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Synopsis
Guided by mysterious entities who claim to be her true family, Nikki is shown the haunting secrets of not only the town she holds close to her heart, but also her parents and friends. Discovering that Perfect is a dark and twisted place, her faith is put to the test and sends her spiraling down a path of insanity, from which there may be no escape.
Adapting Book to Film
S.J. Hermann, President of Acrostar Productions, wrote the novel "Perfect Soul" and is adapting it to film. He is known for well-developed characters and a great story that makes you think while also terrifying you . We need your help to bring this book to life on the screen. Our main expenses fall into these categories:
- Talented actors and crew
- Special effects makeup
- Set decoration
- Lodging/location expenses
- Video special effects
We work hard and efficiently and have a fantastic team - we'd love to see you join our team!
The Impact
This is not your typical horror film, it also includes supernatural entities. Several themes weave throughout this film:
None of us truly know our past until we experience it through the eyes of those who were there. Is our faith enough to make everything OK?
Risks & Challenges
At Acrostar Productions, we finish every film project, from shorts on the Acrostar YouTube channel to feature films released worldwide. Perfect Soul is the first book by S.J. Hermann being adapted to film.
We have mapped out three filming blocks in central IL for 2025 for Perfect Soul for a total of 14 filming days:
- March 2025
- June 2025
- September 2025
This pre-production campaign helps us get ready for filming in March. It will be followed by a production campaign to hopefully cover expenses to complete filming and post production which will include some video special effects on top of our practical effects.
Early adopter producers in this campaign will get sneak peek behind-the-scenes access to photos and footage not available to the public. And will be offered discounted upgrades for the production campaign.
We truly appreciate your support and understand that not everyone can contribute. So please also consider sharing this campaign on social media.
We hope these are perks that you enjoy, you are an important member of our team. If you think of something you'd like to see, please reach out through Indiegogo or our Facebook group, we love hearing ideas from our fans!
And Thanks So Much!
Cast & Crew
Nikki Strange is the perfect daughter, raised to be a devoted Christian by her strict parents. What she doesn’t know is that the blood that flows through her veins is pure evil.
Amber Holden is Nikki’s best friend who has returned from college for the summer to Perfect, but there’s something she’s hiding. Something more sinister.
Jake Barrett, A good Christian boy who is getting ready to leave for college. Friend to Nikki, who has a crush on him, and Amber.
A strict mother who rules by the word of God, Marie Strange keeps a close eye on Nikki, often handing out cruel and unusual punishments if Nikki sways away from her faith, yet Marie is far from perfect.
As the pastor of Perfect's congregation, James Strange has one thing on his mind when it comes to his Sermons; breaking the deadly sin known as greed.
Jeremy O’Reilly is the town of Perfect's handyman, Not only is he handy with tools ... just ask Nikki’s mother.
With her family struggling to survive, and dealing with the the need to pull their daughter out of college, Lisa tries to remain the glue that holds the family together.
Rob Holden is a hard working man doing his best to support his family and to send his daughter Amber to college.
Haunting Nikki, Mary is determined to show her the truth about the residents of Perfect, and to bring her back to her heritage.
As a spirit, Abigail takes a more calm approach, as opposed to her mother Mary, to show Nikki things aren’t what they seem in Perfect.
Fran Murray was once looked up to by the children of Perfect, until she concealed a sinful act that caused her to distance herself from them.
As the sole survivor of the events that took place in Perfect centuries ago, Carrie-Ann is the key to help guide the spirits back to get revenge.
Not much can be said about the character of Anna without going into spoiler territory. Anna comes back to seek revenge on a certain person.
Written and directed by Steve Hermann
Produced by Ann Myrna
Cinematography by Ashley Hefner
Sound by Markk Bush
Special Effects Makeup by Beth Metcalf
Wardrobe by Michele Hefner