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Deranged Minds announces documentary on actress Danielle Harris's life and career

Deranged Minds Entertainment has announced a feature-length documentary about actress Danielle Harris, filmed over three years and aimed at a 2027 festival run.

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Left · 2Deranged Minds Entertainment has announced a feature-length documentary about the actress Danielle Harris, who appeared in four "Halloween" films and many other projects. Left · 2The film was shot over the last three years and draws on archival footage, private home video and interviews with Harris, her family, friends and collaborators. Left · 2Per the official description, it covers personal hardships including her father's death in an unsolved car accident, the suicides of a famous partner and a close friend, a stalker who tracked her for two decades and a pregnancy complication that stopped her heart.

Left · 2Destinie Orndoff and Tristan Clay direct and produce, alongside producers Hayden Todd Wilberger and Jordan Wyant. Left · 2Orndoff said people "have never seen what it cost her, and Danielle didn't hold anything back," while Clay said he had "the honor of getting to know the woman off the screen." Left · 2Harris made her film debut at 11 in "Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers" (1988), reprised the role in "Halloween 5" (1989), and later appeared in Rob Zombie's "Halloween" (2007) and "Halloween II" (2009), as well as TV shows including "Roseanne" and "The Wild Thornberrys".

Left · 2The documentary is in post-production, with a festival run planned for 2027; Variety also lists a contact address for distribution inquiries and says a trailer is available.

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Both trade outlets ran exclusives announcing the film, relaying the press description and filmmaker quotes. Variety leads on the 'scream queen' label and production details; The Hollywood Reporter leads on Harris opening up about personal trauma.
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Harris's Halloween roles, her child-star career, and the personal hardships the film covers.
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“iconic scream queen”“Opens Up”
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“Deranged Minds Entertainment has announced a feature-length doc on an iconic scream queen.” — Variety
“As a young actress, Danielle Harris was chased by Michael Myers. Offscreen, she struggled with her own share of personal trauma.” — The Hollywood Reporter

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