Andrew Rakich

Andrew Rakich
Born (1991-12-10) December 10, 1991 (age 34)
EducationUniversity of North Carolina School of the Arts
Spouse
Natalie Fulton
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(m. 2023)​
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Years active2016–present
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Subscribers560 thousand
Views99 million
Last updated: October 27, 2026
WebsiteOfficial website

Andrew Rakich (born December 10, 1991)[citation needed] is an American YouTuber, activist, and filmmaker known for creating and hosting the YouTube channel Atun-Shei Films (/ɑːˈtuːn ʃeɪ/), 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.

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; the film was praised by Giallo Julian of Dread Central, who described it as "beautifully shot, well-performed, suitably eerie, and appropriately grotesque." His sophomore feature, a docudrama entitled The Vampires of New Orleans, was released on October 1, 2026.

Rakich practices veganism and has canvassed for the animal rights group Pro-Animal Future.

References

  1. ↑ Puestow, Jacob (February 5, 2024). ""The Sudbury Devil" - YouTube Movies Done Right". Trill Mag. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
  2. ↑ Julian, Giallo (August 18, 2023). "Beware, Ye Faithful, of 'The Sudbury Devil' [New Blood Drops]". Dread Central. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
  3. ↑ Lanier, Josh (December 22, 2023). "Beware 'The Sudbury Devil' In New Film Set In Colonial Massachusetts". Daily Voice. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
  4. ↑ Rawles, Timothy (January 17, 2025). "Popular YouTubers Who Have Made Horror Films". iHorror. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
  5. ↑ Julian, Giallo (September 8, 2023). "'The Sudbury Devil' Review: This is Historical Horror Done Right". Dread Central. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
  6. ↑ LeJeune, Jackson (September 27, 2026). "The Vampires of New Orleans – An Indie Editing Accomplishment". Classic Chicago Magazine. Retrieved October 26, 2026.
  7. ↑ "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.