Calico Bonnet Productions

04/15/2026

"Life in the Sacrifice Zone" screens live Friday, April 17, 2026 at 7:00pm at a/peture Cinemas. Event page: Life in the Sacrifice Zone - Special Screening at a/perture cinema

04/14/2026

Big News! We've been invited back for an encore screening of our feature film Night Terrors: Blood Date on Trade Street. Grab your tickets quickly - the first screenings sold out!

In this blood sucking anti-romantic comedy, a jaded comedian and a desperate actress host a midnight comedy horror show featuring "Blood Date on Trade Street" a story of a true-crime obsessed girl, a vampire, and the date that brings them together for romance, suspense, and terror.

We've been invited back for an encore screening at a/perture on Friday, April 17th at 9pm. If you didn't make it to one of the sold out premiere events or just want to watch it again, grab your tickets!

04/13/2026

Special screening announcement! We've been invited to host a special screening of our documentary feature "Life in the Sacrifice Zone" this Friday at a/peture Cinemas - "Life in the Sacrifice Zone" is the story of An African American community in nearby Walnut Cove, NC as they battled systematic racism and one of the world's largest energy companies, and forced the largest coal ash clean up in American history. This story is particularly timely as this same community now battles having a data center forced upon them, just like is happening in Rural Hall and many other communities around our state.

Join us at a/perture cinema this Friday, April 17th at 7pm!

02/20/2026

It's time! Night Terrors: Blood Date on Trade Street will have a one-night, exclusive premiere at a/perture cinemas in W-S. We hope you'll join us at either 7pm or 10pm on Saturday, March 21st for this smart, fun, campy horror comedy feature film.

Written, directed and edited by Chad Nance, produced by Carissa Joines, and featuring some of Trade Street's finest establishments, the region's funniest actors and music and score by local artists.

Tickets: https://aperturecinema.com/movies/night-terrors-blood-date-on-trade-street/

It's here! Night Terrors: Blood Date on Trade Street will premiere on Saturday, March 21st at 7pm and 10pm at a/perture cinemas. Tickets available now. Seats are limited and this is an exclusive engagement, so catch it while you can!
Tickets: https://aperturecinema.com/movies/night-terrors-blood-date-on-trade-street/

06/08/2025

If you have signed up to be an extra in Finnigan's Wake on June 8th, please visit https://www.calicobonnetproductions.com/projects/blood-date-on-trade-street for instructions on when to show up, what to wear, and what to expect! And if you haven't signed up but would like to join us - check it out and show up for check-in!

This feature horror/comedy film by Chad Nance is a midnight movie about a blind date with a vampire. Showcasing Winston-Salem actors, locations, and crew, this movie offers gore, laughs and more than a few twists and turns.

05/27/2025

50 contributors! Thank you to everyone who has joined us to make this movie. There is still time to support the project and the amazing cast and crew who will be working to bring this movie to life. Link in the comments!

05/16/2025

We really appreciate all of the community support our film is receiving! Check out this article that highlights some of the many local folks and businesses who are contributing to make this movie happen. Please help us return the favors by thanking them when you patronize their business.

OK, I’m not a big horror movie buff, but if I had to pick a favorite monster, it would be a vampire; maybe a handsome werewolf, but surely not one

05/09/2025

Chad and Carissa were honored to sit down in the WTOB studio to talk about all that goes into making a movie. Set a reminder to listen in on Sunday and get a glimpse behind the scenes!

Sunday at 9 am on WTOB, Local Business Spotlight talks with the folks behind an indie horror-comedy being filmed in the arts district this summer!
9am on WTOB
980 am
96.7 fm
Wtob980.com under “listen live”
On smart speakers at “Classic Hits WTOB”

05/08/2025

Have you always wanted to see your name in lights? We can make that happen! Learn how: crowdfundr.com/nightterrors (music ©Isaac Joines)

05/07/2025

We have some fun blind boxes that you could receive as a perk for contributing to Night Terrors: Blood Date on Trade Street. Collectibles, Custom Art, and Props from the movie could be yours! Head over to Crowdfundr and contribute to get one of these limited edition blind boxes. (music ©Isaac Joines)