Interviews
Director Keith Boynton answers the question…is it possible to film a movie within a haunted attraction in ‘The Haunted Forest’ – Interview
It’s not often that a visit to a location—let alone a haunted attraction—inspires the creation of a feature film. But for director Keith Boynton, a trip to the Markoff Haunted Forest in Maryland sparked the concept for his latest horror project. Described by Boynton as a “love letter to slasher films,” the movie embraces the genre’s most iconic elements: suspenseful twists, a compelling whodunit narrative, a rising body count, and more. In this conversation, hear how the local haunt ignited his imagination, what drew him to cast lead actor Grayson Gwaze, and the unique challenges of filming a movie within a functioning haunted attraction.
For more information on this weekend’s world premiere of The Haunted Forest, visit the FrightFest Film Festival site at https://frightfest.co.uk/.
Synopsis: Zach is a horror-movie obsessive who’d rather draw gruesome comic books in class than concentrate on his studies – so when his cousin Mark invites him to work at the legendary Haunted Forest, Zach is thrilled beyond belief. On his first night, he meets Sarah, a beautiful and intriguing makeup artist, as well as Jacko, a veteran employee who takes Zach under his wing. Zach is living his best life, indulging his passion for all things morbid – but when Jacko is found dead, the magical world of the Forest begins to seem sinister, and Zach can’t help but wonder where the killer will strike next…
The Countdown City Geeks hit the Fantastic Fest film festival for a red-carpet interview with actress Heather Graham at the World Premiere of her latest film, ‘What Happened to Doris?’.
Graham talks about the new film, her experience working on the project with co-star Island Austin, and what it was like bringing the story and her character to life. She also shares her excitement about premiering the Prime Video ‘Carrie’ series written by Mike Flanagan.
Lastly, we take a short dive into her filmography to reminisce about her time on Austin Powers, Lost in Space and the upcoming 30th anniversary of Boogie Nights.
Interviews
Rising Scream Queen Cameron Dawson Gray takes audiences inside the chilling world of ‘Family’
Actress Cameron Dawson Gray sits down with Countdown City Geeks to discuss her new horror film, ‘Family’, and her experience bringing the chilling story to life. In this exclusive interview, Gray talks about her character, the filmmaking experience, working with writer/director Benjamin Finkel, and what audiences can expect from this unsettling new horror movie.
Gray also shares insights into the challenges and excitement of working on ‘Family’, the film’s themes, and what drew her to the project.
Ten-year-old Johanna and her parents Naomi (Ruth Wilson) and Harry (Ben Chaplin) have moved back to Naomi’s childhood home in the suburbs of Philadelphia. When Johanna hangs a magic birdhouse to protect her ailing father, his illness worsens, dark visions creep in, and her beloved dog vanishes without a trace. Convinced a sinister spirit is to blame, Johanna spirals into a haunting fantasy world that mirrors her deepest fears.
Writer and director Benjamin Finkel sits down with Countdown City Geeks to discuss his new film, ‘Family’, and the inspiration behind this terrifying new movie. In this exclusive interview, Finkel takes us behind the scenes of ‘Family’, sharing details about the story, filmmaking process, characters, and his creative vision for the film.
Finkel discusses the challenges of bringing ‘Family’ to the screen, the themes explored throughout the movie, and what audiences can expect from his latest directorial project.
Ten-year-old Johanna and her parents Naomi (Ruth Wilson) and Harry (Ben Chaplin) have moved back to Naomi’s childhood home in the suburbs of Philadelphia. When Johanna hangs a magic birdhouse to protect her ailing father, his illness worsens, dark visions creep in, and her beloved dog vanishes without a trace. Convinced a sinister spirit is to blame, Johanna spirals into a haunting fantasy world that mirrors her deepest fears.
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