THE KILLING CELL

description

Five friends break into an abandoned prison hoping to document proof of the paranormal. What they find is worse.

It's the summer of 2006 and local police have discovered one of the most horrific crime scenes in Georgia’s history. Teenagers Zack, Dan, Jeremy, Sadie, and Shawn head out to the long-abandoned River’s Edge Penitentiary, which is rumored to be haunted. As they explore the place, they discover that what inhabits it is much more dangerous than the paranormal. Co-writers, directors, producers and stars James Bessey and Karsen Schovajsa deliver a shocking and terrifying debut feature that is bound to become a found footage classic.

OFFICIAL SELECTION
Another Hole In The Head Film Festival 2025
Jacksonville Horror Film Festival 2026
Unnamed Footage Festival 2026

DIRECTOR'S BIO
James Bessey is an American actor, producer and director. THE KILLING CELL which he directed, wrote, produced and starred in along with Karsen Schovajsa is his first feature film.

DIRECTOR'S BIO
Karsen Schovajsa is an American actor, director, and screenwriter. As an actor, he has starred in several genre features and short films, playing a wide variety of characters. He is also the founder and owner of the production company Dead Renegade Films®. THE KILLING CELL which he directed, wrote, produced and starred in with James Bessey is his first feature film.