Name: Starve Acre (2023)
Rating: 2.8

Synopsis: In the 1970s, amidst the serene and picturesque backdrop of rural England, Richard and Juliette’s seemingly idyllic family life shatters when their son Ewan’s unsettling behavior drives a profound and irreparable wedge between them. At Starve Acre, their isolated family home, the tranquility is marred by the growing tension. Richard, an archeologist, becomes consumed by a haunting local legend, believing that the ancient oak tree on their land holds extraordinary and mystical powers. As Juliette desperately seeks solace and support within the tight-knit community, Richard’s obsession with the enigmatic tree deepens to the point of madness. Their lives take a chilling and unexpected turn when a startling discovery unveils dark, sinister forces lurking beneath the surface, forces that have been waiting, dormant and patient. This revelation not only threatens their very existence but also presents a disturbing path to potential reconciliation, one fraught with terror and the unknown. As the line between reality and myth blurs, Richard and Juliette are forced to confront the horrifying truths that bind them to Starve Acre, leading to a climax that will test the very limits of their sanity and their love for each other.