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Award-Winning Horror Feature Heads to Audiences as Black Mandala Presents Charlie Steeds’ Latest Nightmare
Black Mandala has unveiled its latest genre acquisition, bringing attention to an independent horror film that has already generated momentum across the festival circuit.
Written and directed by Charlie Steeds, the currently untitled horror feature arrives with an impressive collection of accolades, including Best Indie at the Boston Indie Film Festival, Best Feature at the 13 Horror.com Film & Screenplay Contest, Best Horror Film at the Catacombs Film Festival, and Best International Feature at the Dunwich Horror Festival.
The film stars Faith McCoy, Scot Scurlock, Madison Pankey, Gloria Lynne Henry, Adam Bash, and Travis Cutner.
While plot details remain under wraps, the growing list of festival awards suggests the project has been making a strong impression with genre programmers and independent horror audiences alike. Steeds has built a reputation within the independent horror scene through a steady output of period horror, supernatural thrillers, and creature features, often favoring practical atmosphere and character-driven storytelling over large-scale spectacle.
With Black Mandala now backing the release, the film joins a growing catalog of international horror titles distributed by the company, which has increasingly become a platform for independent genre productions looking to reach wider audiences.
Festival recognition doesn’t always guarantee audience reception, but collecting awards across multiple horror-focused events is often a strong indicator that a film has found its voice within the genre community.
As additional details, release plans, and footage emerge, horror fans will likely be keeping a close eye on what Charlie Steeds has delivered next.
For now, the film arrives carrying significant festival momentum and a growing reputation among independent horror circles.
Let us know if Charlie Steeds’ previous work is on your radar and whether this latest award-winning horror feature has caught your attention.









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