Rabbit Trap
Rabbit Trap is a 2025 psychological horror film written and directed by Bryn Chainey in his full-length feature debut, and starring Dev Patel, Rosy McEwen and Jade Croot. It is produced by Bankside Films with SpectreVision.
Synopsis
Set in 1976, the life of a married couple changes following their relocation to an isolated cabin in Wales. When the couple accidentally disturbs a Tylwyth Teg fairy ring, they are suddenly visited by a mysterious child who appears to have ill intentions for them.Cast
- Dev Patel as Darcy Davenport
- Rosy McEwen as Daphne Davenport
- Jade Croot as the Child
Production
Lucrecia Dalt acts as composer on the project, alongside sound designer Graham Reznick and sound supervisor Brent Kiser.
With the film set entirely in a remote cottage, an "ideal location" was initially found in south Wales, and principal photography began in 2023. However, after the cottage's owner withdrew from the agreement a new cottage had to be found. Additionally, the production company realised that Welsh law prohibited smoking in enclosed public locations, while English law allowed exceptions for the requirements of film roles. This meant that production had to be relocated to England, because filming the two main characters, who are chain-smokers, would otherwise be impossible. Creative Wales suggested using specially disguised e-cigarettes as an alternative, but Chainey decided thse would be unrealistic.
Eventually a suitable location was found in North Yorkshire; Chainey was disappointed by being unable to film in Wales, and hopes to make other films there in the future.