You’re probably curious about this strange little horror movie we've been talking about, and we're really excited to finally start sharing it with you.
If you missed out on the announcement livestream, we talked about the movie, answered questions, and shared more about what we're building together.
The Vessel by Cinema Therapy Studios
🎥 What is The Vessel
The Vessel is a horror movie about friendship.
A group of college friends reunites for their annual weekend of fun, drinks, and reminiscing when they're disturbed by... something. Also, the guy who organized the whole thing starts speaking in tongues. Can they figure out what's happening?
There are big laughs, there are tears, there are screams, and there are some genuinely creepy moments. But because this is Cinema Therapy Studios, it's also about people. At its heart, the story asks: How do our blind spots keep us from truly seeing each other, and how can we learn to come together in the face of unspeakable horror?
Right now we're deep into pre-production. The table reads have been a blast, the script keeps getting stronger, concept art is coming together, we're crafting bespoke props, and casting is well underway. It's exciting to watch this thing become more real every week.
Alan Seawright On Set
🎥 Why Crowdfund a Movie?
We want to make the best movie we possibly can.
The more resources we have, the more time we can spend making every part of the film better. That means creating practical horror effects inspired by the classics, blending them with modern visual effects, recording the score with a live orchestra, and making sure we have the marketing support to bring The Vessel to theaters.
Our hope is to self-distribute the film so more people can experience it the way we intend: on the big screen.
Everyone Agrees Fugelsang Manor Speaks for Itself
🎥 How Can I Be A Part of It?
If you'd like to help bring The Vessel to life, make sure you follow the campaign to unlock access to our exclusive Discord community, where we'll be sharing behind-the-scenes updates throughout production.
And don't forget to reserve your spot during the pre-launch. Everyone who reserves will receive an exclusive The Vessel postcard inviting you to Fugelsang Manor. It's only available during the pre-launch, and, as Alan put it during the livestream, it's "a piece of cinema history." (We're only being a little dramatic because it is actually very cool.)
More than anything, we're excited to make this movie with you.
As Alan said, "My hope is that I make a movie that's good enough that it's somebody's favorite movie."
