Private Project

In the Deathroom

Based on the Stephen King short of the same name, IN THE DEATHROOM takes place in the not-so-distant future, when "enhanced interrogation" is primetime entertainment.

  • Ashley Good
    Director
    Pity Party, Happy Medium
  • Stephen King
    Writer
  • Ashley Good
    Writer
  • Ashley Good
    Producer
    Pity Party, Happy Medium
  • Ross Ogilvie
    Key Cast
    Pity Party
  • Alex Biddiscombe
    Key Cast
    Pity Party
  • Mariah Dupuy
    Key Cast
    Pity Party
  • Jennifer Smythe
    Key Cast
    Quantum Shock: Black Drop, Pity Party
  • Anselm Meyer
    Key Cast
    Ubermensch, Pity Party
  • Trent Peek
    Key Cast
    Pity Party, Third Date
  • Daniel Carruthers
    Director of Photography
    The Cameraman, The Devout, Pity Party
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Thriller, Dark Comedy
  • Runtime:
    12 minutes 45 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 31, 2017
  • Production Budget:
    300 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Ashley Good

Ashley Good is one of Victoria, British Columbia's (Canada) rising independent filmmakers. After shooting her proof-of-concept pilot, HAPPY MEDIUM, in 2016, Ashley decided to keep the momentum building. In 2017 alone, she produced and directed the Stephen King "Dollar Baby," IN THE DEATHROOM, as well as her first feature film, PITY PARTY.

Inspired by the quote, "Life doesn't imitate film, it imitates bad television," Ashley's filmmaking style combines point of view shots with sitcom-inspired scenes. As a writer, Ashley focuses on the odd and awkward moments that happen in between everyday banality.

Ashley is excited to see her work premiere at film fests across the US and Canada, and is looking forward to not only her next feature, but also to helping grow Victoria's film community.

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Director Statement

"As someone who grew up consuming as many of Stephen King's stories as she possibly could, it was a massive privilege to shoot a film based off of one of his works.

Because several other versions of IN THE DEATHROOM have already been attempted by other filmmakers, I was determined to put a unique twist on this classic short story. As with my feature PITY PARTY, I chose to embrace colour, rather than going for "dark and gritty."

I hope everyone enjoy this short, and that it inspires the next wave of Dollar Babies!"

- Ashley Good
October 2017