Granny (2024 film)
For the video game franchise, see Granny.
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| Directed by | Gibson Batty |
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| Story by | DVloper |
| Starring | {{Plainlist|
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| Music by | {{Plainlist|
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| Edited by | Gibson Batty |
Production company | Cratty Klanz Media |
| Distributed by | Cratty Klanz Media |
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Running time | 40 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Budget | None |
| Box office | 400 views |
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“Granny” is a 2024 Australian horror/mystery/thriller film directed by Gibson Batty. The film was produced by Cratty Klanz Media, a production company based in Rosewater, South Australia, known for their work on reality and fictional television shows, feature films, and short films. The film is based on the 2017 survival horror video game of the same name.
Plot[edit]
The film follows the harrowing experience of Devin Clark, portrayed by Andrew Batty, who finds himself stranded in an isolated forest in Sweden after his vehicle breaks down. Captured by a demonic woman wielding a bloody baseball bat, Devin’s ordeal is recorded on his phone. Six years later, the footage is discovered on a USB drive sent to the film’s director, Gibson Batty, by the woman and a ghost, revealing the supernatural entities’ intention to lure more victims to their house.
Cast[edit]
- Andrew Batty as Devin Clark
- Gibson Batty as Himself
- Mrs. Vukanovic as Granny (voice)
Production[edit]
Gibson Batty also undertook the roles of writer, cinematographer, and editor for the film. The music was composed by Quynne Craddock and Dennis Vukanovic.
Release[edit]
Upon its release, “Granny” was met with intrigue and interest, particularly for its unique meta elements and the blending of reality with fiction. The film’s ending leaves the fate of Devin Clark ambiguous, as he is last seen proclaiming his ‘cure’ and freedom, despite being visibly injured and mentally unstable.
Home media[edit]
Granny was released on DVD on May 7, 2024, by CKM DVD, in Australia. The DVD bonus features include the script for the film, a deleted scene, and the official trailer for the film.
The deleted scene covers an alternate ending where Devin successfully escapes from Granny's house.
Reception[edit]
On the negative side, audiences said that "even by the crude standards of teenage horror, Granny is dramatically flat".
The film gathered positive reviews from audiences, stating that "Granny will no doubt be a hit and inspire the obligatory sequels. Like the original Scream, this movie is too good to be the end of the road. I was a victim of a kidnapping of my own". Other audiences said, "[it] was playful and energized enough to keep an audience guessing". The director's parents praised the film, saying "[it] generates a respectable amount of suspense and takes a few unexpected turns while covering familiar territory", while other family members called it "a terrific theatrical feature debut for television veteran Gibson Batty". Batty's uncle Chris Lafranchi found the film "fitfully thrilling" Batty's cousin Meg Hogan, called the film "serviceable enough, if you come to it with sufficiently modest expectations". Aiden Grant stated the film was "a flawed but often entertaining teen horror flick".
Sequel[edit]
Following the success of “Granny”, which garnered over 300 views in just nine days on YouTube, Cratty Klanz Media announced a sequel titled “Granny II”. The sequel is set to introduce new characters, including Granny’s husband, Grandpa, and Slendrina’s child, and will feature a mix of live-action and gameplay footage.
Themes[edit]
“Granny” explores themes of isolation, survival, and the distortion of time and space. The film delves into psychological horror, with the protagonist’s sanity unraveling as he confronts the demonic woman and the haunted house’s shifting reality.
