Warren Skeels's Chilling US Horror THE MAN IN THE WHITE VAN Set for World Premiere at the '23 Newport Beach Film Festival This October!
Drawing from a real-life narrative, "THE MAN IN THE WHITE VAN" offers a haunting journey into the dark corners of a seemingly peaceful Florida town in 1974. Through the eyes of young Annie Williams (Madison Wolfe), a vibrant girl whose world is turned inside out by a mysterious man in a white van, the film delves into themes of vulnerability and fear.
Annie's tranquil life, marked by her enjoyment of horseback riding and casual walks home through the adjacent forest, starts to disintegrate as the unsettling presence of the white van becomes increasingly ominous. Despite the growing skepticism from her parents, Annie finds herself emotionally isolated. The tension culminates on Halloween night when her deepest fears are horrifyingly realized as she is abducted.
Marking the directorial debut of Warren Skeels, "THE MAN IN THE WHITE VAN" serves as a compelling study of dread, distrust, and the brittle nature of safety in environments where malevolence festers just beneath the surface. Informed by the true-life atrocities of serial killer Billy Mansfield Jr., the film skillfully portrays a spine-chilling narrative that explores a young girl's unthinkable terrors and taps into every parent's darkest fears.
Catch the world premiere of "THE MAN IN THE WHITE VAN" at Newport Beach Film Festival: Sat, Oct 14, 7:30pm at Starlight Triangle Theater 3, Costa Mesa.
Second screening: Thu, Oct 19, 7:00pm at Big Newport Theater 6, Newport Beach.
