WELCOME 2 WESHAVEN

An Independent Horror Feature Film

The Story

One year after surviving a series of brutal masked killings, Courtney Campbell arrives at college determined to rebuild her life and leave the past behind. But when a violent attack shatters the calm of campus, fear spreads quickly and old wounds reopen.

As new victims fall and cryptic messages begin to surface, Courtney and her friends find themselves pulled into a deadly game where no one feels safe. Not in crowded dorms, quiet streets, or even among each other. With authorities scrambling for answers and the media circling relentlessly, the group must navigate suspicion, grief, and the growing sense that the danger is always one step ahead.

As the violence escalates and survivors from the past re-emerge, Courtney is forced to confront what she remembers, what she's forgotten, and what it will take to protect the people still standing beside her. In a town where panic spreads faster than truth, survival may depend not just on fighting back, but on figuring out who can be trusted before it's too late.

Why I’m Making This Film

My name is Joel Harris, and I’ve been making films since my freshman year of high school in 2021. As a Black American aspiring filmmaker and founder of Menacing Studios, I’ve dedicated myself to telling stories through horror and drama — stories that are emotional, grounded, and visually striking.

Over the past few years, I’ve created films like Nothing Left (2024), Table For Two (2024), and Too Raggedy Too Rich (2023). I’ve also produced ambitious fan projects including Spider-Man Beyond Negative (2023), Daredevil: The First Defender (2023), and Ant-Man: The Beginning (2023).

But Welcome 2 Weshaven is different.

This is my second horror feature film. It represents growth, not just as a filmmaker, but as a storyteller. Horror has always been a powerful genre for exploring trauma, survival, media culture, and identity. Through this project, I want to create a slasher film that feels modern, intense, and emotionally real yet something that honors the classics while carving its own identity.

This film is about fear. But it’s also about resilience. About who we become after surviving something that was meant to destroy us.

Welcome to Weshaven (2025)
Released in April 2025,  this marked a massive milestone that I, the cast, crew all took note of. The film has already generated thousands of views and has received overwhelmingly positive feedback for its storytelling, dark atmosphere, and performances, not just from the online audience and fans, but through the film festival circuit as well. What started as a short proof of concept to the overwhelming response, this has motivated us go bigger and better with this next installment.

What Were Creating

Welcome 2 Weshaven is a full-length independent horror feature film.

This film will feature:

• Practical horror effects

• Suspense driven chase sequences

• A compelling ensemble cast

• A grounded emotional arc

• A terrifying masked antagonist

• High production value despite a micro-budget

We are building a world, "Weshaven," that we hope can grow into something even larger in the future.

Why We Need to Crowdfund

We are raising $6,000 to secure:

• Location permits

• Production spaces

• Insurance and safety measures

• Practical effects materials

• Wardrobe and props

• Transportation and logistics

• Meals for cast and crew

• Extra production equipment

As a micro-budget independent production, every dollar directly impacts the quality and safety of this film. I have already invested heavily into professional equipment to ensure this project looks cinematic. Now, we need your help to secure the spaces and resources that will bring Weshaven to life properly.

When you support Welcome 2 Weshaven, you’re not just donating,  you’re becoming part of the production.

Rewards include:

• Digital copies of the finished film

• Early streaming access

• Behind-the-scenes footage

• Exclusive production updates

• Your name in the end credits

• Executive Producer credits (select tiers)

• Invitations to private screenings