An Idle Mind Is the Devil's Playground (2016)

In this Twilight Zone throwback set in the 1960s, a reclusive musician with a pathological fear of human contact finds himself in the unexpected company of several ghosts from his past.

Director:

Michael Jason Allen

Writer:

Michael Jason Allen

Stars:

Ben Lokey, Michael Jason Allen, Raymond Scott

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ben Lokey	...	Sid Kottler
Michael Jason Allen	...	Mr. Snatas
Raymond Scott	...	Dr. Harvey
Renee Schmidt	...	Virginia (as Renee Bryant)
Amelia Haberman	...	Jumprope Child #1
Diana Brest	...	Mrs. Blanche
Rosamond Aaliyah Kuhlmann	...	Dream Child
Ritchie Kuhlmann	...	Baseball Player #1
Ricky Kuhlmann	...	Baseball Player #2
Laura Mestas	...	Anne Devoroux
Gucci Mercer	...	Stewardess
Kip Rosser	...	Claude Quarry
Nadine Jackson	...	Alice
Rhett Ashley Crosby	...	Frank Devoroux
Amy Atkins	...	Lydia

Storyline

It is November of 1960 and retired musician Sid Kottler has been living alone in his over-sized home for the past 13 years. His severe case of anthropophobia prevents him from entertaining the company of anyone... or even the slightest of human interaction. When he awakens one morning with an unforgettable character he recognizes from a very recent encounter of sorts, he realizes that he may not be alone anymore. In fact, Sid may even play party host to an ensemble of friends... but not by invitation.

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Plot Keywords:

psychological horror | twilight zone | hitchcockian | paranormal | supernatural | 

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Genres:

Horror | Mystery | Thriller

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 April 2016 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

He Said She Said Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

61 min

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

Did You Know?

Trivia

Writer/Director Michael Jason Allen's inspiration for the essence of the film was "The Twilight Zone" creator/writer Rod Serling and a little bit of Alfred Hitchcock.

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