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The Summoning at Danforth Manor

Kingsport, Massachusetts,1918. The Golden Age of Spiritualism. Five people assemble at the foreboding Danforth Manor to hold a seance. Each has a question to ask the spirit realm... but will they like the answers they receive?
A horror/comedy silent film inspired by the work of Guy Maddin, HP Lovecraft, and Charles Addams featuring practical effects, a custom harpsichord score, and a who's who of the Portland, Oregon theater scene. 7 minutes, 28 seconds.

  • Eric Evans
    Director
  • Lola Lebowski
    Writer
    Peabrain
  • Lola Lebowski
    Producer
    Peabrain
  • Naomi Rose
    Key Cast
    "Zenaida the Medium"
  • Clifton Holznagel
    Key Cast
    "Clifton"
    Very Poorly Indeed, Beethoven and Chopin Meet the Bride of Frankenstein, Complex
  • Alanna Archibald
    Key Cast
    "Alanna"
    The Ways We Cope, Yellow Yellow Yellow
  • Jean-Luc Boucherot
    Key Cast
    "The Colonel"
    Danse Macabre
  • Mandy Khoshnevisan
    Key Cast
    "Kiki"
    Funhouse Lounge (various); Bag & Baggage Theater Co
  • Lola Lebowski
    Production Design
    Peabrain
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Horror, comedy, silent
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 28 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 29, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    900 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    3:2
  • Film Color:
    Black & White
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival
    Portland
    United States
    October 7, 2023
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Eric Evans

Eric Evans has been a creative services manager, communications designer, and photographer in Portland since 2010. This is his first short film. He is deep in post-production of Lola Lebowski's next project, Piggy L'Amour Has Feelings, a sitcom starring dozens of puppets.

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Director Statement

What if you could ask the dead a question, but didn't like the answer? This project began as little more than a sizzle reel intended to show off in-camera effects and low-budget versatility. It quickly became more as Lola Lebowski added characters, depth, and humor to the premise. The result is as funny as it is spooky, utilizing silent-age make-up tricks, lighting, and miniatures to create a glimpse into a Lovecraftian past.