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You have been accepted to appear on Paranormal Investigators, the reality television show that sees contestants explore abandoned and haunted locations throughout the world. You, and four others, will be exploring the infamous Westwood Asylum.But when you get there, things are not as they appear to be. Something is lurking in the grounds of the asylum and it feels like it's watching you.As you enter the asylum things take a dark turn. An eerie fog fills the asylum and your fellow investigators begin disappearing one by one.It's now a race against time to survive whatever is lurking inside the asylum.As the night progresses, the evil within grows stronger.Something wants you to leave immediately.

Adapted from the short horror story Asylum by Rhiannon Elizabeth Irons.

Shot entirely as a POV (point of view) movie.

Based on the short horror story Asylum by Rhiannon Elizabeth Irons.

Entered into the Reel Horror Film Festival 2016.

Screenplay adaptation took 4 days to write, while the original story took 24 days to complete.

The entire film is POV (point of view). Rhiannon deliberately decided on this way of filming as a way of drawing the audience into her story.

Shot entirely on a GoPro.

The Paranormal Investigators acceptance letter that Neil provides is signed by Alfred Carpenter. This is a homage to two of Rhiannon Elizabeth Irons' favourite directors, Alfred Hitchcock and John Carpenter.

The ABN featured at the top of Neil's Paranormal Investigators acceptance letter is made up of the filming dates for the movie.

The number 624 is featured heavily in the film and refers to the start date for filming; June 26th.

Just before filming was to commence, Rhiannon Elizabeth Irons' mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. The stress and tension that Gail feels throughout the movie is heavily influence by the lack of sleep and every day stress Rhiannon was under.

Rhett Morrow is a successful circus performer. He utilized his flexibility and performing talents to create the eerie Shadow Entity.

The production company linked to Asylum is Ravens Haunt Entertainment, founded by Rhiannon Elizabeth Irons for the sole purpose to bringing Asylum, as well as future horror stories, to life.

Two versions were filmed. The first was under ten minutes and submitted to the Reel Horror Film Festival and the second was over ten minutes and contained deleted scenes, including the meeting of Dr. Jonathan Westwood and the cemetery opening sequence.

Despite having six days to film, the entire movie was shot on one night.

There were some strange occurrences on set that couldn't be explained. Flashlights would flicker inside the "Asylum" once the candles and other lighting sources were removed but the moment the actors stepped outside, they came good, and appliances would turn on and off without warning.


Credited cast:
Caitlin Bailey Caitlin Bailey - Anna
Rhiannon Elizabeth Irons Rhiannon Elizabeth Irons - Gail
Jarred Nielsen Jarred Nielsen - Bric
Rhett Morrow Rhett Morrow - Neil / Shadow Entity
India Grace Thorley India Grace Thorley - Lost Girl
Neil McGuire Neil McGuire - You / Dr. Jonathan Westwood
Jasmine Maree Carroll Jasmine Maree Carroll - Nurse
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