Horror Favourites – Lenny Schwartz

Armed with a gun and a single silver bullet, one woman must try to survive the three-night cycle of the werewolf in The Haunted and the Hunted. Presented without any dialogue, the post-apocalyptic horror film promises to be a unique take on werewolf lore.

Award-winning playwright Lenny Schwartz makes his feature directorial debut from his own screenplay. New England indie horror staple Sheri Lee stars. Special effects artists Izzi Galindo (The Batman, True Detective) and Erminio Pinque are teaming up to bring the terrifying creatures to the screen.

The Haunted and the Hunted is currently crowdfunding on Indiegogo. Backers have the opportunity to become involved with the production, including appearing on screen as a dead body. Other perks include producer credits, premiere tickets, and more.

“I first started writing this film in 2015,” notes Schwartz. “After refining it for years, I finally decided I had to direct it. When I met Sheri Lee, the picture was complete in my head. I have thought about it nonstop since, and I won’t stop until the premiere.”

The Haunted and the Hunted is scheduled to begin shooting this fall in Rhode Island for a 2023 release.

Below writer-director Lenny Schwartz talks about his favorite horror film Halloween:

“My favorite horror film is the original Halloween. That movie really is something. It scared me as a kid and still scares me to this very day. There is something about it that is so mundane yet so frightening. John Carpenter really nails it. It feels like this movie could have happened. Every aspect works, and Donald Pleasance has one of the most horrifying last lines in horror movie history.

And the music! Man, it’s operatic. The sequels, while I enjoy them, do have diminished returns. There’s nothing like this one. As I go into directing the film The Haunted and the Hunted, I think about how John Carpenter did it in this film. He didn’t have a big budget; he had nothing but skill and creativity in his arsenal.”

THE HAUNTED AND THE HUNTED Tells Unique Werewolf Tale Without Dialogue
The Indiegogo Campaign is HERE igg.me/at/hauntedandhunted and you can watch the teaser trailer below:

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Alex Humphrey

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