The Tales We Tell Assembles Powerhouse Team for Original Horror Anthology Feature

There is something timeless about gathering in the dark and sharing stories that linger long after the lights come back on. That primal fear, the one built from whispers, shadows, and imagination, sits at the heart of The Tales We Tell, a new original horror anthology feature now officially in development.

Produced by Scotch-Irish Entertainment, the upcoming feature aims to deliver an immersive cinematic horror experience that blends interconnected stories with an overarching sinister narrative. At the center of the project is the promise of an entirely new horror icon designed to leave a lasting impression on audiences and genre fans alike.

The creative team behind The Tales We Tell brings together decades of experience across film, television, storytelling, and production. Award winning filmmaker Raul Colon, former Senior Producer at NBC Sports and Fandango, has signed on to direct the feature. Joining him is veteran producer Darla Marasco, whose extensive credits include The Terminator, Storage Wars, The Deadliest Catch, and Jay Leno’s Garage.

Casting duties will be led by Wendy Saatjian, a respected Senior Casting Producer known for her work on America’s Got Talent. The screenplay comes from author and screenwriter Brian Fitzpatrick, whose previous works include the Mechcraft trilogy, The Dark Below, and The Simian Trials.

Together, the team represents a strategic blend of cinematic storytelling, mainstream entertainment experience, and genre focused creativity. That combination signals an ambitious direction for the film, particularly at a time when audiences continue to embrace elevated and character driven horror projects.

“At its core, horror is about the stories we tell each other in the dark,” said Kal McRae, Partner at Scotch-Irish Entertainment. “The Tales We Tell transforms that idea into something cinematic, terrifying, and unforgettable.”

That philosophy appears central to the project’s identity. Rather than relying solely on shock or spectacle, the anthology is being positioned as a layered storytelling experience designed to connect emotionally before delivering fear. By weaving multiple terrifying narratives into a larger mystery, the filmmakers hope to create a world audiences can revisit long after the first viewing.

“This is the kind of original horror project audiences are hungry for,” added Dr. Colin T. McDonald, General Partner at Scotch-Irish Entertainment. “Ambitious, character driven, and built to leave a lasting mark.”

The announcement also marks a significant milestone for Scotch-Irish Entertainment as the company expands into original feature production. The Tales We Tell is planned as the first installment in a broader slate of horror features currently in development, with additional announcements expected in the coming months.

In an entertainment landscape crowded with sequels and reboots, original horror remains one of the few genres where fresh concepts can still break through and capture cultural attention. With its experienced creative leadership and focus on atmosphere, mythology, and storytelling, The Tales We Tell is positioning itself as a project aimed at both dedicated horror audiences and mainstream viewers searching for something genuinely unsettling.

As development continues, anticipation is already building around the mysterious new horror figure teased by the production team. While details remain tightly guarded, the creators suggest the character is designed to become more than a one time villain. Instead, it may represent the beginning of a larger horror mythology built around the fears people carry and the stories they cannot forget.

For fans of immersive horror storytelling and original cinematic experiences, The Tales We Tell may be one of the most intriguing genre projects currently taking shape in Hollywood.

To learn more about the upcoming feature and future announcements from Scotch-Irish Entertainment, visit the company’s official website or follow updates as production moves forward.

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