Why Tom Cullen and Joe Locke’s ‘Black Church Bay’ Feels Like a Film That “Hasn’t Been Made in the U.K. Before”

Rhys Marc Jones makes his feature directorial debut with the psychological thriller Black Church Bay. The film stars Tom Cullen and Joe Locke and is set in a remote fishing village located on the Welsh coast. The narrative centers on themes of queer desire, moral ambiguity, and the internal struggles of characters attempting to conceal their true identities. The project has been noted for its distinct approach to the genre within the context of British cinema.