Social Media Meets Supernatural Terror in ‘Chateau’

Horror fans at the American Film Market (AFM) are in for a frightful treat as Film Mode Entertainment presents its latest horror-thriller, Chateau. Directed by Luke Genton, known for his work on Snow Falls and The Keeper, Chateau stars Cathy Marks (American Horror Story, Scream Queens) and Colton Tran (The Sex Lives of College Girls, The Keeper) and marks its debut market screening at AFM.

Chateau tells the story of Olivia (played by Marks), an aspiring influencer on a quest for more followers during a trip to France. Intrigued by the eerie aura of a mysterious chateau with a shadowy history, she decides to sneak onto the property for an exclusive live-stream experience. But as the broadcast begins, Olivia’s seemingly thrilling adventure unravels into a terrifying ordeal. Dark, unseen forces emerge, intent on ensuring she doesn’t leave. With every corner haunted and every sound amplified, her digital quest for fame becomes a brutal struggle for survival.

For director Luke Genton, Chateau offers the chance to explore contemporary fears within the horror genre. “Chateau was a joy to make, and I hope audiences have a delightfully chilling time watching it,” he shared. The film’s blend of supernatural horror and suspense aims to captivate audiences and keep them guessing until the very end.

Producer and Film Mode Entertainment executive Epstein expressed his excitement for the AFM premiere. “We’re thrilled to be screening Chateau to buyers at AFM for the very first time. The exceptionally talented cast and crew have crafted a horror/thriller that promises to keep audiences on the edge of their seats,” he noted, adding that the film’s combination of horror elements and social media themes brings a fresh perspective to the genre.

Cathy Marks brings a wealth of experience to her role as Olivia. Known for her appearances on Ryan Murphy’s hit series American Horror Story and Scream Queens, Marks has established herself in the horror landscape. She also appeared as Young Dina in The Young and the Restless and most recently in The Bay, a popular Emmy-winning series by Gregori J. Martin.

Colton Tran, who plays a significant role in Chateau, is not only an actor but also a celebrated director and producer. Tran has an impressive track record, including his short film 8 Bodies, which starred Jennette McCurdy and Matt Shively and is currently being adapted into a feature. In addition to directing music videos for artists such as Dove Cameron and Todrick Hall, Tran has collaborated with Disney Channel and directed the award-winning horror short Killer Date. His other recent credits include roles in Netflix’s GLOW and HBO’s The Sex Lives of College Girls.

Film Mode Entertainment, the distributor behind Chateau, continues to champion independent filmmakers by bringing commercially viable, high-quality horror to global audiences.

Chateau sneak peek