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The Legend of William Boucher

The legend of William Boucher is a tale of horror. He returns to New Orleans to find out that his beloved twin sister, Whisper, has been killed. Seeking vengeance, he embarks on a killing spree and, through a curse, is compelled to return to Earth to exact his revenge.

  • Kedra l curry
    Director
  • Kedra l curry
    Writer
  • Mylissa A Marshall
    Writer
  • Walter M Curry
    Writer
  • Kedra L Curry
    Producer
  • Walter M Curry
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 21 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 21, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    350 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States, United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:19
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Kedra l curry

Kedra L. Curry (Quintana)
Director | Writer | Performer
Kedra L. Curry (Quintana) is a multidisciplinary artist whose creative journey began in poetry and performance before evolving into filmmaking. With roots in theater, commercial work, and short films as an actor, Kedra developed a passion for storytelling from multiple perspectives before stepping behind the camera to bring her own distinctive vision to life.
Recently completing an intensive filmmaking program at the University of Florida under the mentorship of acclaimed director Franklin Ritch (writer/director of "The Artifice Girl"), Kedra has honed her technical and creative skills. Her filmmaking education was further enriched through a specialized screenwriting workshop led by former UCLA professor and renowned screenwriting expert Hal Ackerman.
Kedra's directorial debut, the comedy short "American Ghetto Superstar," showcases her unique voice through a vibrant parody blending "America's Got Talent" with "Showtime at the Apollo." Her editing talents were recognized when she secured second place in a competitive editing contest for a voting video, demonstrating her technical prowess and storytelling abilities.
With a commitment to meaningful representation and addressing important social issues, Kedra has written a poignant short film centered on prostate cancer, giving voice to those whose stories often go untold. Currently, she is in pre-production for a documentary focused on amplifying the experiences of women who share her background and identity—ensuring these essential narratives find their rightful place in the cultural conversation.
Kedra's work is characterized by authentic storytelling, cultural relevance, and a distinctive blend of humor and heart that reflects her multifaceted background in poetry, performance, and visual arts. Her evolution from performer to director represents her belief in the power of diverse perspectives to transform how stories are told and received.

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Director's Statement: The Legend of William Boucher
When I first encountered Walter M. Curry Jr.'s vision for "The Legend of William Boucher," I was immediately drawn to its untapped potential—not just as a horror narrative, but as a cultural statement. Working alongside Mylissa, we've infused this story with authentic Voodoo influences and elements from my Caribbean heritage, creating something that transcends traditional horror tropes while honoring the rich supernatural traditions of the American South.
New Orleans—with its haunting beauty, complex history, and spiritual syncretism—provides the perfect backdrop for William's story. This setting isn't merely atmospheric; it's essential to understanding the deeper cultural currents that flow through our film. The city itself becomes a character, bearing witness to the supernatural reunion of William and his twin sister Whisper, separated in life but bound eternally in death.
As a filmmaker, I've long been troubled by the absence of Black figures in the pantheon of iconic horror characters. Where are our Jason Voorhees, our Freddy Kruegers? "The Legend of William Boucher" addresses this void head-on, introducing William as a new face of fear—one rooted in Black folklore and spiritual traditions that have been systematically overlooked in the genre. This isn't just representation for its own sake; it's about expanding the very language of horror cinema.
The Southern Gothic tradition provides us with a framework to explore themes of family curses, hidden histories, and the supernatural consequences of human actions. Our trinity of terror—William, Whisper, and Lwa Baron—embody these elements while offering something new to the genre. Their reign of supernatural horror across New Orleans tests not only their victims but the very boundaries of the horror genre itself.
Directing the AI concept art for this project has allowed me to begin visualizing this unique world, but the film will be so much more—a fully realized journey into uncharted territories of fear. My approach combines reverence for horror traditions with the audacity to challenge and expand them.
I invite audiences to discover who among our characters possesses the power to end this supernatural reign of terror—and at what cost. "The Legend of William Boucher" isn't just about scares and suspense; it's about acknowledging that the most powerful horror stories are those we haven't yet been brave enough to tell.
In creating this film, we are not just adding another entry to the horror genre—we are reclaiming narrative space for Black folklore and Caribbean spiritual traditions, placing them at the center rather than the margins of our collective nightmares.