During an investigation into the disappearance of her cat, lonely teenage Freya Lundstrum begins to uncover the gruesome history of her house. Each new piece of information points to one conclusion -inhuman precedence lurking within the walls of 230 Briar Rd. Realizing that she cannot defeat the enemy alone, Freya seeks the help of two former occupants. But, time is running out for Freya to save herself and her mother from becoming the house's latest victims.
Executive Summary
LENGTH: 106 min.
GENERE: HORROR / SCI-FI
BUDGET: $65,000 CAD
FILMING DAYS: MARCH 17 to APRIL 01, 2023
LOCATION: LANGLEY, BC CANADA
TRAILER
TEASERS
MAIN CAST
Jaira Brownlee as Freya Lundstrum
Donald Rogers as Ray
Marie Issermann as Alice Lundstrum
Ivan Sadovsky as Hugo Petroff
Abigail Hunt as Marcy
DIRECTORS

ED ALEXANDER (Director, Screenwriter, Executive Producer, Cam Op, Editor)
The journey of a film director is often remarkable, and Ed Alexander is no exception. His passion for filmmaking was discovered at a young age, and he spent countless hours studying the art form, honing his craft, and perfecting his skills. After graduating from Infocus Film School in Vancouver, BC, Canada, he met David Michan, his former Film Director instructor, with whom they quickly connected and started collaborating. Together, they co-directed the feature film "The Girl Inside the Polaroid," which is currently in the post-production process, aiming to be released in Spring 2024.
Ed’s exceptional talent and creativity quickly became evident to their peers and instructors, and he quickly rose to become one of the best students in their class. His dedication to his work and his aim to create compelling films that captivate and inspire audiences is admirable.
Ed’s hard work and perseverance earned him the distinction award, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the field.
In addition to co-directing "The Girl Inside the Polaroid," he directed and screenwrote two short films, "The Carousel" and "Memory Lane," that have garnered critical acclaim for their originality and emotional impact. His unique vision and storytelling abilities have captured the attention of audiences and industry professionals alike.
Currently, he is working on their second horror feature film, which promises to be another thrilling ride.
Film Director David Michan is honoured to have graduated from the esteemed Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica, a globally recognized cinema school named one of the top ten by the Hollywood Reporter. Acceptance into this highly competitive program is reserved for only fifteen alumni annually. He is proud to have written, produced, and directed his first feature film, "Adverse Reactions" or "Reacciones Adversas," completed within a modest budget and just eighteen days of filming. Its worldwide success included multiple accolades, including Best Director, Best Movie, Best Edition, Best Actor awards, and official selection in over thirty international film festivals.
David Michan has received high praise for his work in film. The Canadian Press described his debut feature film as “a slow-burning thriller from Mexico with echoes of Taxi Driver, Memento, and Fight Club. The writer, director, and editor, David Michán.”
He has been recognized for his work in various screenplay competitions, including the Fright Night Film Fest, the British Horror Film Festival, and the ScreamCraft Horror Script Contest.
He was also awarded the Encouragement of Cinematographic Creators scholarship by IMCINE, where he was advised by film director Jorge Michel Grau.
In addition, he participated in the 12° Course of the Development of Cinematographic Projects in Madrid, Spain, by IBERMEDIA and Fundación Carolina, where he was mentored by David Munoz, screenwriter for Guillermo del Toro's The Devil's Backbone, and Alejandro Hernandez, screenwriter for All of the Women, Winner of the 2014 Goya for Best Screenwriter.
David Michan has also directed numerous promotions for the television series for Telemundo-NBC Universal Network, for which he received various awards in the USA. He currently holds the Lead Film Directing Instructor position at Infocus Film School in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
He has been recognized for his work in various screenplay competitions, including the Fright Night Film Fest, the British Horror Film Festival, and the ScreamCraft Horror Script Contest.
He was also awarded the Encouragement of Cinematographic Creators scholarship by IMCINE, where he was advised by film director Jorge Michel Grau.
In addition, he participated in the 12° Course of the Development of Cinematographic Projects in Madrid, Spain, by IBERMEDIA and Fundación Carolina, where he was mentored by David Munoz, screenwriter for Guillermo del Toro's The Devil's Backbone, and Alejandro Hernandez, screenwriter for All of the Women, Winner of the 2014 Goya for Best Screenwriter.
David Michan has also directed numerous promotions for the television series for Telemundo-NBC Universal Network, for which he received various awards in the USA. He currently holds the Lead Film Directing Instructor position at Infocus Film School in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

David Michán (Director, Producer, Editor, Post Production Supervisor)
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MOVIE POSTERS


BTS

Pedro Pablo Brenes (DOP) Ed Alexander (Director, Cam Op) David Michán (Director, Producer)

Jaira Brownlee (Freya)

Abigail Hunt (Detective Marcy) David Michán (Director)

David Michán & Ed Alexander (Directors)

Pedro Pablo Brenes (DOP) David Michán (Director) Abigail Hunt, Jaira Brownlee

David Michán (Director), Abigail Hunt (Detective Marcy)

Ed Alexander (Director), Marie Issermann (Alice Lundstrum)


Miguel Ramos (Sound Recordist)

David Michán (Director), Marie Issermann (Alice Lundstrum)

Jaira Brownlee (Freya Lundstrum)

Jaira Brownlee (Freya)

Ed Alexander & David Michán (Directors)

Jaira Brownlee, Marie Issermann, David Michán

Ed Alexander (Rugged Man) Diego A. Frias (Producer), Gabriela Paranhos (AD)

Shisha Bar

Kayla Murphy (Punk Girl)

Tasha Kjenner (Makeup) Marie Issermann (Alice Lundstrum)
Intriguingly, the same enigmatic cartoon plays on a loop throughout the film. Is the house attempting to communicate a message to us?
"The Mad Doctor" 1933 (TBC Public Domain) Walt Disney Cartoon
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