Southern Scares: A Haunting Mystery from the Deep South

Name: Southern Scares
Description: Follows Ellen, a skeptical college student who stumbles upon a box of lost VHS tapes—episodes of an eerie, unfinished 90s horror documentary hosted by her missing sister, Roberta. As Ellen watches, she unravels a chilling mystery: the legends Roberta investigated—haunted tunnels, forgotten cryptids, and ghostly figures—weren’t just stories. With each tape, Ellen pieces together her sister’s disappearance, discovering something sinister was watching Roberta all along. As the past seeps into the present, Ellen must decide how far she will go to bring her sister back—before she vanishes. Partly shot through the raw lens of VHS footage and set against the haunting backdrop of the early ’90s Deep South, Southern Scares isn’t just another horror story—it’s a puzzle, a mystery, and a warning. Are you ready for a Southern scare?
Genre: Feature Film
Date Created: April 20, 2025
Producer: Andy Carpenter, Trey Walker, Ginger Steele
Writer/Director: Paul Rowe
Email: lcp@lastcaressproductions.com
Phone: 706-315-6056
Location: Columbus, Georgia

Southern Scares: A Chilling Journey into Haunted Legacies

Set against the haunting landscapes of the early ’90s Deep South, “Southern Scares” entwines mystery and horror in a uniquely unsettling narrative. The film follows Ellen, a skeptical college student who stumbles upon a collection of lost VHS tapes linked to her sister, Roberta, who mysteriously disappeared. These tapes, originally episodes of an unfinished horror documentary, reveal spine-tingling legends—haunted tunnels and ghostly figures—that suggest the creepiness is not merely fictional.

Under the direction of Paul Rowe, “Southern Scares” features a talented ensemble, including producers Andy Carpenter, Trey Walker, and Ginger Steele, who bring this chilling tale to life. The raw aesthetic of VHS footage heightens the narrative’s impact, creating an eerie contrast between past and present. As Ellen watches each tape, she finds herself drawn deeper into a web of unnerving mysteries that compel her to face the danger lurking in the shadows—all in a desperate quest to find her sister before she too becomes a lost soul. Mark your calendars for this spine-chilling experience, running from April 20 to May 10, 2025.