Danm
A La Diablesse Story
Psychological Thriller/ Horror
Feature Film by Teneille Newallo
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Trapped in a post-colonial estate in Trinidad, a tormented mother is pursued by a vengeful demoness with insidious ties to her secret family history.​
Synopsis
A tormented mother journeys into a historically mysterious, former slave plantation in Trinidad—now a museum—in search of her family’s history. What begins as a quest for answers soon takes a darker turn. Trapped within the estate, she is plagued by unnerving events that force her to question her own mind and the intentions of those also trapped in the house. Haunted by memories of a tragic incident and driven by the need to reunite with her estranged son, she must face her own demons before the demoness of the house takes her.
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About the Film
At its heart, Danm is a psychological horror about a mother’s relentless love and grief. The film reimagines the Caribbean legend of La Diablesse—a seductive, cursed spirit who lures the unwary—placing her within the shadows of Trinidad’s colonial past. By blending folklore with history, the story offers a haunting and deeply emotional twist on a figure rarely seen in world cinema.
Producers
Jolene Mendes
Jolene has produced a number of films including features such as Edge of Everything (Winner of Best Independent Film at the Santa Barbara Film Festival and of the Audience Award for Best Youth Film at Exground Film Festival); She Paradise (Tribeca Film Festival, AFI Fest); and shorts such as Bienvenidos a Los Angeles (shortlisted for an Oscar nomination in the Best Live Action category).
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Additionally, she’s produced videos for AMC Networks, Marvel, Disney, Universal, Atlantic Records, and Warner Music Group as well as various international music video and commercial clients in both the U.S and Caribbean. Her most recent music video, Doechii’s Anxiety won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Hip Hop video and Best Choreography, and was also nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Music Video.
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With a number of films in various stages of development, Jolene is focused on producing thought-provoking and captivating films that resonate with audiences worldwide, especially from her home country, Trinidad & Tobago.
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