Cryptids (film)

Cryptids is an upcoming American anthology horror film produced by Justin M. Seaman, Zane Hershberger, and P. J. Starks.[2][3][4] It stars Joe Bob Briggs as a talk radio host who decides to discuss the topic of cryptozoology, prompting listeners to call in and relay stories about cryptids. The film includes segments directed by Brett DeJager, Zane Hershberger, Max Groah, John William Holt, Robert Kuhn, Billy Pon, and Justin M. Seaman.[5]

Cryptids
Promotional release poster by Marc Schoenbach[1]
Directed by
  • Brett DeJager
  • Zane Hershberger
  • Max Groah
  • John William Holt
  • Robert Kuhn
  • Billy Pon
  • Justin M. Seaman
Produced by
StarringJoe Bob Briggs
Music byRocky Gray[2]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Premise

"Cryptids takes place in a radio station during a show called The Truth Serum, hosted by Major Harlan Dean. On tonight's episode, Harlan decides to tackle the topic of cryptozoology, but as the phone lines light up and the calls come in, each caller's story becomes increasingly bizarre, and Harlan starts to question if real dangers are lurking outside the station."

— Rue Morgue[5]

Cast

The cast includes:[4]

  • Joe Bob Briggs as Major Harlan Dean
  • Bianca Allaine
  • Sable Griedel
  • Sé Marie
  • Daniel Kiely
  • Chad Bruns
  • Wayne W. Johnson
  • Cortland Woodard
  • Aaron Steadman
  • Allan Regimball

Production

Director and producer Justin M. Seaman met Joe Bob Briggs at Scarefest 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky, leading Briggs to be cast in the role of Major Harlan Dean.[4]

Funding for Cryptids began in 2013.[4] Seaman planned to launch a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo to help finance the film in March 2020, but postponed it due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, noting that "we decided it wasn't the best time to be asking for funds."[5] The Indiegogo campaign was eventually launched in July 2020.[5]

In January 2022, producer P. J. Starks stated that, according to co-producer Zane Hershberger, "they're finishing up the editing process on a couple of the segments. He's aiming to release the movie in summer of 2022."[6]

See also

References
  1. @sadistartdesigns (July 28, 2020). "@ruemorguemag featured my poster art for Justin Seaman's upcoming horror CRYPTIDS, featuring @joebobbriggsofficial himself!!". Retrieved July 31, 2020 – via Instagram.
  2. Gelmini, David (July 25, 2017). "Exclusive: Evanescence's Rocky Gray Talks Volumes of Blood: Horror Stories". Dread Central. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  3. Whittaker, Richard (October 7, 2017). "Death By Festival Counts Down to 10/31". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  4. Seaman, Justin M. "Cryptids-Feature Length Creature Horror Anthology". Indiegogo. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  5. Gingold, Michael (July 27, 2020). "Exclusive Poster, Comments: Joe Bob Briggs Stars in "Cryptids"". Rue Morgue. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  6. Gelmini, David (January 17, 2022). "PJ Starks Discusses 'The Barn Part II', 'Cryptids' and More [Exclusive]". Dread Central. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
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