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The Wicked Within

"The truth will possess us all."

A film by Jay Alaimo

88 min English R (anticipated)
Direct from the director

The pitch

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Jay Alaimo
Writer / Director

Jay Alaimo directs The Wicked Within from a screenplay by Stephen Wallis and Shawna Waldron — a possession story about a family unraveling under the weight of its own secrets.

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Jay Alaimo
Writer / Director

Jay Alaimo directs The Wicked Within from a screenplay by Stephen Wallis and Shawna Waldron — a possession story about a family unraveling under the weight of its own secrets.

Previous work

The Martini Shot

The Martini Shot

2026
Writer (Stephen Wallis)

Existential comedy starring Matthew Modine, John Cleese, and Derek Jacobi. 99% financed on Indie Planet.

Synopsis

What this film is

After a year passes since the sudden death of a child, a family gathering takes place whilst peculiar unexplainable events occur.

Why we're raising

A horror anchored by Sienna Guillory, Eric Roberts, Enzo Cilenti, Gianni Capaldi, and Patrick Muldoon. Written by Stephen Wallis and Shawna Waldron, directed by Jay Alaimo. Backers come in alongside committed equity to close the final 2% of financing.

At a glance
GenreHorror
Runtime88 min
Shoots in
LanguageEnglish
RatingR (anticipated)
Total budget$400,000
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  • Signed digital script
  • Monthly producer Q&A
  • Early festival tickets
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$500
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  • 0.05% revenue share
  • Associate Producer credit
  • Premiere invite (+1)
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$10,000
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  • Co-Producer credit
  • 1% revenue share
  • Speaking role consideration
  • Lifetime royalty statements
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The Wicked Within
98% funded · 6d left