Much like 2017's XX, Australia’s Dark Whispers – Volume 1 is an all-female horror anthology, which was created by filmmaker Megan Riakos (Crushed), and following its international premiere at the Final Girls Berlin Film Festival in Germany this past weekend, the film will now make its way to North America.
The independent production showcase the stories directed by eleven talented filmmakers: Angie Black, Briony Kidd, Isabel Peppard, Janine Hewitt, Jub Clerc, Kaitlin Tinker, Katrina Irawati Graham, Lucy Gouldthorpe, Madeleine Purdy, Marion Pilowsky and Riakos, who directed the wrap-around segment.
In the overarching story, shot by Justine Kerrigan, Andrea Demetriades (Babyteeth) plays Clara, who is obsessed with her late mother’s cherished "Book of Dark Whispers".
Each weird tale that she encounters within its pages explores a new facet of the twisted human psyche or not-so-human; from the horror of grief to a share-house living disaster, from existential dread to right-swiping vampires.
Also starring Asher Keddie (Offspring) and Anthony LaPaglia (Riveria), the unique project is a first for Australia, where genre anthologies have not been a popular format until recently.
Dark Whispers – Volume 1 was produced by Riakos and Leonie Marsh in collaboration with Executive Producer Enzo Tedeschi (Deadhouse) and Associate Producer Briony Kidd (Stranger With My Face International Film Festival).
The film’s North American premiere at Cinequest Film Festival in San Jose, California takes place on March 5th, with additional screenings to follow on the 6th, 7th and 9th. Further festival dates will be announced soon.
Check out an official teaser below.
