Archive · 5 Nov 2025
The Coven Acquires Global Sales for Senior Horror Doc 'Silver Screamers'
Imagine a group of grandparents who decide to make their own scary movie!
That's what the documentary 'Silver Screamers' is all about.
These seniors get together to learn about making films, using fake blood and spooky special effects.
While making their movie, they find new friends and discover they can still be brave and chase their dreams, no matter their age.
It shows that it's never too late to try something exciting and a little bit frightening.
The film has already won awards and will be shown to people all over the world.
The Coven has acquired worldwide sales rights for the documentary 'Silver Screamers'.
The film features senior citizens making their own horror movie, exploring themes of friendship and pursuing dreams.
'Silver Screamers' has previously screened at festivals including Fantastic Fest and Toronto After Dark.
The documentary has won the Gold Award for Best Feature Film at Celluloid Screams and the Audience Award at Toronto After Dark.
The Coven will present the film at the upcoming American Film Market (AFM).
- Who
- The Coven (sales agent), Sean Cisterna (director), a group of senior citizens
- What
- The Coven has acquired world sales rights for the documentary 'Silver Screamers', about seniors making a horror film.
- When
- Ahead of the American Film Market (AFM).
- Where
- Global distribution, with a launch at AFM.
- Why
- The Coven was drawn to the unique concept and the inspiring story of the senior cast.
- Sales Agent
- The Coven
- Director
- Sean Cisterna
- Key Cast Theme
- Senior citizens making a horror film
- Notable Screenings
- Fantastic Fest, Strasbourg European Fantastic Film Festival, Toronto After Dark
- Awards
- Gold Award-Best Feature Film at Celluloid Screams (UK), Audience Award at Toronto After Dark