Countrycide (2017) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

Torchwood uncovers a sinister rural cannibal cult harvesting travelers every decade.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Beacons Investigation

Torchwood deploys to the Brecon Beacons following missing persons reports. Gwen and Owen discover a corpse while gathering firewood, and the team's SUV is subsequently stolen.

Key Events

• Torchwood Deployment — Team mobilizes to investigate missing persons reports. Location: Brecon Beacons
• Corpse Discovery — Gwen and Owen encounter hooded figures and find a corpse. Location: Camp
• SUV Theft — Their investigation vehicle is stolen by unknown figures. Location: Camp
• Village Tracking — Ianto tracks the stolen vehicle to a local village. Location: Nearby Village

Village Descent

The team tracks the stolen vehicle to a remote village and searches a pub, where they encounter Kieran. Kieran accidentally shoots Gwen before being dragged away by unseen forces.

Key Events

• Village Tracking — Ianto tracks the stolen vehicle to a local village. Location: Nearby Village
• Pub Investigation — Team searches pub and homes, finding two more corpses. Location: Pub
• Kieran Encounter — They find Kieran, who accidentally shoots Gwen. Location: Pub
• Kieran Abduction — Lights go out and Kieran is dragged away by unseen forces. Location: Pub
• Disobedient Pursuit — Gwen and Owen chase Kieran against Jack's direct orders. Location: Pub Exterior
• Cellar Interrogation — Jack interrogates Martin, the man he shot from the cellar. Location: Cellar

Harvest Revelation

Toshiko and Ianto are captured in a cellar filled with body parts. Helen reveals the village's ten-year Harvest ritual, and Evan prepares to butcher the captives.

Key Events

• Cellar Interrogation — Jack interrogates Martin, the man he shot from the cellar. Location: Cellar
• Tosh & Ianto Capture — Tosh and Ianto search for the SUV but are captured. Characters: Len Location: Cellar
• Harvest Revelation — Helen explains the village's ten-year Harvest ritual. Characters: Len Location: Cellar
• Butchering Setup — Evan handcuffs the captives to be butchered. Location: Kitchen
• Ianto Counterattack — Ianto headbutts Evan, creating an escape opportunity. Location: Kitchen
• Tosh Strangulation — Evan catches and strangles Toshiko as she flees. Location: Woods

Tractor Assault & Aftermath

Jack launches a violent rescue on a tractor, wounding the cannibals. Evan is captured and confesses, leading to the arrest of the entire village cult.

Key Events

• Tosh Strangulation — Evan catches and strangles Toshiko as she flees. Location: Woods
• Rescue Arrival — Owen and Gwen arrive with policeman Huw to save Tosh. Location: Woods
• Nephew Revelation — Huw reveals his familial connection to Evan. Location: Village
• Tractor Assault — Jack crashes through the building on a tractor, wounding cannibals. Characters: Len Location: Cannibal Building
• Evan Confession — Evan is spared and admits the Harvest brings him happiness. Location: Village
• Villager Arrest — Authorities take the cannibal villagers into custody. Location: Village
• Team Debrief — The team reflects on the traumatic Harvest investigation. Location: Torchwood Hub

Story Breakdown

• Initial Deployment — The team mobilizes to investigate missing persons in the Brecon Beacons.
  • Missing Persons Report — Torchwood receives alerts about seventeen disappearances.
  • Campfire Investigation — Gwen and Owen discover a corpse while gathering firewood.
• Village Infiltration — The team tracks stolen assets to a remote village and searches local buildings.
  • Pub Search — Jack, Gwen, and Owen investigate the pub and find more bodies.
  • Kieran Encounter — They meet Kieran, who accidentally shoots Gwen before fleeing.
• Cellar Captivity — Toshiko and Ianto are captured and discover the cult's gruesome operations.
  • Harvest Revelation — Helen explains the ten-year ritual targeting travelers.
  • Butchering Plot — Evan prepares to slaughter the captives in the kitchen.
• Escape Attempts — Captured agents fight back and attempt to flee the cannibal stronghold.
  • Ianto Counterattack — Ianto headbutts Evan to create a distraction for escape.
  • Toshiko Flight — Toshiko runs into the woods but is caught and strangled.
• Team Rescue — Jack launches a violent assault to save his captured teammates.
  • Huw Alliance — Policeman Huw arrives and reveals his connection to Evan.
  • Tractor Assault — Jack crashes through the building on a tractor, wounding cultists.
• Cult Resolution — The investigation concludes with the capture of the cult leader and arrests.
  • Evan Interrogation — Evan is spared to confess that the Harvest brings him joy.
  • Village Arrest — Police take the entire cannibal village into custody.

Directed by

Brett Kelly

Key Cast

• Robin Hodge — Abby
• Joel Elliott — Mike
• Andrew Galligan — Tom
• Peter Whittaker — Ranger Scott
• Trevor Payer — Len