ComingSoon is excited to debut the trailer for the upcoming documentary Mental Health & Horror. The feature-length project is led by director Jonathan Barkan and producer Andrew Hawkins (In Search of Darkness: Part II). The documentary has recruited a variety of interview subjects including horror icons, fans, film critics, historians, directors, writers, and professionals from the mental health world.
The documentary features many new interviews many names that will be familiar to horror fans including American McGee (Alice: Madness Returns), Nicholas Vince (Hellraiser), Jhonen Vasquez (Invader Zim), Lola Blanc (American Horror Story), Dave Sheridan (Scary Movie), and more.
Check out the Mental Health & Horror trailer below:
“Over half a year ago, we broke ground and began production on Mental Health & Horror: A Documentary. Since then, we have conducted nearly 30 interviews with people around the world. From horror fans to creators in the genre to mental health professionals who recognize the validity and positive impact that horror can have, our documentary is full of diverse, knowledgeable, passionate voices who have spoken their truths so that others don’t have to feel alone,” said director Jonathan Barkan. “The work we’ve done so far with Mental Health & Horror: A Documentary has exceeded my wildest expectations and the response to our project has been overwhelming in the most beautiful and incredible of ways. There’s still so much to do but I promise you that we’re creating something that will touch the hearts of countless people. Join us and help be a part of something truly special.”
