Anne and Jakob s marriage is on the rocks, well before a horrific force flutters into their world and makes them reconsider what they really want from each other. It s clearly in trouble when Anne (Crampton) decides to have a not-so-innocent lunch with an old flame. She is, after all, the wife of the pastor, and it s that hint of a dalliance that infuriates Jakob – even more than the fact that Anne has come under the bloodcurdling thrall of a full-blown Nosferatu-style vampire.
In the aptly-named observational horror-comedy
Jakob s Wife, it would be easy to see the story as an empowerment narrative, and that s undoubtedly part of what director Travis Stevens achieves through the excellent casting of Crampton as Anne. Deep into her post-
The poster for co-writer-director Travis Stevens’ horror film, ‘Jakob’s Wife.’
Unexpected turmoil and changes in society have long inspired people to make serious adjustments in their professional and personal lives. That has certainly been the case for the world this past year, as all societies are contending with political conflict and the uncertain longevity of the COVID-19 pandemic. The title anti-hero in the upcoming horror film, ‘Jakob’s Wife,’ is a prime example of someone who’s struggling with how external events are influencing her to embark on an internal transformation.
Along with Mark Steensland and Kathy Charles, Travis Stevens co-wrote the script for the drama, which he went on to also produce and direct. Stevens asked his fellow producer, Barbara Crampton, who also plays the main character of Anne Fedder, to infuse her character with her own personal vulnerability. The actress powerfully highlighted her protagonist’s initial dismay with her marriage
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