Rocky Wake
Elise, long estranged from her mother Megan, visits her as she lies on her deathbed. Her mother recounts a life-changing moment from the early 80s, her father’s devastating diagnosis and a serial killer stalking the town. Elise reconstructs her mother’s memories, drawing them closer as the night unfolds.
Intelligence Brief
Rocky Wake fuses intimate family drama with 80s serial killer dread, promising a nostalgic yet fresh horror experience.
- Why it matters: The film taps into the 80s slasher revival while exploring generational trauma, a rare blend that deepens genre conventions.
- What we know: Set across two timelines, it intertwines a deathbed confession with a creeping town menace, relying on memory as a narrative device.
- Who's involved: Dylan Anglin directs, with a cast led by Evender Hodges Sanders and Suzanne Jennings, known for nuanced indie performances.
- The buzz: Early whispers highlight its atmospheric tension and layered storytelling, positioning it as a thoughtful entry amidst the slasher resurgence.
Production Intel
- Status
- In Production
- Filming Locations
- United States of America
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
66
Psychological
43
Supernatural
0
Creature
0
Disturbing
0
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
57
Survival
0