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The Fois: Revenge of Maw Maw Claudette

Now Booking Screenings

The Fois premiered October 3rd-11th, 2026, at the historic Rice Theatre in Crowley, LA. More than 2,300 people came to 17 shows over 9 days, including multiple sold-out shows.

We bring each screening as an event, with cast appearances, a Q&A after the movie, and a merch table. Theaters and venues interested in hosting The Fois can contact David Rabalais at [email protected] or 512-971-5996.

Synopsis:

A Cajun Maw Maw's ghost is out for revenge over a nasty gumbo in her prize-winning pot. When a washed-up pilot returns home to the bayou to settle his grandfather's estate, a disastrous gumbo awakens the vengeful spirit of his Maw Maw Claudette — a gumbo champion whose cursed pot spreads a deadly supernatural outbreak known only as the fois.

Logline:

When a washed-up pilot returns to the bayou to settle his grandfather's estate, a disastrous gumbo awakens his late maw maw's vengeful ghost and unleashes a deadly supernatural outbreak.

Genre: Horror

About the Film:

The Fois is a locally produced Louisiana feature film — a micro-budget passion project made by a South Louisiana filmmaker celebrating Cajun culture, humor, and horror. Shot around Lafayette and Henderson, the film blends bayou folklore, absurd comedy, and real Louisiana charm into one wild, home-grown horror-comedy experience.

Filmed at:

Acadiana region of Louisiana, mostly Lafayette, Henderson, Breaux Bridge

Starring:

Nick Manning (Nightwatch)

Kristen Renton (Sons of Anarchy)

Rochelle Martin (Houma, LA native, now based in Paris) as Maw Maw Claudette. Martin flew in from Paris for the World Premiere.

The Fois also stars a lineup of South Louisiana personalities that local audiences already know and love:

Coady "Hoss" Fontenot — creator of Cajun Cooking with Hoss, the social media sensation known for roasting gumbo crimes across the internet

Cory LeDoux — Louisiana comedian and social media personality

Hick Cheramie — veteran actor (Emancipation, Mayfair Witches)

Brittany Boudreaux — Louisiana social media personality

The Cajun Mamas: Koa Melancon and Sarah O'pry — beloved Louisiana social media duo

Leroy Thomas — acclaimed zydeco musician and bandleader, who also performs in the film

"I wanted to show off our local culture — the food, the humor, the way we talk. The idea actually came from watching comments under gumbo recipe videos online — people get passionate about their roux, their family recipes. I thought, what if that passion came back to haunt you? That's where Maw Maw Claudette came from."

— David Rabalais, Writer/Director

Theatrical Run:

World Premiere: October 3, 2026, Rice Theatre, Crowley, LA (sold out)

17 shows, October 3–11, 2026, with more than 2,300 people attending

More dates coming soon.

Tickets: tickets.thefoismovie.com

Trailer link:

https://youtu.be/7fxTxf62YdU

Press contact:

David Rabalais

[email protected]

or message on social media platforms found at the top of page.