Don’t look into the light.
THE MANOR
THE MANOR
*Concept media
The SERIES
A Manhattan family flees from
unforeseen dangers
in the city and is forced to move to the Catskills, unaware of the
extraterrestrial presence lurking in the shadows.
created by:
Luke nieves & nico martinez
Produced by:
subwoofer filmworks
Managed by:
Tammaro Management
THE gallery
Don't look into the light
Don't look into the light
meet the characters
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Independent and precocious, Christian exudes a wisdom beyond his years. He is a well-liked member of his community, on the surface mild-mannered and social, but battles insecurities about the scars on his body he keeps to himself, the result of undisclosed surgeries from infancy. His level-headed disposition and ability to see the good in people serve him in the face of adversity, making him an unlikely leader amongst friends. Grieving his uncle's loss, he seeks solace in memories of the family home from childhood. Unbeknownst to him however, secrets passed down from his grandfather link him directly to the extraterrestrial presence within The Manor.
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A perpetual ball of energy, Jake is Christian’s childhood best friend. Gregarious, charismatic and a star basketball athlete, he’s the life of any gathering. Where Jake goes, mischief, risk-taking behavior, and trouble tend to follow. Jake encourages curiosity and challenges the norm, propelling him and his friends’ quest to unravel The Manor’s mysteries and extraterrestrial secrets. He embodies the power of friendship and loyalty as he learns to confront the responsibilities before him.
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Sharp-witted, resourceful, and observant, Jonathan’s impoverished childhood has made him a resilient and pragmatic young man. He retains a gentle heart and compassionate spirit amidst life’s harshness, although envious of the privilege of his friends. His intelligence allows him to become a stabilizing force amongst his companions. He works at a local gas station, where he unexpectedly uncovers clues related to the alien activity in The Manor, altering the course of his life.
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A soft-spoken family man with an enigmatic past, Michael’s quiet strength anchors those around him. Financial missteps haunt his once-thriving property management business in New York City, forcing a return to his childhood neighborhood upstate. Deeply driven to escape the trauma and abuses of his youth, he struggles with vulnerability and grapples with the dark history shared with his late brother, Gabriel, as dark secrets are unearthed in his wake.
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Homeschooled on their father’s farm, Lee and Thea are inseparable siblings. Their remote life on the outskirts of town have reared a curious spirit in the twins, who search for answers when their livestock suddenly begin to go missing one-by-one overnight, threatening their family’s livelihood and future.
