Skyh Black (All the Queen’s Men) and Birgundi Baker (The Chi) are set to headline the psychological thriller Cries of the Raven, the latest feature from Emmy-nominated director Tailiah Breon.
Written by Dewitt Jones, Cries of the Raven is set in modern-day Pennsylvania and follows Bruce and Marissa, a couple hoping for a fresh start when they move into what they believe will be their dream home in a quiet town. But their new beginning quickly turns unsettling as disturbing sounds echo through the house—sounds that feel disturbingly familiar.
As cryptic warnings begin to surface and long-buried secrets emerge, the couple is forced to confront the consequences of their past. What starts as a hopeful new chapter soon spirals into a chilling spiritual reckoning neither of them can escape.
The film recently wrapped principal photography and is currently in post-production. The cast also includes Tiffany Black (P-Valley), Philip Fornah (The Waterfront), Sydni Michelle Perry (Beyond the Gates), Nia Miranda (G.R.I.T.S.), and River Blossom (Abbott Elementary).
Cries of the Raven is produced by Angela White of Silver Lining Entertainment, Alusain “Al G.” Sillah of Bluelite Entertainment, and Mona Scott-Young of Monami Entertainment. Anthony Standberry and Herbert Baussiquot serve as executive producers.
White and Scott-Young most recently collaborated on Lifetime’s original film Mary J. Blige Presents: Be Happy, which premiered as the network’s No. 1 movie.
Producer Angela White said the film explores the deeper themes behind its suspenseful premise.
“Cries of the Raven explores guilt, sin, and the consequences of our actions,” she said. “Every action has a reaction, and the choices we make can create consequences that haunt us forever. It’s a psychological thriller that challenges audiences to question whether the reality they’re experiencing is truly real.”
Producer Alusain “Al G.” Sillah added that the film is designed to keep audiences guessing.
“Cries of the Raven is the kind of thriller that keeps audiences on edge from beginning to end,” he said. “The story pulls viewers into a world where the past refuses to stay buried and every revelation raises the stakes. It’s suspenseful, unsettling, and designed to keep audiences questioning what’s real until the very end.”