Phantasmal Gallery
Phantasmal Gallery
The Newt-man of Memory Lane
PHANTASMAL FILM FEST · MAY 2026
Director:
The Dethick Brothers
Temperance Pictures
2019
Content warnings:
Profanity and mild violence
An award-winning folk horror short, following a scheming old man who has to face up to his dark and secretive past in order to discover the truth about a legendary and dangerous figure known as the Newt-Man. Produced by Joseph Dethick, written and directed by Jim Dethick, starring David Robinson. OFFICIAL SELECTION - Portobello Film Festival, London, 2019 / INSTALLATION - Op-Tronica Beeps & Loops Festival, Sheffield, 2019 / EXHIBITION - Rumours, Rituals and Relics, Fronteer Gallery, Sheffield, 2025 / HONOURABLE MENTION - Tulsa Underground Film Festival, Oklahoma, 2025 / OFFICIAL SELECTION - Fortean Film Festival, Standish, 2025 (WINNER Most Original Concept)
A Little Bit About The Filmmaker
Do you like scary movies? And if so which ones?
Yes, very much so. Particularly ones with elements of science-fiction horror and dystopian futures, such as 'Seconds' (1966) and 'Soylent Green' (1973). Also psychological horror such as 'Carrie' (1976) and 'Misery' (1990).
Who or what is the biggest influence in your film making?
The roots to the place we are from (Derbyshire), and the incredible landscapes around us which inspire us to tell stories.
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