Abnormal Fixation is the new, independent, award-winning web series from creator, John Kenneth Muir.
For Immediate Release: November 2024 U.S.A. – Six (6) half-hour episodes of the award-winning web series Abnormal Fixation begin streaming on YouTube starting January of 2025.
About the series
Abnormal Fixation is the story of true believer Elvis Bragg. He has entered a contest sponsored by a debunking non-profit called SKEPTI-COP and must prove the existence of the paranormal in one calendar year. If he can do so, Elvis will win 250,000 dollars. If he loses, Elvis must pay SKEPTI-COP that sum and could go bankrupt in the process.
Documentary filmmaker Alyssa Jarvis follows Elvis Bragg during his attempts to prove the existence of the Woodpyre Mill Phantom, one of rural North Carolina’s most terrifying local legends. Elvis is assisted by his entourage, which includes the covert operator known only as The Professor, his tech support, Bleeder, and Dr. Carol Carroll, a couples therapist and licensed exorcist.
But what makes this tale so unusual is that Elvis is also trying to win back his estranged wife, Season, who has moved in with the CEO of SKEPTI-COP, Mark Missouri!
Multiple Award Winner!
Award Nominations
Official Selections
Luminary Independent Film Fiesta, 2024; Synergy Film Festival 2024; Elegant International Film Festival 2024).
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 blog, Reflections on Film and Television, was named one of the 100 best film sites on the net in 2010, and his most recent film book is Horror Films of 2000 – 2009 which Library Journal called “a labor of love” and “highly recommended.” John is the writer and director of Abnormal Fixation.
Tony Mercer: Behind the scenes of Abnormal Fixation you will Tony, who is the sound-designer, engineer and mixer for the audio drama Enter The House Between. He is cinematographer, lighting director, and sound editor on Abnormal Fixation. Tony has been honored for his work on the web series with Best Sound Design accolades from Oniros Film Awards, August 2024 edition, and Magic Silver Screen, as well as an “Honorable Mention” nod in that category from Critics’ Choice International Film Festival.
About the Stars
Alicia Martin: 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. Alicia has already been honored with “Best Actress” awards for her portrayal of Season on Abnormal Fixation, from Magic Silver Screen (2024) and Critics’ Choice International Film Festival. Alicia was also a finalist for her performance, from the Oniros Film Awards in NY and at the Elegant International Film Festival.
John Kenneth Muir: Series creator and director John Kenneth Muir essays the role of clumsy, hapless Elvis Bragg. He won an “Best Comedy Actor” for the role at the FIlmique International Film Festival.
Chris Martin: Chris portrays Texas millionaire and SKEPTI-COP owner Mark Missouri in Abnormal Fixation. He nabbed Best Actor/Supporting Actor nods from Magic Silver Screen, Critics’ Choice International Film Festival, Elegant International Film Festival, and a finalist nod from Oniros Film Awards in August 2024.
Kathryn Muir serves as an executive producer on the original web series The House Between and plays the role of Alyssa Jarvis in Abnormal Fixation. She is also a series producer.
Trumbull McCoy: The mysterious and yet oddly familiar web series veteran portrays social recluse Bleeder in Abnormal Fixation
Kim-Breeding Mercer: Kim plays the heroic Astrid on the audio drama Enter the House Between and is a published author, having recently written, “Mirrored,” a House Between novella adaptation.
Leslie Cossor joined the Enter the House Between cast in 2021, bringing to life the character of Eris. She has worked locally, regionally, off Broadway and with Cirque Du Soleil’s “Quidam.” She plays Dr. Carol Carroll in Abnormal Fixation.
Corey Easterday: Corey is a stand-up comedian and host of the podcast, The EasterPod He essays the role of “The Professor.”
Rachel Griffin: Heavily involved behind the scenes and on stage in Charlotte and Fort Mill community theater, Rachel essays the role of put-upon, Natalee Hansen, Elvis’s unpaid intern.
Pauline Mae Allera: Pauline is a graphic artist and writer and plays the doomed “Chesa” in Abnormal Fixation.
Ethan Horton is a comedy creator, voice-actor and podcaster, and talent behind such programs as The Matthewson Hotel. He plays cameraman Dave in Abnormal Fixation.
Joel Muir a crew member on the series, plays Ridley Zikes, another unpaid intern.
Episode Summaries
Episode 1: “The Contest”
Documentary filmmaker Alyssa Jarvis traces the history of the SKEPTI-COP “Put Up Or Shut Up Paranormal Challenge,” and meets CEO Mark Missouri. She also meets the latest challenger, Elvis Bragg, who has a personal stake in winning the contest. Elvis attempts
to recruit his estranged wife, Season to his investigative team, as he needs a forensic biologist to help him verify the existence of the terrifying Phantom of Woodpyre Mill.
Episode 2: “The Team”
Alyssa meets Elvis’s team, including the mysterious “Professor,” the reclusive “Bleeder” and unpaid interns Ridley Zikes and Natalee Hansen. Meanwhile, Bleeder thinks he has located the secret house of the Phantom of Woodpyre Mill deep in North Carolina’s Great Balsam Mountain. Mark and Season make an announcement about their future that disturbs Elvis.
Episode 3: “The Video”
Bleeder finds a video on the dark web that purports to show one of the Phantom’s many victims, a young woman named Chesa. Her video shares a terrifying story of a legend from the Philippines, of a monster called a Tiyanak. Meanwhile, a horrifying discovery is made in Elvis’s car.
Episode 4: “The Trip”
With Alyssa’s cameras recording the whole way, Elvis, Season and the interns hike deep into the Great Balsam Mountains in search of the Phantom’s abandoned house.
Episode 5: “The Doll”
While Season and Elvis differ about what they saw in the Phantom’s dilapidated home, something terrifying follows Elvis home. Meanwhile, Alyssa loses funding for her documentary. When confronted with a terrifying artifact, Elvis decides it is time to call in Dr. Carol Carroll.
Episode 6: “Zeigarnik”
Bleeder learns something important about the Tiyanak and the Phantom of Woodpyre Mill, but to tell Elvis, he must leave his house, something he has not done in years. Meanwhile, the Phantom appears to invade Elvis house, and he, Season and Alyssa must figure out how to put the dark spirit to rest. But that’s not the end of the story.
IMDB Page: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33350284/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
Series Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563834327969
The Woodpyre Mill Phantom: https://woodpyremill.blogspot.com
