Queen of Bones
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| Directed by | Robert Budreau |
| Written by | Michael Burgner |
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| Cinematography | André Pienaar |
| Edited by | Sebastián Sepúlveda |
| Music by | West Dylan Thordson |
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| Distributed by | Falling Forward Films |
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| Language | English |
Queen of Bones is a 2023 horror thriller film directed by Robert Budreau, written by Michael Burgner, and starring Julia Butters, Jacob Tremblay, Taylor Schilling, and Martin Freeman.[1]
Cast
- Julia Butters as Lily[2]
- Jacob Tremblay as Sam[3]
- Martin Freeman as Malcolm[4]
- Taylor Schilling as Ida May[5]
Production
Filming began in Canada in August 2022.[6] The film was shot in Ontario.[7]
Release
The film was screened for distributors, but not for the general public, in the Industry Selects program at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival on September 10, 2023,[8] and had its public premiere at the 2023 Whistler Film Festival.[9]
In January 2024, it was announced that Falling Forward Films acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film, which made its U.S. premiere at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in February 2024.[10] It was later announced that its release would be by Vertical on video on demand which took place on August 1, 2025.[11]
Reception
Im his review for Variety, Dennis Harvey wrote: "Without much in the way of psychological depth, or potency to its fantastical elements, Queen of Bones makes a pretty tepid overall impression, given the expectations raised by its basic themes."[12]
References
- ^ Miska, Brad (August 30, 2022). "'Queen of Bones' – Icelandic Spell Book Awakens a Dark Force in the Woods". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved October 5, 2022.
- ^ Villei, Matt (August 30, 2022). "Jacob Tremblay, Martin Freeman and More Join Horror Film 'Queen Of Bones'". Collider. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (August 30, 2022). "Julia Butters, Jacob Tremblay, Martin Freeman & Taylor Schilling Set For Horror 'Queen Of Bones'; Robert Budreau Directing For Appian Way, Lumanity Productions And Productivity Media". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
- ^ Lambert, Harper (August 30, 2022). "Martin Freeman, Jacob Tremblay, Julia Butters and Taylor Schilling to Star in Horror Movie 'Queen of Bones'". TheWrap. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
- ^ Bang Showbiz (August 31, 2022). "Martin Freeman to star in horror film Queen of Bones". Contactmusic.com. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
- ^ Hamman, Cody (August 30, 2022). "Queen of Bones: Taylor Schilling, Jacob Tremblay & more star in folk horror film". JoBlo.com. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
- ^ Harvey, Dennis (February 14, 2024). "'Queen of Bones' Review: Twins Navigate a Series of Tepid Travails During the Great Depression". Variety. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
- ^ Jeremy Kay, "James Marsh, Rebecca Snow, Neil Burger films among 12 TIFF Industry Selects sales titles". Screen Daily, August 21, 2023.
- ^ Shawn Bordoff, "Robert Budreau and Jacob Tremblay: Queen of Bones". Hollywood North Magazine, February 16, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (January 30, 2024). "Thriller 'Queen Of Bones' Starring Julia Butters, Jacob Tremblay, Taylor Schilling, Martin Freeman & More Acquired By Falling Forward Films". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
- ^ "Friday, August 1 – These Six New Horror Movies Released This Week". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved August 9, 2025.
- ^ "'Queen of Bones' Review: Twins Navigate a Series of Tepid Travails During the Great Depression". Variety. Retrieved August 9, 2025.