Jamie Dornan as Ed
Jamie Dornan was born in 1982 and grew up in Belfast. He made his screen debut playing Count Axel von Fersen in Sofia Coppola's Oscar-winning film 'Marie-Antoinette,' opposite Kirsten Dunst. This year he's set to appear in 'Shadows in the Sun,' alongside Jean Simmons and James Wilby.
Nora-Jane Noone as Jen
Nora-Jane was thrust into stardom with 2002’s ‘The Magdelene Sisters’. This BAFTA nominated film excelled in the awards season and set Nora-Jane on a path that included hugely successful genre movies ‘The Descent’ and the Anne Hathaway vehicle ‘Ella Enchanted’. After a brief stint in TV Nora-Jane is looking forward to a successful year with the anticipated release of Neil Marshall’s ‘Doomsday’ and Hammer’s ‘Beyond the Rave’.
Tamer Hassan as Rich Crocker
Tamer broke onto the scene with 2004 twin hits ‘The Football Factory’ and ‘The Calcium Kid’. Since then Tamer has gone onto cement his name as one of England’s rising stars in films such as ‘The Business’, ‘Batman Begins’ and ‘Eastern Promises’.
Sebastian Knapp as Melech
Sebastian Knapp is 28 and lives in London. He has been acting professionally since 1986 and has worked in a number of theatre, television and film productions over the years. Credits include ‘28 Days Later’, ‘Great Expectations’, ‘Below’, ‘Billy The Kid’, ‘Jesus’, ‘Samson and Delilah’ and ‘Have No Fear’. He is currently writing his third screenplay, a thriller set in London.
Matthew Forrest as Necro
Matthew Forrest trained for three years at The Central School of Speech and Drama, graduating in June 2006. His first role after drama school was in the BAFTA award-winning film ‘Atonement’. He then worked on numerous corporate films including a commercial in Italy before appearing in the BBC pilot comedy ‘Sound.'
Lois Winstone as Lilith
Daughter of Ray Winstone, Lois broke through with 2001’s ‘Last Orders’. She then went on to feature in Pure Grass Films’ ‘When Evil Calls’. Lois is also the lead singer of Rap/Ska band Crack Village.
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Phil Bush as Speed Freak 2
Phil is the singer of the Cazals (KITSUNE records) and has a moustache. He also requested we make his name "nice and big."
Sadie Frost as Fallen Angel
As an actress, producer, fashion designer, TV presenter and mother, Sadie Frost epitomises the modern day working woman. Equally at home on a movie set, in a TV studio, backstage at a fashion show or at the park with her children, Sadie has successfully carved out various interconnected careers over the years, without giving up her cherished family life. After a seven-year break from the film world, Sadie is now making a welcome return to acting with British made ‘Shoot on Sight’, ‘The Heavy’ and exciting new Hammer Horror project, ‘Beyond the Rave’.
Ingrid Pitt as Tooley’s Mum
Ingrid is a veteran of the original Hammer Films. After 'Where Eagles Dare' with Clint Eastwood she starred in the infamous 'The Vampire Lovers', which made her a 70s pin-up and icon, and played the title role in 'Countess Dracula'. She had a run of hits in the 70s and 80s, most notably the British classic 'The Wicker Man'.
Steve Sweeney as Tooley
With over 30 years’ film and TV experience, Steve is best known for his hugely popular role in ‘Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels’. He’s also starred in some of the UK’s biggest films such as ‘Nil by Mouth’, ‘Face’ and ‘I.D’.
Matthias Hoene Director
After his second short, ‘Love me Tender’ won the East London film festival Matthias was commissioned to direct a video for international artist Fatboy Slim and signed up by commercials company Partizan. With his first commercial ‘Doggy Style’ for club 18-30 Matthias won the acclaimed Cannes Golden Lion. Matthias has worked for clients ranging from O2, Vodafone, Saab, Ford and PlayStation to the Central Office of Information and spanning from the UK over Central Europe to the United States. Matthias is represented by The Agency.
Tom Grass Writer
Tom is Creative Director of Pure Grass Films. Tom wrote ‘Beyond the Rave’, and has created mobile games for ‘Charlie’s Angels 2’ and ‘Bad Boys 2’. Tom is a former advertising executive with Saatchi & Saatchi and has written two horror screenplays. He holds a degree in Modern History from Oxford.
Ben Grass Producer
Ben produced ‘When Evil Calls’ and ‘Beyond the Rave’. He was formerly responsible for the digital division of Sony Pictures in Europe before founding Pure Grass Films in 2005. Prior to this, Ben was a Senior Adviser, Corporate Strategy at the BBC. He holds a degree in Modern History from Oxford and an MBA from INSEAD. Ben loves acting, but has an undistinguished track record – credits include “Gagged Man” in ‘Beyond The Rave’.
Wendy Bevan Mogg Line Producer
Wendy started her career in film working for the UK arthouse distributor Artificial Eye and Sales Agent Pathé International. She then took part in the UK Film Council development executive training scheme, and since 2004 has been working as a freelance producer. Her short films, which include ‘Rare Books and Manuscripts’, ‘Evol’ and ‘The Space Between Us’ have been shown in festivals and special screenings all round the world. Wendy was named in Screen International as one of the ‘Stars of Tomorrow’ in June 2006. Wendy also writes for the screen and is represented by AP Watt.
Pete Tong Executive Music Producer
Pete has one of the most popular shows on Radio 1, both live and online, with millions of listeners weekly around the globe. It is syndicated in over 25 countries worldwide including Italy, Dubai, Canada, and the USA. As a DJ he plays clubs and festivals worldwide, notably at Pacha-Ibiza, Tennax-Florence and Space-Miami. As a producer Pete has assembled the music for movie soundtracks such as ‘The Beach’, ‘Human Traffic’ and ‘24 Hour Party People’ and produced his own material under various guises. He is also the name sake for the film ‘It’s All Gone Pete Tong’. His Tongcasts have held the number 1 podcast spot and are downloaded by thousands of people. He also presents Fast Trax – a weekly show for mobile network 3G.
Lucas Roche Editor
Lucas Roche has edited music promos for Warp and EMI and a number of short dramas and documentaries for the UK Film Council, Carlton, ITV1, and EmMedia among others. He was responsible for the video backdrop to the Arctic Monkeys two day gig at Old Trafford in 2007, and in 2004 he was nominated for a British Independent Film Award for his editing of Shane Meadows' 'Dead Man's Shoes'.
Ben Moulden Director of Photography
Hugely successful music video and commercials DOP Ben Moulden made his name with videos for The Editors, Lily Allen and Babyshambles as well as many others. This is Ben's second feature film after 'Bigga than Ben' (released 2008).
Alex Lowde Production & Costume Designer
Alex read Drama at Hull University before completing the Motley Theatre Design Course. He has designed 'Tobias and the Angel' for the Young Vic which re-opened its new building, 'The Marriage of Figaro' for The Classical Opera Company at Sadlers Wells, 'Paradise Moscow' for The Royal Academy of Music, 'The Gentle Giant' for Royal Opera House, 'The Threepenny Opera' and 'Candide' for The Opera Group and 'The Nose' for the Lyric Hammersmith/Royal Opera House.
Gary McKill Composer
Gary has been a busy music composer and producer for film, TV and all media for fifteen years and last saw daylight in the 1990s. His psychiatrist says he is making “very good progress”.