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Take a "Chance" on "Something Like a Phenomenon"

 
Last year, around this time, I reviewed a short film by the name of "The Timeslip" by Jonathan and Richard Chance.  I was quite impressed with this award winning short, and made it quite clear that I would love to see what they could do with a feature length film.  I was also pleased to have John answer some of my "Grave Questions"

Several months ago, John let it slip that he was working on a feature length project called, "Somthing Like a Phenomenon"- based on the events that took place in the famous Borley Rectory.  The story centers around the renown paranormal investigator, Harry Price, and the year he spent investigating the rectory with fifty volunteers.

The script made it to the semi-finals of the 2012 Shriekfest competition, and has begun production.  John was kind enough to send us a poster for the movie!
I love the look of this poster.  It not only echoes the visual style of posters from the late 1930's, but also has a nice Cthulu type motif to it.  This poster would actually look great as a book cover as well.

Now, I not only love my horror films, but I am also a bit of a paranormal researcher as well.  Borley Rectory, and Harry Price's year long investigation of the haunting there has always held a facsination for me.  There has always been controversy surrounding Harry Price and this investigation.

I'm really excited and eager to see the direction John takes with this movie.

Check out the website for the film, and it's Facebook page too!


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