THE BLACK STRING is a multi-award-winning 2019 American psychological-thriller film created by Brian Hanson (co-writer, director) and Richard Handley (co-writer, producer, actor), starring Frankie Muniz, Blake Webb, Chelsea Edmundson, Richard Handley, Cullen Douglas, Colby French, Laura Richardson, and Mary K. DeVault.

The film was announced in 2016 and debuted opening night of the 2018 Austin Film Festival and was later purchased by Lionsgate Entertainment, for North American distribution in 2019. From 2019 to 2021, the film was also released for Video on Demand (VOD), DVD, and Blu-ray worldwide

The film has graced some of most prestigious film festivals around the world, to include FrightFest London, Austin Film Festival, Dances With Films Hollywood, and Sitges Spain.

RICHARD HANDLEY DISCUSSES THE BLACK STRING

THE BLACK STRING — OFFICIAL GRINDSTONE LIONSGATE TRAILER

After Jonathan (Frankie Muniz, Agent Cody Banks) hooks up with sexy Dena through a swingers' hotline, he becomes incredibly ill. Suffering from blackouts and hallucinations, Jonathan's life begins to fall apart. He becomes convinced that he's the helpless victim of an evil cult that cursed him with deadly mystical forces beyond his control.

The Black String - Austin Film Festival - Interview with Richard Handley, Brian Hanson, Blake Webb and Sharif Ibrahim

Richard Handley and Frankie Muniz discuss THE BLACK STRING at the 2018 Austin Film Festival

Richard Handley and Brian Hanson featured in an episode of @AFFOnStory by @AustinFilmFestival!

AUSTIN CHRONICLE GIVES POSITIVE PRESS!!!

https://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/screens/2018-10-31/austin-film-festival-review-the-black-string/

THE BLACK STRING