Unhappy Birthday movie poster

Unhappy Birthday

June 21, 2011 1h 29m 3.4/10 (10 votes)

Originally released in 2011. Unhappy Birthday is a horror/thriller film. directed by Mike Matthews. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Christina de Vallee, Jonathan Keane, and David Paisley

Synopsis

Set in and around the remote tidal island of Amen, Unhappy Birthday is the fictional story of three outsiders' battles against the twisted morals of an antiquated community. Inspired by British cult classics such as The Wicker Man and Hammer House of Horror, the film explores the fear of isolation and nature versus nature. A special birthday party becomes a living nightmare for City-dwelling couple Sadie and Rick and their friend Johnny. They visit Corinne, an enigmatic local on the island of Amen, which is accessible only by invite and seemingly impossible to get off. A mysterious family connection with Corinne brings horrific consequences as they find themselves trapped by the tide and at the mercy of the island's wild nature.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 21, 2011 14 years ago
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Runtime 1h 29m 89 minutes total
User Rating 3.4/10 Mixed (10 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Unhappy Birthday Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Unhappy Birthday about?

Set in and around the remote tidal island of Amen, Unhappy Birthday is the fictional story of three outsiders' battles against the twisted morals of an antiquated community. Inspired by British cul...

Who directed Unhappy Birthday?

Unhappy Birthday was directed by Mike Matthews.

How long is Unhappy Birthday?

Unhappy Birthday has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).

When was Unhappy Birthday released?

Unhappy Birthday was released on June 21, 2011 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Unhappy Birthday?

The main cast of Unhappy Birthday includes Christina de Vallee, Jonathan Keane, David Paisley, Jill Riddiford.