Indie horror films have a unique charm that often lies in their ability to surprise, terrify, and leave a lasting impression on their audience. As we delve into this niche yet captivating genre, we use Black Mold as a benchmark for fear factor. Let’s embark on a spine-chilling journey through indie horror films that have made waves for their ability to evoke dread and terror. 1. The Babadook Starting our list is The Babadook, a film that takes psychological horror to new heights with its dark tale of a children’s book that becomes a sinister reality. The true horror of...
- 12/8/2023
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Writer/director John Pata’s feature debut Black Mold won Best Indie Feature when it screened at the Panic Fest film festival earlier this year, and now a wider audience will have the chance to see just how it good it is, as the film has been released through the Tubi streaming service. To help you decide whether or not this is something you’d like to watch on Tubi, we have the film’s trailer embedded above.
Said to be a hallucinogenic urban exploration horror story, Black Mold has the following synopsis: Photographer Brooke and her pal Tanner sneak into abandoned, off-limits buildings for the sake of their art and also the adrenaline rush. But when the daredevil pair break into their holy grail – Franklin Hill, a large facility with a history – they encounter a dangerously paranoid squatter who holds them captive. The longer their attacker keeps them there,...
Said to be a hallucinogenic urban exploration horror story, Black Mold has the following synopsis: Photographer Brooke and her pal Tanner sneak into abandoned, off-limits buildings for the sake of their art and also the adrenaline rush. But when the daredevil pair break into their holy grail – Franklin Hill, a large facility with a history – they encounter a dangerously paranoid squatter who holds them captive. The longer their attacker keeps them there,...
- 12/7/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Billed as a “hallucinogenic urban exploring horror movie,” John Pata’s Black Mold won Best Indie Feature at this year’s Panic Fest in the US, and it’s coming to Tubi this week.
Black Mold will exclusively debut on Tubi Thursday, December 7.
In the film, “Photographer Brooke and her pal Tanner (Andrew Bailes) sneak into abandoned, off-limits buildings for the sake of their art and also the adrenaline rush. But when the daredevil pair break into their holy grail – Franklin Hill, a large facility with a history – they encounter a dangerously paranoid squatter who holds them captive.
“The longer their attacker keeps them there, the more it becomes clear there’s something else profoundly wrong with the place as dangers surface at the intersection of artistic pursuits and internal sabotage.”
This one comes from the producers of Brooklyn 45 and The Stylist.
Black Mold is a Head Trauma Production, in...
Black Mold will exclusively debut on Tubi Thursday, December 7.
In the film, “Photographer Brooke and her pal Tanner (Andrew Bailes) sneak into abandoned, off-limits buildings for the sake of their art and also the adrenaline rush. But when the daredevil pair break into their holy grail – Franklin Hill, a large facility with a history – they encounter a dangerously paranoid squatter who holds them captive.
“The longer their attacker keeps them there, the more it becomes clear there’s something else profoundly wrong with the place as dangers surface at the intersection of artistic pursuits and internal sabotage.”
This one comes from the producers of Brooklyn 45 and The Stylist.
Black Mold is a Head Trauma Production, in...
- 12/4/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Marked slates includes Romi, Falling Stars.
Toronto-based genre specialists Raven Banner have acquired worldwide sales rights to Max Isaacson’s genre-bending Paradise and has introduced to AFM buyers this week.
Patricia Allison (His Dark Materials), Tate Donavan (Ghosted) and Tia Carrere (True Lies) star in the comedy western as Ella Patchet, a rebellious punk and the fastest gun around in a small island town.
When corrupt officials cover up the murder of her father Dan, the town sheriff, Ella embarks on a rage-fuelled quest for justice. Paradise is in post.
Raven Banner will also introduce Robert Cuffley’s horror Romi,...
Toronto-based genre specialists Raven Banner have acquired worldwide sales rights to Max Isaacson’s genre-bending Paradise and has introduced to AFM buyers this week.
Patricia Allison (His Dark Materials), Tate Donavan (Ghosted) and Tia Carrere (True Lies) star in the comedy western as Ella Patchet, a rebellious punk and the fastest gun around in a small island town.
When corrupt officials cover up the murder of her father Dan, the town sheriff, Ella embarks on a rage-fuelled quest for justice. Paradise is in post.
Raven Banner will also introduce Robert Cuffley’s horror Romi,...
- 10/30/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Stars: Agnes Albright, Andrew Bailes, Jeremy Holm, Caito Aase | Written and Directed by John Pata
Back in 2021 Terror Films released a small horror film called Apartment 413, which explored mental illness through the genre of horror, using black mould in the air conditioning unit as a driver for the breakdown of the protagonist’s mental state.
Now Black Mold explores similar territory as photographer Brooke and her pal Tanner sneak into abandoned, off-limits buildings for the sake of their art and also the adrenaline rush. But when the daredevil pair break into their holy grail – Franklin Hill, a large facility with a history – they encounter a volatile threat that holds them captive. The longer their attacker keeps them there, the more it becomes clear there’s something else profoundly wrong with the place…
Whereas the aforementioned Apartment 413 used the toxic traits of mould as a driver to explore the horror of mental illness,...
Back in 2021 Terror Films released a small horror film called Apartment 413, which explored mental illness through the genre of horror, using black mould in the air conditioning unit as a driver for the breakdown of the protagonist’s mental state.
Now Black Mold explores similar territory as photographer Brooke and her pal Tanner sneak into abandoned, off-limits buildings for the sake of their art and also the adrenaline rush. But when the daredevil pair break into their holy grail – Franklin Hill, a large facility with a history – they encounter a volatile threat that holds them captive. The longer their attacker keeps them there, the more it becomes clear there’s something else profoundly wrong with the place…
Whereas the aforementioned Apartment 413 used the toxic traits of mould as a driver to explore the horror of mental illness,...
- 9/1/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Urban Exploring Horror Black Mold Reveals Trailer: "Photographer Brooke and her pal Tanner (Andrew Bailes) sneak into abandoned, off-limits buildings for the sake of their art and also the adrenaline rush. But when the daredevil pair break into their holy grail - Franklin Hill, a large facility with a history – they encounter a dangerously paranoid squatter who holds them captive. The longer their attacker keeps them there, the more it becomes clear there’s something else profoundly wrong with the place as dangers surface at the intersection of artistic pursuits and internal sabotage
The film won Best Indie Feature at this year’s Panic Fest in the US and Agnes Albright was also named Best Actress.
Black Mold is a Head Trauma Production, in association with The Line Film Co. and Shatterglass Films. It was produced by Sarah Sharp, Jen Shelby, Robert Patrick Stern, and Iman Sharabash, with Jill Gevargizian,...
The film won Best Indie Feature at this year’s Panic Fest in the US and Agnes Albright was also named Best Actress.
Black Mold is a Head Trauma Production, in association with The Line Film Co. and Shatterglass Films. It was produced by Sarah Sharp, Jen Shelby, Robert Patrick Stern, and Iman Sharabash, with Jill Gevargizian,...
- 8/29/2023
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
"Danger! Microbial hazard!" Raven Banner has unveiled an early teaser trailer for Black Mold, an indie horror film from filmmaker John Pata. This first premiered at Panic Fest 2023 earlier in the year, and is also playing at FrightFest in the UK coming up soon. While exploring a decrepit and abandoned facility, an auspicious photographer faces off against her traumatic past. Brooke and her friend Tanner end up trapped inside of the old facility by a "volatile threat" - the longer their attacker keeps them in there, the more it becomes clear there’s something else profoundly wrong with the place... The film stars Agnes Albright, Andrew Bailes, Caito Aase, Maisie Merlock, and Jeremy Holm. FrightFest says this "introduces the pitfalls of urban exploration with hallucinogenic psychological horror." All the gross mold is freaky enough. // Continue Reading ›...
- 8/24/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Ahead of its International Premiere at UK’s FrightFest, Raven Banner has released the trailer to John Pata’s Black Mold, billed as a “hallucinogenic urban exploring horror movie.”
The film won Best Indie Feature at this year’s Panic Fest in the US and star Agnes Albright was also named Best Actress. Preview Black Mold with the official trailer below.
In the film, “Photographer Brooke and her pal Tanner (Andrew Bailes) sneak into abandoned, off-limits buildings for the sake of their art and also the adrenaline rush. But when the daredevil pair break into their holy grail – Franklin Hill, a large facility with a history – they encounter a dangerously paranoid squatter who holds them captive.
“The longer their attacker keeps them there, the more it becomes clear there’s something else profoundly wrong with the place as dangers surface at the intersection of artistic pursuits and internal sabotage.”
This...
The film won Best Indie Feature at this year’s Panic Fest in the US and star Agnes Albright was also named Best Actress. Preview Black Mold with the official trailer below.
In the film, “Photographer Brooke and her pal Tanner (Andrew Bailes) sneak into abandoned, off-limits buildings for the sake of their art and also the adrenaline rush. But when the daredevil pair break into their holy grail – Franklin Hill, a large facility with a history – they encounter a dangerously paranoid squatter who holds them captive.
“The longer their attacker keeps them there, the more it becomes clear there’s something else profoundly wrong with the place as dangers surface at the intersection of artistic pursuits and internal sabotage.”
This...
- 8/24/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Agnes Albright (True Detective) and Andrew Bailes star.
Ahead of the Cannes market, Toronto-based Raven Banner has acquired worldwide sales on John Pata’s hallucinogenic horror Black Mold.
Agnes Albright (True Detective) and Andrew Bailes play friends who sneak into off-limits buildings for art and an adrenaline rush.
When they break into Franklin Hill, a large facility with history, they encounter a volatile threat that holds them captive. The longer the friends are held at the facility the more they realise something is very wrong with the place.
Sarah Sharp and Jennifer Shelby served as producers. Albright was named best...
Ahead of the Cannes market, Toronto-based Raven Banner has acquired worldwide sales on John Pata’s hallucinogenic horror Black Mold.
Agnes Albright (True Detective) and Andrew Bailes play friends who sneak into off-limits buildings for art and an adrenaline rush.
When they break into Franklin Hill, a large facility with history, they encounter a volatile threat that holds them captive. The longer the friends are held at the facility the more they realise something is very wrong with the place.
Sarah Sharp and Jennifer Shelby served as producers. Albright was named best...
- 5/8/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Another Panic Fest winds down, bringing a hybrid model that offered in-person screenings and virtual premieres including early screenings of Evil Dead Rise and Sisu.
The fest offered a slew of premieres, including nihilistic horrors like Beaten to Death and introspective docs like King on Screen.
While the packed schedule ensured we couldn’t catch it all, here’s a round-up of some of Panic Fest’s feature offerings this year.
Black Mold
Credit: The Line Film Company
In his feature debut, writer/director John Pata introduces the pitfalls of urban exploration with hallucinogenic psychological horror. Brooke (Agnes Albright) and her pal Tanner (Andrew Bailes) sneak into abandoned, off-limits buildings for art and an adrenaline rush. The pair break into their holy grail: Franklin Hill, a large facility with a history. There, Brooke and Tanner encounter a volatile threat that holds them captive. The longer their attacker keeps them there,...
The fest offered a slew of premieres, including nihilistic horrors like Beaten to Death and introspective docs like King on Screen.
While the packed schedule ensured we couldn’t catch it all, here’s a round-up of some of Panic Fest’s feature offerings this year.
Black Mold
Credit: The Line Film Company
In his feature debut, writer/director John Pata introduces the pitfalls of urban exploration with hallucinogenic psychological horror. Brooke (Agnes Albright) and her pal Tanner (Andrew Bailes) sneak into abandoned, off-limits buildings for art and an adrenaline rush. The pair break into their holy grail: Franklin Hill, a large facility with a history. There, Brooke and Tanner encounter a volatile threat that holds them captive. The longer their attacker keeps them there,...
- 4/25/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
One of the films celebrating its world premiere at Panic Fest 2023 this week is Black Mold, which will premiere Saturday, April 15th, at Panic Fest in Kansas City, Mo.
Check out a first-look sneak peek at director John Pata’s Black Mold via the clip below.
In the film, “Photographers Brooke Konrad (Agnes Albright) and Tanner Behlman (Andrew Bailes) travel to rural, abandoned buildings to capture the inherent beauty of long-forgotten locations, but far from forgotten are the traumatic memories that surface in Brooke when they meet The Man Upstairs, an unsuspecting squatter (Jeremy Holm).
“As tensions and uncertainties arise, Brooke must determine if this mysterious stranger will provide her the closure she so desperately seeks or let the fears of the past consume her.”
Black Mold is a Head Trauma Production, in association with The Line Film Co. and Shatterglass Pictures. It is produced by Sarah Sharp, Jen Shelby,...
Check out a first-look sneak peek at director John Pata’s Black Mold via the clip below.
In the film, “Photographers Brooke Konrad (Agnes Albright) and Tanner Behlman (Andrew Bailes) travel to rural, abandoned buildings to capture the inherent beauty of long-forgotten locations, but far from forgotten are the traumatic memories that surface in Brooke when they meet The Man Upstairs, an unsuspecting squatter (Jeremy Holm).
“As tensions and uncertainties arise, Brooke must determine if this mysterious stranger will provide her the closure she so desperately seeks or let the fears of the past consume her.”
Black Mold is a Head Trauma Production, in association with The Line Film Co. and Shatterglass Pictures. It is produced by Sarah Sharp, Jen Shelby,...
- 4/13/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
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