Amazon Prime to show Cov director’s new horror film about sinister camping trip
A COVENTRY director’s newest horror movie is set to be screened on Amazon Prime.
James Peakman, who studied media production at Coventry University, has written and directed The Shimian, an independent horror film now available on Prime Video.
Starring Sophie Simmons, Blake Hutchings, Margot Lin, and Ashlea Winfield, The Shimian tells the sinister story of a family camping trip in a remote forest to celebrate a birthday and to fix strained relationships. But their celebrations are cut short when they learn that something unearthly is hunting them.
Peakman, who also directed 4th Floor of Singapore (2016) the miniseries Thrash the Trash (2021 ), said: “We’re very excited to announce that The Shimian is now available to rent and buy on Prime Video.
“The cast and crew have worked tirelessly to produce a film which will deliver scares, thrills, and first-class entertainment to audiences in equal measure.”
Peakman, who has worked with ITV and Channel 4, added: “A lot of hard work and effort went into making this film and we are thrilled to have our work showcased on such an incredible global platform.”
Steve George-hilley, executive producer of The Shimian, said the featurelength, produced by Bader Media Entertainment, was another example of brilliance within the UK’S lowbudget film sector. “The Shimian is the latest exciting new movie to emerge from Britain’s thriving independent film industry,” he said.
“These films simply cannot be made without a dedicated director, cast and crew, all of whom put a great deal of time and effort into bringing these projects to life.”
You can watch The Shimian on Prime Video. You can buy the film for £2.99 or rent it for 30 days for £1.99.