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'''''Blackstock Boneyard''''' is a 2021 American [[horror film|horror]] [[slasher film]] directed by [[Andre Alfa]] in his [[directorial debut]]. Based on an untold true story, it dramatizes the story of brothers [[Thomas Griffin (farmer)|Thomas Griffin and Meeks Griffin]], two prominent black farmers who were forced to sell their land and wrongly executed. One hundred years later, they return to avenge their deaths by killing the descendants of those responsible. It was released in the United States on June 8, 2021, by Uncork'd Entertainment. It received positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances, direction, and atmosphere. |
'''''Blackstock Boneyard''''' is a 2021 American [[horror film|horror]] [[slasher film]] directed by [[Andre Alfa]] in his [[directorial debut]]. Based on an untold true story, it dramatizes the story of brothers [[Thomas Griffin (farmer)|Thomas Griffin and Meeks Griffin]], two prominent black farmers who were forced to sell their land and wrongly executed.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/43376715/four_negroes_in_chester_sent_to/ |title=Four Negroes in Chester Sent to Electric Chair |work=[[The Charlotte News]] |location=Chester, South Carolina |page=10 |date=1915-07-09 |access-date=2020-01-31 |via=Newspapers.com}}</ref> One hundred years later, they return to avenge their deaths by killing the descendants of those responsible. It was released in the United States on June 8, 2021, by Uncork'd Entertainment. It received positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances, direction, and atmosphere. |
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The plot of Blackstock Boneyard has its roots in the 1913 conviction and eventual execution of Thomas and Meeks Griffin, two wealthy black farmers for the murder of a veteran of the Confederate army. A murder they didn't commit and were eventually exonerated of in 2009. |
The plot of Blackstock Boneyard has its roots in the 1913 conviction and eventual execution of Thomas and Meeks Griffin, two wealthy black farmers for the murder of a veteran of the Confederate army. A murder they didn't commit and were eventually exonerated of in 2009.<ref name=tg>{{cite news | url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/6366628/South-Carolina-pardons-black-brothers-convicted-of-1913-killing.html | title=South Carolina pardons black brothers convicted of 1913 killing | work=[[The Daily Telegraph|The Telegraph]] | date=2009-10-18 | accessdate=2009-10-18 | location=London | first=Alex | last=Spillius}}</ref> |
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Director Andre Alfa and writer Stephen George's story picks up in 2013 as Judge Carroll Johnson ‘CJ’ Ramage, the grandson of the judge that sentenced the Griffins to die is about to close a lucrative deal on the land that once was their farm. |
Director Andre Alfa and writer Stephen George's story picks up in 2013 as Judge Carroll Johnson ‘CJ’ Ramage, the grandson of the judge that sentenced the Griffins to die is about to close a lucrative deal on the land that once was their farm.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Millican|first=Josh|date=2021-05-18|title= Exclusive: The Past Haunts BLACKSTOCK BONEYARD Trailer|url= https://www.dreadcentral.com/news/399308/exclusive-the-past-haunts-the-present-in-trailer-for-blackstock-boneyard/|access-date=2021-08-06|website=DreadCentral|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Morazzini|first=Jim|date=2021-06-29|title= Blackstock Boneyard Review |url= http://www.nerdly.co.uk/2021/06/29/blackstock-boneyard-review/|access-date=2021-08-09|website=Nerdly|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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There's just one problem, his lawyer has found another heir to the property, Lyndsy and she'll have to be convinced to sell. But as she and her friends arrive in town an objection to the sale is being raised, from the grave. A story of racial injustice, truth exhumed and justice served with fitting ferocity. |
There's just one problem, his lawyer has found another heir to the property, Lyndsy and she'll have to be convinced to sell. But as she and her friends arrive in town an objection to the sale is being raised, from the grave. A story of racial injustice, truth exhumed and justice served with fitting ferocity. |
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| Directed by | Andre Alfa |
| Screenplay by | Stephen George |
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| Cinematography | Amza Moglan |
| Edited by | Hernan Menendez |
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| Distributed by | Uncork'd Entertainment |
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Running time | 80 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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Blackstock Boneyard is a 2021 American horror slasher film directed by Andre Alfa in his directorial debut. Based on an untold true story, it dramatizes the story of brothers Thomas Griffin and Meeks Griffin, two prominent black farmers who were forced to sell their land and wrongly executed.[2] One hundred years later, they return to avenge their deaths by killing the descendants of those responsible. It was released in the United States on June 8, 2021, by Uncork'd Entertainment. It received positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances, direction, and atmosphere.
Plot
The plot of Blackstock Boneyard has its roots in the 1913 conviction and eventual execution of Thomas and Meeks Griffin, two wealthy black farmers for the murder of a veteran of the Confederate army. A murder they didn't commit and were eventually exonerated of in 2009.[3]
Director Andre Alfa and writer Stephen George's story picks up in 2013 as Judge Carroll Johnson ‘CJ’ Ramage, the grandson of the judge that sentenced the Griffins to die is about to close a lucrative deal on the land that once was their farm.[4][5]
There's just one problem, his lawyer has found another heir to the property, Lyndsy and she'll have to be convinced to sell. But as she and her friends arrive in town an objection to the sale is being raised, from the grave. A story of racial injustice, truth exhumed and justice served with fitting ferocity.
Cast
- Laura Flannery as Samantha Ramage
- Ashley Whelan as Lyndsy
- Aspen Kennedy Wilson as Jesse Washington
- Sara Morgan as Chloe
- Creek Wilson as Sheriff Brice
- Dean Wil as Meeks Griffin (as Dean Wilson)
- Aubree Storm as Sarah
- David Jite as Thomas Griffin
- Brittany Lucio as Anna Davis
- Terry Milam as Judge Carroll Johnson 'CJ' Ramage
- Richie Stephens as Deputy Jasper
- Jonathan Fuller as Roger Newbold
- Bryan McClure as Corey Ramage
References
- ^ "Blackstock Boneyard". Amazon. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
- ^ "Four Negroes in Chester Sent to Electric Chair". The Charlotte News. Chester, South Carolina. July 9, 1915. p. 10. Retrieved January 31, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Spillius, Alex (October 18, 2009). "South Carolina pardons black brothers convicted of 1913 killing". The Telegraph. London. Retrieved October 18, 2009.
- ^ Millican, Josh (May 18, 2021). "Exclusive: The Past Haunts BLACKSTOCK BONEYARD Trailer". DreadCentral. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
- ^ Morazzini, Jim (June 29, 2021). "Blackstock Boneyard Review". Nerdly. Retrieved August 9, 2021.