Draft:Dead Whisper
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| Dead Whisper | |
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 Dead Whisper Retro Poster | |
| Directed by | Conor Soucy |
| Screenplay by | Conor Soucy, Colin Charles Dale |
| Produced by | Conor Soucy, Birk Gran, Ben Grant |
| Starring | Samuel Dunning, Rob Evan, Tana Sirois |
| Cinematography | Ben Grant |
| Edited by | Conor Soucy, Jake Murray |
| Music by | Nikhil Koparkar |
Production company | Howlin' Hounds Pictures |
| Distributed by | Vertical Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 87 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Dead Whisper is a 2024 horror/thriller film directed and produced by Conor Soucy in his feature debut. Co-written by Conor Soucy and Colin Charles Dale, the film stars Samuel Dunning, Rob Evan, Tana Sirois, Samantha Hill, and Dhane Ross. The film follows Elliot Campbell, a lawyer who encounters a demonic entity on a hidden island following a tragic loss.[1][2] An independent production of Howlin' Hounds Pictures and Brother Gran Productions, Dead Whisper had its world premiere at the Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival on March 7, 2024, where it won Best Horror, Thriller, Science Fiction Feature Film and was acquired by Vertical Entertainment for distribution.[1][2]
Plot
[edit]Dead Whisper centers on Elliot Campbell, a Cape Cod lawyer drawn to a mysterious island where he is tempted by a reunion with his dead daughter, but at the peril of his soul. [1][2]
Cast
[edit]- Samuel Dunning as Elliot Campbell[3]
- Rob Evan as William Porter[3]
- Tana Sirois as Elise[3]
- Samantha Hill as Dottie Campbell[3]
- Dhane Ross as Gavin Elster[3]
Development and Casting
[edit]Dead Whisper was directed by Conor Soucy, who co-wrote the screenplay with Colin Charles Dale. The film features longtime Broadway actor Rob Evan in his first on-screen role, with Samuel Dunning starring as Elliot Campbell.[4] The supporting cast includes Tana Sirois, Samantha Hill, and Dhane Ross. The film was produced by Howlin' Hounds Pictures, a production company based in Culver City, California.[5][2]
Production
[edit]The film was shot on location in Provincetown, Boston, and Easton, Massachusetts.[6] Ben Grant served as the cinematographer, capturing the film's visuals.[7]
Music
[edit]Composer Nikhil Koparkar was selected for the Reel Change Film Grant, which allowed for an enhanced score featuring a selection of live instruments. Koparkar's score for "Dead Whisper" integrated non-traditional instruments like the Thai Khaen and Concheridoo with traditional horror elements to create a unique auditory experience that accentuated the film's atmosphere and psychological tension.[8]
Release
[edit]Dead Whisper had its world premiere at the Cinequest Film Festival, which took place from March 7-17, 2024, in San Jose, California.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Whisper (2024)". GBV Reviews. March 2024. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Vertical Entertainment Acquires 'Dead Whisper'". Variety. June 9, 2024. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f "Cinequest Event Information". Cinequest. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ^ "Broadway's Robert Evan and Kate Shindle Reprise Jekyll & Hyde in Concert Sept. 8-12". Playbill. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ^ "Howling Hound Pictures". Howling Hound Pictures. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ^ "Auteur Alumnus". Stonehill College. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ^ "Whisper". Ben Grant DOP. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ^ "Nikhil Koparkar". New Music USA. 16 August 2023. Retrieved 14 May 2024.