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Hideous Mind

Rachel finds it difficult to care for an elderly woman, Slowly Rachel descends into madness.

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Hideous Mind

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Hideous Mind

Hideous Mind

Rachel finds it difficult to care for an elderly woman, Slowly Rachel descends into madness.

Rachel finds it difficult to care for an elderly woman, Slowly Rachel descends into madness.

Rachel finds it difficult to care for an elderly woman, Slowly Rachel descends into madness.

Rachel finds it difficult to care for an elderly woman, Slowly Rachel descends into madness.

Philip Kempson
Philip Kempson
Philip Kempson
Philip Kempson
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Hideous Mind

A psychological horror

Running time of approximately 30 minutes,

Based on the Edgar Allan Poe short story Tell Tale Heart and taking inspiration from movies such as Asylum from the British film studio Amicus. With a hint of Pycho two thrown in.

We follow Rachel as she finds it difficult to care for an elderly woman (Harriette) Slowly Rachel descends into darkness as she plans to remove the torment from her mind.

Shooting will take place in early 2024 for approximately 14 days and be set in and around the region of Staffordshire in the UK.

 

...An important message from Dr. Emily Simpson PSYD...

 

 

 
Thank You for supporting The Eliza Clemm Institute.

 

 

...Writer & Director...

 

Philip Kempson

Philip has been in the entertainment industry for over 35 years and lives in Stoke on Trent in the UK with his wife and children.

Starting as stage crew for the Theatre Royal, Hanley in the 80s where he developed a love for stage and screen. Philip became a projectionist for Warner Bros and M.G.M within London's West End in the early 90s. Philip has directed and produced several short films and also the feature, Beneath Still Water.

"The release of Hideous Mind is sure to wow audiences. Featuring a stellar cast and the collaborative efforts of a terrific crew,  bringing to life an absorbing story and a variety of compelling characters."

...Director Of Photography...

                                        

Gary-Anthony Rogers

Gary is a freelance Director of Photography and owner of Country Star Productions. Gary has lensed over 16 feature films, many music videos, TV and corporate including Netflix productions. This year alone Gary has shot a feature film starring Jason Flemyng and Bruce Payne called 'The Stoic' and 'Watch Me Sleep' for Midlands filmmaker John Williams. As someone who has experience in setting up other film festivals in the past, he is now turning his attention to making the artistic capital of the country, Stratford On Avon, into a major showcase for the arts.

...SFX & MUA...

                              

Jacqui Dunn

Jacqui is a freelance Special Effects Makeup Artist, Illustrator, and Prop builder in her jaqdsfx studio and supports artists from Stoke on Trent and Staffordshire as much as she can.

Jacqui is always in-demand so we are honoured that she is onboard.

Her recent work includes all the prosthetic appliances and applications for Shrek the Musical at the Crewe Lyceum Theatre.

check out Jacqui's portfolio at https://jaqdsfx.co.uk/ or find jaqdsfx on all social platforms.

...Sound recordist...

                     

Tim Vickerstaff

Tim is an IT Professional by trade, having worked in the Medical and Education sectors.

Tim is a Studio Engineer and founding Director of Leek-based radio station Moorlands Radio.

Founded in 2003 and began full-time broadcasting in 2009. Prior to radio, Tim worked with The New Vic Theatre, Alton Towers and if you go back far enough even Nickelodeon TV and the Paramount Comedy Channel.

...Meet The Cast...

Rachel will be played by the hugely talented Kerry Sirrell.

Kerry's credits include the award-winning Suicide Blonde and star of the new sitcom Morbid. Kerry's credits can be found at https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6357585/ 

Dr. Knight will be played by the talented James Whitehurst.


We are happy to announce the role of Dr. Knight will be played by the talented James Whitehurst.
James is known for His roles in the award-winning Watch Me Sleep (2023) and Tales of the Creeping Death (2022).
He also continues to appear in several high-profile Commercials and is an extremely passionate actor.

Harriette Bailey will be played by the talented Judith Hunt.

Judith Hunt is a passionate actress with a music background.

She is Australian, a graduate of the Western Australian Institute of Technology (B.A. in English) and a former student of the Australian Film & TV School in Sydney.

Her acting roles range from Finding Reggie and Hwitebait in 2022 to

Remember and Teeth in 2023.

Dr Simpson will be played by the talented Susannah May.

Susannah is finished performing in "UPSTART! at the EDINBURGH FRINGE. where it's achieving countless five-star reviews. Susannah Has also been part of the award-winning short film Out Of Time and the comedy shorts Going Viral & Art.

Sam will be played by Antony Webster.

Those who have worked alongside this energetic, intelligent optimist appreciate his remarkable character portrayals, his 'can-do attitude and his steadfast love of tea. Anthony's work includes Whiteblade (2016), The Legend of Mordred (2019) and Running Naked (2020).

Anthony's credits can be found at https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4478540/ 

 

Supporting cast.

Alan Ratliffe, Carly Street,

Katie Cannon & David Fenton,

A supporting artist has a very important role to play within the filmmaking family.

 

What We Need & What You Get

We appreciate the importance of transparency and trust in building a successful campaign. Here is a breakdown of the funding we require and how it will be allocated:

  • Makeup F/X,  
  • Locations,  
  • DOP with an AC.
  • Sound recordist.
  • Actors.
  • Props/set design.
  • Wardrobe.
  • Post Production.
  • Marketing and Distribution.
  • And keeping everyone fed.

We want to assure you that every pound contributed to our campaign will be allocated thoughtfully and responsibly. Your trust and support are paramount to us, and we are committed to delivering a phenomenal horror film that exceeds your expectations. Together, let's bring 'Hideous Mind' to life and create an unforgettable cinematic experience for horror fans worldwide.

    The Impact

    Your support signifies more than just a financial investment. It grants you a unique opportunity to be involved in the creation of a defining film, 'Hideous Mind.' Your contribution establishes a personal connection, making you an active participant in the journey of bringing this psychological horror movie to life.

    Hideous Mind is a passion project that will be submitted to as many festivals as we can.

    The aim is to bring Edgar Allan Poe's work back to the forefront of filmmaking.

     

    Other Ways You Can Help

    We absolutely understand that not everyone can contribute money! That is ok, some things are worth gold and that is in the form of sharing or helping us get the word out! We are so grateful for any support we receive. It takes a village! You can easily use the Indiegogo share tool to help.

    Join us today! Be part of something amazing! 

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