Children of the Pines makes its global digital debut on October 18th, 2024. Brought to you by Freestyle Digital Media and producer Lucas A. Ferrara, this award-winning film has already garnered accolades, including Best Feature at Ice CineFest and Best Thriller at the Indo-French Film Festival, along with an audience award at the Gasparilla International Film Festival.
Children of the Pines marks the directorial debut of Joshua Morgan, who also penned the screenplay. The film features an original score by Sune Rose Wagner, known for his work on the Oscar-nominated film A War.
The story follows Riley, a college junior, who returns home during winter break at the urging of her estranged parents, Kathy and John, to mend their fractured relationship. Upon her arrival, Riley discovers her parents have formed an unsettling bond with her high school ex, Gordon, and mysterious children are now living in their home. As Riley delves deeper, disturbing flashbacks reveal her parents’ involvement in a sinister, unconventional couples therapy retreat that promised to heal their marriage through supernatural means. The film takes viewers on a disturbing journey as Riley uncovers the dark truth behind her parents’ desperate attempts to fix their family.
Director Joshua Morgan shared his excitement for the release, noting the dedication of his team in bringing this eerie thriller to life. Producer Lucas A. Ferrara praised the film for its unique approach to horror, emphasizing its psychological depth over traditional gore and violence.
Don’t miss Children of the Pines when it hits digital platforms on October 18th—a horror film that promises to be as thought-provoking as it is disturbing.
