

production

After a successful Kickstarter Campaign shooting took place in May 2023.

Here you can view our pitch video for more information about the themes and influences of the film.

For more information about the project or to see how you can get involved, please get in touch: benbovkey@gmail.com