The Atoning
The Atoning is a 2017 American supernatural horror independent film written and directed by Michael Williams.
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| Directed by | Michael Williams |
| Produced by | Michael Williams Michael LaCour Joni Seitz |
| Written by | Michael Williams |
| Starring | Virginia Newcomb Cannon Bosarge Michael LaCour Alex Zuko Sherri Eakin Ashlynn Lopez Jessy Hughes Bryan Benfield Kyle Wigginton Nikki Caruso Dorothy Weems |
| Music by | Keatzi Gunmoney |
| Cinematography | Michael Williams |
| Edited by | Michael Williams |
Production company | Shendopen Productions The Atoning Movie, LLC. |
| Distributed by | Gravitas Ventures |
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Running time | 89 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Premise
Vera, Ray, and Sam, a seemingly normal family, are haunted by more than mere ghosts. The lingering horror of their past threatens their ability to function as a loving family until they become enlightened by a mystical encounter. [1]
Cast
- Virginia Newcomb as Vera
- Cannon Bosarge as Sam
- Michael LaCour as Ray
- Alex Zuko as John
- Sherri Eakin as Sara
- Ashlyn Lopez as Julie
- Jessy Hughes as Vanessa
- Bryan Benfield as Momus
- Kyle Wigginton as Zepar
- Nikki Caruso as Asmodeus
- Dorothy Weems as Charon
- Stella Allen as Abby
- Caroline Delatte as Joni
- Chris Bosarge as Uncle Danny
- Todd Barnett as Cody
- Christi Dubois as Mel
- Joni Seitz as Real Estate Agent
Production
The film was shot entirely on location in West Point, Mississippi at the home of co-producer Joni Seitz.
Release
Following a preview screening on February 2, 2017 at Malco Cinema in Columbus, Mississippi,[2][3] the film premiered at the Oxford Film Festival on February 18, 2017.[4] It screened at the Magnolia Independent Film Festival on March 4, 2017, where it won the Best Home Grown award. It screened and won the Best Feature award at the Azalea Film Festival on April 1, 2017. The film was picked up for distribution by Gravitas Ventures on May 11, 2017. It was released on Blu-ray, DVD and digital download on September 5, 2017.
Alternate titles
Brazil: Segredos Obscuros
Germany: Dämon - Dunkle Vergangenheit
Mexico: Delitos Ocultos
Peru: Apariciones extrañas
Awards
- Best Feature Film, Azalea Film Festival (2017)
- Best Home Grown Film, Magnolia Independent Film Festival (2017)
- 2nd Place for Suspense-Thriller, International Horror Hotel Film Festival (2017)
- Ron Tibbett Award for Best Mississippi Film, Tupelo Film Festival (2017)
- 1st Place Feature Film, Tupelo Film Festival (2017)
- Best Actress (Virginia Newcomb), FestivalSouth Film Expo
- Best Cinematography, FestivalSouth Film Expo
- Best Feature Film, FestivalSouth Film Expo
References
- "Shendopen". shendopen.com. Retrieved January 26, 2017.
- "Clip Syndicate Video: Sunrise Guest 1/23/17 - "The Atoning" Screening". clipsyndicate.com. Retrieved January 26, 2017.
- "Indie filmmaker turns to horror genre for second feature film". cdispatch.com. Retrieved January 26, 2017.
- Gagliano, Steven (December 8, 2016). "Oxford Film Festival Aims To Present Powerful, Stereotype-Breaking Films For 2017". hottytoddy.com. Retrieved January 26, 2017.