Cavendish: A Gripping Tale of Defiance Amidst Witch Hunts

Production Details

Title: Cavendish

Format: Feature Film

Production Begins: September 2026

Filming Location: Poland

Producer: Ivana MacKinnon, Emily Leo, Rosa Attab, Jacqueline de Croÿ, Klaudia Smieja-Rostworowska, Bogna Szewczyk

Writer/Director: Christopher Andrews

Cast: Sophie Thatcher, Erin Kellyman, Joe Alwyn

Synopsis

An irreverent thriller set against the witch hunts of 17th-century Britain. Set in 1645, the story sees a privileged young bride (Thatcher) accused of witchcraft on her wedding day and pursued by a ruthless witch hunter (Alwyn). Forced into an uneasy alliance with a sharp-witted poacher living on the margins of society (Kellyman), the two women fight back, turning their powerlessness into strength through violence, wit, and defiance.

About Cavendish

Cavendish is an engaging thriller that explores the intense atmosphere of witch hunts in 17th-century Britain. The film follows a young bride, who faces accusations of witchcraft on what should be her wedding day, igniting a series of events that challenge her survival instincts. As she navigates a perilous landscape, the bride teams up with a clever poacher, leading to an alliance that shifts the balance of power. Together, they confront their shared adversary while revealing the strength that can emerge from adversity.