After years of writing and rewriting, pre-production and shooting, editing, shooting more and reediting, The Man in the White Van was officially released in over 500 theaters nationwide in December 2024 by Relativity Media. The film was co-written by Warren Skeels and Sharon Y. Cobb and directed by Warren Skeels. Starring Sean Astin, Ali Larter, Madison Wolfe, Brec Bassinger and Skai Jackson, the film is a thriller based on a true-life story.
The movie was produced by Legion M and celebrated by a rolling red carpet premiere nationwide.
Final red carpet premiere was in Los Angeles, December 10, 2024.
The film has garnered dozens of positive reviews and can be found on streaming services currently.
SOME EARLY REVIEWER QUOTES
“The Man in the White Van is A TENSION FILLED, WHITE KNUCKLE THRILLER oozing with an ominous air of dread. A standout performance by Madison Wolfe gives us a protagonist who is immediately likable and as realistic as a character could be.”
-Mike Imboden, The Good, Bad and The Verdict
“Madison Wolfe …the undeniable breakout star”
-Josh at the Movies
“Chilling! … every parent’s worst nightmare.”
-Chris Joyce, Movies and Munchies
“A powerful, slow burn of a movie that has your heart pounding in your throat…”
-RC Samo, Fanboy Nation
“…a bone-chilling story of a young girl’s unimaginable horrors”
-Janet Spiegel, Horror New Network
“Suspense and tension are on tap throughout the story, and director Warren Skeels plays with it like an orchestra conductor.”
-Alan Ng, Film Threat
“..this is an engrossing thriller that holds a tight grip on the audience.”
-Norman Gidney, Horror Buzz
“A solid and entertaining thriller movie.”
-Vanessa Stewart, Mother of Movies
“(Sean Astin) he’s fantastic as a middle class dad struggling to understand the whims and ways of his teenaged daughters.“
-Justin Lore, Cinepunx
“The Man in the White Van should become a favorite among true crime enthusiasts.”
-Travis Brown, Horror Movies Uncut
“Warren Skeels delivers the goods in his debut behind the camera.”
-Mike Imboden, The Good, Bad and The Verdict
“Madison Wolfe shines as Annie.”
-Alan Ng, Film Threat
“…(the film) evolves into a chilling cat-and-mouse game that’s a true standout on screen.”
-Travis Brown, Horror Movies Uncut
“…this feeling, one of constant danger,… is the true source of horror in this film. It makes the viewer feel unsafe, threatened even, and that feeling lingers long after the credits roll.”
-Justin Lore, Cinepunx
“The Man in the White Van does a great job of offering a gateway horror film to audiences that might be too squeamish to take on the more gruesome and sadistic elements of the horror genre.”
– Mike Campbell, Scariest Things
“One of the standout features of “The Man in the White Van” is its cinematography. Gareth Paul Cox’s work is truly brilliant. The genius lies in how he weaves a story of innocence with terror, enabling the audience to engage with the killer and Annie simultaneously.”
-Travis Brown, Horror Movies Uncut
“…The Man in the White Van excels at creating a mood that is creepy and will appeal to fans of both (horror & thriller).”
-Nathaniel Muir, AIPT
“Madison Wolfe shines as Annie.”
-Alan Ng, Film Threat
“The Man in the White Van is a well-crafted production”
–Chet Kozłowski, Culture Catch
“The Man in the White Van‘ mixes the emotions of a 1970s psychological thriller with the opportunity to discuss situational awareness with your pre-teens, all while being entertained.”
-RC Samo, Fanboy Nation
“While never particularly terrifying, the film did succeed in ramping up the final-act’s tension, due to some particularly excellent writing, which contextually subverted my expectations. Also, Wolfe’s performance was well done and lent the entire film a sense of believability.”
-Keegan Hayes, Slug Magazine
“The genius of The Man In The White Van is that it hearkens back to a very specific brand of danger, getting into the minds and under the skin… in a way few films can.”
-Justin Lore, Cinepunx
