The Town That Takes opens in select theaters nationwide

The supernatural thriller inspired by the Lost Colony of Roanoke is now playing in select theaters across North America, with screenings in dozens of cities and a ticket finder online. The release leans on the enduring CROATOAN mystery to position the film as a theatrical blend of folklore, suspense and supernatural horror.

Why it matters: - The release turns one of America’s best-known unsolved mysteries into a theatrical horror title with national reach. - The film’s premise taps into the long-running fascination with the Lost Colony of Roanoke, giving the rollout built-in cultural recognition. - Select-theater distribution gives the movie a wider audience beyond the festival circuit.

What happened: - The Town That Takes is now playing in select theaters across North America. - The film is screening in markets including Dallas, Atlanta, Las Vegas, Chicago, Orlando, Virginia Beach, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Arlington, Wilmington, Athens, Chattanooga, Laramie, Greenville, Boca Raton, Myrtle Beach, Springfield, Knoxville, Richmond, Charlotte, Rock Springs, Fayetteville, Andover, Concord, Greensboro, West Burlington, Cheyenne, Marietta, Peoria, and Liberty. - A theater and ticket finder is available here. - The movie is billed as a festival favorite supernatural horror thriller inspired by the Lost Colony of Roanoke and the word CROATOAN.

The details: - Miles Mussenden leads the ensemble cast. - The cast also includes Mike Markoff, Grace Patterson, and Britt Bankhead. - Bankhead wrote and directed the film and also stars in it. - Jon Blaze co-wrote the screenplay with Bankhead. - Bankhead and Patterson executive produced the film. - The story follows Army veteran Dean Richardson, who arrives in a remote North Carolina town looking for answers. - Dean Richardson gets pulled into a chain of disappearances tied to the legend of CROATOAN. - The plot centers on a darkness linked to the mysterious disappearance of the Roanoke colonists more than four centuries ago. - The release says the film blends Southern Gothic atmosphere, investigative suspense, folklore and supernatural terror. - A poster and still gallery is available through a Google Drive folder. - A trailer is available on YouTube. - The film’s website is thetownthattakes.com. - The film’s Instagram handle is @thetownthattakes.

Between the lines: - The marketing leans hard on mystery and history to stand out in a crowded indie horror market. - Anchoring the story to CROATOAN gives the film an instantly recognizable hook for viewers drawn to unsolved American folklore. - The creative team is positioning the movie as both a genre thriller and a modern take on a classic historical puzzle. - Bankhead and Jon Blaze said the Roanoke mystery and the word “CROATOAN” inspired them to build a story that captures dread and suspense.

What's next: - More screenings could follow as the theatrical rollout expands across additional markets. - Review and feature screening copies are available upon request for feature, review and “What to Watch” consideration. - Additional promotional material is available through the film’s trailer and media assets.

The bottom line: - The Town That Takes is using one of America’s oldest unanswered mysteries to power a nationwide horror rollout.