THRESHOLD
A debut feature film by Ashley Dahl Starring: Kira Zacharias & Leo Rossmiller
Ruby has spent five years trapped in the grip of Michael, a manipulative abuser who thrives on control, fear, and isolation. What once resembled love has decayed into something far darker. When Michael forces her to join him and his friends for a night in a remote, abandoned barn, Ruby has no choice but to follow.
From the moment they arrive, the barn feels wrong. Its rotting walls and flickering lights seem to breathe with their dysfunction, mirroring the emotional prison Ruby has lived inside for years. As the night spirals into a haze of drugs, cruel games, and buried resentments, Ruby’s sense of reality begins to fracture. The house shifts and warps around her, blurring the line between memory, hallucination, and truth.
Threshold is a personal exploration of trauma, perception, and the fragile line between reality and psychological horror. It follows a woman haunted by her past, navigating a world that refuses to acknowledge her pain, and ultimately reclaiming her agency. This story is rooted in my own lived experiences with abuse and assault, moments that reshaped who I am and how I create. For me, filmmaking isn’t just an outlet; it’s a way to take back control of a narrative once taken from me.Rather than relying on supernatural scares, Threshold builds its horror through atmosphere, disorienting sound, and a warped sense of reality, pulling the audience into the protagonist’s fractured perspective. It’s not just a horror film, it’s a reflection on how trauma lingers, how survivors are gaslit, and how resilience can rise from the darkness.
— Ashley Dahl Director & Producer, Threshold
Founder, Dahlhouse Entertainment
Director’s Statement
Threshold is an independent feature film created through raw storytelling and a feminist lens. Every donation goes directly toward post-production, festival submissions, and getting this story seen.Your support helps amplify survivor voices, fund a women-led production, and bring bold, independent cinema to life
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The story behind Threshold | Ashley Dahl
Step inside the world of Threshold, the debut feature film from filmmaker Ashley Dahl.In this exclusive interview, Ashley shares the story behind Threshold, from inspiration and creative vision to the challenges of bringing a feminist horror feature to life. Featuring behind-the-scenes insights and clips from the film itself, this documentary-style featurette offers a glimpse at the passion, artistry, and community that made Threshold possible.
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