Black Mold is a 2023 American psychological horror thriller film written and directed by John Pata.[1][2] It stars Agnes Albright and Andrew Bailes as a pair of photographers who, while exploring an abandoned building, encounter a squatter (Jeremy Holm) who causes one of the photographers' traumatic memories of her father to resurface.[1][3]
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| Directed by | John Pata |
| Written by | John Pata |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Black Mold premiered at the 10th Panic Fest on April 15, 2023, in Kansas City, Missouri.[1][3]
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Writing and development edit
Writer-director John Pata conceived the idea for Black Mold in 2016 while exploring a dilapidated house.[4] At the time, Pata was struggling with depression; he wrote a brief outline for the film, revisiting it and developing it in late 2020, after having attended therapy for his mental health struggles.[4]
Filming edit
Shooting began in March 2022 in central Illinois, and lasted for about one month.[2][4]
Release edit
Black Mold premiered at the 10th Panic Fest on April 15, 2023, at the Screenland Armour theater in Kansas City, Missouri.[1][3] The film screened at FrightFest in London, England, on August 25, 2023.[5]
Reception edit
Grace Detwiler of Rue Morgue commended the film for its direction, cinematography, and production design, but criticized its characterization, as well as the execution of its themes.[1] However, Detwiler noted that, "the scares offered up by the film's final third are worthy of the first two acts' slow burn ... when the slow-growing tension finally comes to a head".[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f Detwiler, Grace (April 17, 2023). "Panic Fest '23 Movie Review: World Premiere "Black Mold" Will Grow on You". Rue Morgue. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
- ^ a b c Melanson, Angel (March 3, 2022). "Exclusive: The Team Behind The Stylist Begins Photography On New Thriller Black Mold". Fangoria. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f Squires, John (April 13, 2023). "The 'Black Mold' Spreads to Panic Fest This Weekend; Watch an Exclusive Clip Here". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
- ^ a b c Melanson, Angel (April 13, 2023). "Don't Panic: Black Mold Is Coming To Kansas City". Fangoria. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
- ^ Gingold, Michael (August 22, 2023). "Exclusive Trailer Reveals a Killer "Black Mold" Problem". Rue Morgue. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
External links edit
- Black Mold at IMDb
