A peaceful weekend turns into a nightmare in Lanier, a tense horror thriller inspired by true events and set around Georgia’s infamous Lake Lanier. Written and directed by William Eric Bush-Anderson and Cindy Kunz-Anderson, this eerie feature debut surfaces on UK digital platforms from 5 May, courtesy of Reel 2 Reel Films.
The story follows Detective Jeff Stevenson (Ali Ashtigo), who sets off to Lake Lanier with his wife (Jamie Lee) to celebrate their daughter’s birthday. The trip soon takes a dark turn when Jeff is pulled into a suspicious drowning investigation, teaming up with local detective Daniel Wilson (Jarrett Michael Collins – Captain America: Brave New World, Johnson).
While working the case, Daniel raises unsettling theories about the lake being haunted and built over the submerged town of Oscarville, a once-thriving Black community destroyed in 1912. Jeff, however, dismisses the idea, a decision that leads to dire consequences.
As masked intruders break into his home, Jeff is forced to confront a terrifying threat to his family and question everything he thought he knew about the lake and its secrets.
Lanier explores the disturbing legacy and local legends tied to one of America’s most notorious bodies of water, offering a chilling take on a true historical tragedy.
Available on digital from 5 May via Reel 2 Reel Films.
