The chilling concept trailer for R. Shanea Williams' A Precise Understanding of Darkness tops today's Horror Highlights, which also includes Zach Lorkiewicz's new short film The Knock and details on Epic Pictures Group's acquisition of Tyler Cornack's Butt Boy for Us distribution.
Concept Trailer for A Precise Understanding of Darkness: "Horror fans will experience a unique tale of terror during the feature-length film A Precise Understanding of Darkness, and the filmmakers are giving an early look at this intense journey into myth and madness with the recently released concept trailer. The production is currently seeking investors for the project.
“This film is an ode to the psychological horror films over the years that have inspired me,” writer-director R. Shanea Williams says. “I believe there’s nothing scarier than the human mind, and this film will bring that belief to vivid life. And, because we are centering the...
Concept Trailer for A Precise Understanding of Darkness: "Horror fans will experience a unique tale of terror during the feature-length film A Precise Understanding of Darkness, and the filmmakers are giving an early look at this intense journey into myth and madness with the recently released concept trailer. The production is currently seeking investors for the project.
“This film is an ode to the psychological horror films over the years that have inspired me,” writer-director R. Shanea Williams says. “I believe there’s nothing scarier than the human mind, and this film will bring that belief to vivid life. And, because we are centering the...
- 3/2/2020
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Tribeca’s Through Her Lens program awarded short film project Suicide by Sunlight as the recipient of full production funding. The selection of the film (directed by Nikyatu Jusu, who co-wrote with R. Shanea Williams), was announced last night at the conclusion of the third annual Through Her Lens: The Tribeca Chanel Women’s Filmmaker Program. Filmmakers from five projects took part in this year’s three-day program, sponsored by Tribeca Enterprises and Chanel, presenting…...
- 10/20/2017
- Deadline
Acclaimed writer-director R. Shanea Williams is making the leap from shorts to feature films. She is in the early stages of writing and developing her first feature. “I am truly tremendously excited to bring this new vision to the screen,”… Continue Reading →...
- 2/10/2017
- by Curtis Caesar John
- ShadowAndAct
In September we reported on the casting updates for writer/director R. Shanea Williams’ horror short “Paralysis.” Not wasting any time, Williams shortly thereafter went into production and has now graciously shared with S&A an exclusive first look at the trailer. “Paralysis” stars Nia Fairweather ("The Roe Effect") as an emotionally fragile photographer with a sleep disorder, who moves into a new apartment and fears she may be haunted by a supernatural entity. The film also stars Antoinette Lavecchia (“The Sopranos”), veteran actor Dk Bowser (“30 Rock”), and the always memorable Nedra McClyde, who recently appeared on the new Netflix series “Jessica...
- 12/16/2015
- by Curtis Caesar John
- ShadowAndAct
According to Queens New York based filmmaker R. Shanea Williams there are very few films with African American protagonists that are complex and dynamic. But beyond that “black protagonists in horror are few and far in the realm of the genre”. But both Williams and her producer Anthony Davis believe there are on the right track with their psychological horror short film currently in development “Paralysis” which they plan to shoot in New York this year. In fact Williams says that It's a relief to know that there's “a critical and pro-active group of consumers, fans, artists, and creators who have grown tired of Black female and male genre characters being sidelined,...
- 3/21/2015
- by Sergio
- ShadowAndAct
We return with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting the recent independent horror news sent our way. Today's feature includes screening details on Avenged and Serpent's Lullaby, a new Hayride 2 trailer, concept teaser and production details for The Void, first details on short film Paralysis, and more:
Details on Q&A Screenings of Avenged: "Avenged is showing at the Arena Cinemas in Hollywood from March 6. Uncork’d Entertainment will release the critically acclaimed Avenged at Arena Cinemas Hollywood on March 6, 2015.
As part of the opening night celebrations, the 10:15 Pm screening on Friday March 6 will be followed by a Q&A with cast and crew - including star Amanda Adrienne and director Michael S. Ojeda.
A second Q&A session will be held after the Sunday March 8 6:30 Pm screening.
These two Q&A sessions are Exclusive to Los Angeles. A lethal injection of scares, thrills, romance,...
Details on Q&A Screenings of Avenged: "Avenged is showing at the Arena Cinemas in Hollywood from March 6. Uncork’d Entertainment will release the critically acclaimed Avenged at Arena Cinemas Hollywood on March 6, 2015.
As part of the opening night celebrations, the 10:15 Pm screening on Friday March 6 will be followed by a Q&A with cast and crew - including star Amanda Adrienne and director Michael S. Ojeda.
A second Q&A session will be held after the Sunday March 8 6:30 Pm screening.
These two Q&A sessions are Exclusive to Los Angeles. A lethal injection of scares, thrills, romance,...
- 3/1/2015
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
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