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Exploring past life regression through a horror lens to address generational trauma and healing.

• Mission: Creating a thought-provoking paranormal horror film that explores past life regression and addresses themes of generational trauma and healing.  
• Innovation: Using the underexplored theme of past life regression hypnotherapy to craft a unique horror narrative that combines supernatural elements with emotional depth.  
• Diversity & Inclusion: Championing female-led narratives and underrepresented voices in the horror genre, both in front of and behind the camera.  
• Leadership: Led by award-winning producers with a proven track record in the horror industry, dedicated to elevating diverse voices and creating impactful films.  
• Industry Opportunity: Aiming to redefine the horror genre by creating films that resonate with a wide audience, especially women, while maintaining commercial viability.  
• Funding Uses: Supporting the production of Regression, with a focus on bringing diverse storytelling to a genre that has historically underrepresented marginalized groups.  

Regression is a paranormal horror film that delves into the underutilized theme of past life regression hypnotherapy, exploring the emotional complexities and generational trauma experienced by its characters.

The narrative centers on a group of college roommates grappling with the loss of their friend Alice, whose unexplained death triggers a series of supernatural events that challenge their relationships and personal struggles.

The filmmakers, a dedicated team with a proven track record in the horror genre, aim to create a thought-provoking and entertaining film that not only captivates audiences but also sparks discussions about healing and self-discovery.

This fundraising initiative seeks to support the production of Regression, emphasizing the importance of diverse storytelling in a genre that has historically underrepresented women and marginalized voices.

By investing in this project, supporters will contribute to a movement that champions female-led narratives and seeks to redefine horror filmmaking, ultimately creating a film that resonates with viewers on multiple levels while also promising commercial viability in a thriving industry.

Company Info

Mooncastle Films is a film production company specializing in horror, focused on diversity and inclusivity in storytelling and production roles.

Mooncastle Films is a film production company focused on creating genre films, particularly in the horror category, with an emphasis on centering women and underrepresented groups in both storytelling and crew roles. The company aims to bring a fresh perspective to mainstream horror by hiring diverse talent, including women, people of color, and LGBTQIA+ individuals in creative leadership positions. Their commitment to inclusivity is reflected in their recent projects, where a significant percentage of the production crew identified as women or belonged to underrepresented groups. With a portfolio that includes completed films like “Abigail” and “My Left Arm,” as well as several projects in development, Mooncastle Films seeks to contribute to the evolving landscape of the horror genre while appealing to a predominantly female audience. The company is led by award-winning producers Melissa Vitello and Stacy Snyder, both of whom have extensive experience in the film industry and a track record of successful projects.