The trailer for THE NICE ONES introduces a chilling psychological horror‑thriller from British writer‑director Peter Stylianou, exploring what happens when the people you trust most begin acting too kind — and you’re the only one who senses danger. The film arrives On Demand September 29 from Level 33 Entertainment.
Set against the quiet isolation of the English countryside, the story follows Kate, who joins her boyfriend and his friends for a weekend retreat. When strange lights appear in the sky, the group’s behavior shifts in unsettling ways. They become calm, agreeable, and unnervingly pleasant — leaving Kate increasingly convinced that something has changed them. As her warnings are dismissed, she must determine whether she’s losing her grip on reality or is the only one seeing the truth.
Stylianou blends psychological paranoia with sci‑fi and supernatural elements, drawing inspiration from The Thing and Invasion of the Body Snatchers. His concept of “false light” — beings who present themselves as benevolent while committing disturbing acts — gives the film a contemporary thematic edge.
Synopsis
When Kate joins her boyfriend’s friends at a remote countryside retreat, old wounds resurface as strange lights appear overhead. As unease spreads, members of the group begin to change — becoming unnervingly calm, kind, and “nice.” Dismissed as unstable, Kate races to uncover the truth before the force behind their transformation spreads.
Cast
- Joelle Rae
- Emrhys Cooper
- Ayvianna Snow
- Nick Lavelle
- Daniela Norman
- Andrew Lyle‑Pinnock
- Tom Kelsey
- James Akka
- Ian Whyte
- Donna Preston
Directed & Written By
- Peter Stylianou
Produced By
- Andreas Olavarria
- Taryn Procsal
- Peter Stylianou
- Tony Currier
THE NICE ONES 89 Minutes · Horror · Sci‑Fi Fantasy · Psychological Thriller · Drama · Independent
