‘Be afraid of the dark’
Nyctophobia is a found footage horror film in which twin sisters and their friend are trapped in a supernatural blackout.
Directed and co-produced by Kim Noonan – making his feature directorial debut – from a screenplay by co-producer Koji Steven Sakai (Skeletons in the Closet). Also produced by Lisa D’Ambrosio, Brian S. Tedeschi, Vicki Vass and Stanley Yung. Executive produced by Pascal Counts, Mike Meade, RZA (Wu Tang Clan) and Mike Smith.
The Mirror Image Films-Little Nalu Pictures-Mountain Laurel Films-Razor Sharp Records co-production stars Bianca D’Ambrosio (High Heat; Slapface), Chiara D’Ambrosio (Bandit; High Heat; Slapface), BJ Tanner, Dana Powell, Sean O’Bryan, Dean McDermott, Emily James and Murad B. Yunus.
Plot:
Twin sisters, Rose (Bianca D’Ambrosio) and Azalea (Chiara D’Ambrosio) and their friend Brooks (BJ Tanner) find themselves trapped in a blackout in which monsters are real. Their only hope for survival comes from the light from a cell phone…
Release:
Nyctophobia will be available on digital platforms in the UK on April 22, 2024, distributed by Miracle Media.
Trailer:
Country of origin:
USA
Filming locations:
Los Angeles, California
Cast and characters:
Bianca D’Ambrosio … Rose; Chiara D’Ambrosio … Azalea; BJ Tanner … Brooks; Dana Powell … Karen; Sean O’Bryan … Thomas; Dean McDermott … Mr Walters; Emily James … Lisa; Murad B. Yunus … Deniz; Takao Sakai … Scared Boy
Notes:
Not to be confused with Seayoon Jeong’s film Nyctophobia, also from 2024, or three other movies with the same title.