Malevolent Dark would like to thank Dean Jacobs for making us aware of his new project, Water Rites. looking at the cast, it appears that they have a couple of my old school horror faves, Lynn Lowry (Fang 2024) and Michael Berryman (The Hills Have Eyes 1977). The trailer looks really sharp and the cinematography and editing is fantastic.
Make sure to check out their project on Kickstarter. Links are in the press release.
— Official Water Rites Press Release Below —
August 3, 2024
Collective Imagination offers a first look at the teaser trailer, cast, official poster & Kickstarter for the upcoming horror film, WATER RITES. The film is in the vein of classic folk horror films with a modern twist. Think The Wicker Man meets Midsommar with a dash of Get out.
“A young couple takes a break from their work-a-day lives by spending the summer at a secluded lakefront community. After unwittingly uncovering the locals’ secrets, the couple’s idyllic retreat quickly turns into something which neither of them can return from.”
This is the second feature film from writer/director Dean Jacobs. His first feature, The TRIP was acquired by Terror Films and is currently available to stream on most major platforms. In addition to writing & directing ‘Water Rites’, Jacobs will play the role of “James Anders” in the film. The film also stars Katy Bentz in the lead role. Bentz is a talented actor, popular Twitch streamer and social media influencer. She’s best known for voicing the role of “Steph Gingrich” in the ‘Life is Strange’ video game series.
Horror icons Lynn Lowry and Michael Berryman are also a part of the ensemble cast. Lowry, one of the original ‘Scream Queens’, is best known for her roles in David Cronenberg’s SHIVERS and George Romero’s The Crazies. She’s been a staple of horror for the past 50 years. Berryman is well known for his roles in The Hills Have Eyes, The Devil’s Rejects, The Evil Within and many, many more.
The filmmakers are in the thick of pre-production right now, with the intention to begin principal photography in Lake Arrowhead, CA early next year. The story is set and the film will be shot in the small resort community just an hour & 1/2 outside of Los Angeles. Though names have been changed and creative liberties taken, the town, the lake, and the history behind it were the inspiration for this film.
The Kickstarter is currently live. The creative team hopes to raise $25K in additional funding through their crowdfunding campaign.
*Trailer, Kickstarter and social links below. Official poster art attached.
KICKSTARTER:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/waterritesfilm/water-rites-an-independent-horror-film
SOCIALS:
Twitter: @WaterRitesFilm
Instagram: @WaterRitesFilm
Facebook: www.facebook.com/WaterRitesFilm
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32513998/?ref_=nm_flmg_unrel_1_act
