The team behind Animated Russian Horror Anthology: Red Cast, led by Alexei Klimov and Yuri Stepanov, is moving forward with a planned continuation. In conversations reflecting on the project’s momentum, Stepanov noted that the unfolding narrative has drawn strong participation from everyone involved, which adds to the momentum and keeps the process lively.
He explained that writers are actively selecting new stories while staying in touch with directors, with aspirations to broaden the project’s reach and geography. The collaboration remains dynamic as the group maps the next steps and explores fresh settings and influences for future installments.
Alexey Klimov emphasized the studio’s identity as a small, independent operation, specifically naming Lakeside Animation Studio in Canada as the representative hub for Yuri and Alexey. He acknowledged that independence brings its own set of challenges, but it also provides freedom and flexibility in pursuing creative directions. The team continues to balance meticulous preparation with the need to maintain artistic autonomy.
Earlier work in February saw more.tv and Kinopoisk releasing the animated anthology Russian Horror: Red Cast, a joint project involving Lakeside Animation Studio and Studio Metrafilms Moldova. The collection drew on the literary heritage of Russian writers such as Pushkin, Tolstoy, and Zhukovsky, translating select classic narratives into animated form. The project illustrated how traditional literature can be reimagined for contemporary animation and new audiences.
Further details and insights from the interview are available in a published discussion, which provides context on the team’s creative process and production timelines. [Attribution: interview].