In 1878 Alabama, a preacher who secretly teaches his congregation literacy, is framed and lynched by violent locals, led by the town’s deputy who has a hidden agenda.  The pastor’s ghost goes on a quest to vanquish the blood-thirsty mob, but if he fails, the brutalization and ruthless murders of his close friends, will escalate.    

Genre – Inspired by true events, Horror

Comps -  THE CROW, TALES FROM THE HOOD, JONAH HEX

SYNOPSIS:

Inspired by true events. In the oppressive atmosphere of 1878 Alabama, during the height of the Jim Crow era, "The Ghost of Rev. Wells" unfolds as a gripping tale of courage, injustice, and spectral retribution. Reverend Henry Wells, a preacher of deep conviction, risks everything to uplift and educate the oppressed, teaching them to read in secret. His mission takes a tragic turn when his protégé, Luke, is brutally lynched in Mississippi, an act that propels Wells into the heart of darkness.

As Wells travels to Mississippi to deliver a poignant eulogy, his journey back home to Alabama is cut short by a wrongful accusation. Arrested for an assault on a local woman, that he didn't commit, Wells finds himself at the mercy of a corrupt and racist system, embodied by deputies who are covert Klansmen. Despite his innocence and a solid alibi, the truth is callously ignored.

In a twist of fate, the local sheriff, a man acquainted with and respectful towards Reverend Wells, strives to protect him. His efforts, however, are in vain as a lynch mob, fueled by blind hatred, breaks through and executes a terrible injustice. In his final moments, Wells utters a curse, promising to haunt his executioners.

From here, the story takes a supernatural turn. Wells returns as a ghost, first to forgive Jessy Lou, the woman forced by the deputies to accuse him, and then to lead a spectral quest for justice and redemption. With the help of the repentant ghost of Robert E. Lee, Wells orchestrates the ironic and humorous demise of each member of the lynch mob.

In the midst of this spectral vengeance, there is a journey of redemption and growth. Jessy Lou, now an ally, along with Wells' widow, the sheriff, and other townspeople, discover hidden Confederate gold. Guided by Wells, they use this fortune to escape the shackles of their past and start anew.

"The Ghost of Rev. Wells" is not just a true-life ghost story. It's a powerful exploration of the enduring impact of racial injustice and the quest for redemption. It interweaves historical drama with elements of the supernatural to create a narrative that is both haunting and thought-provoking. As the story closes, the image of Wells' twisted face in the courthouse window remains, and still can be seen. A perpetual reminder of the town's dark past and the indomitable spirit that refused to be silenced.

THE GHOST OF REV WELLS