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Basketball Star's Scholarship Dream Turns Horror
26 Jun
Summary
- A Louisiana girl's basketball scholarship pursuit unleashes a captivating, dark force.
- Imani Lewis and Tanya Wright to star in new horror-drama 'Killa'.
- Film marks writer-director Laci Dent's feature filmmaking debut, shooting in August.
The upcoming horror-drama 'Killa' is set to begin production in August, marking the feature filmmaking debut of writer-director Laci Dent. The film stars Imani Lewis, known for her role in Netflix's 'First Kill,' and Tanya Wright, recognized for her work on 'Orange Is the New Black.'
'Killa' follows the story of Asa Jones, a young athlete from Louisiana with dreams of conquering the world of girls' basketball. When her prospects for a college scholarship begin to fade, Asa finds herself drawn into a captivating and potentially dangerous force.
The project is backed by producers Morgan Bentz and executive producers Kareem Mortimer, Trevite Willis, and Julia Chatwin, alongside Ellen Schmitt and Maggie Flatley. This film is poised to be a significant addition to the horror genre, exploring themes of ambition and the unknown.
