Rue Morgue shared exclusive promotional footage for THE EYE FROM BEYOND, a forthcoming indie creature feature from the team behind the BARN films. The clips show veteran actor William Ragsdale in the role of Mayor McDunn, addressing the town of Creek Hills as reports of strange and violent occurrences mount.
What we know
- Cast highlights include William Ragsdale, Felissa Rose, Giulia Pisano, Genna Pisano and Michelle Santiago, with additional genre names to be revealed.
- Justin M. Seaman wrote and directed the film, and also serves as a producer alongside Felissa Rose, Pat W. Dougherty and Scott B. Hansen.
- Cody Ruch and Samantha Sanford are overseeing the practical and creature effects.
The project positions itself as a love letter to mid-century monster cinema while aiming to update those tropes with a more grounded tone. According to the filmmakers’ synopsis, a terror descends from the sky during a Fourth of July weekend in Creek Hills and mutates animals, people and insects into ravenous, alienized creatures. The town’s residents must come together to confront the spreading threat.
Creative statements tied to the project emphasize an aesthetic that nods to 1950s sci‑fi horror but embraces the visceral, practical-effects energy associated with later decades. The filmmakers cite a blend of creature-feature suspense and bloody spectacle as part of the film’s intent.
For those interested in the production side, THE EYE FROM BEYOND is currently being crowdfunded via Kickstarter; the campaign page contains additional details about the film and its creators.
Keep an eye out for further casting announcements and new material as the project continues through its production and fundraising phases.