The Other Hand
by AJ Strauman
The Other Hand
by AJ Strauman
Written and produced by two women, this supernatural horror project features two estranged women unknowingly plagued by demons inside and out. Absorbing and sinister, THE OTHER HAND exploits the innate human fear of feeling out of control, and what might be making your choices when you aren't.
Written and produced by two women, this supernatural horror project features two estranged women unknowingly plagued by demons inside and out. Absorbing and sinister, THE OTHER HAND exploits the innate human fear of feeling out of control, and what might be making your choices when you aren't.
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First Page of the Script
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Rachel, Samantha and I are committed to turning this incredible story into a viseral and thrilling horror film, and we want you to understand why. Join us, and get a sneak peak into the amazing script that you will bring to life.
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$250 USD
Weekend Retreat at the Cabin
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Located on Metacomet Lake in Massachusetts, this two bedroom cabin is fully furnished. It's the perfect weekend getaway.
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$350 USD
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$500 USD
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$750 USD
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$1,000 USD
Personal Training or Photography Package
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Story
About The Project
Synopsis
This LGBT horror film follows the reunion between two women - former lovers and current homophobes - who are trying to understand the mysterious disappearance of one woman's husband. Their meeting is tainted by a supernatural force driven to create chaos, who controls the women's actionsand compels them to violence. The women cannot detect this presense, and instead experience the most human of faults - a loss of control. Neither woman realizes the true culprit before their meeting turns deadly.
Origin Story
The script for "The Other Hand" was inspired by the location. Rachel Woods, co-writer and director, has access to cabin by a lake in Massachusetts. It's small, isolated, just a little run-down - a perfect horror movie set.
When developing this script from the location, the writers AJ and Rachel focused on creating a genuine feeling of horror for the audience without relying on tropes. Guided by masterpieces such as Rosemary's Baby, The Others and It Follows, Rachel crafted two dynamic anti-heros whose past relationship seems to have defined their future. Inspired by her history of mental illness, AJ invented a supernatural monster that plays on a fundamental human fear: who is in control when you're not? Short and sweet, this script is hauntingly effective.
Statement from the Filmmakers
Thank you very much for taking the time to consider The Other Hand. It is a passion project for both of us. We've already spent countless hours in preproduction, and look forward to countless more as we bring this script through production, post and distribution. We have a vision for this film - unnerving, striking, haunting. With your help, we will create a film that exceeds our expectations and provides a hugely satisfying horror movie experience for you, our contributors. The Other Hand is something special, and we look forward to sharing it with you.
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$1 USD
Horror Fan
Any amount that you give helps us on our way. Whether you give because you support independent film, or because you encourage woman filmmakers, or because you want to see more LGBT diversity, or just because you love a good horror movie, all donations matter.
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$5 USD
Social Media Follow
You've helped us make our project a reality - now we'd like to see what you are working on! You'll receive a social media follow on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter from the filmmakers AJ and Rachel, as well as from the film account on Instagram.
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$10 USD
Social Media Shoutout
A sincere thanks to you - just you - from the filmmakers on Instagram and Twitter
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$15 USD
Behind the Scenes Photo
Your donation helps us to make our project a reality. To thank you, you will receive an exclusive Behind the Scenes photo via email during our production weekend in April.
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$15 USD
First Page of the Script
**NEW**
For the last three days of the campaign, we have added our final incentive. All contributions of $15 or more will receive a copy of the first page of our ten page script.
Rachel, Samantha and I are committed to turning this incredible story into a viseral and thrilling horror film, and we want you to understand why. Join us, and get a sneak peak into the amazing script that you will bring to life.
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Film Still Postcard
You've gotten us on our way towards bringing our script to life. Rachel and AJ will send you a personalized postcard with a still photo from the finished film on the front.
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$25 USD
Online Streaming
Get your shoutout, and a password to stream the film online as soon as its finished.
Claimed: 78 of 'Unlimited'
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$40 USD
Digital Download
You get your shoutout, online streaming, and a special digital download.
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$75 USD
Signed Shooting Script
You'll receive a copy of The Other Hand shooting script, signed to you by the filmmakers
Claimed: 3 of 'Unlimited'
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$150 USD
Associate Producer Credit
Your incredible support will help us make this dream a reality. For your help, you'll receive an Associate Producer credit on the film.
Claimed: 4 of 'Unlimited'
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$250 USD
Weekend Retreat at the Cabin
**New England Area Only**
Spend the weekend in the cabin that started it all.
Located on Metacomet Lake in Massachusetts, this two bedroom cabin is fully furnished. It's the perfect weekend getaway.
Sold Out!
Select This Incentive
$350 USD
Personal Training or Photography Sesson
**NEW YORK AREA ONLY**
You'll receive either a one hour photography session with AJ (including 100 digital images to keep) or an hour of personal training with Rachel
Claimed: 1 of 'Unlimited'
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$500 USD
Co-Producer Credit
There's no way we could make this film without you. In addition to all previous incentives, you'll receive a Co-Producer credit on the film.
Claimed: 0 of 'Unlimited'
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$750 USD
Executive Producer Credit
Your donation is pivitol to making The Other Hand a reality. In addition to all previous incentives, you'll receive an Executive Producer credit on the film.
Claimed: 1 of 'Unlimited'
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$1,000 USD
Personal Training or Photography Package
**NEW YORK AREA ONLY**
Your contribution has given us the opportunity to create something extraordinary. In addition to all previous incentives, you'll receive either a 5 pack of personal training sessions with Rachel or 5 hours of cinematography work from AJ.
Claimed: 1 of 'Unlimited'
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Current Team
About This Team
Rachel Woods
Co-Writer and Director
Rachel Woods is a writer, director, dancer and personal trainer. She is getting married in October, and wants to have a three-tiered pie in place of a cake. After seeing "Signs", her father's friend hid outside her bedroom window so he could jump out at her and scare her. Her cat, Edgar, is hairless (except when his winter coat comes in).
AJ Strauman
Co-Writer and Cinematographer
AJ Strauman lives and works in Brooklyn as a Director of Photography. For Christmas, she asked Santa for an eyeshadow palette and a bright pink weight belt. One time, she got kicked out of a movie theater while seeing The Descent (2005) because she was unaware it was a monster movie and screamed the most genuine scream of her life when the monsters showed up. The Descent remains her favorite horror movie.
Samantha Egle
Stunt Coordinator
Samantha is a nomadic fight director, violence designer and stage combat instructor presently located in Denver, Colorado. In her work, she strives to develop honest, affecting and thought-provoking moments of violence. In addition to her work in the combat arts, she is also a writer, stage/event manager and theatrical carpenter. She prefers being haunted to being horrified and Guillermo del Toro is her thriller movie idol.
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