Breaking Fate Entertainment is thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of our next dark and daring cinematic adventure: The Imp of the Perverse — a chilling adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe’s unnerving tale of guilt, compulsion, and confession.

The IndieGoGo campaign officially goes live on Sunday, July 6th at 7 PM CST, and YOU have the chance to be a part of it.

This bold reimagining of Poe’s classic story is being brought to life by a creative team of passionate independent filmmakers:

Directed by: Domenic Migliore
Written by: Bill Oberst Jr. & Domenic Migliore
Produced by: Willy Adkins
Starring: Emmy Award-winner Bill Oberst Jr. as the Narrator
Also Featuring: Award-winning actress and model Anita Nicole Brown as The Woman
Special FX Makeup: Justina Radzgrkjhdsa
Drone Operators: Troy Walsh and Aaron Brooks
Associate Producer: Becky Lange
Featuring drone cinematography and filming on location in Northern Illinois and North Carolina
World Premiere: November 2025 at the Dark Art and Oddities Con inside a real castle at NIU

Step Into Poe’s Mind… and Leave Changed

Shot entirely in black and white, this short film promises a haunting visual style, surreal storytelling, and a chilling descent into madness. It will be released free to watch on YouTube, screened at exclusive festivals and conventions, and ultimately included in our upcoming anthology, Evermore: Tales from the Mind of Poe.

Want to Be Part of the Madness?

This isn’t just about supporting a film — it’s about becoming part of its legacy. Our IndieGoGo campaign includes a wide range of creative and collectible perks, such as:

• Special Thanks film credit
• Digital and signed art packs
• Collector relic boxes with Poe-inspired keepsakes
• A custom-written obituary by Domenic Migliore
• Submit a question for Bill Oberst Jr. in an exclusive video Q&A
• VIP premiere passes to the castle screening
• Associate or Executive Producer credits
• A fully produced short film starring YOU!

Be the First to Know

The campaign launches Sunday, July 6th at 7 PM CST. Don’t miss your chance to support, collect, and help bring this eerie adaptation to life.

👉 Sign up now to be notified the moment the campaign launches:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-imp-of-the-perverse-a-poe-horror-short/coming_soon/x/91582

Stay weird. Stay curious. Support indie film.

Willy Adkins

Mr. Willy Adkins is an American director, actor, producer, photographer, and author. As President of Breaking Fate Entertainment, he’s a multi-talented force in the indie film world. Willy is also the founder of The Illinois Ghost Hunters and a lifelong enthusiast of the paranormal and dark arts. Through his internationally recognized Deviant Desires Photography, he’s known for alternative model portfolios and horror-themed art.
Willy actively supports fellow indie artists, producing and directing numerous film festivals across the U.S. When not immersed in film, he enjoys family time, hiking the Smokies, and crafting his signature spooky dolls, Mr. Willy’s Killer Creatures.

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Willy Adkins

Mr. Willy Adkins is an American director, actor, producer, photographer, and author. As President of Breaking Fate Entertainment, he’s a multi-talented force in the indie film world. Willy is also the founder of The Illinois Ghost Hunters and a lifelong enthusiast of the paranormal and dark arts. Through his internationally recognized Deviant Desires Photography, he’s known for alternative model portfolios and horror-themed art.
Willy actively supports fellow indie artists, producing and directing numerous film festivals across the U.S. When not immersed in film, he enjoys family time, hiking the Smokies, and crafting his signature spooky dolls, Mr. Willy’s Killer Creatures.

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