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Swamy Kandan's The Secret Village is on its way to home video, and we have the details for you right here... regardless of the regular PR guy screaming at us about how they didn't want horror sites to talk about it. I shit you not. If fact I'm writing this for spite. Take from that what you will.

Whatever. How I Wish we could publish that e-mail. It was friggin' priceless.

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A chilling suspense-thriller, inspired by real-life events, The Secret Village comes to DVD December 17, 2013, and VOD January 1, 2014, from Vertical Entertainment.

An ambitious young journalist, Rachel (Ali Faulkner, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1) is determined to make a front-page splash by unraveling the mystery behind an outbreak of strange events in a secretive, small town. She convinces a local (Richard Riehle, Office Space) to clandestinely meet with her to reveal what he knows about the ominous happenings,...

Inspired by real-life events, The Secret Village comes to DVD Dec. 17 and VOD Jan. 1, from

Ambitious, young journalist, Rachel (Ali Faulkner, Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 1), is determined to make a front-page splash by unraveling the mystery behind an outbreak of strange events in a secretive, small town. She convinces a local (Richard Riehle, Office Space) to clandestinely meet with her to reveal what he knows about the ominous happenings, reminiscent of the … Continue reading →

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Vertical Entertainment has picked up Us home entertainment rights to horror-thriller The Secret Village ahead of the limited October 18 theatrical release through Sd Digital Creations. ITN Distribution has acquired UK DVD rights and will release on October 14.

The film will open on 15 screens in: Sunrise and Tampa, Florida; Lansdale and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Princeton, Jersey City and Metuchen, New Jersey; Queens, New York; San Jose, California; Seattle, Washington; Newark, Delaware; and Herndon and Manassas, Virginia.

The nationwide DVD release is set for December 17. ITN Distribution handles international sales.

Swamy M Kandan directed Jonathan Bennett, Ali Faulkner, Stelio Savante and Richard Riehle in the tale of a journalist who investigates a mysterious outbreak of mass hysteria in a small settlement.

In today's Indie Beat, The Secret Village, a movie we've covered before, is now getting a theatrical release date, just in time for Halloween.  Come inside to check out when you can see this indie horror film in theaters before it's hits DVD in December.

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Independent distributor Vertical Entertainment has picked up genre horror/mystery themed thriller The Secret Village (Jonathan Bennett, Ali Faulkner, Stelio Savante, Richard Riehle) with a nationwide DVD release date of Dec 17th.

What are those people doing?! It looks as though they’re having some sort of unholy ceremony!!….It must be a ‘Twisted Tale of Pure Evil!!!…..This movie The Secret Village looks absolutely terrifying!!

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Independent distributor Vertical Entertainment has picked up genre horror/mystery themed thriller The Secret Village (starring Jonathan Bennett, Ali Faulkner, Stelio Savante, and Richard Riehle) with a nationwide DVD release date of Dec 17th. The Secret Village will also have a limited Us theatrical release on Oct 18th through Sd Digital Creations.

The international release is being handled by ITN Distribution who will premiere the film in several foreign territories on October 14th.

Directed by Swamy Kandan, The Secret Village is headlined by Jonathan Bennett, Ali Faulkner, Stelio Savante and Richard Riehle.

The film follows Greg, (Jonathan Bennett) a screenwriter and Rachel (Ali Faulkner), a beautiful journalist research an...

Independent distributor Vertical Entertainment has picked up The Secret Village (starring Jonathan Bennett, Ali Faulkner, Stelio Savante and Richard Riehle) with a nationwide DVD release date of December 17th.  

A limited theatrical run is planned for October 18th through Sd Digital Creations.  The international release is being handled by ITN Distribution who will premiere the film in several foreign territories on October 14th.

Directed by Swamy Kandan, The Secret Village follows Greg, (Jonathan Bennett) a screenwriter and Rachel (Faulkner), a beautiful journalist research an outbreak of mass hysteria in a small village. They start to uncover a secret about ergot poisoning that has affected this village for years. But the cult activity has been kept a secret by the locals (Savante, Riehle) and when Greg disappears, Rachel is left alone to unravel the mystery and save their lives.

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ITN, a leading independent film distribution/acquisitions company is taking The Secret Village to Cannes as part of their announced slate of films.

The Secret Village is headlined by Jonathan Bennett, Ali Faulkner, Stelio Savante, Richard Riehle.

Swamy Kandan’s edgy psychological horror slanted thriller follows Greg (Jonathan Bennett),an unsuccessful screenwriter and Rachel (Ali Faulkner) ,a beautiful journalist as they research an outbreak of mass hysteria in a small village. They start to uncover … Continue reading →...

We return with the latest edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting the recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes news on Herschell Gordon Lewis’s next film, Zombificador, details on a feature-length version of The Little Mermaid short film, a Truth or Dare teaser trailer, and much more:

Feature-Length Version of The Little Mermaid Announced: “The Little Mermaid is a live-action, supernatural thriller set in the 1930s Oklahoma dust bowl. This dark fantasy centers around a sideshow of “living aquatic oddities” in which the Little Mermaid herself is both a captive victim, and an incredibly powerful catalyst. As a character-driven thriller, the film transcends traditional indie “pick ‘em off in the dark one by one” offerings. Impacting each of the ensemble cast in a unique way, this is not the Little Mermaid you remember from your childhood!

In 2011, the principals of Done Four Productions produced a...

I thought we have learned to stay away from villages, especially those with cults. Director Swamy Kandan’s edgy psychological horror slanted thriller has just released a new trailer & a poster. The Secret Village stars Ali Faulkner (Bad Kids Go to Hell), Jonathan Bennett, Stelio Savante & Richard Riehle (Office Space, Hatchet). Director Swamy Kandan’s edgy psychological horror slanted thriller has just released a new trailer, poster and stills.

Synopsis

Greg,an unsuccessful screenwriter and Rachel,a beautiful journalist research an outbreak of mass hysteria in a small village. They start to uncover a secret about ergot poisoning that has affected this village for years. But the cult activity has been kept a secret by the locals and when Greg disappears, Rachel is left alone to unravel the mystery and save their lives.

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Two stills, a poster and a trailer have been released for the upcoming psychological horror film The Secret Village.

The film, from Indian director Swamy M. Kandan, stars Ali Faulkner (Bad Kids Go To Hell, Twilight Saga), Jonathan Bennett (Veronica Mars, Mean Girls), Stelio Savante (A Beautiful Mind, Ugly Betty) and the delightful Richard Riehl (Grounded For Life, Office Space). The goods come after the synopsis below.

Greg, an unsuccessful screenwriter and Rachel, a beautiful journalist research an outbreak of mass hysteria in a small village. They start to uncover a secret about ergot poisoning that has affected this village for years. But the cult activity has been kept a secret by the locals and when Greg disappears, Rachel is left alone to unravel the mystery and save their lives.

Here's the latest poster art for the indie horror film The Secret Village. Greg, an unsuccessful screenwriter and Rachel,a beautiful journalist research an outbreak of mass hysteria in a small village. They start to uncover a secret about ergot poisoning that has affected this village for years. But the cult activity has been kept a secret by the locals and when Greg disappears, Rachel is left alone to unravel the mystery and save their lives.

Distribution news is said to be coming for this title, we'll keep you posted.

Ali Faulkner, Jonathan Bennett, Stelio Savante, and Richard Riehle star. Swamy M. Kandan directed based on Kandan and Jason B. Whittier’s script.

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Is having someone design you a one-sheet consisting of floating heads like some form of right of passage or something? One would think so. The latest victim of the flaccid and ongoing trend is Swamy Kandan's The Secret Village. At least we also have a new trailer to distract us.

The flick stars Jonathan Bennett (Memorial Day, Mean Girls), Ali Faulkner (The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1), Stelio Savante ("Ugly Betty"), and Richard Riehle (Halloween II). Look for more soon!

Synopsis

The Secret Village is a psychological thriller wherein two strangers rent a house together in a small village to research ergot poisoning and the mysterious outbreak of mass hysteria. Rachel is a beautiful journalist researching for an article she hopes will be sensational. Greg is an unsuccessful screenwriter who recently broke up with his girlfriend. The locals are unwilling to talk to outsiders. Ergot poisoning has affected this small village for years,...

Today in Indie Beat, we've got a brand new trailer, poster, and images from the upcoming psychological/horror thriller film The Secret Village. Come inside to check them out!

Here at Cinelinx we like to talk about all aspects of filmmaking and movie news. To that end, we now have Indie Beat where we'll highlight some of the latest news, trailers, and PR releases from the indie filmmaker scene. So if you're an independent filmmaker and want some coverage on our site, be sure to drop us a line at jordan@cinelinx.com . Now let's get to it:

Greg, an unsuccessful screenwriter and Rachel, a beautiful journalist research an outbreak of mass hysteria in a small village. They start to uncover a secret about ergot poisoning that has affected this village for years. But the cult activity has been kept a secret by the locals and when Greg disappears, Rachel...

It's the reign of the robots on screen, even though Spielberg's Robopocalypse went back to the drawing board for a total rethink.

Guillermo del Toro's Pacific Rim will show pilot-operated machines tackling an invasion of giant monsters, another Transformers is on the way and the next X-Men film is an exciting time-travel tale that will see mutant-hunting Sentinels targeting the team.

Continuing the trend but on a much smaller scale is Robot & Frank, which will be released in cinemas across the UK and Ireland on March 8, 2013.

An official UK poster was recently unveiled for the movie, which is directed by Jake Schreier and stars Frank Langella, Susan Sarandon, James Marsden and Liv Tyler, with Robot voiced by Peter Sarsgaard.

Robot & Frank is a buddy caper. Set in the near future, ageing curmudgeon and retired jewel thief Frank (Frank Langella) lives a solitary life until his son (James Marsden) installs a caretaker robot,...

We’re back with the latest edition of the Indie Spotlight, which contains recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes a new trailer for The Secret Village, premiere details for Pain is Beautiful, an interview for Almost Human, and more:

The Secret Village Trailer: “Written by Jason B. Whittier and Kandan, The Secret Village follows Greg (Jonathan Bennett), an unsuccessful screenwriter and Rachel (Ali Faulkner), a spunky journalist, as they research an outbreak of mass hysteria and ergot poisoning in a small village. They rent a house together and start to uncover a secret that has affected this village for years. But the cult activity has been kept a secret by locals Joe (Stelio Savante) and Paul (Richard Riehle) and when Greg disappears, Rachel is left alone to unravel the mystery and save their lives. Kef Lee, Toby Gadison and Karin Duseva round out the cast.

A trailer for the psychological horror film The Secret Village has been unearthed. Take a peek at it below. The film stars Jonathan Bennett (Memorial Day), Ali Faulkner (The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1), Stelio Savante (Starship Troopers Marauder), and Richard Riehle (Halloween II). The film is directed by Swamy Kandan (Catch Your Mind).

The synopsis is as follows:

The Secret Village follows Greg (Bennett), an unsuccessful screenwriter and Rachel (Faulkner), a spunky journalist, as they research an outbreak of mass hysteria and ergot poisoning in a small village. They rent a house together and start to uncover a secret that has affected this village for years. But the cult activity has been kept a secret by the locals (Savante and Riehle) and when Greg disappears, Rachel is left alone to unravel the mystery and save their lives.

Today in Indie Beat brings us the first trailer for the psychological horror film, The Secret Village. 

Here at Cinelinx we like to talk about all aspects of filmmaking and movie news. To that end, we now have Indie Beat where we'll highlight some of the latest news, trailers, and PR releases from the indie filmmaker scene.  So if you're an independent filmmaker and want some coverage on our site, be sure to drop us a line at jordan@cinelinx.com . Now let's get to the trailer:

The Secret Village Trailer from swamy Kandan on Vimeo.

 

Jonathan Bennett (Memorial Day), Ali Faulkner (The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1), Stelio Savante (StarshipTroopers Marauder) and Richard Riehle (Halloween II)star in the psychological horror The Secret Village directed by Swamy M. Kandan,

Written by Jason B. Whittier and Kandan, The Secret Village follows Greg (Jonathan Bennett), an unsuccessful screenwriter and Rachel (Ali Faulkner), a spunky journalist,...

If you want Halloween to come a little bit early this year, make sure to watch the new trailer for the psychological thriller “The Secret Village.” The film stars Jonathan Bennett, Ali Faulkner, Stelio Savante and Richard Riehle. The film is directed by Swamy Kandan and written by Kandan and Jason B. Whittier. Here’s the official synopsis of the thriller: “The Secret Village follows Greg (Jonathan Bennett), an unsuccessful screenwriter and Rachel (Ali Faulkner), a spunky journalist, as they research an outbreak of mass hysteria and ergot poisoning in a small village. They rent a house together and start to uncover a secret that has affected this village for years. [ Read More ]

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The first trailer for Swampy Kandan's new psychological horror 'The Secret Village' has arrived and you can check it out below. Jonathan Bennett and the gorgeous Ali Faulkner ('The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1') star as a screenwriter and journalist who team-up to uncover a mysterious outbreak of mass hysteria in a small village. 'The Secret Village' is helmed and co-written by director Kandan along with fellow scribe Jason B. Whittier. The flick co-stars Stelio Savante, Richard Riehle, Karin Duseva, Tobi Gadison, Kef Lee and Miriam Weisbecker. Check the trailer below....

Here’s one interesting new project, titled The Secret Village and described as a chilling suspense thriller. We like these kind of movies, right? Especially when we add strange places, strange people and… well, strange events. Ok then, here’s your perfect chance to check out the first trailer and poster for Swamy Kandan‘s movie which opens this March! Don’t miss!

Swamy Kandan directed the movie from a script he co-wrote with Jason B. Whittier, and the whole thing centers on an unsuccessful screenwriter and a journalist who research an outbreak of mass hysteria in a small village.

In this chilling suspense thriller, a journalist Rachel is determined to unravel the mystery behind an outbreak of strange events in a small town. She meets with a local who is willing to share the events which are reminiscent of the Salem ergot poisonings. However, with the local’s sudden death,...

Today brings not just the first trailer for director Swamy Kandan’s The Secret Village but also a nice looking new poster. Starring Jonathan Bennett, Ali Faulkner, Stelio Savante, and Richard Riehle and goes something like this:

“In this chilling suspense thriller, a journalist Rachel is determined to unravel the mystery behind an outbreak of strange events in a small town. She meets with a local who is willing to share the events which are reminiscent … Continue reading →...

First-look trailer for the pyschological horror The Secret Village, starring Jonathan Bennett, Ali Faulkner, Stelio Savante and Richard Riehle. Directed by Swamy Kandan, who also scripts alongside Jason Whittier, The Secret Village follows Greg (Bennett), an unsuccessful screenwriter and Rachel (Faulkner), a spunky journalist, as they research an outbreak of mass hysteria and ergot poisoning in a small village. They rent a house together and start to uncover a secret that has affected this village for years. But the cult activity has been kept a secret by the locals (Savante and Riehle) and when Greg disappears, Rachel is left alone to unravel the mystery and save their lives. The cast also includes Karin Duseva, Tobi Gadison, Kef Lee and MiIriam Weisbecker.

First-look trailer for the pyschological horror The Secret Village, starring Jonathan Bennett, Ali Faulkner, Stelio Savante and Richard Riehle. Directed by Swamy Kandan, who also scripts alongside Jason Whittier, The Secret Village follows Greg (Bennett), an unsuccessful screenwriter and Rachel (Faulkner), a spunky journalist, as they research an outbreak of mass hysteria and ergot poisoning in a small village. They rent a house together and start to uncover a secret that has affected this village for years. But the cult activity has been kept a secret by the locals (Savante and Riehle) and when Greg disappears, Rachel is left alone to unravel the mystery and save their lives. The cast also includes Karin Duseva, Tobi Gadison, Kef Lee and MiIriam Weisbecker.

Shhh! Don't tell anyone, but we have the first trailer for Swamy Kandan's new chiller The Secret Village for you right here. Seriously, this stuff is top secret, man. We're talking like Fight Club hush hush. If you watch it... don't even comment about it.

The flick stars Jonathan Bennett (Memorial Day, Mean Girls), Ali Faulkner (The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1), Stelio Savante ("Ugly Betty"), and Richard Riehle (Halloween II). Look for more soon!

Synopsis

The Secret Village is a psychological thriller wherein two strangers rent a house together in a small village to research ergot poisoning and the mysterious outbreak of mass hysteria. Rachel is a beautiful journalist researching for an article she hopes will be sensational. Greg is an unsuccessful screenwriter who recently broke up with his girlfriend. The locals are unwilling to talk to outsiders. Ergot poisoning has affected this small village for years,...

The Secret Village is a psychological thriller that follows Greg, (Jonathan Bennett) an unsuccessful screenwriter and Rachel, (Ali Faulkner) a beautiful journalist as they research an outbreak of mass hysteria in a small village. They rent a house together and start to uncover a secret about ergot poisoning that has affected this village for years. But the cult activity has been kept a secret by the locals (Stelio Savante and Richard Riehle) and when Greg disappears, Rachel is left alone to unravel the mystery and save their lives. We have the first trailer for you to check out. Watch as terror envelops The Secret Village!

The Secret Village: Trailer

The Secret Village comes to theaters March 31st, 2013 and stars Jonathan Bennett, Ali Faulkner, Stelio Savante, Richard Riehle, Karin Duseva, Tobi Gadison, Kef Lee, Miriam Weisbecker. The film is directed by Swamy M. Kandan.

Inside, you'll find a trailer for the indie film The Secret Village.  Written by Swamy Kandan and Jason Whittier, The Secret Village is a psychological thriller that follows Greg (Jonathan Bennett), an unsuccessful screenwriter and Rachel (Ali Faulkner), a spunky journalist, as they research an outbreak of mass hysteria in a small village.

They rent a house together and start to uncover a secret about ergot poisoning that has affected this village for years. But the cult activity has been kept a secret by the locals - Joe (Stelio Savante) and Paul (Richard Riehle) - and when Greg disappears, Rachel is left alone to unravel the mystery and save their lives.

No release date yet, but we'll keep you posted.

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Fans of the Twilight franchise will recall Ali Faulkner as Bianca, a human who delivered a message to vampire lawmakers the Volturi in Breaking Dawn Part 1.

Now she enters another shadowy and sinister world in new film The Secret Village, currently shooting in The Berkshires, Massachusetts.

The Secret Village is a psychological thriller that follows Greg, (Jonathan Bennett) an unsuccessful screenwriter, and Rachel, (Ali Faulkner) a beautiful journalist, as they research an outbreak of mass hysteria in a small village.

They rent a house together and start to uncover a secret about ergot poisoning that has affected this village for years. (For those that don't know, ergot is a toxic fungus that grows on rye and can cause convulsions, hallucinations, delirium, psychosis and other symptoms; it's believed by many to be the scientific explanation for witchcraft).

But the cult activity has been kept a secret by the locals (Stelio Savante...

Here at TheMoviePool we like to talk about all aspects of filmmaking and movie news. To that end, we have Indie Beat where we highlight some of the latest news, trailers, and PR releases from the indie filmmaker scene.  So if you're an independent filmmaker and want some coverage on our site, be sure to drop us a line.

Today in Indie Beat, we're revisiting The Secret Village where we just received the first images and poster from the film which is currently filming right now:

"The Secret Village" is a psychological thriller that follows G reg, (Jonathan Bennett) an unsuccessful screenwriter and Rachel, (Ali Faulkner) a beautiful journalist as they research an outbreak of mass hysteria in a small village. They rent a house together and start to uncover a secret about ergot poisoning that has affected this village for years. But the cult activity has been kept a...

Here at TheMoviePool we like to talk about all aspects of filmmaking and movie news. To that end, we have Indie Beat where we highlight some of the latest news, trailers, and PR releases from the indie filmmaker scene.  So if you're an independent filmmaker and want some coverage on our site, be sure to drop us a line.

Today in Indie Beat, we're revisiting The Secret Village where we just received the first images and poster from the film which is currently filming right now:

"The Secret Village" is a psychological thriller that follows G reg, (Jonathan Bennett) an unsuccessful screenwriter and Rachel, (Ali Faulkner) a beautiful journalist as they research an outbreak of mass hysteria in a small village. They rent a house together and start to uncover a secret about ergot poisoning that has affected this village for years. But the cult activity has been kept a...

Here at TheMoviePool we like to talk about all aspects of filmmaking and movie news. To that end, we have Indie Beat where we highlight some of the latest news, trailers, and PR releases from the indie filmmaker scene.  So if you're an independent filmmaker and want some coverage on our site, be sure to drop us a line.

Today in Indie Beat, we're revisiting The Secret Village where we just received the first images and poster from the film which is currently filming right now:

"The Secret Village" is a psychological thriller that follows G reg, (Jonathan Bennett) an unsuccessful screenwriter and Rachel, (Ali Faulkner) a beautiful journalist as they research an outbreak of mass hysteria in a small village. They rent a house together and start to uncover a secret about ergot poisoning that has affected this village for years. But the cult activity has been kept a...

The psychological thriller “The Secret Village” now has new photo stills and a picture to share with the public. You can check out the media below the post. “The Secret Village” is the story of two people who discover a secret plot revolving around a village: “The Secret Village” is a psychological thriller that follows Greg, (Jonathan Bennett) an unsuccessful screenwriter and Rachel, (Ali Faulkner) a beautiful journalist as they research an outbreak of mass hysteria in a small village. They rent a house together and start to uncover a secret about ergot poisoning that has affected this village for years. But the cult activity has been kept a secret [ Read More ]...

We are back with the latest edition of our Indie Spotlight. Today’s feature includes a zombie infested 5k run, good news for The Road, a secret village, a new poster for American Mary and much more:

Ultimate Zombie Warrior: The official website for the Ultimate Zombie Warrior 5k is now open:

“Ultimate Zombie Warrior is an obstacle ridden, zombie infested 5K run. While you may have heard of many Zombie 5k runs recently, we offer a level of competition that is unmatched.

The Ultimate Zombie Warrior course is much more than a leisurely 5k run with easy obstacles and lethargic zombies. We have at least 15 obstacles that will test your endurance, strength, and stamina. These obstacles are inspired by military training manuals.

The course will have numerous aggressive Zombies throughout that are out to infect the runners. Ultimate Zombie Warrior also proudly features “Chaser Zombies” that are unleashed after...

A slew of new pics and update in the “Secret Village” production leeks on over – check out below

Currently filming in The Berkshires, Ma….The Secret Village is directed by Swamy Kandan, and stars Jonathan Bennett (Memorial Day, Van Wilder:Freshman Year, Mean Girls), Ali Faulkner (The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1), SAG nominee Stelio Savante (A Million Colours, Stealing Roses, Ugly Betty) and Richard Riehle (Bridesmaids, Halloween II, A Very Harold and Kumar 3D… More...

Some new eye candy has hit the interwebs for Swamy Kandan's new chiller The Secret Village, and we have it for you right here, brimming with all manner of secrets. Well, maybe not, but it's still a pretty damned cool one-sheet!

The flick just wrapped in Berkshires, Massachusetts, and it stars Jonathan Bennett (Memorial Day, Mean Girls), Ali Faulkner (The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1), Stelio Savante ("Ugly Betty"), and Richard Riehle (Halloween II). Look for more soon!

Synopsis

'The Secret Village' is a psychological thriller wherein two strangers rent a house together in a small village to research ergot poisoning and the mysterious outbreak of mass hysteria. Rachel is a beautiful journalist researching for an article she hopes will be sensational. Greg is an unsuccessful screenwriter who recently broke up with his girlfriend. The locals are unwilling to talk to outsiders. Ergot poisoning has affected this small village for years,...

Currently filming in The Berkshires, Massachusetts...The Secret Village, directed by Swamy Kandan and stars Jonathan Bennett (Memorial Day, Mean Girls), Ali Faulkner (The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1), Stelio Savante (Ugly Betty) and Richard Riehle (Halloween II).

Written by Swamy Kandan and Jason Whittier, The Secret Village is a psychological thriller that follows Greg (Bennett), an unsuccessful screenwriter and Rachel (Faulkner), a spunky journalist, as they research an outbreak of mass hysteria in a small village.

They rent a house together and start to uncover a secret about ergot poisoning that has affected this village for years. But the cult activity has been kept a secret by the locals (Savante and Riehle) and when Greg disappears, Rachel is left alone to unravel the mystery and save their lives.

After the jump, you'll find the first images to be released from the production.

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