To mark the release of the film POSSUM now playing in select cinemas nationwide and on demand, we have a limited edition signed poster, official cd soundtrack, t-shirt and book featuring the original short story.  To find out where you can watch POSSUM, visit https://www.possumfilm.com

POSSUM is the debut feature film from writer/director Matthew Holness, co-creator and writer/star of the cult TV series Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace. Starring Sean Harris (Mission: Impossible, Southcliffe) and Alun Armstrong (Frontier, Get Carter), POSSUM is a distinctive psychological thriller which pays homage to the British horror films of the ‘70s. The film’s unique and stylish exploration of a man’s isolation and abandonment is accompanied by a compelling soundtrack from the legendary electronic BBC music studio The Radiophonic Workshop. The film is based on the short story Possum written by Matthew Holness and published in ‘The New Uncanny’ anthology.

The story follows disgraced children’s puppeteer Philip (Sean Harris), returning to his childhood home of Fallmarsh, Norfolk, intent on destroying Possum, a hideous puppet he keeps hidden inside a brown leather bag. When his attempts fail, Philip is forced to confront his sinister stepfather Maurice (Alun Armstrong) in an effort to escape the dark horrors of his past.  See the trailer here:

 To be in with the chance of winning, just answer this question:

Sean Harris played cult musician Ian Curtis in which biopic?

A) Velvet Goldmine

B) 24-Hour Party People

C) Still Crazy

Send your answer, marked ‘Possum’ to [email protected] to arrive before 23:59 on December 2nd.

(UK residents only)  Please state whether you want the T-shirt in either large or small.

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