1997 short subject by
American filmmaker Mark Borchardt, who also appears as the lead
actor. The
title is pronounced with a long "o" as in "cove". Shot in
black and white in
Wisconsin, the
film tells the story of an
alcoholic writer, who after joining a
support group, is plagued by hooded figures who
attack him.
Some of the production and post-production of this film is recorded in Chris Smith's 1999 documentary, American Movie. While Coven was never released theatrically, the film is available on video via direct market at www.americanmovie.com.