FORMER Coventry University student James Peakman has directed a new independent horror film ‘The Shimian’, which is now on Prime Video.
The up-and-coming director, who studied media production at Coventry, has previously worked with ITV and Channel 4, with other credits including 2016s ‘4th Floor of Singapore’ and last year’s mini-series ‘Thrash the Trash’.
James also wrote the film as well as taking the lead behind the camera.
The film stars Sophie Simmons, Blake Hutchings, Margot Lin, and Ashlea Winfield and tells the story of a family camping trip in a remote forest to celebrate a birthday and fix their strained relationships.
The sinister tale takes a turn for the worse when they learn something unearthly is hunting them.
James said: “The cast and crew have worked tirelessly to produce a film which will deliver scares, thrills, and first-class entertainment to audiences in equal measure.
“A lot of hard work and effort went into making this film and we are thrilled to have our work showcased on such an incredible global platform.”
The Shimian is now available to buy for £2.99 on Prime Video.
