Kate SiegelandMike Flanaganhave been working together for years, but nothing has prepared audiences for what Siegel has in store for her directorial debut,Stowaway.Entertainment Weeklyhas released new images from the short story the artist has directed for the upcomingV/H/S Beyondanthology film. The new look at the project shows the performer and filmmaker preparing different scenes for her directorial debut. The stage has been set for Kate Siegel to prove to the world that she’s more than just an extremely talented actress.
Not much is known about the plot of the short film, but the Entertainment Weekly article makes it clear that an alien spaceship and a young woman will be central elements of the premise.Kate Siegel is expanding on her creative output thanks toV/H/S Beyond.The upcoming movie will continue the legacy of the horror anthology franchise that has allowed smaller filmmakers to showcase their work next to legends of the genre. The last installment of the series,V/H/S 85, was released exclusively onShudderlast year.
Siegel and Flanagan won’t be the only talented storytellers bringing stories to life whenV/H/S Beyondpremieres on Shudder later this year.Jay CheelandVirat Palwill be some of the other filmmakers who will get a chance to grab the spotlight in the project that has been designed to express pure love for the horror genre. Other directors who have worked on stories featured in the franchise before includeScott DerricksonandGigi Saul Guerrero. There’s no telling what’s going to happen onceV/H/S Beyondushers the franchise into the future.
Flanagan and Siegel Work Together Again
Kate Siegel and Mike Flanagan have been able to create names for themselves within the horror genre thanks to Netflix. Siegel previously starred inThe Haunting of Hill HouseandThe Fall of the House of Usher, television series Flanagan has developed for the streaming platform over the last few years.The shows have allowed Siegel to portray characters who are very different from one another.The working relationship between the duo led to something more, with Siegel and Flanagan getting married before the general audience got to know how talented they are, thanks to the Netflix productions. There’s no denying thatV/H/S Beyondwill take the legacy of the couple in a different direction, with Kate Siegel finally consolidating herself as a filmmaker.
You can check out the new images from the making ofV/H/S Beyondabove, before the anthology movie premieres on Shudder on October 4.
V/H/S/Beyond
V/H/S/Beyond explores a series of unsettling and interconnected stories captured on mysterious videotapes. Each segment delves into dark themes and eerie tales, presented through a mixture of found footage and archival film styles. This anthology continues the tradition of blending horror with suspense, challenging viewers’ perceptions of reality.
