Andrew Rakich
Andrew Rakich | |
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| Born | December 10, 1991 |
| Alma mater | University of North Carolina School of the Arts |
| Spouse |
Natalie Fulton (m. 2023) |
YouTube information | |
| Channels | |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Genres | |
| Subscribers | 469 thousand |
| Views | 80 million |
Last updated: May 17, 2025 | |
| Website | Official website |
Andrew Rakich (born December 10, 1991) is an American YouTuber, activist, and filmmaker known for creating and hosting the YouTube channel Atun-Shei Films, which specializes in producing videos about the history of the United States. Among his most popular works is the 10-part history series "Checkmate, Lincolnites!," in which he debunks common Lost Cause myths about the Confederacy that originated following the American Civil War.[1]
Rakich made his feature directorial debut in 2023 with the supernatural horror film The Sudbury Devil about a pair of puritan witch hunters investigating rumors of devil worship in 17th century New England;[2][3][4] the film was praised by Giallo Julian of Dread Central, who described it as "beautifully shot, well-performed, suitably eerie, and appropriately grotesque."[5]
Rakich practices veganism and has canvassed for the animal rights group Pro-Animal Future.[6]
References
- ^ Puestow, Jacob (February 5, 2024). ""The Sudbury Devil" - YouTube Movies Done Right". Trill Mag. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
- ^ Julian, Giallo (August 18, 2023). "Beware, Ye Faithful, of 'The Sudbury Devil' [New Blood Drops]". Dread Central. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
- ^ Lanier, Josh (December 22, 2023). "Beware 'The Sudbury Devil' In New Film Set In Colonial Massachusetts". Daily Voice. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
- ^ Rawles, Timothy (January 17, 2025). "Popular YouTubers Who Have Made Horror Films". iHorror. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
- ^ Julian, Giallo (September 8, 2023). "'The Sudbury Devil' Review: This is Historical Horror Done Right". Dread Central. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
- ^ "Coloradans love making their own laws. Here's how citizen-led measures make it on your ballot". Rocky Mountain PBS. September 19, 2024. Retrieved February 5, 2025.