"Help First State of Fear cross the Monster Finish Line!" 
What is First State of Fear?

First State of Fear is a Halloween-night horror anthology film in the tradition of Tales from the Crypt and Creepshow. The story follows a small Delaware-based ghost-hunting YouTube crew as they travel to different locations across the state, sharing local legends and eerie stories along the way. Each story is presented as a standalone short horror segment, connected through the crew’s ongoing night of paranormal exploration and storytelling.

How is the film production going? Recent shoots for the project have already been successfully completed, including collaboration with cult horror actor Michael St. Michaels ( The Greasy Strangler ), helping establish the tone, style, and production direction of the film.

Risks & Challenges

As an independent horror anthology, First State of Fear faces the typical challenges of low-budget filmmaking, including coordinating cast and crew schedules, securing filming locations, weather conditions, and managing production timelines across multiple short story segments. Because the film is structured as an anthology, each segment requires its own planning for locations, practical effects, costumes, and production design. This increases logistical complexity compared to a single continuous narrative. To address this, production will be carefully organized in phases, with detailed pre-production planning for each individual story. Some locations may require permission or adjustments based on availability, and certain effects or set pieces may need to be adapted depending on budget and resources. Flexible scheduling and alternative filming plans are built into the production approach to reduce delays.