A folk horror movie starring Doctor Who and The Lord of the Rings stars that holds an 84% Rotten Tomatoes score has received a streaming release date. While Doctor Who has had many well-known actors in starring roles, one of the most memorable has been Matt Smith’s Eleventh Doctor. His character is considered a classic part of the series, with an adventurous yet down-to-Earth personality. The role skyrocketed the young actor to fame, with him now portraying Daemon Targaryen on the cast of House of the Dragon while also acting in various other movie and TV roles.

As for The Lord of the Rings, one of the most high-profile examples of a new property in the franchise is Prime Video’s TV show The Rings of Power. The series’ ensemble cast is led by Morfydd Clark’s Galadriel, who is on a mission to defeat Sauron before the Dark Lord’s rise to power in Middle-earth’s Second Age. The Rings of Power season 3 was recently confirmed, with Clark returning to her role, bolstering the series with her performance. However, the duo also have a critically praised horror movie that’s finally coming to streaming.

Starve Acre Is Coming To Streaming In Early 2025

The Acclaimed Horror Movie Was Released In The UK In 2024

Smith and Clark’s folk horror movie Starve Acre is coming to streaming in early 2025. The 2024 horror movie focuses on Richard (Smith) and Jules (Clark), a couple whose son, Owen (Arthur Shaw), begins to act odd, prompting them to investigate. Soon enough, they learn about dark forces connected to a myth about an ancient oak tree on their land, beginning a descent into madness as these forces seemingly arrive in their home. The movie has an 84% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes, with praise aimed at the performances and a grim storyline.

Now, Shudder has confirmed Starve Acre is coming to their streaming platform on March 7, 2025. This means the folk horror movie will be available to anyone who has a subscription to the streaming service, bringing the terror of Smith and Clark’s movie into homes more easily. With its countryside setting and oppressive atmosphere throughout, the movie offers a terrifying story perfect for the final days of winter.

What Starve Acre Coming To Streaming Means For The Movie

It Will Be More Accessible To A Wider Audience

Starve Acre was first screened at the BFI London Film Festival in October 2023, before getting a theatrical release in the UK on September 6, 2024. The movie’s streaming release means a more global audience will be able to watch the film, giving it a chance to broaden its audience as more eyes are on its story and characters. Given how praised both elements were by critics, the movie could be poised to become a streaming hit, depending on how well larger audiences respond to it.

Source: Shudder