Where was The Radleys filmed? A look at the filming locations of the vampire comedy

The Radleys filmed in The UK (Image via The Radleys)
The Radleys filmed in The UK (Image via The Radleys)

The Radleys 2024 is a film by Euros Lyn. It is based on Matt Haig's 2010 novel. The film is scheduled for release on 18 October 2024. It follows a British comedy horror genre and was written by Talitha Stevenson. Most of the film's shooting was done in various parts of the UK, in Yorkshire and London.

The film also stars Damian Lewis, Kelly Macdonald, Harry Baxendale, Bo Bragason, Jay Lycurgo, Siân Phillips, and Shaun Parkes.

The movie is a dark comedy about a family of vampires who refuse to drink blood. It revolves around the lives of these human-like vampires as they deal with the problems that arise from their hidden lives and the tensions that arise when their secret is revealed. The shooting locations best capture the eerie yet ordinary suburban life that is the theme of the story.


All the locations involved in The Radleys

1) Yorkshire, England

Shooting in Yorkshire (Image via The Radley)
Shooting in Yorkshire (Image via The Radley)

The Radleys is filmed in Yorkshire, in small towns and suburbs. Quiet streets surrounded by rolling hills contrast with the secret vampire life of the family members. The village of Ilkley is said to be one of the main locations, serving as a neighborhood for the show.


2) London, England

Shooting for the movie in London (Image via The Radleys)
Shooting for the movie in London (Image via The Radleys)

The interiors are shot in London. The city is used for flashbacks and scenes that reveal The Radleys' dark history. The blurring between modern cityscapes and classic architecture helped enhance the film's eerie atmosphere.


Plot of The Radleys

Harry Baxendale in the movie (Image via The Radleys)
Harry Baxendale in the movie (Image via The Radleys)

Set in a sleepy English suburb, the film tells the story of the Radleys, who are as normal as their neighbors. But beneath the surface, their teenage children, Rowan (Baxendale) and Clara (Bragason), are kept in the dark by their parents, Peter (Lewis) and Helen (Macdonald).

They are abstinent vampires and, despite their innate desire to consume blood, are becoming more bloodthirsty by the day. The family faces harsh realities when Will, Peter's identical brother (played by Lewis), arrives on the scene. Will is a proud, practicing vampire who freely embraces his hedonistic, bloodthirsty lifestyle.


The creative team behind the movie

Euros Lyn directs the film based on a script by British Comedy Award winner Jo Brand, penned by Talitha Stevenson, the dark comedy; Lewis is executive producing through Ginger Biscuit Entertainment.

Other executive producers are Julia Stuart and Laura Grange at Sky, Mark Gooder and Alison Thompson at Cornerstone, Peter Touche, Andrea Scarso, Christelle Conan at Ingenious Media, and Julian Gleek of Genesius.


Review of The Radleys

The Radleys is appropriate for the age category of 15+ (Image via The Radleys)
The Radleys is appropriate for the age category of 15+ (Image via The Radleys)

The dark comedy horror is recommended for viewers aged 15 and over. This is due to the graphic nature of the show, including blood spatter and violent and aggressive behavior by the characters.

Several episodes depict injury and death, as well as dangerous actions such as drunk driving. Some characters are also shown drinking alcohol and smoking. These aspects make it imperative to recommend parental guidance for young viewers. Partial nudity is also shown in some episodes.


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