Andrew Rakich

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Andrew Rakich
Born (1991-12-10) December 10, 1991 (age 33)
Alma mater University of North Carolina School of the Arts
Spouse
Natalie Fulton
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(m. 2023)​
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Years active2016–present
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Last updated: August 28, 2025
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Andrew Rakich (born December 10, 1991)[ citation needed ] is an American YouTuber, activist, and filmmaker known for creating and hosting the YouTube channel Atun-Shei Films, which specializes in producing videos about the history of the United States. Among his most popular works is the 10-part history series "Checkmate, Lincolnites!," in which he debunks common Lost Cause myths about the Confederacy that originated following the American Civil War. [1]

Rakich made his feature directorial debut in 2023 with the supernatural horror film The Sudbury Devil about a pair of puritan witch hunters investigating rumors of devil worship in 17th century New England; [2] [3] [4] the film was praised by Giallo Julian of Dread Central, who described it as "beautifully shot, well-performed, suitably eerie, and appropriately grotesque." [5]

Rakich practices veganism and has canvassed for the animal rights group Pro-Animal Future. [6]

References

  1. ↑ Puestow, Jacob (February 5, 2024). ""The Sudbury Devil" - YouTube Movies Done Right". Trill Mag. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
  2. ↑ Julian, Giallo (August 18, 2023). "Beware, Ye Faithful, of 'The Sudbury Devil' [New Blood Drops]". Dread Central . Retrieved February 5, 2025.
  3. ↑ Lanier, Josh (December 22, 2023). "Beware 'The Sudbury Devil' In New Film Set In Colonial Massachusetts". Daily Voice . Retrieved February 5, 2025.
  4. ↑ Rawles, Timothy (January 17, 2025). "Popular YouTubers Who Have Made Horror Films". iHorror. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
  5. ↑ Julian, Giallo (September 8, 2023). "'The Sudbury Devil' Review: This is Historical Horror Done Right". Dread Central. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Coloradans love making their own laws. Here's how citizen-led measures make it on your ballot". Rocky Mountain PBS . September 19, 2024. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
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