HOLLER: A Midwestern Gothic Horror-Western

A project in Jacksonville, IL by Devin Smock
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Status: Active

A post-apocalyptic feature, 60% filmed. Help us complete the final ten days of principal photography in rural Illinois.
Narrative Film
Backers: 15
Average Daily Pledges: $678
Average Pledge Per Backer: $90

Funding: $1,355 of $6,000
Dates: Aug 24th -> Oct 23rd (60 days)
Project By: Devin Smock
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Latest News

An article by horror buzz.com on Holler

August 25th - via: kickstarter.com
https://horrorbuzz.com/holler-launches-final-kickstarter-campaign-to-complete-independent-apocalypse-horror-film/  (Read More)

An article Bloody Flicks did on Holler

August 25th - via: kickstarter.com
https://bloody-flicks.co.uk/2026/08/18/post-apocalyptic-horror-holler-releases-new-trailer/  (Read More)

Our segment on WICS ABC Newschannel 20

August 25th - via: kickstarter.com
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An interview with did with Muddy River News

August 25th - via: kickstarter.com
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NPR Interview

August 25th - via: kickstarter.com
A little while back we did an interview with NPR.  https://www.nprillinois.org/arts-life/2026-07-08/devin-smock-and-samuel-watkins-from-jacksonville-present-a-feature-length-film-called-holler  (Read More)

A message from the directors.

August 24th - via: kickstarter.com
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Incredible start! Thank you!

August 24th - via: kickstarter.com
HOLLER is officially live, and we’re already at $775 in our first hour. Thank you so much to everyone who has already contributed. Seeing people jump in this quickly means a lot to us, and it gives this campaign an incredible start. We have a full... (Read More)

HOLLER Launches at 5PM Tonight

August 24th - via: kickstarter.com
We’re almost there. The new HOLLER Kickstarter officially goes live tonight at 5PM Central. This campaign is our final push to raise the finishing funds we need to complete the film and get HOLLER across the finish line. If you’ve been following... (Read More)

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