Brechin Castle to star in new Wuthering Heights horror adaptation

Brechin Castle is set to play a starring role in a new Wuthering Heights adaptation. The castle will be shown off in Wuthering Heights: House of the Damned, which is set to be released in cinemas later this year.

The new independent movie was filmed almost entirely in the Angus estate. It is described as a haunting gothic horror adaptation of Emily Bronte’s classic tale.

The film was produced by English production company EMRJ Entertainment. It is not affiliated to the Emerald Fennell Wuthering Heights adaptation, starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, released this year.

Brechin Castle representatives were invited to a special pre-screening of the film, after the intensive shoot wrapped in Brechin in November. Film director Rebecca J Matthews said the Angus castle presented the “perfect backdrop” for her production.

She told The Courier:

“Brechin Castle was the perfect location to bring our whimsical, gothic world to life. Everything from the grounds, forest, lakes, outbuildings, exteriors and interiors made for a beautiful backdrop that was perfect for the big screen.”

The director feels more productions should consider filming in the area. She said:

“I would recommend Brechin as a filming location and destination to other filmmakers in a heartbeat.”

In a Facebook post, castle representatives described seeing the venue come to life on film as an “amazing experience” and said the glamorous pre-screening was a “night to remember”.

Rebecca added:

“The local people of Brechin, and those who took care of us on site at the castle, made our shooting experience in Scotland perfect. They were very welcoming, friendly and helpful in aiding us to overcome any filming challenges along the way. No request was too big, and they made every effort to help make the film look as great as it could. We are very grateful to them for sharing our vision and ambition for the project.”

The film is due for release in late 2026, although an exact date is still to be confirmed.

This article appeared in the Courier on 11 May 2026