Odyssey
2025 Feature film
The Electric Shadow Company / Stigma Films
Director • Gerard Johnson @gerardjohnson
Cinematographer • Korsshan Schlauer @korsshan
A woman is dragged into London’s underworld when she is offered money to hide a kidnapped agent.
Great fun working with Gerard and Korsshan to create the gritty, grimey, and supremely stylish look and feel for Natasha’s adventure through the underworld.
Graded on Baselight
Post producer @daisyblueella
Grade assist @yogipatel_colour
#cinematography #colourist #colourgrading #postproduction #baselight @filmlight_
COMING SOON TO THE RIVERSIDE - SPECIAL SCREENING + LIVE EVENT
ODYSSEY (18) is the latest feature from acclaimed director Gerard Johnson, known for previous adrenaline-fuelled thrillers Tony, Hyena and Muscle. Odyssey is the tale of Natasha (Polly Maberly), a London estate agent whose ambition and lifestyle each tremble on the edge of success - or ruin.
The Riverside is delighted to host a special screening of Odyssey on Sunday 11 January, followed by a live Q&A with both the director, and soundtrack artist - Matt Johnson (of The The).
@gerardjohnson@officialthe_the
Book now at , telephone 01394 382174 or call in to the box office.
RIP Peter Greene. I had the pleasure of casting him in a project that unfortunately didn’t happen in the end. He was an intense dude and an incredible actor. His performance in Clean, Shaven is a benchmark and it’s something I reference all the time. If you haven’t seen it. Please do.
We are delighted that highly acclaimed British filmmaker Gerard Johnson, director of the film, will be joining us on Sunday 11th January at 6pm for our screening of ODYSSEY, along with his brother, Matt Johnson, who has scored this film and Gerard's previous films. Matt Johnson is perhaps better known to many as The The.
Fiery, sharp-tongued, and ambitious real estate agent Natasha Flynn lives every day on the verge of total success – or ruin. Her luxurious lifestyle is an unaffordable mask for the lonely void she’s tried to fill with the hustle for success. Then, when a shady lender forces her complicity in a criminal scheme to settle a debt, Natasha seeks out a dangerous old friend for help. As pressure from colleagues, collectors and criminals escalates, so begins a wild, neon-soaked ride through London’s dark underbelly.
This stylish, gritty, and darkly comedic thriller fearlessly confronting the contemporary housing crisis and corporate greed is led by a powerhouse performance from Polly Maberly (Muscle) who stars alongside Mikael Persbrandt (Sex Education, The Salvation, The Hobbit).
A critical hit following its World Premiere at SXSW 2025, Odyssey is the latest feature from acclaimed director, Gerard Johnson, known for previous adrenaline-fuelled thrillers Tony, Hyena and Muscle.
“Heart-pounding” ★★★★ DREAD CENTRAL
“Riveting” ★★★★ THE HOLLYWOOD NEWS
“Wildly entertaining” ★★★★ THE MOVIE WAFFLER
“A new breed of antihero” DEADLINE
“Refreshingly dark” COLLIDER
“A masterclass” SCREEN ANARCHY
"The most underrated director currently working at the top of his game in Britain" SIGHT & SOUND
"★★★★ Part Uncut Gems, Part Kill List, a singular experience" RADIO TIMES
6:00pm Intro from Gerard and Matt Johnson
6:10pm Film
8pm - short break
8:10pm Q&A with Matt and Gerard
9:00pm End
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Massive thanks to @gerardjohnson@wilkinframes and @stigmafilmsuk (& @kelshirl !)for a great NDH screening of #Odysseyfilm last night - and to everyone who came and made it rather special - a lot of warmth & laughs in the Q&A and talk of tribes, Todd AO lenses, shooting guerilla style in Camden, Mikael Persbrandt’s fame, Matt Johnson of The The, extreme violence and Taxi Driver. Big thanks to @allisjoysoho & @theyoungerearth and @zebot_tiemshap as always for the support! Lovely night all round…#ndh #nodirectionhome #director #directing #producing #indyfilm #odyssey #thriller #psychological
Redhill film lovers, this one's for you!✨ Join acclaimed director Gerard Johnson and lead actress Polly Maberly at @thelight_redhill Monday, November 17th, for a special Q&A screening of ODYSSEY!
What are you waiting for? Book your ticket now at https://bit.ly/4oTY4ry 🔗🎟️
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