Two friends visit fire-ravaged Ojai, California, intent on making a fake documentary about the infamous Ojai Vampire. However, things take a bizarre and frightening turn when they learn about a different local legend: The Char Man.
Acting
Jeff Kober's unhinged local steals every scene.
Writing
Meta-commentary on horror docs that eats itself.
Director
Kurt Ela
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 'Char Man' is a genuine Ojai urban legend about a fire-disfigured hitchhiker, making this bizarrely faithful local folklore.
Directors Ela and Tribble shot this during actual California wildfire season; some background smoke is documentary real.
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