The Radleys is a 2024 British comedy horror film directed by Euros Lyn and written by Talitha Stevenson, based on the 2010 novel by Matt Haig. It stars Damian Lewis, Kelly Macdonald, Harry Baxendale, Bo Bragason, and Jay Lycurgo, Siân Phillips and Shaun Parkes.
The film premiered at the 2024 Edinburgh International Film Festival, and was released in cinemas and on Sky Cinema on 18 October 2024.
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Premise
A family of vampires who choose to abstain from drinking blood are confronted with the problem of their teenage children, whose bloodlust proves difficult to control. When their identity is exposed, parents Helen and Peter are forced to confront who they are, with the help or hindrance of Peter's twin brother Will, who is a practising vampire.
Cast
Damian Lewis as Peter Radley and Will Radley
Kelly Macdonald as Helen Radley
Harry Baxendale as Rowan Radley
Bo Bragason as Clara Radley
Jay Lycurgo as Evan Copleigh
Shaun Parkes as Jared Copleigh
Sophia Di Martino as Lorna Felt
Steven Waddington as Mark Felt
Madeleine Power as Tilly
Siân Phillips
Leon Cole as Teenager (uncredited)
Production
Development
In October 2022, it was reported that Damian Lewis would star in a film adaptation of Matt Haig's novel The Radleys, directed by Euros Lyn, based on a script by Jo Brand, and written by Talitha Stevenson. Debbie Gray produced and Lewis executive produced via his production company Ginger Biscuit Entertainment. Genesius Productions are producing and Cornerstone Films handling worldwide sales.
Casting
In June 2023, Kelly Macdonald, Sophia Di Martino, Shaun Parkes, Harry Baxendale and Bo Bragason were added to the cast.
Filming
Principal photography was initially scheduled for May 2023. Production began in London in June 2023. Filming locations also include Yorkshire.
Release
The film had its world premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival on 20 August 2024.
The film was released in cinemas and via Sky Cinema on 18 October 2024.
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, The Radleys holds an approval rating of 69% based on 16 reviews, with an average rating of 6.3/10.
