The feature debut from ​Braine Hownd Films
Available on sky store, ITUNES & AMAZON VIDEO
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SCREENINGS
WINNER - BEST COMEDY FEATURE - MIDWEST ACTION & COMEDY FILM FESTIVAL 2018
WINNER - BEST COMEDY FEATURE - ROME INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL 2018
WINNER - BEST COMEDY FEATURE - TAKE IT EASY FILM FESTIVAL 2019
WINNER - BEST COMEDY FEATURE - STRASBURG FILM FESTIVAL 2018
WINNER - BEST FEATURE - SAINTS AND SINNERS FILM FESTIVAL 2018
WINNER - BEST FEATURE - THE HB FILM FESTIVAL 2019
WINNER - BEST SCREENPLAY - RAMSGATE INTERNATIONAL FILM & TV FESTIVAL 2018
​SPECIAL MENTION - THE BRENDA BLETHYN AWARD - RAMSGATE INTERNATIONAL FILM & TV FESTIVAL 2018
​WINNER - BEST DIRECTOR - UNRESTRICTED VIEW FILM FESTIVAL 2018
​2ND PLACE - AUDIENCE AWARD - RAMSGATE INTERNATIONAL FILM & TV FESTIVAL 2018
​WINNER - BEST ENSEMBLE - SWINDON INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL 2018
WINNER - BEST SCREENPLAY - GENREBLAST FILM FESTIVAL 2017
WINNER - BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS (VICTORIA JOHNSTON) - GENREBLAST FILM FESTIVAL 2017
​WINNER - BEST ENSEMBLE - GENREBLAST FILM FESTIVAL 2017
FINALIST - COMEDY WORLD INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2018
FINALIST - LIT LAUGHS COMEDY FILM FESTIVAL 2020
FINALIST - SHEPPERTON SCREENWRITING FESTIVAL 2018
FINALIST - BEST FEATURE - BRIGHTON ROCKS FILM FESTIVAL 2018
NOMINEE - BEST INDIE FILM - UK FILM REVIEW AWARDS 2018 
NOMINEE - BEST FILM - PORTOBELLO FILM FESTIVAL 2018
NOMINEE - BEST COMEDY - TWIN TIERS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2018
​NOMINEE - BEST PICTURE - GENREBLAST FILM FESTIVAL 2017
​NOMINEE - FUNNIEST FILM - GENREBLAST FILM FESTIVAL 2017
NOMINEE - BEST FEATURE - HB FILM FESTIVAL 2019
​NOMINEE - BEST FILM - UNRESTRICTED VIEW FILM FESTIVAL 2018
​NOMINEE - BEST ACTOR (MATT PRENDERGAST) - UNRESTRICTED VIEW FILM FESTIVAL 2018
​​NOMINEE - BEST FILM - SWINDON INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL 2018
NOMINEE - BEST SCREENPLAY - ROMFORD FILM FESTIVAL 2018
NOMINEE - BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS (HATTIE HAYRIDGE) - ROMFORD FILM FESTIVAL 2018
NOMINEE - BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR (DAVID WHITNEY) - ROMFORD FILM FESTIVAL 2018
​SEMI-FINALIST - AUSTIN REVOLUTION FILM FESTIVAL 2018
OFFICIAL SELECTION - TOKYO LIFT-OFF FILM FESTIVAL 2020

STORY
​A comedy thriller in which two unqualified men are thrown together and tasked with protecting an East London townhouse with a big secret from unseen assailants that may or may not be 200 yr old ghosts cursed to haunt the walls of the house till emptiness consumes it. Easy.
ABOUT BRAINE HOWND FILMS
Braine Hownd Films have been making short films for a decade. They have won awards all over the world and been accepted into 200+ festivals. Many of the Guardians cast and crew worked on these films. And without their hard work, ingenuity and generosity this film would not have been possible. 
UK FILM REVIEW
4 STARS ****
​'Echoes the smart, witty and dark style of Martin McDonagh'
​'Endlessly quotable... always hilarious'
​'An absolute delight... Something special'

FILM THREAT
8/10
'Reminiscent of Withnail & I's most outrageous moments'
'Dry, witty humour abound'
'You will thoroughly enjoy Guardians'
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BRITFLICKS
4 STARS ****
'Unmissable'
'A dark comedy that is really, really very funny.'
'Witty writing, super funny visual gags and a layered plot line'
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GRUESOME MAGAZINE
​4.25 stars ****
'One to Recommend... A Blast'.
​'A really smart, intelligent and witty film'

LUCY GOES TO HOLLYWOOD
4 STARS ****
'The dynamic between Prendergast and Whitney is genuinely funny.'
'If you're a fan of dark comedies you're definitely going to love Guardians.'
'Very impressed and I look forward to keeping up with Mark A. C. Brown.'

ANOTHER MILLENIAL REVIEWER
'Not only is it smart and funny but it explores some really interesting themes.
This should be on everyone's must watch list.'

CINEMA CRAZED
‘A must see for people with a similar sense of humor or a sense of humor in general.’ 
‘It’s funny, it’s dark, it works.’
‘Guardians is one of those film that some viewers will find themselves watching over and over again.’
‘Like a disturbed cousin to the films of Edgar Wright.’

NERDLY
'A unique and very funny horror comedy' 

ROSIE HUGHES MOVIE WORLD
'There is only one word to sum up this film...Amazing!!'
'A film that will have you laughing out loud from start to finish. You can't miss it!!'
It is so bizarre in it's comedy it's just hilarious.'

LOVE EAST MAGAZINE
'We loved the film'
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​OC MOVIE REVIEWS
​​'I'd urge you to seek it out and see it.'
​'Guardians is a funny, well thought out film that showcases some real British talent that we can look forward to seeing more of in the future.'
'The movie is packed full of wonderful ideas and shows a writer and director who seems to have plenty of potential'

THE ​OXFORD TIMES
​​'Brown's dialogue has a zing that is matched by the slickness of the storytelling.'
​'Whitney and Prendergast make spirited sparring partners.'
​'Scene stealing Mike Shephard's introductory tour of the house is delivered with bristling brio.'

CINEMA JUNKIE
'A great, entertaining film.' 

THAT'S NOT CURRENT
​'Every cast member, from stars to supporting actors, deliver spot-on comedy gold.'
'​Top 10 favorite genre films of the year.'
'​The laughs rarely cease.'
'​Keep and eye out for this one!'

​IN THE MOUTH OF DORKNESS (PODCAST)
​​'An absolute highlight!'

BIRTH. MOVIES. DEATH
'A Very British Comedy Of (T)errors' 

Festivals & AWARDS

PRESS

CAST

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CREW

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