Genre: Horror, Thriller
Release Date: October 4, 2024 (United States)
Runtime: 1 hour 29 minutes
Budget: $1,000 (estimated)
Directors: Matt Lewis, Josh Vanderzyden
Writer: Matt Lewis
Production Companies: Cemetery Kids, Field Recordings
Filming Locations: Ashland, Ohio, USA
Story
The horror-thriller Obscura (2024) is set in the eerie Midwest. Ten years ago, two of their peers disappeared without explanation from a manor. A group of daring college students decided to locate the long-abandoned manor. Driven by inquisitiveness, hearsay from the community, and an eagerness to discover the reality, the team meticulously investigates the deserted building. They soon come to understand that they are not alone as they wander the dilapidated manor’s hallways. Strange figures lurking in the shadows, mysterious messages, and unsettling incidents all hint at the dark secrets of the manor that they are not even close to understanding. Facing the evil forces that have taken the lives of many before them, the group’s quest for answers becomes a struggle for survival. The tension rises as it becomes harder to distinguish between reality and insanity, culminating in a terrifying ending.
Plot Summary
Obscura (2024) is a horror-thriller that follows a group of curious college students as they embark on a chilling quest to uncover the mystery behind a local legend. The students, driven by a morbid fascination and the desire to uncover the truth, set out to find an abandoned manor that has been the center of eerie rumors for a decade. Two kids from their school mysteriously disappeared near the manor ten years prior, and no trace of them has been found since. As the students delve deeper into the manor’s haunting history, they quickly realize that some secrets should remain hidden. What begins as an adventurous exploration turns into a harrowing fight for survival as they encounter sinister forces lurking within the walls of the old estate. The group must uncover the truth behind the disappearances before they become the next victims of Obscura.
Cast
Christina Everett as Al Doddson: One of the main students leading the search for the abandoned manor. Al’s determination to solve the mystery is tested when the group finds themselves in grave danger.
Zach Brown as Burch: A skeptical but loyal friend who accompanies Al on the dangerous journey. Burch’s sarcasm masks his fear of the manor’s terrifying reputation.
Chris DiCola as Hutch: A level-headed and practical member of the group, Hutch tries to keep everyone grounded as the terror escalates.
Joel Vanderzyden as Jordan Lucas: Jordan is the tech-savvy student responsible for documenting the group’s exploration. His role becomes critical as things spiral out of control.
Austin Bruns as Chlomeki: A thrill-seeker, Chlomeki is eager to uncover the secrets of the manor but is unprepared for the horrors that await.
Alexander David Matthews as Fox Face: A mysterious figure tied to the legends of the abandoned manor. His connection to the past disappearances becomes key to the story.
Rob Matthews as Grant Coleman: An enigmatic character whose intentions and motives remain unclear as the students encounter him during their search.
Mitch Lewis as Arthur Crowder: The local historian with knowledge of the manor’s dark past, Arthur Crowder provides cryptic clues that lead the group deeper into danger.
Chris Matthews as Townie: A local who warns the students to stay away from the manor, though his warnings go unheeded.
Genevieve Shultz as Operator: The voice of reason in the group, trying to keep communication open as the group ventures into the unknown.
