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Christopher Wells

A rare re-release success story: This indie psychological thriller explodes online surpassing 1 million views with no studio budget
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The Luring Hits 1 Million Views on Indie Rights YouTube Channel Psychological Thriller Finds a Cult Following One Year After Re-Release

The Luring, a psychological thriller–midnight movie hybrid, has officially reached a major milestone: over 1 million views on the Indie Rights Movies YouTube channel. Since its re-release just one year ago, the indie feature has defied the odds, gaining massive traction with minimal marketing, thriving on word of mouth, grassroots enthusiasm, and a passionate fanbase. In an industry where low-budget indie re-releases often fade into obscurity, The Luring stands out as a striking exception. With no studio backing and a lean promotional campaign, the film’s 1 million views are a testament to its chilling originality and enduring impact.

Distributed by Indie Rights, The Luring explores themes of narcissism, manipulation, and a hint of Bdsm, all wrapped in the disturbing quest to recover a repressed childhood memory. Loosely inspired by the 1957 French classic The Red Balloon,...
See full article at Horror Asylum
  • 6/17/2025
  • by Michael Joy
  • Horror Asylum
Psychological Thriller The Luring is Must See on Tubi
Producer, director and screenwriter Christopher Wells was heavily influenced by the 1956 short film “The Red Balloon.” He recalls, “The film had a profound impact on me. I remember the film being extremely moody, and for some reason, it scared me. My six-year-old imagination ran off somewhere dark. I thought, ‘What force is controlling the [...]

The post Psychological Thriller The Luring is Must See on Tubi first appeared on Horror Screams Video Vault - Supporting Independent Horror.
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  • 6/11/2025
  • by Michael Joy
  • Horror Screams Video Vault
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Christopher Wells’ The Luring now available on VOD Platforms
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The Luring from producer/writer/director, Christopher Wells is a Psychological Thriller currently available on Amazon Prime, Tubi, and other digital platforms.

The film stars Michaela Sprague (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood), Gavin Maddox Bergman (Salem’s Lot), and Jake Katzman (Law and Order: Special Victim’s Unit).

Synopsis: A man tries to recover a lost memory by returning to his family’s Vermont vacation home where an unspeakable act took place leaving him institutionalized as a child.

Wells says that The Luring was heavily influenced by the 1956 short film “The Red Balloon”.

“The film had a profound impact on me. I remember the film being extremely moody, and for some reason, it scared me. My six-year-old imagination ran off somewhere dark. I thought, ‘What force is controlling the balloon exactly?’ The balloon had a life of

its own, and I was frightened by the thought that this object could lure this kid,...
See full article at Horror Asylum
  • 8/10/2024
  • by Michael Joy
  • Horror Asylum
Temptation Island Season 5 Episode 4 Recap: 10 Biggest Reveals
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Temptation Island season 5 episode 4, "Marriage, Then What?" was full of firsts for the newly formed couples, with the potential to give into temptation getting more real each day. For the coupled-up contestants, the fight against temptation is getting harder with each passing week. As the contestants get closer in their separate villas, things are getting consistently hotter between the new couples. Though some are finding it hard to keep their partners in mind, others have been feeling the weight of wanting to let feelings outside of their relationships dictate their actions. As the fight against temptation gets more difficult, many are conflicted.

While Hall Toledano and Kaitlin Tufts came into Temptation Island season 5 engaged, they've both been moving on to find other partners as the series has drawn on. For Hall, Makayla Halstead has been his number one since the beginning, but for Kaitlin, new chemistry has been blooming with Michael Zappa.
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  • 7/6/2023
  • by Cher Thompson
  • ScreenRant
Why Temptation Island Season 5's Hall May Choose Makayla Over Kaitlin
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Temptation Island season 5 is only getting started, but it's already heating up contestants like Hall Toledano and Makayla Halstead. Hall joined the series with his fiance, Kaitlin Tufts, who he's been with for eight years. Though Hall and Kaitlin took a break in the middle of their relationship, the two got back together, and Hall felt ready to commit to Kaitlin. After he proposed, things began to stall for the couple. While Kaitlin says she wants to be with Hall for the long run, the couple came to Temptation Island to figure out what has been holding Kaitlin back from setting a wedding date.

Temptation Island season 5 has been full of shocking moments so far. From the outing of Marisela Figueroa by her boyfriend Christopher Wells in the season premiere to the full-on meltdown from Rob Maldonado in the second, things have been getting more intense for the contestants who...
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  • 6/29/2023
  • by Cher Thompson
  • ScreenRant
Temptation Island Season 5 Episode 3 Recap: 10 Biggest Reveals
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Temptation Island season 5 episode 3, "If There Were No Cameras..." gave viewers a better look at the relationships blossoming between the contestants, while setting the stage for the bonfires, where the most jaw-dropping information would be shared. Throughout the first several episodes of Temptation Island season 5, the contestants who came into the experience coupled up with partners who'd done their best to disengage from their original relationships. The paired up men are living with the single women, and vice versa, which has allowed them all to make new connections together. Still, the possibilities of temptation have been lurking around every corner, and seem more likely than ever.

While Hall Toledano's relationship with Makayla Halstead has started to heat up, the new connections made within the villas were featured heavily in the most recent episode. Though not every connection seems to be working out, like the relationships that Great Ezihie is pursuing,...
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  • 6/29/2023
  • by Cher Thompson
  • ScreenRant
Temptation Island Season 5 Episode 2 Recap: 10 Biggest Reveals
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Temptation Island season 5 episode 2, "Tiki Lights And Freaky Nights," was a drama-filled hour packed with juicy temptations and shocking moments. With the Temptation Island season 5 couples and singles splitting up in order to begin the experience, things quickly got heated when the cast began to blend. After saying a final farewell, the couples separated into their own villas and began to decompress, but not for long. As the single men moved in with the coupled up women and vice versa, the villas began to get spicy as the cast cohabitated. For some, the threat of their partners giving in to temptation was too much.

Throughout the episode, host Mark L. Walberg checked in on the contestants to guide them in the process and see where their heads were at. Many felt confused and overwhelmed by the emotions they were feeling, and Mark gave them the chance to open up about...
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  • 6/22/2023
  • by Cher Thompson
  • ScreenRant
How Chris Violated Marisela On The Temptation Island Season 5 Premiere
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Temptation Island season 5 introduced four all-new couples, including Marisela Figueroa and Christopher Wells, who were involved in one of the most shocking moments of the episode. Marisela is a 24-year-old hospital interpreter and was with Chris, a 30-year-old fitness instructor, for two years when they decided to take on Temptation Island. The pair's relationship had been difficult, as they were dealing with infidelity on both sides and an unhealthy level of codependency. While Chris explained he felt ready for marriage and commitment, Marisela was still waffling on whether she could see herself with Chris long-term. The pair came to Temptation Island to try and make a decision on their relationship.

When the couple began interacting with the singles during the Temptation Island season 5 premiere, it became clear how codependent they were together. They both had a difficult time being away from each other, though a large part of the Temptation...
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  • 6/15/2023
  • by Cher Thompson
  • ScreenRant
Temptation Island Season 5 Episode 1 Recap: 10 Biggest Reveals
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Temptation Island season 5, episode 1, started with a bang as the couples and singles were introduced to each other, as well as some brand new twists in the experience. USA's Temptation Island, which is hosted by Mark L. Walberg, is a re-vamp of the Fox series from the early 2000s. The premise is simple: four couples come to a luxurious Hawaiian island looking to put their relationship to the ultimate test and see if they can remain faithful in the face of temptation. The temptation at hand is a group of several singles who join the cast looking for lasting love of their own.

In the past, only contestants who came to the series coupled up were allowed to communicate with the singles about their attraction. A new twist on Temptation Island season 5 is giving the singles the ability to send video messages of their own to the people they're interested in.
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  • 6/15/2023
  • by Cher Thompson
  • ScreenRant
How to Watch ‘Temptation Island’ Season 5 Premiere Live on Apple TV, Fire TV, Roku & Mobile
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“Temptation Island” is back for its fifth season, and it’s better than ever before! Reality TV fanatics must tune in to see all of the drama and chaos that ensues in this exciting new season. Ahead of the premiere, host Mark L. Walberg is teasing even more twists, turns, and temptations. “Temptation Island” Season 5 premieres on USA Network on Wednesday, June 14 at 9 p.m. You can watch Temptation Island: Season 5 with a subscription to Sling TV. You can also watch with Directv Stream, Hulu Live TV, Fubo, or YouTube TV.

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About ‘Temptation Island’ Season 5 Premiere

Four couples and a batch of hot singles are heading to “Temptation Island” Season 5! On the unscripted show,...
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  • 6/14/2023
  • by Aubrey Chorpenning
  • The Streamable
Everything We Know About Temptation Island Season 5
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Temptation Island season 5 is back, and it's getting hotter than ever with an all-new cast and twists to the classic series. After being revamped on USA in 2019, the new Temptation Island is a twist on the classic, chaotic reality TV show from the early 2000s. The series invites couples and singles to live together in a compound and allows the coupled-up partners to test the strength of their relationship, giving them ample opportunity to give in to temptation. Temptation Island has always been one to revamp itself and offer new twists and turns, which will happen throughout the upcoming season.

With the new Temptation Island twist called the "Temptation Light," couples and singles will be watched even more heavily than in prior seasons. Though the desires surrounding the cast and the availability of temptations are dangerous, the couples who are truly strong in their relationship have managed to stay together in the past.
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  • 6/7/2023
  • by Cher Thompson
  • ScreenRant
Temptation Island Season 5 Cast Guide
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Temptation Island season 5 is returning to the USA for another season of tantalizing temptations, with a few new twists to keep the contestants on their toes. With Temptation Island season 5 operating in the same way it always has, the show will feature four couples facing a crossroads in their relationship. Each couple will be faced head-on with the temptation of engaging in new connections as a rotating cast of 16 singles join them in Kona, Hawaii, to see if they're able to find the one. In a new twist, the Temptation Light will flash, alerting everyone that someone has given in to temptation.

While the couples are looking to see if their relationships are unshakable, many have already faced issues in their partnership. From cheating to break-ups, the pairs have already had somewhat of a difficult time prior to arriving at Temptation Island with an ultimatum. The island itself, for the couples,...
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  • 5/31/2023
  • by Cher Thompson
  • ScreenRant
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