Dahlhouse Entertainment | Dahlhouse Studios
Welcome to the Dahlhouse
A home for cinematic storytelling. Dahlhouse is an independent film and creative studio crafting stories that unsettle, empower, and endure.
At Dahlhouse, we believe in storytelling that lingers, blending cinematic beauty with emotional precision. Founded by filmmaker Ashley Dahl, Dahlhouse bridges independent film and creative production, crafting stories that haunt, heal, and endure.
Feminist psychological horror and auteur-driven cinema.Currently touring festivals with Threshold (2025).
Cinematic storytelling for brands, artists, and causes. Bringing filmcraft to the world of creative production.
About Dahlhouse
Our Vision
While rooted in horror, our work spans genres, from psychological thrillers to intimate dramas, always centering women’s stories with raw honesty and psychological depth.
By fusing atmosphere with authenticity, Dahlhouse transforms cinema into a weapon of resistance, a mirror that confronts trauma, a survival stage, and a space where fear becomes power.
Dahlhouse Studio extends that same cinematic philosophy into the world beyond the screen. We craft emotionally charged visual work for brands, artists, and organizations who crave depth over polish, merging filmic storytelling with modern production. Every frame carries our signature tone: bold, atmospheric, and human. Whether a music video, campaign film, or creative collaboration, Dahlhouse Studio brings the soul of independent cinema to the art of visual communication.
Ashley Dahl
Ashley Dahl is a filmmaker, producer, and founder of Dahlhouse, a Minneapolis-based production company dedicated to telling bold, unapologetic stories through a feminist lens.
She has been immersed in film since the age of 14, developing a storytelling style rooted in psychological depth, atmosphere, and emotional honesty.
While Dahlhouse specializes in feminist horror, Ashley’s work spans across genres, always centering women’s voices and confronting silence with truth.
Her debut feature, Threshold explores the power dynamics of toxic relationships through a deeply personal and feminist lens, transforming fear into a form of resistance.
Ashley’s body of work also includes acclaimed shorts such as Say Rape, The AfterEffect, and Trip, which have screened at festivals including Twin Cities Film Festival and Minnesota Film Festival, earning recognition for their raw power and cinematic vision.