A REMARKABLE NEW VISION IN HORROR: TRAILER AND POSTER IS RELEASED FOR THE WAVES OF MADNESS, THE WORLD’S FIRST SIDE-SCROLLING FEATURE FILM BY JASON TROST.
Umbrella Entertainment released today, the trailer and poster for the world’s first side scrolling film- The Waves of Madness. The Waves of Madness is the latest film from visionary writer/director Jason Trost (The FP series, All Superheroes Must Die) and uniquely blends classic horror influences with the latest in digital filmmaking technology, marking a bold new frontier in modern independent cinema. Known for his ability to push boundaries and defy conventions, the film promises to captivate both critics and audiences, introducing his distinctive approach to filmmaking to a broader audience.
Starring Trost, Ryan Gibson and Tallay Wickham, the story follows a special agent dispatched to investigate a distress call from a round-the-world cruise. Upon arrival, the agent finds the ship eerily abandoned and haunted by a malevolent force that distorts reality and warps sanity into terror.
The Waves of Madness is inspired by the unique aesthetics of classic side-scrolling video games and the timeless terror of 1930s monster movies. This inspiration is evident in the film’s striking visual
style, which is presented from a side-on perspective as Trost guides us through a dark and twisted ship of horrors.
A fourth-generation filmmaker, Trost has spent his entire life immersed in cinema. Raised on film sets, he learned the art of practical special effects from his father, Ron Trost. For over a decade, Trost has been mastering the intricacies of do-it-yourself filmmaking, carving out a unique space in the industry. His latest work is the culmination of a storied career in maverick filmmaking.
“With The Waves of Madness, I wanted to create something that felt like it was from another dimension—a film that combines the nostalgia of old-school horror with the innovation of modern technology,” says Trost. “It’s a tribute to the films that shaped me and a statement about where I believe the genre can go.”
The Waves of Madness will have its world premiere at Nightmares Film Festival in Columbus, Ohio this October before its wider festival run. The film is scheduled for a release in early 2025 in Australia and New Zealand by Umbrella Entertainment, who are also handling the rest of the world rights.
