Festivals - Fantasia 2020: The block island sound will have its World Premiere

By Mulder, 09 august 2020

The block island sound is a scary new horror film by Kevin and Matthew McManus, Emmy-nominated writers and producers of American Vandal and Cobra Kai, and directors of past Fantasia hits such as FUNERAL KINGS and behind past Fantasia hits FUNERAL KINGS and . Atmospheric, intelligent and captivating, this character-focused film skillfully evokes isolation and paranoia, as well as being highly dependent on its environment with stunning cinematography and striking sound design. Chris Sheffield, Michaela McManus and Neville Archambault are fantastic, as are supporting actors Jim Cummings (Thunder Road), Jeremy Holm (The Ranger, Mr. Robot) and Willie C. Carpenter (Men In Black). The block island sound is both intimate and grandiose, delivering thrills while addressing a wide range of concerns that characterize our times, from conspiracy theories to climate change to family crises. Remote fishing communities have never been more anxious.

Synopsis :
Something terrifying is happening off the coast of Block Island. A strange force is influencing residents as well as nature. Birds are falling from the sky. Some people fall, too, emotionally collapsing in unexplained ways. Harry Lynch (Chris Sheffield, th Stanford Prison Experiment) has always been marginal. These days he watches with concern as his father (Neville Archambault, 13 Cameras) loses his memory and becomes increasingly confused. And angry. Very, very angry. His sister Audry (Michaela McManus, The Village), whose work in marine biology will soon prove indispensable, returns to town with her daughter and immediately sees what Harry sees. His exploration of the horrific phenomena of wildlife intertwines with what triggers her father's actions, leading them all to bloodcurdling revelations for which no one is prepared. Revelations that will affect the family in ways they can't imagine.

The block island sound
Directed by Kevin McManus, Matthew McManus
Produced by Kevin McManus, Matthew McManus, Ashleigh Snead, Andrew Van den Houten
Written by Matthew McManus
Starring Neville Archambault, Willie C. Carpenter, Jim Cummings, Jeremy Holm, Matilda Lawler, Michaela McManus, Trisha McManus, Heidi Niedermeyer, Chris Sheffield
Music by Paul Koch
Cinematography : Alan Gwizdowski
Edited by : Derek Desmond
Production company : 30 Bones Cinema
Running time : 97mns

(Source : Fantasia 2020 site officiel)