Hammer Up North

The BBC reports that the first Hammer Film to begin production in nearly 30 years is being shot in Donegal, and is called The Wake Wood.

The film - about a couple who try to resurrect their dead daughter - stars Timothy Spall and Aidan Gillen.

It is the first feature from the cult British company since it was bought last year by a Dutch consortium.

The screenplay was co-written by Brendan McCarthy and David Keating. Keating is also directing the film.

The Wake Wood received funding from the Irish Film Board, and is scheduled for a UK release in autumn 2009.