The Kickstarter campaign for the H.P. Lovecraft adaptation The Haunter of the Dark has gone down splendidly on the crowdfunding site, surpassing its goal by 500% in six days! 24-year-old Megan Tremethick, who starred in Dragon Knight, makes her debut as a director with the indie horror film.

The Haunter of the Dark follows the chilling midnight adventures of a man, who is lured from his bed to investigate the dark recesses of a mysterious church tower. There, and alone in the darkness of that place, he encounters a chilling entity… a silhouetted figure, guarding an ancient crystal of incredible power. A crystal that carries a terrible curse. 

The short film stars Gordon Holliday best known for Andy Stewart’s festival hit film, Dysmorphia as an enthusiastic amputee, a role that was praised by the Soska Sisters, 

The overwhelming success of Megan’s crowdfunding campaign has now also led to the successful funding of a second Lovecraft-inspired short film entitled Revenge of Innsmouth, which is set in a dystopian future, in which – in a reversal of roles – the oppressed inhabitants of Innsmouth mount a violent bid for liberation against their hated human oppressors. Caught in the maelstrom of terror during the first night of their revolution is a young waitress, whose diner becomes the setting for brutal violence and unspeakable horror. 

But… who are the real monsters? The feared, fish-like creatures of Innsmouth, or the humans who keep them under lock and key?

The campaign now continues to raise funds for both films on Kickstarter, where Megan is offering digital downloads, artwork, production credits, and even walk-on roles. 

You can find the Kickstarter page here: http://kck.st/3WYVoMg