FILMS
Director: Brandon Pennick
Writer: Brandon Pennick
Genre: Psychological Thriller, Dark Fantasy
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​​​In the shadowy realms between life and death, Maleum's Crucible follows the journey of Olen Trudord, a daring scholar necromancer thirsting for mastery over perception manipulation. Desperate for guidance, Olen summons the spirit of Maleum, a 17th-century philosopher steeped in the mysteries of metaphysics. As Olen ventures into Maleum's spectral domain, he is thrust into a harrowing trial—a crucible of three metaphysical puzzles, each a test of intellect and resolve crafted by the cunning spirit. With each puzzle solved, Maleum imparts profound insights into the manipulation of perception, weaving a web of secrets and revelations that blur the lines between reality and illusion.
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Yet, as Olen's journey unfolds, he discovers that Maleum harbors a hidden agenda, shrouded in deception and ambition. As the necromancer's pursuit of power collides with Maleum's insidious machinations, a sinister truth emerges—one that threatens to consume Olen's very soul. Combining elements of dark fantasy, psychological thriller, and supernatural intrigue, Maleum's Crucible weaves a mesmerizing tapestry of ambition, deceit, and the shadowy interplay between the living and the dead.
Director: Brandon Pennick
Writer: Brandon Pennick
Genre: Horror-Mystery
TV-14 • 18 minutes
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A gothic ghost story set in rural Massachusetts, Sedalia follows a woman who retires to a quiet farmhouse and begins experiencing a series of spectral disturbances. These supernatural occurrences gradually lead her to the long-hidden remains of a tenant who disappeared fifty years earlier. Inspired by the ghost stories collected by Montague Summers in his Supernatural Omnibus, the film pays homage to classic 19th-century storytelling structures and atmospheric horror traditions.
Sedalia performed well on the festival circuit and is currently in distribution with Stash TV, OTT Studio, Future Today, and Stash - Thrills and Chills on YouTube.
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Cast: Lisa Crosthwait, Chloë Caro, Megan Franich, Donna Gafford,
Charlie Hodges, Sara McNinch, David Gallardo, Colin Helpio
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