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Spooky Season Continues With New Film, This West Virginia Morning

Author: West Virginia Public Broadcasting November 5, 2025 Duration: 0:00

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Halloween may be over, but Mountain State spookiness continues on with a new horror film called "Self-Help" shot in locations near Huntington. The film was produced by brothers Erik and Carson Bloomquist. Bill Lynch spoke with Carson about the film and their experience in West Virginia....

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