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Mama Zuze

After the death of his father, a young orphaned boy moves across Africa to live with his grandmother. Who may be a shape shifting witch.

  • David Henson Greathouse
    Director
  • David Henson Greathouse
    Writer
  • David Henson Greathouse, Alick Nyankata, Beki Ingram
    Producer
  • Malachi T. Manwachi
    Key Cast
    "Jojo"
  • Marjorie B.K. Motono
    Key Cast
    "Mama Zuze"
  • Conjie Katai Chali
    Key Cast
    "Adisa"
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Genres:
    Horror
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 26 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    August 31, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    100,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    Zambia
  • Language:
    English, Other
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1:90
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
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Distribution Information
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Director Biography - David Henson Greathouse

Mama Zuze is David Henson Greathouse debut as a writer director. His main body of work has been as a special effects make-up artist on films including Freaked, The Usual Suspects, Tusk, The Woman, Late Phases, Jugface and The Pale Door.
He has also been as an actor and creature suit performer in The Toybox, Yoga Hosers, Clowntown, Late Phases and Horrorvision.

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Director Statement

I wanted to make a love letter to scary Grandma's. It was filmed in Ndola Zambia with all local cast and crew.