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| Directed by | Kelvin Richards |
| Screenplay by | Kelvin Richards The Reflected Self by Kelvin Richards |
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| Music by | Luca Fagagnini |
Production company | Aether Film Productions |
| Distributed by | Entertainment Squad Glass House Distribution |
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Running time | 101 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
The Reflected Self is a 2024 British psychological thriller film written, directed, and co-produced by Kelvin Richards, based on his novel of the same name. It stars Barney Jones, Daisie Boyes, and Marielle Clare. Shot over 13 days on a micro-budget of £50,000, the narrative follows a man moving into an inherited 18th-century mill who begins shifting between disparate realities and manifestations within his own mind.
The film was released on digital streaming platforms in the United States and Canada on 10 December 2024.[1]
Plot
[edit]Following the tragic death of their parents, Dion (Barney Jones) and his teenage sister Nia (Daisie Boyes) move into an inherited, isolated 18th-century converted mill. Struggling with the sudden guilt and responsibility of caring for his younger sibling, Dion begins experiencing terrifying hallucinations of a ghostly Victorian woman whom only he can see.
One night, the entity appears over Dion's bed, and he awakens into an entirely shifted reality where Nia has vanished. As Dion desperately searches for her, he drifts uncontrollably between different versions of reality, unable to parse what is real from what is a projection of his subconscious. During these shifts, he encounters Aria (Marielle Clare), a mysterious presence who shares a striking resemblance to both Nia and the ghostly apparition.
Dion undergoes sessions with a therapist named Dr. Minos, who tries to guide him through his fracturing sense of identity. It is ultimately revealed that Dion is trapped in a prolonged state of deep hypnosis orchestrated by his controlling ex-wife. The fabricated realities, the ghosts, and the identity of his "sister" were construct memories engineered to mask a deeply suppressed trauma. Armed with the truth, Dion breaks free of the psychological confinement to reclaim his true reality.
Cast
[edit]- Barney Jones as Dion
- Daisie Boyes as Nia
- Marielle Clare as Aria / Dr. Minos
- Robert Tovey as Bruce
- Irene Wilson as Emily
Production
[edit]The film was the second feature-length project directed by Kelvin Richards, who adapted the screenplay from his own self-penned novel. Produced by Aether Film Productions alongside co-producer Holly Jarrett, the indie project was realized on an estimated micro-budget of £50,000. Principal photography took place over a tight 13-day schedule primarily utilizing a single large residential estate to serve as the converted mill setting. The original musical score was composed by Luca Fagagnini.
Release
[edit]Distributed by Glass House Distribution and Entertainment Squad, the film debuted on premium video-on-demand (VOD) platforms, including Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video, on 10 December 2024. Prior to its commercial distribution, the film appeared as an official selection at several independent circuits, including the Montreal Independent Film Festival and the Lytham International Film Festival.
Reception
[edit]Critical reception for The Reflected Self focused on its high production values relative to its meager budget, though reviews were mixed regarding its pacing and narrative execution.
Romey Norton of Film Focus Online praised the performances and atmospheric score but noted that the structural transitions between disparate realities became repetitive, writing that the film "is a film with potential but needs more work." Dom Hastings of Nerdly rated the film 2.5 out of 5 stars, remarking that the film abruptly drops its initial horror aesthetic for a psychological character study, concluding that it felt "more concept than execution" but acknowledging that Richards did well with the limited tools available.[2] William Hemingway of UK Film Review noted that budget restraints hindered the narrative capacity, though the story comes together well at the end.[3] Conversely, Mikes Film Talk praised the production, commenting on its atmospheric execution.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "The Reflected Self (2024)". IMDb. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
- ^ Hastings, Dom (May 27, 2025). "Review: 'The Reflected Self'". Nerdly. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
- ^ Hemingway, William (August 7, 2024). "The Reflected Self Film Review". UK Film Review. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
- ^ "The Reflected Self (2024): Out of Control". Mikes Film Talk. December 4, 2024. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
External links
[edit]Category:2024 films Category:2020s psychological thriller films Category:British psychological thriller films Category:English-language films Category:British independent films