Psychopomp (film)

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Psychopomp
Directed byPaul Etheredge
Written byPaul Etheredge
Produced by
Starring
  • Shawnee Smith
  • Olivia Macklin
  • Dylan McTee
  • Avangeline Friedlander
  • Lily D. Moore
Distributed byFilm Mode Entertainment
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Psychopomp is an upcoming supernatural horror film directed and written by Paul Etheredge. It stars Shawnee Smith, Olivia Macklin, Dylan McTee, Avangeline Friedlander and Lily D. Moore.

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Premise

A couple foster a mute child (Friedlander) with a devastating past that will soon haunt the family (Macklin and McTree). [1]

Cast

Production

Paul Etheredge wrote and directed Psychopomp, with Shawnee Smith, Olivia Macklin, Dylan McTee, Avangeline Friedlander and Lily D. Moore in starring roles. [1] Principal photography took place for 30 days between May 16, 2023 and June 23, 2023. [2] [3]

Release

In November 2024, it was reported that Film Mode Entertainment had acquired distribution rights. [4]

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References

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