"A VAMPIRE'S KISS"
Winner of over 300 awards at film festivals and horror conventions worldwide in 2024! Certified by the American Horror Movie Association as winning more awards than any other "horror short" in the history of the film industry!
After his young daughter is suddenly killed, a professor of the black arts uses an ancient vampire skull to resurrect her, with dire consequences!
Stars: Mark Francis (Cherry, Judas and the Black Messiah, Bed of Nails, Mutilator 2, Killers of the Flower Moon, Friday the 13th Blood Loss, Bikers vs. Werewolves, Clown Motel 3, Devour,); Zachary C. Miller (Confessions of a Prodigal Son, Courting a Killer); Carson Carollo (Bed of Nails); Guillermo T. Ramos (Skate to Hell, Desert Fiends, Friday the 13th Blood Loss); Amanda Sears; Hannah Denney; and introducing Brynn Hill (A Christmas Carol, Friday the 13th Blood Loss) and a special appearance by Seth Sklarey (Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things).. A killer cast indeed!
A 28 minute film short released in May of 2024, our first film has already won multiple awards at film festivals worldwide, recognizing us for Best Actor, Best Director, Best Producer, Best Editing, Best Horror Short, Best Sound Design, Best Writer, Best Movie Trailer, Best First Release, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Young Actress, Best Cinematography, and Best Movie Poster!
We are proud to have worked with these incredibly talented actors on our film:
CARSON CAROLLO
A promising young actor and independent filmmaker in his own right, Carson is a Florida based talent and has appeared in dozens of short films with his producer/director brother Cameron, and also in the feature length film "Bed of Nails" which won over 120 horror film awards in 2023.
ZACHARY C. MILLER
Zachary C. Miller is a seasoned actor and model from the great state of Indiana. Full of passion and heart, Zach is a versatile and talented actor and has appeared in " My Daughter's Dilemma", "Confessions of a Prodigal Son", and "Courting a Killer." He appears in the first scene in our film.
MARK FRANCIS
Mark Francis comes from a long and succesful career in the music industry, and is the founder of Scared to Death Films. Working on films and TV shows for over 25 years, he is an award-winning horror author, internationally award-winning horror actor, screenwriter, producer and director. His most recent film credits include "Cherry" with Tom Holland, "Judas and the Black Messiah" with Martin Sheen, "Babylon" with Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie, "Bed of Nails", "Killers of the Flower Moon" with Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert DeNiro, "The Mutilator 2" with Terry Kiser and Eva Hamilton, and the upcoming "Friday the 13th Blood Loss" in which he also served as Executive Producer, and "Bikers vs. Werewolves" where he also served as an Executive Producer. Mark has won close to 30 Best Actor awards in the horror genre in 2023 for his portrayal of raping, murdering redneck 'Bobby Lee' in "Bed of Nails" which itself has won over 120 awards.
BRYNN HILL
A special little lady from New York state and one of the most amazing young actresses we have ever met! Brynn has appeared in the live play adaptation of "A Christmas Carol" and in the upcoming film "Friday the 13th Blood Loss" to be released in late 2024. She is the "star of the show", and her performance in our film will be astounding! Brynn is also a core member of our team amd will be appearing in additional productions.
GUILLERMO T. RAMOS
Guillermo T. Ramos is a talented and dedicated actor from Las Vegas, Nevada. Originally from Puerto Rico, Guillermo has appeared in "Skate to Hell", "Desert Fiends", and "Friday the 13th Blood Loss". He plays an important role in the beginning of our film Guillerimo is a core member of our team and will be appearing in additional productions as an actor, and also as a co-producer on our films.
AMANDA SEARS
Amanda Sears is a talented and beautiful actress and model from Cape Coral, Florida who plays our "sexy mommy" Michelle Herrington in the film. Her performance is astounding and she is a core member of the "Scared to Death Films" team who will be appearing in future productions.
HANNAH DENNEY
Hannah Denney is a gifted hair and make up artist and actress from Florida. Her long hours, dedication and talent level made Mark want to work with her again after they met on the set of "Bed of Nails" back in 2021, which has since won over 120 film awards. She will be playing the role of one of the college students in our film, and will also be handling some hair and make up duties. Fun fact: Hannah and Carson met on the set of "Bed of Nails" and sparks flew quicker than an electrical storm in a Texas tornado! They've been frolicking ever since!
The official poster:
Some photos from the set:
Actor Guillermo T. Ramos as the vampire Stephen Hubener.
Writer, Director and Actor Mark Francis with the wonderful Brynn Hill getting ready for a harrowing experience in the kitchen.
Now we move onto our first feature film "Fear the Fouke Monster" based on the legendary Bigfoot monster from the Boggy Creek area of Southern Arkansas. Filming begins in mid June of 2024 with a release date of October 2024. This ain't no Harry & the Hendersons!
