Chris Stuckmann’s Horror Movie ‘Shelby Oaks’ Adds Genre Specialist Mike Flanagan To Team

EXCLUSIVE: Chris Stuckmann and Aaron B. Koontz of Paper Street Pictures have added genre specialists Mike Flanagan, Trevor Macy and Melinda Nishioka of Intrepid Pictures as executive producers on their record-breaking Kickstarter-backed horror film Shelby Oaks, which is in post-production.

The 2022 Kickstarter campaign for the movie raised $1.39M in under a month, more than doubling the previous record for the most-funded horror film on Kickstarter. 

A combination of documentary, found footage and traditional film styles, Shelby Oaks centers on Mia’s (Camille Sullivan) frantic search for her sister, Riley (Sarah Durn), who ominously disappeared in the last tape of her investigative series Paranormal Paranoids. As Mia’s obsession grows, she begins to suspect that the imaginary demon from Riley’s childhood might have been real.

The cast also includes Brendan Sexton III, Michael Beach, Robin Bartlett and Keith David. There’s no word yet on a release plan.

The pic is written and directed by Stuckmann, the filmmaker and YouTube creator. Producers are Aaron B. Koontz, Ashleigh Snead, and Cameron Burns of Paper Street, as well as Stuckmann. Executive producing alongside Macy, Flanagan and Nishioka are Adam F. Goldberg, Paul Holbrook, Sean E. DeMott and Tony Killough. Shawn Talley, Alex Euting and Farrell Rose are co-producing for Paper Street.

Flanagan, known for films including Ouija: Origin Of Evil and Doctor Sleep and TV’s The Haunting, will be providing guidance and input during the post-production process. He said today: “It’s been inspiring to watch Chris working toward his dreams over the past few years, and the tenacity and DIY spirit he displayed while bringing Shelby Oaks to life reminded me so much of my own journey over a decade ago. It’s been an honor to walk a few steps with him on his path and to offer support for Chris’ vision for his ambitious, unique movie. I can’t wait to see where he goes from here.”

Said Stuckmann: “Intrepid’s films and TV shows have inspired me for years, and it’s a dream come true to work with Mike and Trevor on my first feature. I’m ecstatic beyond words to partner on the release of Shelby Oaks.”

Koontz said: “For a film that had such a hard time getting going, it’s remarkable the doors that then opened to us. The success of our Kickstarter followed by the ongoing leadership and guidance from Mike, Trevor, and Melinda is beyond anything I could have hoped for.”

Stuckmann is represented by Gotham Group.