DOOR INTO DARKNESS

 

Written and Directed by Darryl Ayles

Story by R. Wayne Anderson

SYNOPISIS:

Two young men set out to discover the mysteries hidden in the woods on the outskirts of town. Hesitant at first at what Jay elusively lets on, Sam agrees to go out to the woods to look for himself at what Jay says he must see with his own eyes. Following the passing of his father earlier that year, Sam is desperate to find something to bring him out of his misery, this may just do it, but it may not be what he expected.

 

Originally written as a short story horror podcast told by R. Wayne Anderson on his platform Storytime with Shade. The entire story was released beginning January 2019 and was soon sponsored and adapted by Orange Hat Film Productions. You can listen here:

 

Principal photography began August 1st 2020 shooting in various locations within London, Petrolia, and Port Stanley, ON. The film was completed early 2022 and made its theatrical release on December 10th 2022 at Hyland Cinema in London, ON contributing to its first box office revenue. More is in store for this film, stay tuned in 2023 for updates.

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THE CAST:

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Sam - Mark Pettit View: IMDb

Jay - Michael J Pearson View: IMDb

Louise - Chelsea Gaffan View: IMDb

Rob - David Parisian View: IMDb

Erica - Kaylah Hope Felker View: IMDb

Fred - Rick Hall View: IMDb

Creature - Tad Brock View: IMDb

Narrator - R. Wayne Anderson Listen: Anchor FM

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Extras - Marlee McNamara, Stephanie McCann, Jamara Forbes, Christian Mitchell, Derek Hill, Jeff Locke

 

THE CREW:

Executive Producer - Darryl Ayles

Executive Producer - Jamara Forbes

Co-Producer - Michael J Pearson

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Co-Producer - Tad Brock

Director - Darryl Ayles

Writer - Darryl Ayles

Story By - Richard Wayne Anderson

1st Assistant Director - Derek Hill

Cinematographer - Darryl Ayles

1st Camera Assistant - Tia Bellaire, Jenelle Carter

2nd Camera Assistant - Spencer Kring, Jared Lyons

Boom Operator - Tad Brock, Spencer Kring, Derek Hill

Stills Photographer - D3viphotography, Marlee McNamara

BTS Camera - Jared Lyons, Christian Mitchell, Jamara Forbes

Grip - Nick Clark

Art Director - Jamara Forbes

SFX Makeup Head - Jamara Forbes

SFX Makeup Assistant - Rowan Hall

Practical Special Effects - Cody McDermid

Wardrobe - Jamara Forbes

Craft Services - Stephanie McCann