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Locally made horror film wins international festival award

"Exscind," shot near McVille, N.D., was named the Best Horror Movie at the New York City International Film Festival. The film, directed by Grand Forks-based filmmaker Les Sholes, follows a group of paranormal investigators who visit a site where...

2053757+100415.F.GFH_.EXSCIND_5 copy.jpg — Alex Aman (from left), Amanda Schneider and Amy Byzewski wait for the next scene as director Les Sholes (far right) watches footage on the set of "Exscind" at a farmhouse in rural North Dakota. (Tim Albrecht/Grand Forks Herald)

By Herald Staff Report

May 05, 2016 at 5:15 AM

"Exscind," shot near McVille, N.D., was named the Best Horror Movie at the New York City International Film Festival.

The film, directed by Grand Forks-based filmmaker Les Sholes, follows a group of paranormal investigators who visit a site where serial killers committed multiple murders decades ago.

"Exscind" will have its local premiere showings at 6 and 9 p.m. May 14 at the Empire Arts Center. For more information about the movie and the screenings, or to watch a trailer for "Exscind," visit exscindmovie.com.