Terror Abides on Block Island

Nicholas Jon Beaubien and Ricky Adelon Laprade of Cut to the Chase Productions are co-directing a feature-length suspense/horror film titled Erebus to be shot entirely on Block Island, beginning in March. Building on the foundation of their last soon-to-be-released feature, Villanelle, the Rhode Island natives plan on taking both the gore and the thrill-factor up a few more notches.

According to the production website, Erebus is “an anthology horror film inspired by the well-documented history of supernatural phenomenon in Rhode Island.” Much of the action will take place in and around the Gorham House, a mysterious old hotel with a history of bone-chilling occult activity. “In Erebus, we don’t just spit out ghost stories,” says Beaubien, “we make you feel as if you lived one.”

As part of their Kickstarter campaign (in which the duo hopes to raise funding for the film), Beaubien and Laprade offer the rare opportunity for anyone to be in the movie as an extra. Spend the day on Block Island – ferry fees covered – with the entire cast and crew. Receive full make-up and wardrobe services, an official call sheet and an IMDB named cast credit. It’s an opportunity to live out your actor fantasy while also supporting local indie film; pledge rewards will be finalized by February 17 so don’t delay. To find out more, or to watch trailers and interviews, visit www.kickstarter.com/projects/rickyalaprade/erebus?ref=live