Makers of horror film being shot in Sudbury looking for support

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Dark Frequencies, a new horror thriller from Greater Sudbury’s own Big Bad Bosmo Productions, has officially launched an Indiegogo campaign to raise funds for the film’s final production stages.

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Set in Sudbury during the onset of a cruel winter, Dark Frequencies tells the story of DJ, a mentally unwell electronica musician, who is exposed to a harmful, addictive sound wave called the Master Frequency, which has skin-peeling, mind-destroying consequences.

As DJ falls deeper under the spell of the Master Frequency, they must save their love interest, Eva, from the other individuals who have lost their minds.

Principal photography for Dark Frequencies begins Nov. 27.

This is not just any horror flick; it is an authentically northern production, celebrating the hidden charm of northern Ontario’s wintry backdrop and capturing some of the city’s gems, such as the Townehouse Tavern, Cosmic Dave’s Guitar Emporium and CKLU.

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Showcasing local spaces on the big screen will spotlight the distinct character of Greater Sudbury and offer a rare opportunity for local audiences to see their city as the chillingly beautiful stage for a twisted thriller.

The film is the brainchild of award-winning Sudbury-based filmmaker Bosmo, a graduate of film and television production at Humber College and founder of Big Bad Bosmo Productions (formerly Here Kitty Kitty Productions).

With more than a decade of experience directing, filming and editing more than 100 music videos, Bosmo drew inspiration for Dark Frequencies from personal experiences in managing childhood post-traumatic stress disorder with eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, and binaural beats.

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“This film is my love letter to Sudbury and a tribute to the healing power of creativity,” Bosmo shared in a press release.

Dark Frequencies proudly features an ensemble cast rooted in Sudbury’s vibrant arts scene, with lead roles played by ER Simbagoye, Jenn Herd, Clayton Drake, Lars Melby, Victoria Brock and Jacques Lamothe.

Simbagoye, well-known for their work with local theatre group YES Theatre, where they starred as the lead in Elf, brings seasoned theatrical expertise to the project.

Each cast member draws on a rich background in Sudbury’s creative community, adding authenticity and local flavour to the film. Their collective talents highlight the strength of Sudbury’s arts scene and bring a uniquely northern voice to the screen.

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Adding to the celebration of northern talent is the band fauxcils, a Northern Ontario group composed of Jenn Herd and Dunstan Topp, known for their emotional electronic sound that resonates deeply with the cold landscape of Sudbury. Bringing their unique musical edge to the film’s soundtrack, fauxcils embodies the spirit of local creativity and artistry, adding an authentic northern voice to the project.

“Our queer goth hearts can’t wait to be destroyed by the dark frequency,” fauxcils said.

Their involvement underscores the film’s dedication to showcasing homegrown talent, allowing audiences to experience the raw, haunting beauty of Northern Ontario through visuals and sound.

Through the Indiegogo campaign, fans of indie horror and local film are invited to contribute to the project. There are a number of perks, including:

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– A digital copy of the film.

– An exclusive soundtrack featuring Canadian indie bands like Bad Waitress, The Effens, fauxcils, Pleasure Craft and hemlock.

– A ticket to the private screening of the film.

– A day on set.

– A personal shoutout from the radio host in the film.

– A chance to appear in the film as a featured extra or as a recorded voice-over.

– The opportunity to have a loved one’s photo featured on a poster in a scene.

Dark Frequencies seeks to challenge stereotypes of queer representation in horror, with non-binary lead characters who navigate a storyline of horror and love, without relying on genre clichés.
For Greater Sudbury residents and horror fans across Ontario, this campaign offers the chance to be part of a ground-breaking, locally-produced horror film that showcases homegrown talent, innovative storytelling and Sudbury’s wintry landscape in a way that has never been done before.

To learn more about the Indiegogo campaign and the film, visit tinyurl.com/bde6mbnt.

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