Abnormal Fixation, the award-winning independent web series from John Kenneth Muir, returns in 2026 with eight original half-hour episodes.
About the series
Abnormal Fixation continues the story of true believer Elvis Bragg (John Kenneth Muir) and his complicated relationship with his estranged wife, Season Winters (Alicia Martin).
In Season Two, documentary filmmaker Alyssa Jarvis (Kathryn Muir) catches up with the stars of the first documentary and discovers that Mark Missouri’s (Chris Martin) debunking organization, SKEPTI-COP, is on the verge of bankruptcy.
Hoping to broker peace between Mark and Elvis, Season organizes an Arthurian-themed fundraising gala — but Elvis soon draws her into a new paranormal investigation, one that circles back to a haunting mystery from his past.
About the crew
John Kenneth Muir is the award-winning creator of the audio drama Enter The House Between (2023), and the author of Horror Films of the 1970s, Horror Films of the 1980s, The Encyclopedia of Superheroes on Film and Television, and The X-Files FAQ.
John’s long-running blog, Reflections on Film and Television, was named one of the 100 Best Film Sites on the Net in 2010. His most recent film book, Horror Films of 2000–2009, was praised by Library Journal as “a labor of love” and “highly recommended.”
John serves as both writer and director of Abnormal Fixation.
Tony Mercer — behind the scenes of Abnormal Fixation, Tony is the series’ cinematographer, lighting director, and sound designer for Season Two. He also serves as sound designer, engineer, and mixer for the audio drama Enter The House Between.
Tony’s work has earned multiple honors, including Best Sound Design awards from the Oniros Film Awards (August 2024 edition) and Magic Silver Screen, as well as an Honorable Mention from the Critics’ Choice International Film Festival.
About the Stars
Alicia Martin (Season Winters)
Alicia is the co-author of the supernatural thriller novel The Subway Game (2023) and a co-star of the audio drama Enter The House Between. On Abnormal Fixation, Alicia portrays forensic biologist Season Winters — a role that has already earned her multiple Best Actress awards from Magic Silver Screen (2024), Script Symphony Awards, and Critics’ Choice International Film Festival. She was also a finalist for her performance at both the Oniros Film Awards (New York) and the Elegant International Film Festival.
John Kenneth Muir (Elvis Bragg)
Series creator and director John Kenneth Muir also takes on the role of clumsy, hapless Elvis Bragg. His performance earned him the Best Comedy Actor award at the Filmique International Film Festival.
Chris Martin (Mark Missouri)
Chris Martin portrays Texas millionaire and SKEPTI-COP owner Mark Missouri. His work on Abnormal Fixation has earned him multiple Best Actor/Supporting Actor nominations and awards from Magic Silver Screen, Critics’ Choice International Film Festival, Elegant International Film Festival, and a finalist nod from the Oniros Film Awards (August 2024).
Kathryn Muir (Alyssa Jarvis)
Kathryn Muir serves as an executive producer on the original web series The House Between and portrays Alyssa Jarvis in Abnormal Fixation. She is also a series producer on the project.
Trumbull McCoy (Bleeder)
The mysterious and yet oddly familiar web series veteran Trumbull McCoy plays Bleeder, a socially reclusive and possibly hemophiliac character in Abnormal Fixation.
Kim Breeding-Mercer (Detective Missy Styles)
Kim Breeding-Mercer plays the heroic Detective Missy Styles in Abnormal Fixation. She also stars as Astrid in the audio drama Enter The House Between and is a published author, having recently written Mirrored, a House Between novella adaptation.
Leslie Cossor (Dr. Carol Carroll)
Leslie Cossor joined the Enter The House Between cast in 2021, bringing to life the character Eris. She has performed locally, regionally, off-Broadway, and with Cirque du Soleil’s Quidam. In Abnormal Fixation, she plays Dr. Carol Carroll.
Corey Easterday (The Professor)
Corey Easterday is a stand-up comedian and host of the podcast The EasterPod. He appears in Abnormal Fixation as The Professor.
Rachel Griffin (Natalee Hansen)
Active both behind the scenes and on stage in Charlotte and Fort Mill community theatre, Rachel Griffin portrays Natalee Hansen, Elvis’s long-suffering, unpaid intern.
Ethan Horton (Dave)
Ethan Horton is a comedy creator, voice actor, and podcaster best known for The Matthewson Hotel. He plays cameraman Dave in Abnormal Fixation.
Joel Muir (Ridley Zikes)
A member of the Abnormal Fixation crew, Joel Muir steps in front of the camera to play Ridley Zikes, another unpaid intern.
Season Two Guest Stars
John Dimes (Alphonse Uriah Card)
John Dimes has appeared in the film For Sale by Exorcist (2025) and the audio drama Enter The House Between (2023). Beloved by horror fans as the personality Dr. Sarcofiguy, John joins Abnormal Fixation Season Two as the mysterious (and terrifying) Alphonse Uriah Card.
Jess Alps (Kira Handy)
Jess Alps joins the Abnormal Fixation cast in Season Two as Kira Handy, a kitten acupuncturist (!) and friend of Elvis.
Craig Eckrich (Detective Kelpie)
A veteran of The House Between and Enter The House Between, Craig Eckrich portrays the grumpy Detective Kelpie, partner to Detective Styles, in Abnormal Fixation Season Two.
Megan Easterday (Blanch Butterfly)
Megan Easterday, photographer and actor, takes on the role of the villainous Blanch Butterfly in Abnormal Fixation Season Two.
Andrew Jenner (Gottlieb)
Andrew Jenner is a podcaster, writer, and actor known for his work in Altar (2008), Antibody (2008), and Exit Interview (2011). In Abnormal Fixation, he portrays the physically imposing and long-suffering Gottlieb, a formidable new nemesis for Elvis Bragg.
Stephen Griffin (Roman Deerlight)
A mainstay of the Charlotte theatre scene, Stephen Griffin has appeared in productions such as A Christmas Carol (2024), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the Matthews Playhouse, and Hamlet (2025), where he played Marcellus. In Abnormal Fixation, Stephen plays Roman Deerlight, a man afflicted by a strange condition.
Molly Littrell Griffin (Margaret “Margarine” Deerlight)
Molly Littrell Griffin is another standout from the Charlotte theatre scene, having appeared in A Christmas Carol (2024) and crewed on Little Shop of Horrors (2025). She appeared in Season One of Abnormal Fixation as a Woodpyre Mill local and returns in Season Two as a new character, Margaret “Margarine” Deerlight.
Austin Martin (Aaron)
Abnormal Fixation’s youngest cast member, Austin Martin previously appeared in Enter The House Between as Matthew. In Season Two, he takes on the pivotal role of Aaron.
Season Two Episode Summaries
Episode 1: “Wi-Fi Wife”
Documentary filmmaker Alyssa Jarvis revisits the stars of her previous documentary and discovers that Elvis is still trying to win back Season, even as Mark’s SKEPTI-COP faces bankruptcy following the previous year’s “Put Up or Shut Up Challenge.”
Elvis and Season embark on a new paranormal investigation involving Roman Deerlight, a married man who suddenly cannot see or hear his wife, Margaret, unless he is on his phone. Meanwhile, Natalee and Ridley attempt to reunite Season and Elvis.
Episode 2: “Spam Risk”
Bleeder learns that before he collapsed, Mr. Deerlight received a call from a mysterious telemarketing company. Season arranges for Elvis and Detective Styles to go on a date so he can gather more information about the Deerlight case — but Detective Styles has her own agenda.
Episode 3: “Help Desk”
Season and Elvis investigate the mysterious telemarketing company, Spam Risk, that contacted the Deerlights — only to be blocked by the intimidating front desk employee, Gottlieb. Meanwhile, an earthquake strikes Charlotte, complicating their investigation.
Episode 4: “Bounce Rate”
After the earthquake, Season seeks to interview Alphonse Uriah Card, the enigmatic president of Spam Risk. Meanwhile, Bleeder encounters a prehistoric enemy of hemophiliacs.
Elvis and Season send an agent inside Spam Risk — the hapless Kira Handy — who discovers her obsessive-compulsive boss, Blanch Butterfly, hiding a dark secret.
Episode 5: “Volatile Memory”
Mark rushes to Bleeder’s aid, engaging in a life-and-death battle with an unearthly foe. Afterwards, The Professor reveals a baffling secret about Elvis’s past and the existence of a crucial figure in the Deerlight investigation known as “Patient Alpha.” Only Dr. Carol Carroll can help locate this mysterious individual.
Episode 6: “Firewall Farewell”
Following a shocking fatality, Season, Alyssa, and the team flee Charlotte for Mark’s ranch, The Sun Stroke, in Amarillo, Texas. They realize they must risk everything to save Patient Alpha.
Episode 7: “Der Varmacher Geist”
Elvis, Season, Alyssa, Ridley, Natalee, and Mark investigate strange events at the Church of the Final Truth. Trapped inside the sanctuary, they discover they cannot tell even the smallest white lie. Their spoken truths become increasingly dangerous and hostile.
Episode 8: “Monstrous Mary”
In an all-black-and-white flashback set between Seasons One and Two of Abnormal Fixation, Elvis, Bleeder, Alyssa, and Season investigate a haunting at Yeti-Fest by a vengeful elephant spirit. But Mark is hiding a secret…
Multiple Award Winner
Best Web Series
Indiana Short Film Festival (2025)
Oniros Film Awards (August 2024)
New York Movie Awards (2025)
Cineplay International Film Festival (2024)
Script Symphony Award (2024)
Filmique International Film Festival (2024)
FusionFilm International Film Festival – Best Web Series / Pilot (2024)
Luminary Independent Film Fiesta – Best Web Series / Pilot (2024)
Cineverse International Film Festival – Best Independent Film (2024)
Elegant International Film Festival – Best Comedy Film (2024)
Best Screenplay (John Kenneth Muir)
Indiana Short Film Festival (2025)
Oniros Film Awards (August 2024)
Florence Film Awards – Silver Award (2025)
Best Actress (Alicia Martin)
Florence Film Awards – Gold Award (2025)
Critics’ Choice International Film Festival (2024)
Magic Silver Screen (2024)
Script Symphony Award (2024)
Best Comedy Actor (John Kenneth Muir)
Elegant International Film Festival (2024)
Best Actor / Supporting Actor (Chris Martin)
Best Actor – Detroit Independent Film Festival (2024)
Best Supporting Actor – Critics’ Choice International Film Festival (2024)
Best Supporting Actor – Magic Silver Screen (2024)
Best Producer (Kathryn Muir)
Portland MovieMakers Award (2024)
Best Sound Design (Tony Mercer)
Portland MovieMakers Awards (2024)
East Village New York Film Festival (2024)
Magic Silver Screen (2024)
Award Nominations
AREA 51 FilmFest
Best Experimental/Avant-Garde (Cult) (2024)
Best New Media/Episode Content (2024)
Best Zero/Low Budget Film (2024)
COUCH Film Festival
Best Cast (2024)
Best Actor
John Kenneth Muir – Critics’ Choice International Film Festival (2024)
John Kenneth Muir – Oniros Film Awards (August 2024)
Chris Martin – Elegant International Film Festival (August 2024)
Best Actress
Alicia Martin – Oniros Film Awards (August 2024)
Alicia Martin – Elegant International Film Festival (2024)
Best Supporting Actor
Chris Martin – Oniros Film Awards (August 2024)
Best Sound Design
Tony Mercer – Critics’ Choice International Film Festival (2024)
Best Web Series
Critics’ Choice International Film Festival (2024)
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