Strange Creatures
Short Film
Desperate to see her brother again, a young woman visits the site of his death.
STRANGE CREATURES is a character study on the loss of a sibling inspired by my personal experience. It’s also a new supernatural take on the classic horror in the woods. This film is best experienced with the lights off and volume up.
Starring Quinn Jackson (It Cuts Deep) and Sean-Michael Wilkinson (American Horror Story), with Christine Nyland (An Unquiet Grave).
DIRECTOR'S STATEMENT
Seven years ago, I lost my older brother to the opioid epidemic. Since then, I haven’t been able to bring myself to delete his number from my phone. Every time I scroll through my contacts, I come across it and am fondly reminded of him. Yet, I also have this recurring nightmare where I receive a call from his number, but it’s not him on the other end. This unsettling experience inspired the initial concept for STRANGE CREATURES.
Having worked extensively in horror comedy, I wanted to challenge myself by creating a truly frightening film. This story felt like the perfect opportunity to do so. My goal was to craft a supernatural horror movie that delivers not only jump scares but also psychological terror and a lingering sense of dread from the very first frame.
Festival Selections
HollyShorts (Oscar-Qualifier)
Florida (Oscar-Qualifier)
Nashville (Oscar-Qualifier)
Montclair
Brooklyn Horror
Panic Fest
Monster Fest (AU)
Grimmfest (UK)
Nightmares
Fantaspoa (Brazil)
FilmQuest
Portland Horror
Chattanooga
SModcastle
Sarasota
Charlotte
River Bend
Indy Film Fest
Ravenheart (Norway)
Dark Red
Montevideo Fantástico (Uruguay)
Atlanta Horror
Terror on the Plains (Best Short)
Wreak Havoc (Best Effects)
Vancouver Horror Show (CA)
Abertoir Horror (UK)
Celluloid Screams (UK)
Midsummer Scream
307 Film Fest
Motor City Nightmare
Philadelphia Unnamed
Spooky Empire
HorrorHound
HorrOrigins
Skate or Die
Terror in the Bay (CA)
Dead and SudBuried (UK)
Horror Hotel (Award)
Island of Horror