The Watts Brothers have dropped an exclusive clip from their latest film, BLACK DARUMA, an unsettling POV ‘Doll Horror’, fresh off its Video On Demand (VOD) release to Found TV, a new platform for lovers of the the found footage sub-genre.
Inspired by creepy character-driven, found-footage horror films like Creep and Be My Cat, BLACK DARUMA is a unique take on the well worn trope of the ‘cursed doll’. The plot follows Ryan (Richard Galloway), a struggling, down-on-his-luck man in his mid-30s, whose desperation leads him to purchase a Japanese “Luck Doll.” Far from solving his problems, the doll — “Mr Lucky” — sets him on a path of escalating horror, as his life begins to spiral out of control.
Only weeks after release, Black Daruma is already turning heads. In the r/foundfootage Reddit thread, one user committed to reviewing all of Found TV’s “31 Films in 31 Days” challenge, stated:
“This movie was coo-coo bananas. You strap yourself in for a by-the-numbers monkey’s paw story of granted wishes with dire consequences, and instead you get this… bizarre thing. I think this is a definite watch for almost any fan of the genre”
Inspired by the review, the Watts Brothers filmed a live reaction to the comment, racking up thousands of views across their social media and YouTube. “We’re off to great start with the promotion” states producer Fionn Watts, “with other platforms now wanting to license the film.”
“It’s amazing to see the film resonate with fans,” says Toby Watts, co-director of Black Daruma. “Moments like this show how quickly genre fans are finding and embracing the film. The fan-driven buzz is pushing Black Daruma to wider audiences, and we’re thrilled to keep riding on this.”
With a cast including Richard Galloway (Wasteland), Louise O’Leary (Dead Ringer), Julie Higginson (Red Dwarf), David Castleford (Hatched), Ross Marshall, and Rowe David McClelland (The Zombie King), the film combines a talented cast with the Watts Brothers’ tight and unnerving storytelling.
BLACK DARUMA is now available to watch on:
https://watch.foundtv.com/videos/black-daruma
