Atlanta actor Peyton Jackson talks about appearing in horror film ‘Woman in the Yard’

Actor Peyton Jackson portrays "Taylor" in the film "Woman in the Yard." (Courtesy of Peyton Jackson)

Atlanta is known as the “Hollywood of the South,” and in our “City Lights” series, “Speaking of Y’allywood,” we amplify the voices of local professionals who keep Atlanta’s film industry thriving.

This episode spotlights actor Peyton Jackson, who appears in the new 2025 horror film “Woman in the Yard.”

“I love making people laugh, I love making people cry, I love making people afraid and just changing the atmosphere and making people get lost in the moment,” Jackson said.