Sisters of the Wicker: Family Legs & Legacy Complete Robin Hardy’s Trilogy

Sun Sep 06 2026 15:54:05 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

From a hidden attic archive to a London horror festival, the Hardy brothers push their dad’s 1973 cult film into a final chapter – and a bittersweet farewell.

Robin Hardy’s 1973 horror classic was meant to be the beginning of a trilogy. After the director’s death in 2016, his sons, Justin and Dominic, found a long‑lost script in their father’s attic that spelled out the missing finale. Now the film – titled *Wrath of the Gods* – is ready for its premiere at FrightFest in London, while mourners remember the late director’s life and impact. The story reflects a family legacy that spans eight children, seven marriages, and a film that grew from forgotten reels to a cult icon. Between the excitement of the film’s release and its sudden emotional weight, the Hardy brothers celebrate their dad’s vision and their own dedication to horror storytelling.

Sisters of the Wicker: Family Legs & Legacy Complete Robin Hardy’s Trilogy

Robin Hardy once dreamed of completing a three‑part horror saga, but his passing in 2016 left the plan unfinished. Twelve years later, his sons, Justin and Dominic, discovered a buried stash of scripts and letters in the attic of their family home that finally unlocked the missing third chapter: Wrath of the Gods.

The brothers read the original letters, where their dad had sketched a mythic realm of Icelandic volcanoes and Norse gods. Together they rewrote the story into a fresh thriller, setting it on the remote Shetland island of Hel where a grieving widow—whose husband’s suicide haunts the community—must confront a spate of child disappearances and the island’s unsettling past.

Filming kicked off in spring 2025, bringing together familiar faces like Game of Thrones actor Francis Magee and Norwegian actress Christiane Schaldemose. Locals, including local actor Lynsey Rendall, joined the cast, making the production a community affair. Behind the camera, the Hardy brothers praised the treasure trove of family photos and notes they had sifted through toward the project’s completion.

The movie is scheduled to debut at the FrightFest horror festival this Friday, marking the first time the trilogy’s full arc will appear on screen. Yet the premiere takes on a deeper meaning after Justin Hardy’s sudden death last month at 61.

“It will be a celebration of a story and a life,” said local crew member John Haswell. “We’re honouring the film and the man who birthed it.” The film, dedicated to Justin’s mother Caroline, serves as a tribute to a family that has navigated hardship, creativity, and film history across continents.

Two men in their 50s stand beside a poster for The Wicker Man