The Chris Vaughn Company confirms that the project currently known as Nine Terror Drive has entered a period of indefinite development pause, pending further discernment by filmmaker Chris Vaughn.

The House of Messer Trust is pleased to announce significant progress in its ongoing reorganization, underscoring its position as a premier steward of legacy assets and fiduciary management.

Chris Vaughn’s haunting short film The Fifth Chair has carved out a powerful reputation on the international festival circuit, earning three major awards, eight official selections, two quarter-finalist honors, one nomination, and one honorable mention. Its combination of psychological tension, spiritual allegory, and visual artistry has drawn praise from both faith-based audiences and independent film critics alike, marking it as one of the standout short films of its class.