Deon Taylor and Tommy Oliver Team for Horror Movie ‘Don’t Open the Door’ (EXCLUSIVE)

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Deon Taylor’s Hidden Empire Film Group and Tommy Oliver‘s Confluential Films are joining forces to create a chilling new horror movie titled “Don’t Open the Door.” These two Black-owned production companies, renowned for producing top-quality, culturally enriching films on budgets that keep costs down, have come together.

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The Hidden Empire Film Group, owned by Deon Taylor, and Tommy Oliver’s Confluential Films are partnering to produce the horror film “Don’t Open the Door.” These studios, both owned by Black creators and known for delivering high-quality films rich in culture while keeping costs low, have joined forces.

In the upcoming film, Taylor (“Fatale,” “The Intruder,” “Black and Blue”) will both write and direct the production. His partner at Hidden Empire, Roxanne Avent Taylor, will produce it. Confluential Films is in charge of producing and co-financing this project under their newly established horror label, titled “New Fear Unlocked.

Taylor expressed excitement as he steps back into directing with such an audacious tale. He stated that his collaboration with Tommy Oliver and Confluential Films is not just a well-timed opportunity, but a strong strategic decision driven by vision, ownership, and the advancement of horror cinema through a Black creative perspective.”

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“Speaking about his return to directing an adventurous story, Taylor expressed enthusiasm. He described his partnership with Tommy Oliver and Confluential Films as more than just a well-timed arrangement; it’s a strategic choice grounded in vision, ownership, and the progression of horror movies from a Black creative standpoint.

Speaking for myself, teaming up with Deon on Confluential and Hidden Empire is going to ignite something spectacular! Deon is a multitalented individual, an artist, entrepreneur, and marketing whiz, whose expertise I am eagerly looking forward to collaborating with. Additionally, it’s a source of pride for us that we will be filming not just one but two films this fall right here in Los Angeles – a move that allows us to boost the local economy and enjoy the comfort of our own homes at night!

Located within the West Adams district of South Central L.A., the upcoming film “Don’t Open the Door” is characterized as a chilling horror story that draws upon real-life tragedy and apprehension, blending intellectual suspense with profound fear. Specific plot details are being kept secret for this innovative production, which incorporates an unspecified aspect of comic books. Filming is set to commence in Los Angeles this July.

Oliver and Gerren Crochet, along with Avent Taylor and Omar Joseph, are collaborating on a project for Confluential, while Malcolm Spellman and Lexx Fusco will serve as executive producers. Additionally, renowned cinematographer Dante Spinotti (“Heat,” “L.A. Confidential,” “The Insider”) and accomplished casting director Kim Coleman (“BlacKkKlansman,” “Dear White People”) are joining the team for this exciting venture.

Under its belt, Hidden Empire is recognized for producing films such as “Fatale”, “The Intruder”, “Black and Blue”, and the “Meet the Blacks” series. Their upcoming projects include a reimagining of the blaxploitation horror classic “Blacula”, set for Amazon MGM Studios; a biographical film about the late civil rights leader, John Lewis; and a four-part documentary series on boxing champion Floyd Mayweather.

Confluential Films’ latest horror division, New Fear Unlocked, has finished filming “Goons” featuring Michael Rainey Jr. and Chloe Bailey, and they are now working on an adaptation of the graphic novel “Killer Bee,” with DeWanda Wise in the lead role. Additionally, Confluential is in the post-production phase for “Hamlet,” starring Riz Ahmed.

Among the latest offerings from the company are “Going To Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project,” an Emmy-winning and Sundance grand jury prize recipient on HBO, “Fancy Dance” featuring Lily Gladstone on Apple TV+, the HBO documentary “Juice WRLD: Into The Abyss” which won at AFI Fest, and “The Perfect Find,” a Netflix film that received the Tribeca audience award and stars Gabrielle Union and Keith Powers.

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2025-05-02 18:48