Elijah
R.J. Allan
Hell hath no fury like a scorned witch.THE FILM
Love. Betrayal.
Consequences.
A Devil's Tempest is a 50-minute supernatural thriller about desire, suspicion, betrayal, and the terrifying cost of revenge. When a volatile witch becomes convinced that his boyfriend and best friend have betrayed him, dark magic becomes the instrument of punishment—and no one escapes unchanged.
Set against an atmosphere of seduction, menace, and supernatural reckoning, the film asks what happens when love curdles into obsession and pain is given power.
“Hell hath no fury like a scorned witch.”
THE CHARACTERS
Four souls. One tempest.
Sandrine
Monique Rice
A witch's work is never done.
Nathan
Troy Chimuma
Love makes monsters of us all.
Steven
Brandon Singleton
Nowhere to run. Nowhere to hide.CAST
Meet the ensemble
ELIJAH
R.J. Allan
R.J. Allan has built a life in performance since childhood, beginning with music and live appearances before expanding into musical theater and screen work. He performed twice at the historic Apollo Theater as a young artist and later appeared in productions including Into the Woods, Grease, and Once Upon a Mattress. In 2011, he performed the National Anthem on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. His screen credits include the web series BoyDrama and the short film Damage Control. Drawing on years across music, theater, and film, R.J. brings emotional range, presence, and versatility to Elijah.
SANDRINE
Monique Rice
Monique Rice returns to A Devil's Tempest after appearing in the story's original iteration nearly a decade ago. Her return is both a continuation and a reinvention, bringing history with the project and a fresh perspective to Sandrine. With a background in fashion and visual storytelling, Monique developed a keen eye for image, narrative, and presence behind the scenes. She now brings that creative instinct in front of the camera, blending experience, intuition, and authenticity in a performance that marks an exciting new chapter.
NATHAN
Troy Chimuma
Born and raised in Prince George's County, Maryland, Troy Chimuma grew up surrounded by art and creative expression. Known for an energetic, charismatic presence, Troy developed his craft primarily on stage before expanding into film. His work has drawn attention beyond the theater, and A Devil's Tempest represents another step in his evolution as a screen actor. As Nathan, Troy channels his natural vitality into a darker, more dangerous world.
STEVEN
Brandon Singleton
Brandon Singleton is a television and film actor and model whose work spans scripted drama, true crime, and commercial campaigns. His credits include the independent film Friday at Dewayne's, the true-crime series Murder in the Family on REELZ, and One Deadly Mistake on Oxygen. He has also appeared in national print advertising for Apple and local commercial campaigns. Grounded and emotionally direct, Brandon brings a natural screen presence and dramatic sensitivity to Steven.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER · WRITER · DIRECTOR
The Lee Hayes
The Lee Hayes fell in love with words long before he understood the full power of storytelling. Growing up in rural East Texas, books opened doors to worlds beyond his own and began a lifelong relationship with writing—one marked by passion, distance, rediscovery, and return.
In 2015, The Lee Hayes wrote and produced BAIT, a YouTube film series about a gay psychopath using a dating app in search of love and finding victims instead. He also produced the documentary What Do You Know About Love?, an intimate exploration of how people understand—or misunderstand—love.
With A Devil's Tempest, The Lee Hayes enters supernatural thriller territory, transforming themes of love, jealousy, betrayal, and revenge into a dark cinematic fable. For The Lee Hayes, storytelling remains an enduring love affair: complicated, consuming, and impossible to abandon.
“I am The Lee Hayes. This is my love story.”
GALLERY
Enter the world of ADT
WATCH
Enter the tempest
OFFICIAL TRAILER
A Devil's Tempest
Watch the official trailer and meet the world of Elijah, Nathan, Steven, and Sandrine before the October 21 premiere.
Watch Official TrailerCharacter & campaign videos
Elijah Character Teaser · 0:45
Nathan Character Teaser · 0:31
Steven Character Teaser · 0:26
Sandrine Character Teaser · 0:28
Sandrine Storm Promo · 0:15
Elijah & Nathan Storm Teaser · 0:18
BEHIND THE TEMPEST
Cast & Crew Credits
Filmmaking
Executive Producer, Writer & Director
The Lee Hayes
Assistant Director
Jerry Patterson
Director of Cinematography & Editor
Jacob McCoy
Sound
Devin “Dizzy” Anderson
Lighting
Jacob McCoy
Special Effects Makeup
Jerry Patterson & Monique Rice
Wardrobe
Jerry Patterson
Featured Cast
Elijah Thibodeaux
R.J. Allan
Nathan Childs
Troy Chimuma
Steven
Brandon Singleton
Sandrine Thibodeaux
Monique Rice
Undiscovered Witch
Christian Borden
The Coven
Brandon Singleton · Taylor Grimes
Marlon Hall, Sr. · Mark Steward
Lazima Elizabeth Mills · Stephanie Collins-Stewart
Taiken Kage · Leonardo Mills
Music
“The Trajedy of Elijah” — composed and performed by R.J. Allan
Madame Diety — “How I Feel”
VNCNT — “In My Head”
PRESS & MEDIA
For editors, programmers & media
Press Kit
Film synopsis, creative background, cast and filmmaker biographies, character information, campaign imagery, credits, and media resources.
Download Press KitPress Release
Official September 29, 2026 release introducing A Devil's Tempest, its cast, story, themes, and filmmaker.
PDF WordMedia Contact
The Lee Hayes
Leehayesproductions@gmail.com
202-905-4856
Interview requests, screening inquiries, release information, and technical specifications.
OFFICIAL MOVIE PREMIERE
A Devil's Tempest
October 21, 2026 · 6:30 PM ET
Landmark's Bethesda Row Cinema
$25 General Admission
Experience A Devil's Tempest on the big screen at its official movie premiere.
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