James Smith

Hey all! I don’t post much here anymore. Film and directing updates live on Instagram → instagram.com/jsmithwriter/

A sense of humour definitely helps… 📷 DAGGERS INN mixes mystery, horror and a streak of satire - and never takes itself too seriously. Streaming this week. Witchy, weird, and a little unhinged. imdb.com/title/tt297672… #DaggersInnMovie #IndieHorror #CultCinema #indiefilm

With Daggers Inn releasing on Monday in the UK and then Tuesday in the USA, here's an exclusive clip featuring @TerryBamberger, Gavin Gordon & with Anna Danvers lurking in the corner😍 #daggersinnmovie #murdermystery #featurefilm #witchyvibes #releasingsoon

Some characters enter a story. Others take control of it. I’m honored to reveal that I will be portraying Isabella “La Reina” Vasquez in the upcoming film A Cry In The Dark, produced by Johnny L. Watson Jr. and JR Films @jrfilms.

@YassmineOthman @jrfilms Congratulations, Yassmine!

The first takes on Daggers Inn are here… Thanks to Michael Cavender & Bloody Flicks for weighing in 🔪 More reviews (and opinions) on the way - all collected here: rayafilms.com/press #DaggersInnMovie #CultFilm #IndieHorror

“There are so many ways in which Daggers Inn gets it right.” - Bloody Flicks Early reactions are in… and they’re strong 🔪 Streaming 23rd March! bloody-flicks.co.uk/2026/03/17/dag… #DaggersInnMovie #IndieFilm #MurderMystery

Best Geezer - Review #BestGeezerMovie #rayafilmslondon "... for viewers who enjoy grounded British storytelling and colorful characters, it offers a sincere and quietly touching experience." -- Ethan Winters imdb.com/title/tt161781…

Two years ago this month we filmed the first of our Daggers Inn tea room scenes in a magical location: Megarrys Antiques & Teashop. This scene crackles with unease & you can check it out on 23 March when our witchy murder mystery releases online! #daggersinnmovie🗡️

✨The first review is in! Many thanks to Michael Cavender for such a thorough and insightful write up. DAGGERS INN releases 23 March, so if you're a fan of "... slimy assassins, vain businessmen, and witchy women", this could be the movie for you!🤩 michaelcavender.com/review-daggers…

"An atmospheric film that gave up its secrets without spoon feeding the audience." Daggers Inn, our witchy murder mystery, is available for streaming on March 23 & can be preordered now on @AppleTV & @Fandango🥳🇬🇧🇺🇸 #daggersinnmovie🗡️#murdermystery #filmrelease #appletv #fandango

Daggers Inn is a female-driven movie, but it's not all about the girls... Here's a wee clip to whet your appetite featuring two darned fine actors, David Streames & James Hamer-Morton🤩Daggers Inn releases 23 March, but is available to pre-order NOW on @AppleTV & @Fandango 💥💫

Happy International Women’s Day to Raya Films’ boss and creative powerhouse @cspenceproducer #rayafilmslondon #InternationalWomensDay imdb.com/name/nm3609912/

British murder mystery thriller Daggers Inn, starring Anna Danvers, Terry Bamberger and Charlie Bond, is coming to digital platforms in the UK on 23rd March 2026 @cspenceproducer @AimPublicity

News of our witchy murder mystery is spreading... #daggersinnmovie🗡️Releasing March 23rd #indiefilm #murdermystery #witchyvibes #filmrelease #rayafilmslondon @CinemabangCom

"...a cold, clever and captivating new chiller thriller..." Hey folks! I just came across this bit of promo for the release of Daggers Inn🗡️ Thank you to @ThisIsTheDom for the mention! domonfilm.com/2026/02/19/new…

@ChrisGPackham @BBCTheOneShow @harboursidetv My father worked on Spitfires at the Supermarine, Southampton during the war when he was 16. So there's yet another reason why the Spitfire is so special🥰

Ahead of the release of DAGGERS INN on 23 March, here’s the artwork being used to promote the film. Let us know what you think! As well as @AppleTV & @PrimeVideo, Daggers Inn will also be available to buy on Blu-ray. Momentum is building!

@noamkroll We've produced 8 feature films... none are perfect, yet each experience has been invaluable. With film no.8 I think we've finally found our mojo, but we couldn't have achieved this on such a tiny budget without creating the films that have come before😛

“A refreshing take on a murder mystery with a paranormal twist.” - Sales agent 🗡️With Daggers Inn releasing on 23 March, I’m busy getting press & review materials together. 💫Mark your calendars and watch this space for a spooky, pensive mystery with a touch of humor.

@_microbudgetpod Here's our short film, originally written as retro clips to be inserted into our debut feature, but ended up being a film in its own right. A Real Peach is a spoof noir shot in one day in a village hall on $0. vimeo.com/187527105