{"id":773531,"date":"2025-11-11T17:04:01","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T17:04:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/?p=773531"},"modified":"2025-11-11T17:04:01","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T17:04:01","slug":"genrebending-feature-film-the-grove-starring-acory-white-and-carl-anthony-payne-ii-launches-on-apple-tv-fandango-at-home-and-amazon-prime-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/genrebending-feature-film-the-grove-starring-acory-white-and-carl-anthony-payne-ii-launches-on-apple-tv-fandango-at-home-and-amazon-prime-video_773531.html","title":{"rendered":"Genre-Bending Feature Film “The Grove,” Starring Acory\u00e9 White and Carl Anthony Payne II, Launches on Apple TV, Fandango at Home, and Amazon Prime Video"},"content":{"rendered":"
Anchored Lens Productions partners with Filmhub for U.S. and Canadian rights to release the acclaimed psychological thriller on Video On Demand.<\/div>\n

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Through a distribution partnership between Anchored Lens Productions<\/strong> and Filmhub,<\/strong> a global sales and distribution company specializing in film, television, and creator-led content, the boundary-pushing feature film The Grove<\/em>—a genre-bending fusion of psychological thriller, drama, and sci-fi horror<\/strong>—is set to captivate new audiences as it debuts on Apple TV<\/strong>, Fandango at Home<\/strong>, and Amazon Prime Video<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Written and directed by Acoryé White and Patrycja Kepa<\/strong>, The Grove<\/em> has been praised by critics for its bold cinematic experimentation<\/strong> and powerful performances<\/strong> by its lead stars Acoryé White<\/strong> (Under the Stadium Lights<\/em>) and Carl Anthony Payne II<\/strong> (Martin<\/em>).<\/p>\n

Described by Film Threat<\/em> as “a haunting exploration of morality and reality that keeps audiences on edge,” and by OneFilmFan<\/em> as “a daring blend of horror, drama, and sci-fi with both indie grit and mainstream flair,” The Grove<\/em> defies easy categorization. It follows a group of strangers drawn to a mysterious forest, where the boundaries between life, death, and illusion blur in a chilling confrontation with fate itself.<\/p>\n

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“The Grove<\/em> isn’t just a thriller—it’s an experience that challenges what we believe is real,” says director Acoryé White and Patrycja Kepa<\/strong>. “It’s about human connection, redemption, and what happens when we’re forced to face the darkness within ourselves. Without having a studio-level budget we focus on quality and talent so that viewers feel immersed in the world that we created.”<\/p>\n

At the film’s emotional center are Haley Sims<\/strong>(Megalopolis)<\/em>, delivering a deeply sinister but transformative performance, Carl Anthony Payne II, Psalms (P-Valley<\/em>), and Graham Edmonds (S.W.A.T.)<\/em>, who all deliver strong and memorable performances, along with Acoryé White<\/strong>, whose portrayal of a man haunted by guilt and moral reckoning has earned wide critical praise. Their on-screen dynamic anchors the film’s surreal twists in raw human emotion. The remaining supporting cast deliver grounded performances, Anuschka van Lent <\/strong>(Natty Knocks)<\/em>, Alestair Shu <\/strong>(Netflix’s Kinda Pregnant)<\/em>, Jesus Venegas <\/strong>(Hard Miles)<\/em>, Jolena Wu <\/strong>(Ka$h Grab)<\/em>, Ethan Melisano <\/strong>(Netflix’s The Devil All the Time)<\/em>, and Lucky Johnson <\/strong>(2 Guns)<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Visually striking and thematically daring, The Grove<\/em> merges elements of psychological suspense<\/strong>, supernatural mystery<\/strong>, and science fiction allegory<\/strong> into a cohesive, thought-provoking narrative. The film has been lauded for its genre-bending storytelling<\/strong>, metaphysical tension<\/strong>, and cinematic craftsmanship<\/strong> that recalls the works of Jordan Peele<\/strong> and M. Night Shyamalan<\/strong>, while maintaining a distinct indie spirit.<\/p>\n

“When the credits roll, we want the audience to question what they’ve just seen and have curiosities of what’s to come next—and what it says about us as up-and-coming filmmakers.” White and Kepa add.<\/p>\n

The Grove<\/em> is produced by Anchored Lens Productions <\/strong>and executive produced by Patrycja Kepa, Acoryé White, David A. Walton, Charles Bridwell, Daryl Harris, Tru’Kessa Scott, and Nelson Barnes Jr.<\/strong>, directed and written by Acoryé White and Patrycja Kepa<\/strong>, and stars Carl Anthony Payne II<\/strong>, Acoryé White, Psalms, Haley Sims, <\/strong>and Guxci.<\/strong>, The film is will be available to stream on Video On Demand November 21st, 2025 on Apple TV<\/strong> and Amazon Prime Video<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

About Anchored Lens Productions <\/strong><\/p>\n

Anchored Lens Productions is a U.S.-based independent film company dedicated to creating bold, story-driven films that challenge expectations and merge genres through diverse creative voices.<\/p>\n

For press inquiries, screeners, or interviews with directors and\/or cast:<\/strong> [anchoredlens@gmail.com] [www.anchoredlensproductions.com]<\/p>\n

Visit us on social media:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thegrovemovie\/<\/a><\/p>\n

The Grove Trailer<\/strong><\/p>\n

https:\/\/youtu.be\/HQCWi1_KYmk?si=1zNoekPCB3Y2AUyN<\/a><\/p>\n

Media Contact<\/span>
Company Name:<\/strong> Anchored Lens Productions<\/a>
Contact Person:<\/strong> Acory\u00e9 White
Email:<\/strong> Send Email<\/a>
Country:<\/strong> United States
Website:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.anchoredlensproductions.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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