TENNESSEE GOTHIC

Kids will lose their head sometimes.

Photographed on 16mm film, adapted from Ray Russell’s short story “American Gothic” and brought to the screen by award-winning filmmaker Jeff Wedding (A MEASURE OF THE SIN), TENNESSEE GOTHIC is an audacious look at love, lust, and horrific tragedy. When a beautiful young woman (Jackie Kelly) is found staggering down a country road splattered in blood, a dim-witted farmer and his teenage son offer her refuge in their home. This living situation quickly escalates into madness and horror when the woman’s true nature slinks to the surface.

Cast
Jackie Kelly
William Ryan Watson
Victor Hollingsworth
Wynn Reichert
Christine Poythress
Jason Christ
Jim Ousley
Runtime: 88 minutes
Released: 2019
Blu-ray Details

1080p High Definition /16×9 Widescreen

Bonus Features

Filmmaker Commentary.

Behind The Scenes Documentary. 

Stills Slideshow. 

Trailer. 

Outtakes.

Additional Information

Studio: En Media Res / GypsyRoot Productions.
Directed by Jeff Wedding.
Written by Jeff Wedding, based on a short story by Ray Russell.
Produced by Katie Groshong, Louis Edward Doerge, Hannah Doerge, Erin Grosvenor, and Jeff Wedding.

 

Eric Stanze is the director of photography on this film.

 

Shot entirely on 16mm Kodak motion picture film, TENNESSEE GOTHIC is based on a short story by horror master Ray Russell (SARDONICUS, X: THE MAN WITH THE X-RAY EYES, INCUBUS).

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TENNESSEE GOTHIC (Official Trailer)
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Reviews

“Twisted, violent and mordantly funny. With supple 16mm cinematography from indie horror legend Eric Stanze, fearless central performances, and the sickest sense of humor.”
nashvillescene.com
“The acting is strong, the story is tight, the direction is solid, and the camerawork is gorgeous. Eric Stanze handles the 16mm photography and it's fantastic. Recommended!”
Rock!Shock!Pop!
“Frankly, it's beautiful in an earthy way. The power of the source material is not lost in translation. And make no mistake about it, Jackie Kelly has some acting chops and shows it with surprising depth for a monster.”
Horror DNA
“Beautifully shot, TENNESSEE GOTHIC gets a lot of mileage out of its strong central performances and quirky tone... Alternately brutal and amusing... A twisty and entertaining melodrama.”
Mondo Digital
“Unpredictable and entertaining… A brilliant, commanding portrayal by Jackie Kelly… Stunning, gorgeous and colorful cinematography from Eric Stanze. Director Wedding delivers an unforgettable modern take on folklore… Spellbinding from the first frame to the last.”
awordofdreams.com
“An amped-up Southern Gothic tale with a fantastic performance from Jackie Kelly. Adding to the positives is that the film looks gorgeous. I dug the shit out of TENNESSEE GOTHIC, and I’d wager you cats ‘n’ creeps will as well.”
horrorfuel.com
“Jackie Kelly is excellent as Sylvia. Wynn Reichert is effectively sleazy as the not-so-holy man of the cloth. TENNESSEE GOTHIC is an unexpected treat.”
voicesfromthebalcony.com
“A must-see.”
HorrorBuzz.com

AWARDS

WINNER
Best Cinematography - Eric Stanze
2020 Crimson Screen Film Festival, Charleston, South Carolina
WINNER
Best Actor - Jackie Kelly
2020 ScumDance Film Festival, Reno, Nevada
WINNER
Best Feature Film
2020 Mad Monster Party Film Festival, Charlotte, North Carolina
WINNER
Best Actress - Jackie Kelly
2020 Grindsploitation Film Festival, Chattanooga, Tennessee
FINALIST
Best Feature Film
2020 Hollywood Horror Fest, Hollywood, California
WINNER
Best Cinematography - Eric Stanze
Best Music Score - Greg Bennett
Best Screenplay - Jeff Wedding
2020 Sin City Horror Fest, Las Vegas, Nevada
WINNER
Best Cinematography - Eric Stanze
2021 Haunted Horror & Paranormal Film Festival,
Nauvoo, Illinois
WINNER
Best Cinematography - Eric Stanze
2021 Houston Horror Film Festival, Houston, Texas
WINNER
Best Picture
2021 Joe Bob Briggs
Mutant Film Festival
The Mahoning Drive-In
Lehighton, Pennsylvania
WINNER
Best Actress – Jackie Kelly
2021 Haunted Horror & Paranormal Film Festival,
Nauvoo, Illinois