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 get?
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. 8 minutes, 11 seconds.

  • Eric J Evans
    Director
  • Lola Evans
    Writer
    Peabrain
  • Eric J Evans
    Writer
  • Lola Evans
    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
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Horror, comedy, silent
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 11 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 29, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    900 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    3:2
  • Film Color:
    Black & White
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Eric J Evans

Eric Evans is a portrait photographer and publication designer. He lives in Portland, Oregon with his partner and their son.

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