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About Horn
Despite the childhood trauma, Kevin, the protagonist, returns back home; 24 years later, to the premises in which he was abandoned when his dad, Prof. Thomas who committed suicide after allegedly killing his own wife.

Surrounded with conspiracies, the protagonist’s curiosity takes him into uncovering an ancient artifact

Trying to outrun the sinister fate of an Egyptian artifact, The Horn, Kevin has to find a way to undo the psychological effects caused by it to his family and anyone else who had used the instrument.

Although it may look unsuccessful; the Horn, what started off as a cursed artifact seems to be the answer to mankind’s survival in a post-apocalyptic future; through the discovery of a groundbreaking technology, HIBERNATION.

70 years later Kevin wakes up in a world where the earth is annihilated by the fallout out created due to man’s horrendous “achievements”. Greeted by a familiar entity, Kevin comprehends the events that took place and how his dad’s psychological research about fear doomed their family but ironically had saved the future of mankind.

Kevin then sets on pursuit to learn more about the fourth dimension along with the wisdom that he had acquired during his period of hibernation.

General information
General Information


 * 1) Original Title of the Movie: The Horn
 * 2) English Title of the Movie: The Horn
 * 3) Genre of the Movie: Horror / Sci-Fi
 * 4) Date of Completion (Year/ Month): 7th February 2020
 * 5) Country of Origin: Sri Lanka
 * 6) Language: Sinhala (with English Subtitles)
 * 7) Producer/s : Deepika Kaluarachchi
 * 8) Director : Sameera Wackwella
 * 9) Screenwriter: Sameera Wackwella
 * 10) Director of Photography: Chanaka Senadeera
 * 11) Editor: Kalhara Wackwella
 * 12) Music Director: Niroshan Dissanayake
 * 13) Sound Designer: Kalhara Wackwella
 * 14) Sound Mixer: Kalhara Wackwella
 * 15) Art Director: Isuru Tharindu
 * 16) Costume Designer: Deepika Kaluarachchi
 * 17) Make-up: Asanaka Manori
 * 18) VFX: Chamika Dematapakshe
 * 19) Color Grading: Kalhara Wackwella
 * 20) Production Manager: Deepika Kaluarachchi
 * 21) Executive Producer: Deepika Kaluarachchi
 * 22) Line Producer: Deepika Kaluarachchi
 * 23) Assistant Director: Sandamali Ariyarathne
 * 24) Still Photographer: Hashan Pannila


 * 1) Main cast:

Kalhara Wackwella – Kevin

Teena Shanell – Emma

Leesha Umayangi – Mother (Prof. Thomas’s Wife)

Dhananjaya Siriwardhana – Prof. Thomas

Christien Gunawardhana – Chris Mama

Roshan Pilapitiya – Dino Steven (Kevin’s son)

Jagath Susantha – Percy


 * 1) Supporting Cast:

Police: Jayantha Galagedara

Niranga Galhenkanda

Gayan Jayawardane

Janaki Wanigathunge

Chalanka Maduranga

Doctor:  Dr. Rukmal Senanayaka

Lab:  Windyadi Alwis

Buddhi Maheshika

Saranga Hiththarage

Udani Ishara


 * 1) Total Production Cost- till first copy (In Sri Lankan Rupees): LKR 13 Million

Technical Information


 * 1) Running Time: 1 hr. : 57 min
 * 2) Shooting Format: Digital (DNG)
 * 3) Screening Format: Encrypted DCP
 * 4) Screen Ratio: 2.35-Scope
 * 5) Speed: 24 images:sec
 * 6) Sound: 5.1 (6 channels)

Company Information:


 * 1) Name of Production Company: Zoom Film Productions
 * 2) Postal Address: No. 712 / P /88, M.D.H. Jayewardene Road, Sampath Watta, Kaduwela, Srilanka
 * 3) Postal Code: 10640
 * 4) Website address: www.zoomfilmstudio.com
 * 5) Email Address: zoomfilmsstudio@gmail.com
 * 6) Phone Numbers: +94703235869

Director Biography
Numbukarawasam Wackwella Gamage Sameera Madushan (Sameera Wackwella) is the proud director of this movie. Aged 32 and born on the 5th of January 1988. He is a well renowned Film Director / Zoom Film Productions shareholder. He is a member in the Cinema Makers Association (Sri Lanka) as a Secretary. At age 25, he directed the first 3D movie in Sri Lanka, which was coincidentally his first movie project. He works as a Freelance Lecturer for aspiring Filmmakers in Sri Lanka.

Director statement
What I feel most compelling about this story is its vast scope, philosophical concepts, individual integrity, and it quietly asks; what is it to be patriotic; when faced with an impossible choice, what would you do? What does it take? Who does it take? – to make those choices. Who risks themselves to make things seem right?

To find the genres of Horror and Science Fiction combined; is a very rare sight in the movie industry. Why is that? If not pieced together properly; lack of attention to detail would cause errors in continuity and thereby result in plot holes; and we do not want that! However, I wanted a challenge. Battling against hardships is a talent and requires you to be brave, and I wanted that adrenaline rush and excitement when creating this movie. What started as a simple concept to be brave got me into a place I have never thought I would before. It had fixed myself personally and had developed my skill further, which I think would aid me much effectively in my upcoming projects; and I think I am ready to take on any challenge in the future. To add onto the challenge, I wanted to find the fine line between Buddhist philosophy and Science Fiction; and I am glad to have thickened that line, to develop such a plot for this movie.

Producer Biography
Deepika Kaluarachchi; Producer of the Film and the Owner of Zoom Film Productions. She has also produced the first 3D movie in Sri Lanka, with her own son, being the director of that project. Born on the 22nd of February 1966; she is a mother of 3; whose kids currently work in the professional film industry. She holds the prestigious title of “Judge of Peace” which was awarded to her by the Sri Lankan Government. Despite her embark upon the film industry; her main profession is as an Astrologist.

Logline of the movie
Trying to outrun the sinister fate of an Egyptian artifact, The Horn, Kevin has to find a way to undo the psychological effects caused by it to his family and anyone else who had used the instrument. The Horn: A family curse or the potential cure to save mankind from extinction?

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