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"You can save your soul, but you can not save your life"
Paranormal Gore
In this disturbing paranormal experience of Gore, Bosco, a haunted survivor of Uganda’s brutal civil war, flees to Europe seeking redemption and peace. Stumbling upon an abandoned villa he believes to be a divine refuge. He soon discovers it is infested with malevolent, vengeful ghosts. As the line between his haunted past and the villa’s deadly horrors blurs, he must now face a brutal fight for survival against the viscous spirits threatening his new home.
Story: Oliver Sartorius and Jimmy Mugambe
"Down there, millions hear your scream."
Slasher Horror - Carpaten Chronicles I
A naive young woman trusts a shady small-time crook to find her missing sister - in an abandoned mine full of mutant creatures.
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In the horror movie “Searching Meggan McCoy”, the greed-driven, misanthropic disrespect for our environment gives birth to deadly monsters. In her quest to find her sister, the naive Maisie overcomes love, death, and betrayal.
The young Maisie McCoy, having drifted into an esoteric world due to heartbreak, gets her last chance to regain control of her life. In a remote Romanian village, she is supposed to help her older sister ,journalist Meggan, along with three other environmental activists, to uncover a toxic waste scandal. However, Meggan does not show up at the agreed meeting point.
In the secretive village, they encounter a hostile wall of silence. No one remembers Meggan. But when the group meets the charming outsider Tom, a shady small-time crook, the gullible Maisie instantly falls for him because he promises to help them find Meggan. He claims to have led Meggan to an old abandoned mine in the forest a few days ago. To the village inhabitants, this mine is cursed, the gate to hell. Here they start their search.
In the depths of the mine, a deadly odyssey begins. Millions of mutant isopod creatures lurk here, reacting to sounds like spiders to vibrations in their web. Their victims are paralyzed with a hallucinogenic substance, then penetrated by thousands and eaten alive from the inside. Relentlessly, they hunt the group through labyrinthine tunnels and shafts. In their search for the exit from the hellish mine, Denis, Bert, and Elna die in agony, always observed by mysterious gazes. The revelation that Tom was not only ordered to eliminate environmental activist Meggan but also her peers comes too late for Maisie. In a desperate fight for life and death, she is overwhelmed by Tom. At the last second, a vengeful angel appears – Meggan destroys Tom. Hand in hand, the reunited sisters leave the mine.
Developed by Zell&LLoyd
Written by Heiner Rosch [Die Rechnung, Freddys Tod u.a.]
"The horror you get is very real."
Slasher
Just before Cassie's wedding, a party at her manic fiancé's house turns into a deadly trap after a mysterious call.
Developed by Zell&LLoyd
Written by Heiner Rosch [Die Rechnung, Freddys Tod u.a.]
"When you must fight to live, you must live to fight."
Paranormal Horror
When Brooke discovers an ancient hourglass with swirling black sand during a visit to her fiancé's estranged family estate in Ireland, she unwittingly triggers a malevolent curse. Trapped in a nightmarish race against time, she must unravel the estate's dark secrets and confront vengeful spirits before the hourglass runs dry, unleashing unimaginable horror upon the world.
Developed by Zell&LLoyd
Written by Jonny Badurina
"Bound by blood, hunted by pride."
Slasher
A young man grows up in the mob and works very hard to advance himself through the ranks. He enjoys his life of money and luxury, but is oblivious to the horror that he causes.
One night he gets chased and caught with his bodies by a mop of sadistic skins. A nightmarish long torture extinguishes his crew. Will he survive?
Developed by Zell&LLoyd
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Oliver Sartorius has been creating horror and experimental films since childhood. He studied film at Columbia College in Chicago and won several film awards, including Best Short Film. A 50-minute experimental film he produced and directed was the Illinois submission for Experimental Film at the Student Oscars. He has worked as a personal assistant, lighting technician, editor, compositor and documentary cameraman.
He also owned the Urban Comfort Food restaurant and ran a catering business. He's been developing horror films under the banner of Zell & Lloyd for several years now.
No Doubt
One-way to heaven.
Syllables
He had to find himself to look at her.
Forever Flying
Promotional video for the band De Buffdicks.
The Kill
One wrong word became a real hunt.
Ringo
The quick death of the Marlboro Man.
War Primer
Documentary film exposing the cost of human conflict.
Genera Luna
Documentary film about surfers, sailors and missionaries.
Freddy's Death
Two flies make a bloody difference.
From logistics to lights, Producer Till Werron is officially on board. With over 20 years of real-world project management experience and a lifelong love for film that began with Super 8 film-experiments as a child, Till is a veteran in both high-stakes operations and creative production.
Known for turning challenges into profits, he brings a sharp eye for streamlining logistics, boosting efficiency, and managing budgets with precision. Tasked with keeping our film on budget and on schedule, Till ensures that every step of production supports the creative vision. He’s one of the driving forces behind our film’s smooth journey from concept to screen.
Jimmy is a Berlin-based writer and filmmaker with a background in international media and a passion for powerful storytelling. With experience across Europe and Africa, he brings a global perspective to his work—shaped by studies in the Netherlands, Germany, and South Africa.
Since relocating to Berlin in 2021, he has contributed to several independent productions. Through these experiences, he has sharpened both his technical skills and creative intuition. Today, he writes with a clear focus on emotionally resonant, visually compelling storytelling that leaves a lasting impact.
Production Sound Mixer– House of Rooms(2022), dir. Alexander Pfander
Production Assistant– House of Rooms(2022), dir. Alexander Pfander
Production Assistant– Berlin Music Video Awards (2022)
Line Producer– The Last Day(2024), dir. Odeta Cunaj
Line Producer– Kindness(2024), dir. Odeta Cunaj
First Assistant Director (Local System)– Mirror(2024), dir. Odeta Cunaj
In the outskirts of a European city, BOSCO performs a ritual, burying fruit and pouring liquor as an offering to the Lao spirits, praying for strength on his journey.
A brutal massacre rips through an African village. In slow motion, ...
“You can save your soul, but you can not save your life”
90 min Paranormal Gore
LOG-LINE:
In this disturbing paranormal experience of Gore, Bosco, a haunted survivor of Uganda’s brutal civil war, flees to Europe seeking redemption and peace. Stumbling upon an abandoned villa he believes to be a divine refuge. He soon discovers it is infested with malevolent, vengeful ghosts. As the line between his haunted past and the villa’s deadly horrors blurs, he must now face a brutal fight for survival against the vicious spirits threatening his new home.
VISION STATEMENT:
This film explores the destructive impact of misinformation driven by gossip, showing how unchecked rumors distort the truth, damage relationships, and influence perceptions, ultimately highlighting the far-reaching consequences of blind belief on individuals and communities.
STORY SUMMARY:
Bosco, a war survivor and refugee, seeks a fresh start in Europe, avoiding others due to his distrust of humanity. One night, a tense incident with a policeman leads him to an abandoned villa hidden deep in the woods—an offer that feels too perfect to refuse. He begins to explore the house and gradually makes it his home.
But as he ventures deeper into the surrounding woods, Bosco begins to uncover signs that this place is not a safe haven but is, in fact, haunted by a sinister mystery. His discovery quickly spirals into a living nightmare as vengeful spirits emerge, intent on destroying him. After a terrifyingly close encounter with a ghost, Bosco loses his tongue and is so gravely injured that he is dying. The ghosts make one thing terrifyingly clear—leaving the house means certain death. Elsie, an elderly Christian woman, is on a mission to finally put an end to the curse that haunts the area. Upon arriving at the villa, she finds Bosco on the brink of death. She tends to his wounds, helping him recover.
With Elsie's knowledge of the villa’s dark history, they set out to uncover the source of the haunting. She explains to Bosco that the curse was placed long ago by a migrant woman from Uganda—a victim of the town’s cruel gossip and inhumane treatment. When a deadly fever swept through the area, the townspeople became convinced that she was responsible for their suffering. Blamed for their misfortunes, she was mercilessly locked away in the villa’s basement and left to starve. And her rage gave birth to a powerful curse, one that ultimately claimed the lives of nearly everyone in the villa and the nearby village. Now, the ghosts of the cursed souls roam freely, spreading their darkness and terror.
Together, Bosco and Elsie embark on a menacing quest to banish the evil spirits, believing that uncovering the truth is their only hope for salvation. But as the villa's horrific truths unravel, Bosco learns a grim reality—not all souls seek redemption. Some thrive on destruction, and the price of salvation may be far greater than he can bear.
CLOSING STATEMENT:
You can save your soul, but not your life—and both demand sacrifice. This story takes the audience on a journey filled with intense gore and unexpected terror at every turn—a truly horrific experience designed to push viewers out of their comfort zones. With high-quality cinematography, immersive sound design, and stunning special effects, the film brings intense visuals to life, leaving a lasting impression long after the credits roll. It delivers exactly what fans of the genre crave.
Producer: Till Werron and Oliver Sartorius
Story: Oliver Sartorius and Jimmy Mugambe
Script: Jimmy Mugambe
Director of Photography: Sönke Hansen
CGI and SFX Supervisor: Jochen Lincke
SFX Make-Up: Nil Alina Klausmann
Editor: Thorsten Königs
Cast: Kobe Boateng; Jessica Sy, Tim Beck ...
Oliver Sartorius
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Germany
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