Nails (2017 film)

Nails is a 2017 horror film directed by Dennis Bartok and written by Dennis Bartok and Tom Abrams. The film stars Shauna Macdonald, Steve Wall, and Ross Noble. It was produced by Fantastic Films and The Salt Company International.

Plot

The story follows Dana Milgrom (Shauna Macdonald), a track coach who survives a near-fatal car accident only to find herself paralyzed and trapped inside a hospital room. As she struggles to regain her strength, she begins to experience terrifying visions and encounters with a malevolent spirit known as Nails. The entity seems to be connected to the hospital's dark past, and Dana must uncover the truth to save herself and her family.

Cast

• Shauna Macdonald as Dana Milgrom
• Steve Wall as Steve Milgrom
• Ross Noble as Trevor Helms
• Richard Foster-King as Nails
• Charlotte Bradley as Dr. Stengel

Production

The film was shot in Ireland and features a mix of practical effects and CGI to create its horror elements. The hospital setting plays a crucial role in the film's atmosphere, contributing to the sense of isolation and dread experienced by the protagonist.

Release

Nails premiered at the Audi Dublin International Film Festival in 2017. It was later released in select theaters and on various video on demand platforms.

Reception

The film received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised the performances, particularly that of Shauna Macdonald, and the film's atmospheric tension. However, others criticized the plot for being derivative and the special effects for being inconsistent.

See also

• List of horror films of 2017
• Supernatural horror film
• Haunted hospital