Bound In Rosemary

  • Winter FEAR Horror Film Competition

Year: 2025

Length: 13 mins

Country: United States

Language: English

Directed by: Reanna Madson

Produced by: Tim Schwagel, Zach Staads

Starring: Lauren Rosemurgy (Frank), Mack Hastings (Gus)

Content Warnings: Implied Violence‎, Graphic Violence‎

SEE THE FILM

Saturday Feb 21, 5:20 PM-8:30 PM – Bloody Saturday Evening Horror Shorts + QA

Thursday Feb 19, 3:20 PM-5:40 PM – Thursday Matinee – Horror Shorts

BOUND IN ROSEMARY is a horror short about a young woman who, after struggling with a new dance sequence, is interrupted by a stranger at her door. As the night goes on, not only does the stranger invade her house but her mind as well. Soon the young woman finds herself in an invisible, yet barbarous battle to maintain control over her own body and mind.

About the Director

Reanna Madson is a Director – Actor – Dancer. Primarily an actor, she has dipped her toes into directing. BOUND IN ROSEMARY is her second short film with AVELINA was her first short. Reanna grew up in Eau Claire WI and moved to St Paul MN in 2021. She is a co-founder of the film production company New Neighbor Productions in Eau Claire, alongside Tim Schwagel, Nick Houchin and Zach Staads.

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WFF Interviews

Awards

2025 Eagan Film Festival – Best Women-Led Short Film
2025 Port of Fear Film Festival – Best Wisconsin Short, Best Horror Short (nominee) and Best Thriller Short (nominee)
2025 MN Genre Film Exposition – Audience Favorite