Knight Studios Acquires Sci-Fi Thriller The Record Shop
[BY]
Alissa Knight
[Category]
Press Releases
[DATE]
Feb 24, 2025
Knight Studios proudly announces the acquisition of The Record Shop, a high-concept sci-fi thriller that explores the power of music as a tool for mind control. Created by Allen Redwing, Martha Engber, Carolyn R. Russell, and Tom Tolley, the series will be directed by Alissa Knight and produced by Melissa Knight.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Knight Studios Acquires Sci-Fi Thriller The Record Shop
Las Vegas, NV and Los Angeles, CA, February 24, 2025 – Knight Studios proudly announces the acquisition of The Record Shop, a high-concept sci-fi thriller that explores the power of music as a tool for mind control. Created by Allen Redwing, Martha Engber, Carolyn R. Russell, and Tom Tolley, the series will be directed by Alissa Knight and produced by Melissa Knight.
Grounded in real-world neuroscience, The Record Shop takes inspiration from sonogenetics—the use of sound waves to alter brain function. Studies from leading institutions like MIT and Stanford have shown that certain frequencies can influence emotions, cognitive states, and even physical responses. Military and corporate research has already explored the use of acoustic weaponry, raising the question: what if a company perfected the ability to control minds through music?
Set in 2045, the series follows Chika Endo, a gifted music savant who lands a job testing N-Thrall, a revolutionary sound-based technology. Initially marketed as a tool for healing, Chika soon discovers its darker purpose—a weaponized system designed to manipulate human thought and behavior on a mass scale. As they race to expose the truth, Chika must navigate a world where music is no longer just entertainment—it’s control.
“This story fascinated us because it’s built on real science,” said Alissa Knight, Producer and Director of The Record Shop. “Studies prove that sound waves can influence brain chemistry and even subconscious decision-making. This series takes those findings to their chilling extreme—if music can change our minds, who gets to decide how it’s used?”
Melissa Knight, Producer of The Record Shop, added: “We were immediately drawn to the show’s unique concept—how something as universal as music could be exploited for power. The Record Shop is a gripping thriller with heart, and we’re excited to bring it to life.”
For media inquiries, contact:
Alissa Knight
ak@knightstudios.co
(213) 786-1970 ext: 1001
