to view footage from a pagan ritual held a year prior in the countryside. Noticing that Dan was a participant, Rick leaves the estate the following morning to follow in Dan's footsteps and learn what he learnt. One year later, Rick returns to the city, which has been beset with a number of animal-related events, such as animals breaking out of London Zoo and running through the streets. The piece of antler has now been fashioned into a whistle, and as Rick blows it, the foxes of the estate start to rise up against the people who were abusing them. Release Estate was given a digital release via the official website and through Vimeo on August 14, 2020. Critical response Critical reception for Estate has been positive. The film earned a 4 star review from Starburst Magazine's Alan Boon, who noted its polished cinematography and said that "there was plenty to like and admire" in the film, as well as that the film left "you wanting more from not only the director and his cast, but also from the world in which it is set." SFX Magazine highlighted the performance of "Samuel Anderson (Doctor Who's Danny Pink) who is appealingly soulful as the sensitive hero of this strange fable." SciFiNow echoed the sentiments of both reviews, highlighting Anderson's acting and the cinematography in their review. References External links Trailer on Vimeo British science fiction short films 2020 science fiction films 2020 fantasy films 2020 short films 2020s English-language films