WHAT’S WRONG WENDY is a sapphic tribute to the monstrous, feral women who struggle to hold onto their humanity. Think a dash of Jennifer’s Body, a sprinkle of Ginger Snaps, and a dollop of High Tension, all rolled into the packaging of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”. A violent and grounded tragedy, this movie will satiate your hunger for female angst and a brutal storyline.

Valentine’s Day, 2025. Wendy Day, a pizza delivery girl, rolls up to a house party armed with a stack of pies and a rock-bottom sense of expectation. But when the door swings open, her heart, or fate, or something equally ridiculous, takes a direct hit. There stands Victoria Sinclair, the jaw-droppingly gorgeous homeowner who seems just as stunned. Victoria invites Wendy in, and despite the fact that her shift has barely started, Wendy tosses her job and common sense straight out the window. She’s single, and this is a sign, right? The night becomes a dizzying blur, culminating in a kiss so electric it could power the whole block. Wendy floats out of the party on cloud nine, her mind buzzing with possibility.

And then she dies.

Hours later, Wendy wakes up. Ravenous. Confused. Undeniably undead. Her first meal? A group of unlucky partygoers. Sated but shaken, she stumbles back to Victoria’s house, still clinging to that Cupid’s-arrow feeling lodged in her now-nonexistent pulse. Victoria, meanwhile, has spent the night spiraling into regret, cursing herself for letting her dream girl walk away. At dawn, there’s a knock. She opens the door to find Wendy, blood-soaked, glassy-eyed, and staring at her like she’s the last slice of pizza on earth. Against all reason, that spark from their kiss flares up, and Victoria lets her in. It doesn’t take long for reality to sink in: this is not romance anymore. But then, something in Wendy’s bloodshot eyes catches her off guard...tears. Humanity. A plea.

By the end of the night, Victoria makes the worst decision of her life.

Love is hard enough without your undead crush trying to eat you.

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Dusty Austen is a transgender woman and an award-winning filmmaker with over 20 years of experience in independent film. She started creating her own films at just 12 years old and had her work featured in a film festival by 18. From there, she built a steady career in the indie film scene, collaborating with companies across Ohio and Pennsylvania before branching out internationally to work with creatives in Ireland, England, and Canada.

Together with her wife, Athena Murzda, Austen co-founded Street Rat Studios—a low-budget, high-concept independent film company dedicated to celebrating diversity and creative freedom. Under this banner, they produced their award-winning feature film The Beast of Walton St, set to be released by Scream Team Releasing in November 2024.

Kody Newton is a multi-talented director, writer, and cinematographer hailing from Boise, Idaho, carving his own path in the world of independent filmmaking. With an unstoppable drive, Kody balances the challenges of producing his own films while passionately bringing others' visions to life behind the camera.

As a director of photography, Kody has lent his eye to upcoming films such as Death of Snow White, The Boy From Below, Tempest, and A Hard Place. Meanwhile, his own feature film, 2:59, is gearing up for release—an exciting milestone in his creative journey.

Kody’s relentless pursuit of storytelling is matched only by his dedication to elevating every project he’s part of. Whether crafting his own stories or collaborating with others, he’s a force to watch in independent cinema.

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The Location: The Lore of Sequoia Lake

Sequoia Lake is the kind of town people drive through and forget if they are lucky. Nestled deep in the forested hills of the Pacific Northwest, it is surrounded by towering redwoods, heavy fog, and an eerie stillness that never quite lifts. The lake itself sits at the town's edge, a dark, placid body of water with no recorded depth and a history of unexplained drownings.

At first glance, Sequoia Lake is quaint. Americana with a side of unease. Diners with flickering neon signs, a crumbling high school, and winding streets that all lead back to the lake. But underneath the nostalgia lies something festering. The town has secrets, bloody, ancient, and very much alive.

The Mission:

In 2021, FinalGhoul Films burst into existence in Columbus, Ohio, summoned by Spooky Madison with a dream: to spin wild, fascinating narratives and craft characters so real and relatable they’ll make you laugh, cry, and maybe check under your bed. 

FinalGhoul and its ever-spirited affiliates (Street Rat Studios and NewHire Entertainment) are on a mission to shake up the media world with better representation on screen, on set, behind the camera, and everywhere in between. "We’re building an authentic, inclusive, and safe space for all, because making movies should be as welcoming as it is thrilling."

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Our Past Work Speaks for Itself:

-Cold Feet: our quiet contender

This little one just started its fest circuit, and we are pleased to announce its first official selection to Houston Horror Fest and Queer Screams FilmFest!