The Curse of Micah Rood

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Synopsis:

A late 17th Century recluse, Micah Rood cherishes only his privacy, his memories of lost loved ones, and above all... his precious apple orchard.

A man no longer interested in social graces or financial success, Rood's withdrawal from society leaves him suspicious, resentful, and even paranoid.

So when a traveling peddler seeking lodging for the night visits Rood and makes reference to the remarkable brand of apples and the potential for profit the two of them might share together, it strikes a chord long gone sour.

Rood commits a heinous act that soon comes back on him with the weight of his own guilt and manifests itself into the form of the most bizarre haunting a man might suffer.

The curse that is inflicted is as chilling to the blood as any other New England legend.

The only difference . . . this tale is carved from truth.

http://www.micahrood.com

Directed by Alec Asten

Written by Nick Checker

Produced by Eric Toriello
Cinematographer Marc Wishengrad
2008, Country: USA