Crew
Runtime: 1h 10m
Release Date: July 30, 2024 (United States)
Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Filming Locations: Los Angeles, California, USA
Director/Writer: Guy Mayfield
Language: English
Story
Guy Mayfield explores the connection between psychological suffering and creative genius in “Folded in Grey,” a gripping narrative. A terrifying examination of Candace Moccia’s inner turmoil and the eerie presence of her ex-lover takes place against the backdrop of her resurgence in the art world. The movie promises to be tense and emotionally charged as it blurs the lines between reality and insanity.
Plot Summary
Candace Moccia, formerly a well-known artist renowned for her hauntingly beautiful works, has cut herself off from the public as a result of personal conflict and creative stagnation. An audacious and ambitious attempt to reclaim her lost glory, her return to the art world is marked by what may be her final masterpiece exhibition. But the spiteful spirit of her dead lover haunts and influences her as she gets ready for this historic day. The boundaries between Candace’s artistic vision and her spiral into madness are blurred as a result of this evil presence’s manipulation of her reality. Before her own sanity completely collapses, Candace has to face her past and the horrific truth about her lover’s death as the exhibition date draws near.
Cast
Sarah Noelle as Candace Moccia – The troubled artist whose return to the spotlight becomes a descent into madness.
Stephen Brodie as Stefan Le Saux – Candace’s enigmatic and troubled lover who returns as a ghostly presence.
Kris Smith as Milton Wood – A close friend and confidant who tries to help Candace but struggles to understand her increasingly erratic behavior.
Billy Culbertson as Jackson Werner – An art critic whose skepticism may hide a deeper connection to Candace’s past.
Rudy Ledbetter as Cameron Ledley – A fellow artist whose rivalry with Candace resurfaces during the exhibition.
Marcus Bell as Dax Campbell – A mysterious figure linked to Candace’s past.
Jake Brewer as Michael Martin – An art dealer with a vested interest in Candace’s comeback.
Patrick Canon as Christopher T. Elliott – A journalist investigating Candace’s story.
Viktoria Chernetski as The Muse (as Victoria Kait) – The spectral presence influencing Candace’s artistic vision.
Brandon Krum as Demon (voice) – The eerie voice of the vengeful spirit haunting Candace.
Jericho Weir as Loughton Tewksbury – A collector of Candace’s early works, now an obsessive admirer.
Lincoln Bradbury as Tim Manning – A psychological therapist who attempts to help Candace but is overwhelmed by the supernatural elements.
Joshua Doddy as Clayton Ventry – A security guard at the gallery who senses something amiss.
Ethic Dejaun as Joseph Lavon – An old friend whose loyalty is tested by the unfolding events.
Gaines Sellerby as Randy Legend – A figure from Candace’s past who brings a new layer of mystery.