Silver Screamers: Seniors in Horror

0:00Imagine a crew of seniors in their 70s and 80s jumping into a horror film shoot with zero pro experience. That's the heart of the new documentary, Silver Screamers, directed by Sean Sisterna. It follows folks like 82-year-old Diane Aman on makeup, 80-year-old Sunny Louson behind the camera, 73-year-old Anthony. Garamon handling props, and others building the short flick called The Rug about a killer carpet. The sparkade right after Aman lost her husband, when his turn is invite landed via her drama group. These nine strangers bonded fast on set, mixing practical effects like blood sprayers and green screen suits. Sisterna loves seeing their fresh excitement revive his own routine film world, especially gems like 80-year-old David Swift's idea to use a kid. For seamless, red moves. For the crew, it was pure uplift, surrounded by all ages in a young industry. Butters found Joy poster husband's tough treatment. Garamon jumped into theater after, almonds tackling Italian and improv as the oldest there.

1:04And Louson's eyeing a video side hustle with pro gear lessons. Now Sisterna screening, Silver Screamers at libraries and retirement homes around the greater Toronto area, plus running workshops to spark more. Senior filmmakers. No matter the age, these stories prove you got wisdom to share and new adventures to chase, turning grief into creative fire that lasts a lifetime. That's your update from Canada News Today, powered by AI.