Countrycide

Countrycide

Year: 2017

Runtime: 69 mins

Language: English

Director: Brett Kelly

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While on a road trip to a sister’s wedding, Abby and Mike decide to camp out for the night. They soon find themselves lost deep within the woods, vulnerable to the elements and a lurking, sinister presence. The couple must confront not only the dangers of the wilderness but also a more terrifying threat hidden within.

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Timeline & Setting – Countrycide (2017)

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Time period

Location

Brecon Beacons, Wales

The Brecon Beacons provide a rugged, wooded and mountainous backdrop for the investigation, with remote pubs and winding lanes within a 20-mile radius of disappearances. The landscape becomes a character in the story, offering darkness, isolation and opportunities for pursuit across hills and villages. The area is frequented by hikers and locals, underscoring the clash between travelers and a hidden, sinister community.

🏞️ Rural landscape 🗺️ Welsh countryside

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Main Characters – Countrycide (2017)

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Jack Harkness

Torchwood's fearless leader, quick to improvise and take risks. He storms the cannibal hideout on a tractor and drives the investigation forward, even when the truth is terrifying. His command and pragmatic approach help the team survive the escalating danger.

🧭 Leader 🕵️‍♂️ Investigator

Gwen Cooper

A core Torchwood member who shows courage under pressure and a willingness to chase dangerous leads. She is impulsive at times, but her perseverance helps the team uncover the villagers’ dark secrets. She is wounded during the pursuit but remains stubbornly determined.

🗡️ Courage 💪 Resilience

Owen Harper

The team medic and practical counterpoint to the more intuitive members. He balances skepticism with action, aiding in the immediate response to threats and helping stabilize teammates under pressure. He plays a crucial role in the fight to escape the cellar and reach safety.

🩺 Medical 🧠 Pragmatic

Toshiko Sato

Tech-savvy Torchwood member captured and threatened in a cellar full of disquieting evidence. Her quick thinking and knowledge of gadgets help in their escape, even as she faces danger and uncertainty in a brutal environment.

💾 Tech 🧭 Resourceful

Ianto Jones

The resourceful Torchwood member who navigates danger and helps coordinate the group’s efforts. He acts bravely during the escape scene and plays a key role in the final confrontation.

🧩 Strategist 🗡️ Bravery

Evan

A man in the village who participates in the Harvest, driven by a need for ritual and control. He is ruthless and capable of cruelty to travelers, claiming it makes him happy. His actions propel the violence and fear central to the story.

🩸 Villain 🗝️ Secrecy

Helen

One of the cannibals responsible for policing the Harvest, introducing the horrifying revelation that locals are instrumental in the murders. She embodies the chilling normalcy of the community’s complicity.

🧭 Cult 🧪 Horror

Kieran

A frightened young man who reveals the villagers' victims and provokes questions about whether the team is dealing with aliens or something far more human and brutal. His actions spark the climactic events.

👶 Fear 🔪 Tension

Huw

A policeman who is revealed to be Evan’s nephew, complicating loyalties and assisting in the eventual capture of the villagers. He serves as a bridge between law enforcement and the horrifying truth of the Harvest.

👮 Law 🕯️ Betrayal

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Major Themes – Countrycide (2017)

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🔎 Mystery

A string of disappearances and decoys pull Torchwood into a tense investigation. Clues are scattered across pubs, cellars and villages, forcing the team to question what is real and what is a trap. The suspense builds as a slaughterhouse-hidden truth about the Harvest emerges, revealing a danger that hides in plain sight.

💥 Survival

The team must endure danger, capture and the threat of violence from a cannibal village. They navigate a claustrophobic cellar, a threatened rescue, and moments of recklessness that put everyone at risk. The fight to escape culminates in a dramatic attack and a perilous pursuit.

🏚️ Secrets

A small community guards a terrifying ritual that targets travelers every ten years. The Harvest reveals how tradition and fear shape the villagers’ actions, concealing brutal acts behind ordinary facades. Torchwood's intervention exposes the cost of secrecy and the villagers' complicity.

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 12:33

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