House of Ashes
2024 | 95 min | English
Grieving widow Mia must survive psychological and supernatural horrors while under house arrest.
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The first feature from Izzy Lee.
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Chattanooga Film Festival – Tennessee Premiere
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Portland Horror Film Festival – PNW Premiere
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Etheria at Los Feliz 3 – West Coast Premiere
Salem Horror Fest – New England Premiere
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FrightFest Glasgow – International Premiere
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Renegade Film Festival – Best Director, Performance, Cinematography
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Brooklyn Horror Film Festival – World Premiere
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“Expert storytelling and skillful direction by Lee makes House of Ashes a scathing, nightmarishly relevant commentary on the way society views women and the control that men try to maintain over them. Ultimately, the film is a haunting, thought-provoking examination of what it’s like to be a woman in America and a thrilling feature film debut. Izzy Lee’s films should be on everyone’s watchlist.”
— Michelle Swope, Bloody Disgusting
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“With a single location and a limited cast, Lee tells a terrifying story about modern gaslighting and the oppressive experience of having your body shoved under a microscope by the patriarchy. House of Ashes is smart, freaky, and gorgeous, proof that Lee is only just getting started.”
— MaryBeth McAndrews, Dread Central
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“House of Ashes offers a scathing commentary on the country’s current political climate, and is a battle cry for change. As such, House of Ashes manages to do what all great horror films do – juggle moments of dread and tension alongside important analysis of life. If just one person’s viewpoint is shifted by watching this film, Lee’s hard work will be worth it.
Strong voices in search of change are vital in filmmaking and Lee’s voice is one whose words should be heeded.”
— Kat Hughes, The Hollywood News
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“Izzy Lee has a bright future ahead.”
— Martin Unsworth, Starburst Magazine
“Lee's ability to invoke terror on multiple levels is palpable”
— Rebecca Sayce, Film Hounds
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CAST
Mia Sheldon
Fayna Sanchez​
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Marc Winters
Vincent Stalba
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Lexi ShokToks, Ghost
Laura Dromerick
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Adam Sheldon
Mason Conrad
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Probation Officer Davis
Lee Boxleitner
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Reporter Narrator 1/Ghost
Jeff Jocoy
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Reporter Narrator 2
Izzy Lee
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Nosy Jogger
Joe Lynch
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Television Narrator
Mick Garris
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Donation Pickup Dude
Michael J. Epstein
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Patrol Officer
Steve Johanson
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CREW
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Director, Co-Writer, Producer
Izzy Lee
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Co-Writer
Steve Johanson
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Producer
Steve Johanson​
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Executive Producer
Mario Niccolo Messina
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Executive Producer
Valentina Cau
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Co-Producer
C. Robert Cargill
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Co-Producer
Jessica Cargill
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Co-Producer
Megan Duffy
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Co-Producer
Kevin Sluder
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Co-Producer
Jennifer Sluder
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Associate Producer
Michael Lenzini
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Associate Producer
Nicholas Peterson
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Cinematographer
Sophia Cacciola
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Editor
Anna Rottke
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Score
Antoine Lamothe
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1st Assistant Director
Jeff Jocoy
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Additional 1st Assistant Director
Melissa Vitello
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2nd Assistant Director
Steve Johanson
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Art Director
Izzy Lee
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Graphic Design
Steve Johanson
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Graphic Design
Carly Graham
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1st Assistant Camera, Digital Imaging Technician
Michael J. Epstein
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2nd Assistant Camera
Alexandria Perez
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Gaffer, Segway Operator
Matt Stuertz
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On-Set Sound Mixer, Boom Operator
Jazmin Ortiz
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Makeup
Mercedez Gonzalez
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Assistant Makeup
Brooke Fabela
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Special FX Makeup, Prosthetics
Angela Santori
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Assistant Editor
Claudia Capri
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Visual FX
Huseyin Cay
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Sound Design
Anna Rottke
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AND THANK YOU TO OUR KICKSTARTER BACKERS!
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Screenings
World Premiere
Brooklyn Horror Film Festival
New York City
10/19/24
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Southern Premiere
Renegade Film Festival
Marietta, GA
2/22/25
Winner: Best Director
Winner: Best Performance
Winner: Best Cinematography
Nominated: Best Feature
Nominated: Best Writing
Nominated: Best Sound
Nominated: Renegade Award
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International Premiere
FrightFest at Glasgow Film Festival
Glasgow, Scotland, UK
3/7/25
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New England Premiere
Salem Horror Fest
Salem, MA
5/3/25
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West Coast Premiere
Etheria at the Los Feliz 3
5/24/25
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Pacific Northwest Premiere
Portland Horror Film Festival
6/13/25
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Chattanooga Film Festival
Chattanooga, TN
6/21/25
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Izzy Lee as Artist Guest of Honor
Camp Necon
7/19/25
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More news coming soon ...
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