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.
THE CAST:
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
Creature - Tad Brock View: IMDb
Narrator - R. Wayne Anderson Listen: Anchor FM
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
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