It’s here, the newest Netflix thriller adapted from one of Harlan Coben’s ludicrously twist-packed, secret-filled crime mystery novels. This one comes adapted by Danny Brocklehurst with the same UK team that made The Five, Safe, The Stranger and Stay Close, and once again stars Richard Armitage in a central role.
Fool Me Once is the story of military helicopter pilot Maya Stern, a captain who loses her career in a scandal and suffers two bereavements in short succession. It’s fast-paced, kind of ridiculous viewing that takes you down an extremely twisty path before tying everything up in a big not-exactly-watertight-but-it’ll-do-fine knot – which makes it pretty perfect viewing for a brain-fogged New Year’s Day after all of December’s indulgences.
Find out more about the cast of this one below, and happy binge-watching!
Michelle Keegan as Captain Maya Stern
Brassic, Our Girl and former Coronation Street...
Fool Me Once is the story of military helicopter pilot Maya Stern, a captain who loses her career in a scandal and suffers two bereavements in short succession. It’s fast-paced, kind of ridiculous viewing that takes you down an extremely twisty path before tying everything up in a big not-exactly-watertight-but-it’ll-do-fine knot – which makes it pretty perfect viewing for a brain-fogged New Year’s Day after all of December’s indulgences.
Find out more about the cast of this one below, and happy binge-watching!
Michelle Keegan as Captain Maya Stern
Brassic, Our Girl and former Coronation Street...
- 1/1/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Netflix has debuted a set of first-look images from their upcoming Harlan Coben series featuring Michelle Keegan, ‘Fool Me Once.’
The eight-episode series follows Maya Stern (Michelle Keegan) who is trying to come to terms with the brutal murder of her husband, Joe (Richard Armitage). But when Maya installs a nanny cam to watch her young daughter, she is shocked to see a man she recognises in her house. Her husband, who she thought was dead…
Detective Sergeant Sami Kierce (Adeel Akhtar) leads the homicide investigation into Joe’s death while grappling with secrets of his own. Meanwhile, Maya’s niece and nephew, Abby and Daniel, are trying to find the truth about their mother’s murder, several months earlier. Are the two cases connected? Fool Me Once follows these characters on a thrilling hunt for the truth that will reveal shocking secrets and change their lives forever. Joanna Lumley is Judith Burkett,...
The eight-episode series follows Maya Stern (Michelle Keegan) who is trying to come to terms with the brutal murder of her husband, Joe (Richard Armitage). But when Maya installs a nanny cam to watch her young daughter, she is shocked to see a man she recognises in her house. Her husband, who she thought was dead…
Detective Sergeant Sami Kierce (Adeel Akhtar) leads the homicide investigation into Joe’s death while grappling with secrets of his own. Meanwhile, Maya’s niece and nephew, Abby and Daniel, are trying to find the truth about their mother’s murder, several months earlier. Are the two cases connected? Fool Me Once follows these characters on a thrilling hunt for the truth that will reveal shocking secrets and change their lives forever. Joanna Lumley is Judith Burkett,...
- 4/28/2023
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Author Harlan Coben is back at Netflix with his fifth novel adaptation, as the streamer takes on “Fool Me Once” with a limited thriller series starring Michelle Keegan, Richard Armitage and Joanna Lumley.
The New York Times bestselling writer re-upped his deal with Netflix in October, with the multimillion dollar pact giving the streamer access to his more than two dozen titles. Longtime collaborators Danny Brocklehurst, Nicola Shindler and Richard Fee will executive produce along with Coben.
“Fool Me Once” follows Maya Stern (Keegan), a woman who is trying to come to terms with the brutal murder of her husband Joe (Armitage). But when Maya installs a nanny-cam to keep an eye on her young daughter, she is shocked to see a man she recognizes in her house — her husband.
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Detective Sergeant Sami Kierce (Adeel Akhtar) is leading...
The New York Times bestselling writer re-upped his deal with Netflix in October, with the multimillion dollar pact giving the streamer access to his more than two dozen titles. Longtime collaborators Danny Brocklehurst, Nicola Shindler and Richard Fee will executive produce along with Coben.
“Fool Me Once” follows Maya Stern (Keegan), a woman who is trying to come to terms with the brutal murder of her husband Joe (Armitage). But when Maya installs a nanny-cam to keep an eye on her young daughter, she is shocked to see a man she recognizes in her house — her husband.
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- 2/20/2023
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- The Wrap
The horror thriller Perfect Skin will have a second release, on DVD, this September. The film has recently already debuted on Digital platforms, including Amazon (Aug. 6th). In the film, Bob is a tattoo artist - with a desire to work on Katia's skin. However, Katia likes her skin the way it is and a conflict ensues. Soon, Bob is turning to kidnapping in an attempt to create his best artwork yet. Perfect Skin centrally stars: Richard Brake (3 from Hell), Natalia Kostrzewa (The Looking Glass) and Jo Woodcock. More details on the film's DVD release are hosted here. Indican Pictures will handle the film's latest launch. On September 10th, Perfect Skin will show at most DVD retailers. While special features have not been revealed, this film looks at one man's unhinged desire to create a living masterpiece. Reviewed as tense: "from the outset there’s a great level of unease...
- 8/12/2019
- by noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
"I've always looked after them." Element Pictures has debuted an official trailer for the indie drama Rosie, made by Irish filmmaker Paddy Breathnach. The film is about a mother trying to protect her family after their landlord sells their rented home and they become homeless. Starring Sarah Greene as Rosie, with Moe Dunford, Natalia Kostrzewa, Ellie O'Halloran, Ruby Dunne, Darragh McKenzie, and Molly McCann. The film Rosie examines "how even in times of crises; the love and strength of a family can endure." This looks like another powerful story about the struggles of modern society and people we may not think much about, similar to I, Daniel Blake. It looks moving and heartfelt. This just premiered at Tiff, then opens in Ireland next month. Here's the festival trailer (+ quad poster) for Paddy Breathnach's Rosie, direct from YouTube (via Vimeo): Rosie tells the story of a mother trying to ...
- 9/15/2018
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Captain Howdy would be excited for this dark thriller… Kevin Chicken’s dark thriller Perfect Skin is set to have its World Premiere at next month’s London FrightFest, which takes place from Aug 23 – Aug 27, 2018. The film stars Richard Brake (Three From Hell, Game Of Thrones), Natalia Kostrzewa (The Cured), and Jo Woodcock (Dorian Grey) in a story that delves into the […]...
- 6/29/2018
- by Brad Miska
- bloody-disgusting.com
Kew Media Group has acquired worldwide sales rights to Perfect Skin. A controversial dark thriller directed by Kevin Chicken, it stars Richard Brake (Game Of Thrones), Natalia Kostrzewa (The Cured) and Jo Woodcock (Dorian Grey). Perfect Skin dives deep into the culture of tattooing and body modification and follows a young Polish woman adrift in London who meets an American tattoo artist with a reverence for his craft. She is drawn to his mysterious aura and the taboo…...
- 2/5/2018
- Deadline TV
Kew Media Group has acquired worldwide sales rights to Perfect Skin. A controversial dark thriller directed by Kevin Chicken, it stars Richard Brake (Game Of Thrones), Natalia Kostrzewa (The Cured) and Jo Woodcock (Dorian Grey). Perfect Skin dives deep into the culture of tattooing and body modification and follows a young Polish woman adrift in London who meets an American tattoo artist with a reverence for his craft. She is drawn to his mysterious aura and the taboo…...
- 2/5/2018
- Deadline
Kew Media boards Richard Brake, Natalia Kostrzewa-starring thriller.
Kew Media Group has acquired world sales rights to Kevin Chicken’s dark thriller Perfect Skin.
Source: Kew Media
Richard Brake in ’Perfect Skin’
The film stars Richard Brake (Game Of Thrones), Natalia Kostrzewa (The Cured) and Jo Woodcock (Dorian Grey) in a story that delves into the culture of tattooing and body modification.
In the film, Katia (Kostrzewa), a young Polish woman adrift in London, meets Bob (Brake), an American tattoo artist. Katia is drawn to his mysterious aura and the taboo culture of body modification, but Bob has a dark, secret desire to leave his mark on the world and little does Katia know that her fascination with him will put her life in danger.
Perfect Skin was produced by Fiona Campbell and Cordelia Plunket.
Kew Media’s Evp of Sales, Jonathan Ford, will introduce the film to buyers and show promo footage at the upcoming...
Kew Media Group has acquired world sales rights to Kevin Chicken’s dark thriller Perfect Skin.
Source: Kew Media
Richard Brake in ’Perfect Skin’
The film stars Richard Brake (Game Of Thrones), Natalia Kostrzewa (The Cured) and Jo Woodcock (Dorian Grey) in a story that delves into the culture of tattooing and body modification.
In the film, Katia (Kostrzewa), a young Polish woman adrift in London, meets Bob (Brake), an American tattoo artist. Katia is drawn to his mysterious aura and the taboo culture of body modification, but Bob has a dark, secret desire to leave his mark on the world and little does Katia know that her fascination with him will put her life in danger.
Perfect Skin was produced by Fiona Campbell and Cordelia Plunket.
Kew Media’s Evp of Sales, Jonathan Ford, will introduce the film to buyers and show promo footage at the upcoming...
- 2/5/2018
- by Tom Grater
- ScreenDaily
Kew Media boards Richard Brake, Natalia Kostrzewa-starring thriller.
Kew Media Group has acquired world sales rights to Kevin Chicken dark thriller Beautiful Skin.
Source: Kew Media
Richard Brake in ’Perfect Skin’
The film stars Richard Brake (Game Of Thrones), Natalia Kostrzewa (The Cured) and Jo Woodcock (Dorian Grey) in a story that delves into the culture of tattooing and body modification.
In the film, Katia (Kostrzewa), a young Polish woman adrift in London, meets Bob (Brake), an American tattoo artist. Katia is drawn to his mysterious aura and the taboo culture of body modification, but Bob has a dark, secret desire to leave his mark on the world and little does Katia know that her fascination with him will put her life in danger.
Perfect Skin was produced by Fiona Campbell and Cordelia Plunket.
Kew Media’s Evp of Sales, Jonathan Ford, will introduce the film to buyers and show promo footage at the upcoming European Film Market...
Kew Media Group has acquired world sales rights to Kevin Chicken dark thriller Beautiful Skin.
Source: Kew Media
Richard Brake in ’Perfect Skin’
The film stars Richard Brake (Game Of Thrones), Natalia Kostrzewa (The Cured) and Jo Woodcock (Dorian Grey) in a story that delves into the culture of tattooing and body modification.
In the film, Katia (Kostrzewa), a young Polish woman adrift in London, meets Bob (Brake), an American tattoo artist. Katia is drawn to his mysterious aura and the taboo culture of body modification, but Bob has a dark, secret desire to leave his mark on the world and little does Katia know that her fascination with him will put her life in danger.
Perfect Skin was produced by Fiona Campbell and Cordelia Plunket.
Kew Media’s Evp of Sales, Jonathan Ford, will introduce the film to buyers and show promo footage at the upcoming European Film Market...
- 2/5/2018
- by Tom Grater
- ScreenDaily
Info on a new surreal thriller that's hitting DVD and VOD today landed in our inbox so of course we're passing on the news. Along with the usual details and a few photos, we have a look at the film's artwork and trailer.
From the Press Release:
BrinkVision releases the critically acclaimed thriller The Looking Glass on VOD and Special Edition DVD November 19, 2013. Colin Downey's The Looking Glass is being called a new underground cult classic with a creepy atmosphere, brilliant acting from Patrick O'Donnell, and cinematography that is twisted to watch.
The film co-stars Natalia Kostrzewa, Eddie Webber, and Sanne Hulst.
Synopsis:
Paul is a troubled young man who lives in a rural house with his pregnant girlfriend, Claire. Paul's world is turned upside down one night when Claire's sinister, predatory mother, Agnes, arrives at their house to visit. Paul is instinctively afraid of this witch-like woman who...
From the Press Release:
BrinkVision releases the critically acclaimed thriller The Looking Glass on VOD and Special Edition DVD November 19, 2013. Colin Downey's The Looking Glass is being called a new underground cult classic with a creepy atmosphere, brilliant acting from Patrick O'Donnell, and cinematography that is twisted to watch.
The film co-stars Natalia Kostrzewa, Eddie Webber, and Sanne Hulst.
Synopsis:
Paul is a troubled young man who lives in a rural house with his pregnant girlfriend, Claire. Paul's world is turned upside down one night when Claire's sinister, predatory mother, Agnes, arrives at their house to visit. Paul is instinctively afraid of this witch-like woman who...
- 11/19/2013
- by Debi Moore
- DreadCentral.com
We return with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes the short film “Hold Your Fire,” release details for The Black Dahlia Haunting, trailers for Truth or Dare and The Shadows, and much more:
Full Short Film “Hold Your Fire”: “Twitch Film proudly presents the online premiere of artist-turned-filmmaker Wes Benscoter’s debut short film, Hold Your Fire, exclusively at Twitch Film.
A ghostly soldier comes face to face with this grim reality of his war-torn existence on the battlefield… and beyond! Assaulting international audiences at festivals from Montreal’s Fantasia to Sitges, Fantasporto, A Night of Horror, and Dead by Dawn, to sending domestic shivers up spines at Screamfest, Boston Underground, and the New York City Horror Film Festival, Twitch Film now takes the mantle in offering Wes Benscoter’s mini-masterpiece to its largest audience ever.
A twenty-year veteran of horrific illustration,...
Full Short Film “Hold Your Fire”: “Twitch Film proudly presents the online premiere of artist-turned-filmmaker Wes Benscoter’s debut short film, Hold Your Fire, exclusively at Twitch Film.
A ghostly soldier comes face to face with this grim reality of his war-torn existence on the battlefield… and beyond! Assaulting international audiences at festivals from Montreal’s Fantasia to Sitges, Fantasporto, A Night of Horror, and Dead by Dawn, to sending domestic shivers up spines at Screamfest, Boston Underground, and the New York City Horror Film Festival, Twitch Film now takes the mantle in offering Wes Benscoter’s mini-masterpiece to its largest audience ever.
A twenty-year veteran of horrific illustration,...
- 6/16/2013
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
The Inside
Stars: Tereza Srbova, Emmett J. Scanlan, Sean Stewart, Natalia Kostrzewa, Brian Fortune | Written and Directed by Eoin Macken
Opening with a man pawning a ring for 75 euros and a camcorder, all accompanied by the voiceover of a radio DJ talking about three girls going missing of the streets of Dublin, The Inside soon transforms into yet another found-footage film as the man discovers the camcorder still has a tape in it and plays it back. However what he sees isn’t merely footage of a group of girls on a night out, but footage of the girls descent into madness and the very depths of hell.
I absolutely hated (and I really mean hated) The Inside for the first 35 minutes of its running time. Shot in a first person perspective, the film started out with a group of obnoxious girls on a night out. It then descended into...
Stars: Tereza Srbova, Emmett J. Scanlan, Sean Stewart, Natalia Kostrzewa, Brian Fortune | Written and Directed by Eoin Macken
Opening with a man pawning a ring for 75 euros and a camcorder, all accompanied by the voiceover of a radio DJ talking about three girls going missing of the streets of Dublin, The Inside soon transforms into yet another found-footage film as the man discovers the camcorder still has a tape in it and plays it back. However what he sees isn’t merely footage of a group of girls on a night out, but footage of the girls descent into madness and the very depths of hell.
I absolutely hated (and I really mean hated) The Inside for the first 35 minutes of its running time. Shot in a first person perspective, the film started out with a group of obnoxious girls on a night out. It then descended into...
- 8/26/2012
- by Phil
- Nerdly
You’ve seen him as Sir Gwaine in the BBC’s TV series Merlin, now Eoin Macken steps behind the camera to direct The Inside, featuring Czech starlet Tereza Srbova (Sirens, Eastern Promises) alongside the cream of Irish acting talent that includes Emmett J. Scanlan (Hollyoaks, Charlie Casanova), Sean Stewart (Occi, Coward), Natalia Kostrzewa (The Clinic) and Brian Fortune (Game of Thrones).
While in a pawnshop a young man comes into possession of a second hand video camera; discovering a tape still inside he plays back the footage and witnesses a horrific series of events involving a group of teens in an undisclosed location. Using the footage as a guide he retraces the steps to where the events seemingly occurred. Deciding to investigate he discovers to his horror not only the truth of the events on the tape but comes face to face with a supernatural terror from which he may not escape…...
While in a pawnshop a young man comes into possession of a second hand video camera; discovering a tape still inside he plays back the footage and witnesses a horrific series of events involving a group of teens in an undisclosed location. Using the footage as a guide he retraces the steps to where the events seemingly occurred. Deciding to investigate he discovers to his horror not only the truth of the events on the tape but comes face to face with a supernatural terror from which he may not escape…...
- 8/20/2012
- by Phil
- Nerdly
Principal Photography has begun on Emu Productions fantasy drama 'The Shadows'. The feature began filming last week and will continue until September 5th. 'The Shadows' will film around Dublin and Meath, with the production based in Navan. Written and directed by Colin Downey, 'The Shadows' is inspired by George MacDonald's fairytale of the same name. New cast confirmed in the feature are Eddie Weber (The Business), Sam Homan (Ros na Run), Irene Wright (Sugar Stick) and Gráinne McHale. They join the confirmed stars Michael Parle (Our Wonderful Home), Emma Eliza Regan (The Fading Light), Natalie Kostrzewa (The Looking Glass) and Lorcan Melia (Camelot)...
- 8/24/2011
- IFTN
This is nothing short of stunning and reminds me of Nuit Noire. The film is written and directed by Colin Downey and stars Patrick O'Donnell and Natalia Kostrzewa. Here's a rundown:
Paul is a troubled young man living in a rural cottage with his pregnant girlfriend, Clare. While dealing with the sudden arrival of his sinister mother-in-law and coming to terms with his impending fatherhood, Paul constantly struggles to escape the traumas of his childhood.
Further, the production website describes the film as a "dark fairytale weaving together magic, mystery and suspense which follows Paul on a dangerous journey to a strange nocturnal world peopled by exotic beauties, criminals, and grotesques."
Seriously folks, check this out!
Trailer after the break.
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Paul is a troubled young man living in a rural cottage with his pregnant girlfriend, Clare. While dealing with the sudden arrival of his sinister mother-in-law and coming to terms with his impending fatherhood, Paul constantly struggles to escape the traumas of his childhood.
Further, the production website describes the film as a "dark fairytale weaving together magic, mystery and suspense which follows Paul on a dangerous journey to a strange nocturnal world peopled by exotic beauties, criminals, and grotesques."
Seriously folks, check this out!
Trailer after the break.
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- 7/9/2010
- QuietEarth.us
i-Wire Films in conjunction with Warrior Films and Real Ideas Studio have wrapped production on the short film 'The Good Doctor' in Dublin. Venom Film's Antidote teams up with Pfizer & The Chronic Pain Association for post on three shorts shot by award winning directors; Irish titles will screen at the Newport Beach Film Festival and 'The Cemetery People', was recently selected for San Sebastian Human Rights Film Festival. 'The Good Doctor' is short film written by Rick Larkin (Satellites and Meteorites) stars David Kelly (Waking Ned), Mark Huberman (Band of Brothers) and Natalia Kostrzewa. The film tells the true story of a Nazi concentration camp doctor who escaped Germany after World War II and lived under an assumed name. As he nears the end of his life, he decides to reveal the truth to his only son.
- 4/23/2009
- IFTN
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