THE LADY OF THE LAKE Makes East Coast Premiere at Haunted House FearFest 2024

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THE LADY OF THE LAKE makes its East Coast Premiere at the Haunted House FearFest on October 26, 2024, at the Triad Venue.

Directed by Ryan Grulich (Foolish Mortals, GEORGIE, Pennywise: The Story of IT ) and led by renowned Paranormal Investigator Amanda D. Paulson, this film delves into the haunting legend of Lake Crescent, located in the Pacific Northwest’s enigmatic Port Angeles, WA.

THE LADY OF THE LAKE revisits the chilling 1937 murder of Hallie Illingworth, a local waitress whose body, eerily preserved by the lake's frigid waters, resurfaced to reveal a tale wrapped in layers of violence, history, and the supernatural. As Amanda D. Paulson guides the investigation, the film uncovers secrets buried in the depths of Lake Crescent, weaving a narrative that transcends the boundaries of reality and dives deep into the human psyche.

The documentary is a meticulous exploration of the liminal spaces where history and mystery converge. Through compelling interviews with local residents, historians, and paranormal experts, and captured with hauntingly beautiful cinematography, THE LADY OF THE LAKE brings to life the ethereal beauty and dark allure of Lake Crescent. This film is a symphony of visuals and sound, a tapestry of truth and illusion that challenges viewers to confront their deepest fears and curiosities.

About Haunted House FearFest

The Haunted House FearFest, presented by HauntTV with media sponsor Den of Geek, is proud to announce the full film slate and programming for the 6th annual festival running October 24 - 26, 2024 at the Triad Theater in New York City.

Expected highlights from the festival include:

• A special screening of season 3 of HauntTV’s hit series Haunted Discoveries, featuring Ghost Hunters’ star, Mustafa Gatollari, who will be in attendance to present an episode from the new season.

• Special pre-screening introductions from filmmakers, including Academy Award-nominated director John R. Dilworth, who will introduce his short film Howl If You Love Me, and award-winning director Lauren Keller, who will introduce her short films A Little of Glass of Rum and Dark and Stormy.

• Closing night awards ceremony to take place on Saturday, October 26th, where select films will be honored with awards including the grand prize “Grim Reaper Award for Best in Show.”

• Kodak Motion Picture will be awarding filmmaker grants to the winners of “Best Director” and “Best Cinematography.”

Renee Huff will continue her role as the festival’s Owner & Executive Director. The festival, which obtained new ownership in 2022, is dedicated to celebrating and showcasing the work of innovative independent filmmakers, game developers, and artists from around the world, with a special focus on promoting the talents of women and underrepresented groups in the horror genre.

“Haunted House FearFest is the fulfillment of my lifelong dream – to immerse audiences in the art of horror while transforming bold ideas into lasting legacies. It serves as a powerful platform for filmmakers and game developers from all backgrounds, with a special emphasis on elevating women creators. Here, their stories are not just shared; they are honored, amplifying voices that deserve to be seen, heard, and celebrated in ways that transcend the screen,” said Renee Huff, Owner & Executive Director, HHFF.

Haunted House FearFest Television Line-Up

HAUNTED DISCOVERIES (Season 3)

Available to Stream on HauntTV

Season 3 Synopsis: The American Paranormal Research Association applies the stringent methodology that’s yielded shocking results in the first two seasons of Haunted Discoveries, to some of America’s most celebrated haunted locations, and long-guarded historical sites for the team’s third round of cases. Joining hosts Brandon Alvis and Mustafa Gatollari in season 3 is world-renowned scientist Dr. Harry Kloor, who subjects decades of supernatural claims to a stricter scientific standard, while also crafting experiments tailored to each investigation that will either bolster these widely believed supernatural claims, or challenge the paranormal community’s faith in their validity.

Haunted House FearFest Feature Films Line-Up

MALDOROR

Directed by: LP Behbahani

Starring: Kelsey Jaffer, Benjamin Milliken, Sam Sage, Pete Giovagnoli, Pamela Strateman, Emma Terrazas, Nicolas Silva

Synopsis: An aspiring author working on her new book summons a malevolent entity intent on consuming her soul.

A STRANGER IN THE WOODS

Directed by: József Gallai

Starring: Bill Oberst, Laura Ellen Wilson, Lynn Lowry

Synopsis: A young film student is making a documentary about an elderly man who has been hiding from the world for many years. But as secrets from his past come to light, their strange relationship takes a fateful turn.

THE LADY OF THE LAKE

Directed by: Ryan Grulich

Starring: Amanda Paulson

Synopsis: A researcher investigates hauntings attached to a 1937 murder and finds herself at the crossroads of violence, history, and the supernatural.

OPERATION BLOOD HUNT

Directed by: Louis Mandylor

Starring: Quinton Rampage Jackson, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Louis Mandylor, Sonia Cooling

Synopsis: The Reverend, accompanies a ragtag group of military rejects to a remote South Pacific Island to investigate the disappearance of Marine units said to be at the hands of the Japanese Imperial Army.

CURSE OF THE BLAIR WITCH

Directed by: Daniel Myrick, Eduardo Sánchez

Starring: Frank Pastor, Rachel Braaten, Randy Campbell

Synopsis: A mockumentary exploring the life of the Blair Witch and the three missing student filmmakers.

Haunted House FearFest Shorts Line-Up

DARK AND STORMY

Directed by: Lauren Keller

Starring: Stu Ford, Kat Kersting

Synopsis: As lighting cracks, a man wakes from his slumber to find out he’s not alone in his bedroom.

A LITTLE GLASS OF RUM

Directed by: Lauren Keller

Starring: Stu Ford, Nick Mitchell, Kurt Shaw

Synopsis: After grieving over the murder of his wife and son, a prison guard dines with the killer for his last meal.

THE QUEUE

Directed by: Michael Rich

Starring: Burt Bulos, Jeff Doba

Synopsis: An internet content moderator confronts the darkness within the videos he screens.

DON’T LET THEM IN

Directed by: Peter Collins

Starring: Ashley Dingwell, Danny McLeod, Ihechi Marcus

Synopsis: After surviving an abusive relationship, Heather’s fragile reality unravels as she’s stalked by a vampiric shape-shifter from her past. With a cryptic symbol as its calling card, she must confront both her trauma and the creature determined to enter her home.

MRS. BARKER’S CHAIR

Directed by: Aaran McKenzie

Starring: Stephen Sitkowski, Susan Jeffrey, Faye Bennett, Terry Pearson

Synopsis: Believing his newly bed bound Mother (Brenda) is suffering with Dementia, Chris steps up to take care of her at her own home, but is deeply unsettled when she claims it was the chair that did this to her.

AURORA

Directed by: Rita Osei

Starring: Djinda Kane, Ella-Rae Smith, Melanie Gray, Joshua Osei, Edwin de la Renta

Synopsis: A perimenopausal vampire is on a quest to kill a habit that won't die!

THE WASTELANDER - SECTOR 23

Directed by: Jonathan Bentley

Starring: Paul Kavanagh, Graham McTavish

Synopsis: In a sprawling apocalyptic world, an unnamed wanderer runs from personal tragedy. But Sector 23 is not for the faint of heart, and his encounters with warring mutants, insane robots, and deadly predators will put his pursuit of the Oracle, and need for answers, in jeopardy.

STICKS

Directed by: CJ Beasley

Starring: Tristian Path, Paige Moran, Ben Black

Synopsis: A "couple" gets lost in the woods, unaware that something else lurks in the sticks.

NO SLEEP TONIGHT

Directed by: H. Owen Richardson

Starring: Saffron Richardson, Verity Richardson

Synopsis: A girl catches a glimpse of a ghastly apparition at the end of her bed.

HOWL IF YOU LOVE ME

Directed by: John R. Dilworth

Synopsis: Boy has girl. Boy loses girl. Boy wins girl back, but girl is a werewolf. 

THE SCALPEL

Directed by: Richard H. Lyford

Starring: Barbara Berger, Eystein Berger, Richard H. Lyford

Synopsis: A mad doctor transforms into a monstrous killer and creates mayhem in a medical institute. (The Scalpel is a 1936 never-released film by then 19-year-old filmmaker, Richard Lyford with a score by Ed Hartman.) 

BLINDED

Directed by: Blake Hay

Starring: Melissa Godbold, Yogesh Mahajan; Chivelli

Synopsis: Feeling the pressure to propose, a man gives his heart.

BLANK

Directed by: Avishai Weinberger

Starring: Tova Umetuka, Nayib Felix, Quentin Thomson

Synopsis: A young woman experiences dissociative “blank-out” moments. As they grow more frequent, they threaten her relationship and her life.

OCCUPIED

Directed by: Liam Fink

Starring: Alex Chang, Liam Fink

Synopsis: A park ranger is closing facilities for the night, only to realize that one of the bathrooms is still in use....

FREQUENCY

Directed by: Phil Beastall

Starring: Sarah Carmel, Andy Turvey, Matt Connors-Jones

Synopsis: A sound designer Lucy, spends her life surrounded by noise. But in the silence, a dark presence awaits. The more Lucy craves the quiet, the more compelled the entity is to find ways to interact with her.

ALL IN A DAY’S WORK

Directed by: Troy Fortenberry

Starring: Justin Whitney, Melissa Gratia, Kacey Samiee

Synopsis: A man's quest for enlightenment leads him to a New Age workshop that proves to be more than his mind can handle.

THE INVISIBLES

Directed by: Julia Beney

Starring: Sean Chen, Makenna Pickersgill, Selena Nicholas, Rianna Persaud

Synopsis: A troubled boy realizes his new home is haunted when two girls break into his house ghost hunting, the apparition however is not at all what the trio expect, and yet, exactly what they need.

GRETCHEN

Directed by: Dean Addison

Starring: Anto Sharp, Amy Marie Lucas

Synopsis: Lenny takes his girlfriend Lily into the woods for a romantic evening away, little does she know that he has an ulterior motive. A viral social media trend to tempt fate by summoning the fabled GRETCHEN, but with a twist, they're on the hallowed ground from where the legend originated. Is it just an urban legend? or will Gretchen exact her revenge for Lenny's deception?

WICKED IMAGE

Directed by: Caitlin Scherer

Starring: Jessica Sherr, Heather Brittain O'Scanlon, Amanda Leigh Corbett, Hope Blackstock, Gabriel Rysdahl

Synopsis: In this satirical comedy, regular everyday people have become so evil that the epitome of evil -Satan, the Devil and Lucifer- start to struggle with imposter syndrome and wonder whether they’re still the most evil beings. After meeting with a publicist from hell, the trio realizes it’s time to make a change.3r