The Other Hand
New York City, New York | Film Short
LGBTQ, Thriller
Written and produced by two women, this supernatural horror project features two estranged women unknowingly plagued by demons inside and out. Absorbing and sinister, THE OTHER HAND exploits the innate human fear of feeling out of control, and what might be making your choices when you aren't.
The Other Hand
New York City, New York | Film Short
LGBTQ, Thriller
1 Campaigns | New York, United States
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Written and produced by two women, this supernatural horror project features two estranged women unknowingly plagued by demons inside and out. Absorbing and sinister, THE OTHER HAND exploits the innate human fear of feeling out of control, and what might be making your choices when you aren't.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
The Story
Synopsis
This LGBT horror film follows the reunion between two women - former lovers and current homophobes - who are trying to understand the mysterious disappearance of one woman's husband. Their meeting is tainted by a supernatural force driven to create chaos, who controls the women's actionsand compels them to violence. The women cannot detect this presense, and instead experience the most human of faults - a loss of control. Neither woman realizes the true culprit before their meeting turns deadly.
Origin Story
The script for "The Other Hand" was inspired by the location. Rachel Woods, co-writer and director, has access to cabin by a lake in Massachusetts. It's small, isolated, just a little run-down - a perfect horror movie set.
When developing this script from the location, the writers AJ and Rachel focused on creating a genuine feeling of horror for the audience without relying on tropes. Guided by masterpieces such as Rosemary's Baby, The Others and It Follows, Rachel crafted two dynamic anti-heros whose past relationship seems to have defined their future. Inspired by her history of mental illness, AJ invented a supernatural monster that plays on a fundamental human fear: who is in control when you're not? Short and sweet, this script is hauntingly effective.
Statement from the Filmmakers
Thank you very much for taking the time to consider The Other Hand. It is a passion project for both of us. We've already spent countless hours in preproduction, and look forward to countless more as we bring this script through production, post and distribution. We have a vision for this film - unnerving, striking, haunting. With your help, we will create a film that exceeds our expectations and provides a hugely satisfying horror movie experience for you, our contributors. The Other Hand is something special, and we look forward to sharing it with you.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Actresses
Costs $3,000
I am not a has-been. I am a will be. – Lauren Bacall
Production Designer
Costs $1,500
Everything is designed. Few things are designed well. -Brian Reed
Sound Designer
Costs $1,500
Half of the storytelling ability is sound. - Joe Herrington
Gaffer
Costs $1,500
If I were ever stranded on a desert island there would be three things I’d need: food, shelter, and a grip.- George C. Scott
Fight Coordinator
Costs $1,500
Film is a battleground. - Sam Fuller
Amira Camera Package
Costs $1,500
Photography is Truth. The Cinema is Truth Twenty-four Times Per Second. - Jean-Luc Godard
Lighting Package
Costs $500
We don’t make movies to make money, we make money to make more movies. - Walt Disney
SFX Makeup
Costs $300
In England, I’m a horror movie director. In Germany, I’m a filmmaker. In the US, I’m a bum. - John Carpenter
Production Insurance
Costs $2,500
Pain is temporary, film is forever! - John Milius
Food
Costs $600
I don’t try to guess what a million people will like. It’s hard enough to know what I like. - John Huston
Car and Truck Rental
Costs $600
Everybody’s a filmmaker today. - John Milius
Cash Pledge
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About This Team
Rachel Woods
Co-Writer and Director
Rachel Woods is a writer, director, dancer and personal trainer. She is getting married in October, and wants to have a three-tiered pie in place of a cake. After seeing "Signs", her father's friend hid outside her bedroom window so he could jump out at her and scare her. Her cat, Edgar, is hairless (except when his winter coat comes in).
AJ Strauman
Co-Writer and Cinematographer
AJ Strauman lives and works in Brooklyn as a Director of Photography. For Christmas, she asked Santa for an eyeshadow palette and a bright pink weight belt. One time, she got kicked out of a movie theater while seeing The Descent (2005) because she was unaware it was a monster movie and screamed the most genuine scream of her life when the monsters showed up. The Descent remains her favorite horror movie.
Samantha Egle
Stunt Coordinator
Samantha is a nomadic fight director, violence designer and stage combat instructor presently located in Denver, Colorado. In her work, she strives to develop honest, affecting and thought-provoking moments of violence. In addition to her work in the combat arts, she is also a writer, stage/event manager and theatrical carpenter. She prefers being haunted to being horrified and Guillermo del Toro is her thriller movie idol.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
The Story
Synopsis
This LGBT horror film follows the reunion between two women - former lovers and current homophobes - who are trying to understand the mysterious disappearance of one woman's husband. Their meeting is tainted by a supernatural force driven to create chaos, who controls the women's actionsand compels them to violence. The women cannot detect this presense, and instead experience the most human of faults - a loss of control. Neither woman realizes the true culprit before their meeting turns deadly.
Origin Story
The script for "The Other Hand" was inspired by the location. Rachel Woods, co-writer and director, has access to cabin by a lake in Massachusetts. It's small, isolated, just a little run-down - a perfect horror movie set.
When developing this script from the location, the writers AJ and Rachel focused on creating a genuine feeling of horror for the audience without relying on tropes. Guided by masterpieces such as Rosemary's Baby, The Others and It Follows, Rachel crafted two dynamic anti-heros whose past relationship seems to have defined their future. Inspired by her history of mental illness, AJ invented a supernatural monster that plays on a fundamental human fear: who is in control when you're not? Short and sweet, this script is hauntingly effective.
Statement from the Filmmakers
Thank you very much for taking the time to consider The Other Hand. It is a passion project for both of us. We've already spent countless hours in preproduction, and look forward to countless more as we bring this script through production, post and distribution. We have a vision for this film - unnerving, striking, haunting. With your help, we will create a film that exceeds our expectations and provides a hugely satisfying horror movie experience for you, our contributors. The Other Hand is something special, and we look forward to sharing it with you.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Actresses
Costs $3,000
I am not a has-been. I am a will be. – Lauren Bacall
Production Designer
Costs $1,500
Everything is designed. Few things are designed well. -Brian Reed
Sound Designer
Costs $1,500
Half of the storytelling ability is sound. - Joe Herrington
Gaffer
Costs $1,500
If I were ever stranded on a desert island there would be three things I’d need: food, shelter, and a grip.- George C. Scott
Fight Coordinator
Costs $1,500
Film is a battleground. - Sam Fuller
Amira Camera Package
Costs $1,500
Photography is Truth. The Cinema is Truth Twenty-four Times Per Second. - Jean-Luc Godard
Lighting Package
Costs $500
We don’t make movies to make money, we make money to make more movies. - Walt Disney
SFX Makeup
Costs $300
In England, I’m a horror movie director. In Germany, I’m a filmmaker. In the US, I’m a bum. - John Carpenter
Production Insurance
Costs $2,500
Pain is temporary, film is forever! - John Milius
Food
Costs $600
I don’t try to guess what a million people will like. It’s hard enough to know what I like. - John Huston
Car and Truck Rental
Costs $600
Everybody’s a filmmaker today. - John Milius
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Rachel Woods
Co-Writer and Director
Rachel Woods is a writer, director, dancer and personal trainer. She is getting married in October, and wants to have a three-tiered pie in place of a cake. After seeing "Signs", her father's friend hid outside her bedroom window so he could jump out at her and scare her. Her cat, Edgar, is hairless (except when his winter coat comes in).
AJ Strauman
Co-Writer and Cinematographer
AJ Strauman lives and works in Brooklyn as a Director of Photography. For Christmas, she asked Santa for an eyeshadow palette and a bright pink weight belt. One time, she got kicked out of a movie theater while seeing The Descent (2005) because she was unaware it was a monster movie and screamed the most genuine scream of her life when the monsters showed up. The Descent remains her favorite horror movie.
Samantha Egle
Stunt Coordinator
Samantha is a nomadic fight director, violence designer and stage combat instructor presently located in Denver, Colorado. In her work, she strives to develop honest, affecting and thought-provoking moments of violence. In addition to her work in the combat arts, she is also a writer, stage/event manager and theatrical carpenter. She prefers being haunted to being horrified and Guillermo del Toro is her thriller movie idol.