From the award-winning director duo Myles McEwen and Ripley Stevens comes Nightfall: A Paranormal Investigation—a bold and terrifying horror feature that has left audiences reeling. Marking their feature directorial debut alongside their upcoming film Switch, this eerie found-footage psychological horror draws inspiration from The Exorcist, The Omen, Insidious, and even Star Wars (1977). The result? A uniquely unsettling experience that grips both seasoned horror fans and new audiences alike.

Shot in South Australia (doubling as Northern Europe) and Italy, Nightfall takes viewers deep into the psychological unraveling of two paranormal investigators, Mick and Archie. As tensions between them rise, the film builds an atmosphere of creeping dread, gradually tightening its grip before plunging into full-blown terror. Every element—from the slow-burn storytelling to the masterfully crafted cinematography and immersive sound design—was meticulously designed for the big screen, delivering a truly cinematic horror event in stunning 4K with 5.1 surround sound.

What People Are Saying

On February 9, 2025, Nightfall: A Paranormal Investigation premiered at the Piccadilly Theatre to a crowd of 120+ horror fans—and the reactions were electric. From screams echoing through the theater to stunned silence in its most chilling moments, the film left a lasting impression. Here’s what some early viewers had to say:

🗣 "Nightfall creates a world that feels profoundly empty—where the familiar becomes unfamiliar and disturbingly eerie. Its strength lies in the unrelenting atmosphere it builds, stretching tension like a taut string ready to snap." — Suzanne Boleyn (Writer & Podcaster)

🗣 "The Australian premiere of Nightfall… AND MY GOD, Ripley Stevens & Myles McEwen, you are bloody brilliant. An incredible horror, so fantastically crafted. I’m blown away." — Ren Williams (Australian Actress)

🗣 "I was genuinely in disbelief at how good it was. If you had told me this was a $10 million production, I wouldn’t have questioned it." — Henry Brill Reed (Australian Musician)

🗣 "Unbelievable. We just about shat ourselves when the old lady was on the swing. An incredible film." — Audience Member

🗣 "The scariest horror film I’ve ever seen. The tension was non-stop—I had to cover my ears." — Patrick McGrath (Audience Member)

🗣 "Nightfall masterfully blends slow, cinematic storytelling with frenetic found footage as the horror intensifies. But beyond its incredible camerawork, the film’s sound design—built from thousands of samples—elevates it to a truly haunting sensory experience. A masterclass in minimalist filmmaking." — Unnamed Horror Festival

🗣 "Some of the best cinematography and sound design found-footage horror has to offer." — Dread Central

A Festival Sensation

Since its premiere, Nightfall has been making waves at film festivals worldwide, racking up awards and glowing reviews:

🏆 Winner: Best Feature Film – Island of Horror Film Fest
🏆 Winner: Best Feature Film – Bloody Mirror Horror Film Fest
🏆 Winner: Best Horror Film – Chicago Indie Film Awards

📽 Official Selections:

• Unnamed Footage Film Festival
• Murder City Carnival of Cinema
• Island of Horror Film Fest
• Bloody Mirror Horror Film Fest
• Chicago Indie Film Awards
• Toronto Indie Horror Fest
• Aussie Gold Film Fest
• Bloody Hats Film Fest

The Future of Horror Filmmaking

With little budget but an abundance of talent, Myles McEwen and Ripley Stevens have proven that gripping horror doesn’t require Hollywood-level resources—just masterful storytelling, atmosphere, and an unrelenting vision.

And if you thought Nightfall was terrifying… brace yourself. Vinny Walsh Films is already gearing up for its next collaboration with McEwen & Stevens—and if early whispers are anything to go by, horror fans are in for something even darker. Stay tuned.