Blackstock Boneyard is a 2021 American horror slasher film directed by Andre Alfa.
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| Directed by | Andre Alfa |
| Screenplay by | Stephen George |
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| Cinematography | Amza Moglan |
| Edited by | Hernan Menendez |
| Music by | David Thomas |
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| Distributed by | Uncork'd Entertainment |
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Running time | 80 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Overview
editBased on an untold true story, Alfa's directorial debut dramatizes the story of brothers Thomas Griffin and Meeks Griffin, two prominent black farmers who were forced to sell their land and wrongly executed.[1] One hundred years later, they return to avenge their deaths by killing the descendants of those responsible. It was released in the United States on June 8, 2021, by Uncork'd Entertainment.[2] and produced by Keithian D. Sammons, Stephen George and Cameron Wade Mason, It received positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances, direction, and atmosphere.
Plot
editThe plot of Blackstock Boneyard has its roots in the 1913 conviction and eventual execution of Thomas and Meeks Griffin, two wealthy black farmers for the murder of a veteran of the Confederate army. A murder they didn't commit and were eventually exonerated of in 2009.[3]
Director Andre Alfa and writer Stephen George's story picks up in 2013 as Judge Carroll Johnson ‘CJ’ Ramage, the grandson of the judge that sentenced the Griffins to die is about to close a lucrative deal on the land that once was their farm.[4][5]
There's just one problem, his lawyer has found another heir to the property, Lyndsy and she'll have to be convinced to sell. But as she and her friends arrive in town an objection to the sale is being raised, from the grave. A story of racial injustice, truth exhumed and justice served with fitting ferocity.
Cast
edit- Laura Flannery as Samantha Ramage
- Ashley Whelan as Lyndsy
- Aspen Kennedy Wilson as Jesse Washington
- Sara Morgan as Chloe
- Creek Wilson as Sheriff Brice
- Dean Wil as Meeks Griffin (as Dean Wilson)
- Aubree Storm as Sarah
- David Jite as Thomas Griffin
- Brittany Lucio as Anna Davis
- Terry Milam as Judge Carroll Johnson 'CJ' Ramage
- Richie Stephens as Deputy Jasper
- Jonathan Fuller as Roger Newbold
- Bryan McClure as Corey Ramage
- Steve Riley as Billy the Bartender
Production
editFilming
editThe film was shot in Donaldsonville, Louisiana and St. Emma Plantation in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, United States. Filming took place over three weeks, and shooting consisted mostly of night shoots.
References
edit- ^ "Four Negroes in Chester Sent to Electric Chair". The Charlotte News. Chester, South Carolina. July 9, 1915. p. 10. Retrieved January 31, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Halen, Adrian (May 19, 2021). "BLACKSTOCK BONEYARD – in the tradition of CANDYMAN – Coming to DVD and Digital June 8, 2021". HorrorNews. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
- ^ Spillius, Alex (October 18, 2009). "South Carolina pardons black brothers convicted of 1913 killing". The Telegraph. London. Retrieved October 18, 2009.
- ^ Millican, Josh (May 18, 2021). "Exclusive: The Past Haunts BLACKSTOCK BONEYARD Trailer". DreadCentral. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
- ^ Morazzini, Jim (June 29, 2021). "Blackstock Boneyard Review". Nerdly. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
External links
edit- Blackstock Boneyard at IMDb
- Blackstock Boneyard at Reel Reviews
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