The Dying of Trees

Written and directed by Mike Clarke, The Dying of Trees follows a mother and son fleeing into the countryside, only to find themselves trapped within a dying rural town hiding something ancient, desperate and deeply disturbing beneath its quiet surface.

Blending psychological dread, folk horror and unflinching brutality, the film explores grief, motherhood, survival and the terrifying lengths people will go to when faced with extinction.

Set against a bleak autumn landscape of decaying woods, empty roads and isolated farmland, the film aims to deliver a harrowing cinematic experience grounded in realism, tension and unforgettable imagery.