Brave the Dark
Movie Details:
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genres | Drama |
| Release date | October 6, 2023 (Heartland) January 24, 2025 (United States) |
| Running time | 1hr 52min |
| Age rating | PG-13 |
| Starring | Jared Harris, Nicholas Hamilton, Jamie Harris, Sasha Bhasin, Will Edward Price, Kimberly S. Fairbanks |
| Directed by | Damian Harris |
| Written by | Dale G. Bradley, Lynn Robertson-Hay, Nathaniel Deen, John P. Spencer, Damian Harris |
| Produced by | Grant Bradley, Derek Dienner, Dale G. Bradley |
| Cinematography by | Julio Macat |
| Edited by | Toby Yates |
| Music by | Jacob Yoffee, Rhoan Hylton |
| Casting by | Diane Heery, Jason Loftus |
| Production Design by | Michael C. Stone |
| Art Direction by | Tiffany Echo Wolf |
| Set Decoration by | Devon Danz |
| Costume Design by | Marianne Parker |
| Production Company | Inspiring Films MAKE/FILMS |
| Distributor | Angel Studios |
Trailer, Teaser & Video:
Cast & Characters:
- Jared Harris as Stan Deen
- Nicholas Hamilton as Nathan Williams
- Will Price as Johnny Alecco
- Jamie Harris as Barney
- Martin Jarvis as Henry V (voice)
- Tobias Segal as Nate’s Father / Squeak
- Sasha Bhasin as Tina Baxter
- Johnath Davis as Officer Smits
- Scottie DiGiacomo as Mother
- Kimberly S. Fairbanks as Deborah May
- Searra Sawka as Rona
- Ava Wrubel as Pastor’s Daughter
- Cole Tristan Murphy as Noah
- Banks Quinney as Young Nathan
- Elise Hudson as Linda
- Shannon Destiny Ryan as Young Woman Annabel
- Kathy Patterson as Older Woman
- Meredith Sullivan as Gloria
- Chris James Boylan as Blake
- Carol Florence as Nanny Cole
- Lauren LoGiudice as Attorney
- Gwyneth Anne Trumbore as Orphan
- Daisy Galvis as Judge
- Niva Patel as Jen
- Derek Larthey as Prison Guard
- Rachel Poletick as Terry
- Phillip Chorba as Tom Friedman
- Collin Roach as Travis
- Evyn Flanders as Orphan
- Sammy Lynne Toth as High School Student
- Madeleine Garcia as Lisa
- Michael Harrah as Grandpa Cole
- Johny Walsh as Nurse 1
- Kiley Lotz as Sandy
- Cole Flanders as Orphan
- Nancy Jane Marron Asti as Viola
Storyline:
Haunted by torturous childhood memories, Nate Williams finds himself engulfed in darkness. When his drama teacher, Mr. Deen bails him out of jail and takes him in, Nate must confront his past before it leads to his own destruction.
About Brave the Dark Movie:
Brave the Dark is an American drama film directed by Damian Harris and starring Jared Harris and Nicholas Hamilton.
Stan Deen was a high school English and Drama teacher of the Garden Spot High School, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania from 1967 until his death in 2016. He founded the Garden Spot Performing Arts (GSPA) in 1967. Brave the Dark was written by Dale G. Bradley, Lynn Robertson, John P. Spencer, director Damian Harris and Nathaniel “Nate” Deen.
Filming locations included the real Garden Spot High School in Lancaster County where Nathaniel Deen attended and Stan Deen taught as well as the house both lived in.
Filming took place between late summer and autumn 2021. Climactic scenes were filmed against the Poplar Neck Bridge near Lancaster in October 2021.
Brave the Dark Release Date:
Brave the Dark premiere took place at the Heartland International Film Festival in October 2023. It is scheduled to be released in the United States on January 24, 2025. Brave the Dark was approved by the Angel Guild, a group of voters who vote on the Angel Studios platform.
Awards and Nominations:
| Award | Date | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heartland International Film Festival | 6 October 2023 | Overall Audience Choice Award | Won |
| Newport Beach Film Festival | 13 October 2023 | Best US Film Audience Award | Won |
| San Diego International Film Festival | 20 October 2023 | Narrative Competition | Nominated |