I just spoke with Jason Whittier and it turns out a film he co-wrote and is producing will begin filming this week. Jason is most known around these parts for writing the upcoming horror film, Waterfront Nightmare. The Secret Village is set to begin production tomorrow in the Berkshires of Massachusetts. Since this is the first time I am informing Horror Society readers about The Secret Village, let me break down all the available information for you.
Synopsis: “The Secret Village is a psychological thriller, where two strangers rent a house together in a small village to research ergot poisoning and the mysterious outbreak of mass hysteria. Rachel is a beautiful journalist researching for an article she hopes will be sensational. Greg is an unsuccessful screenwriter who recently broke up with his girlfriend. The locals are unwilling to talk to outsiders. Ergot poisoning has affected this small village for years and the mysterious activities are kept a secret by the locals. Greg disappears and Rachel is left alone to uncover the mystery of the village.”
Sounds pretty interesting, actually. Sounds like a cool mix of several movies that I can think of. Should be an interesting watch when the movie is eventually released. Anyway!
The Secret Village is directed by Swamy Kandan. Swamy is also the executive producer and co-writer. Stars lined up for this feature include Jonathan Bennett (Mean Girls, Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning, Van Wilder: Freshman Year), Richard Riehle (The Watermen, Chillerama, Messengers 2), and Ali Faulkner (Bad Kids Go To Hell, Humans vs Zombies).
I will keep everyone updated on this film as news rolls in.
awesome! can’t wait to see it