The
psychological horror genre is getting more diverse with the new short film
Paralysis. Award-winning Director/Writer R. Shanea Williams explained why this
film is different. “It has a black female protagonist. That
alone separates it from many psychological horror films,” said Williams.
Paralysis
tells the story of an emotionally fragile woman who moves into a new apartment.
Plagued by a sleep disorder, she fears she may be taunted by a supernatural
entity.
“I'm
fascinated by the mind and how it can be more dangerous and monstrous than
anything outside of us,” said Williams who has always wanted to make a
psychological horror film. “The films that have been the most unsettling for me
have always dealt with human consciousness. For me, Paralysis is my attempt to
explore the strange and eerie depths of the mind.”
The
Indiegogo campaign for Paralysis can be found here to donate.
http://igg.me/p/paralysis/x/8815
“There
are hundreds of stories out there and we perhaps see about five or six
variations on screen. I ask people to support this campaign who want to see
more diversity on screen and more diverse storytelling,” said Williams. “It's
not just about making a film with an interesting concept, but making a film
with that also has depth.”
“This
film will be a game changer in the world of African-American independent film,”
said producer Anthony Davis. “I know Indiegogo is an excellent platform to
generate funding for this production.”
Paralysis
is the 3rd film from Williams and Davis’ production company Vision 75/80
productions. Their last short film, Contamination, was selected into eight film
festivals, nominated for Best Short Film at the 2014 HBO/BET Urban World Film
Festival and the 2014 BronzeLens Film Festival, and won for Best Actress Drama
at the 2015 Flager Film Festival.
Mshon Pulliam has signed on to be the associate producer for the
production, which will film in New York.
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