Exclusive: Sp Releasing has acquired worldwide rights to the psychological thriller Nightshade, starring Lou Ferrigno Jr. (S.W.A.T.), Dina Meyer (Starship Troopers) and Jason Patric (Wayward Pines), with plans to release it in theaters across North America and on VOD platforms on January 4.
The film directed by Landon Williams watches as a homicide detective (Ferrigno Jr.) on the hunt for a serial killer experiences a series of disturbing dreams, which lead him to seek hypnotherapy and the aid of a psychiatrist (Meyer). The treatment reveals undeniable parallels between his nightmares and the murders, setting him into a tailspin of paranoia and distrust.
Tim Russ (Star Trek: Voyager), B.J. Britt (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), James Duval (Donnie Darko), Kenzie Dalton (Driven) and Jaime Gallagher (Pandemic) also star in the pic from Primitive Mind Productions, Audacious Dreamer Productions and Blue Bow Tie Productions. Williams, Ferrigno Jr. and Gallagher produced alongside Sarah Smith-Williams,...
The film directed by Landon Williams watches as a homicide detective (Ferrigno Jr.) on the hunt for a serial killer experiences a series of disturbing dreams, which lead him to seek hypnotherapy and the aid of a psychiatrist (Meyer). The treatment reveals undeniable parallels between his nightmares and the murders, setting him into a tailspin of paranoia and distrust.
Tim Russ (Star Trek: Voyager), B.J. Britt (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), James Duval (Donnie Darko), Kenzie Dalton (Driven) and Jaime Gallagher (Pandemic) also star in the pic from Primitive Mind Productions, Audacious Dreamer Productions and Blue Bow Tie Productions. Williams, Ferrigno Jr. and Gallagher produced alongside Sarah Smith-Williams,...
- 12/30/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Sp Releasing has acquired U.S. rights to Anthem of a Teenage Prophet, a supernatural coming-of-age drama starring Shameless‘ Cameron Monaghan, Disney Channel regular Peyton List and Juliette Lewis. A day-and-date theatrical release is set for January 11.
Based on Joanne Proulx’s Ya novel and directed by first-time feature helmer Robin Hays, the story set in 1997 Michigan follows Luke (Monaghan), a teenager who foresees the death of his best friend. When this premonition becomes reality, he must deal with the trials and tribulations of being dubbed “The Prophet of Death” and a freak around town. It doesn’t help that he’s fallen in love with Faith (List), his best friend’s girlfriend. Lewis plays Luke’s mother who helps him navigate his unique challenges.
Grayson Gabriel, Danny Woodburn, Alex MacNicoll and Spencer List co-star. Sepia Films’ Tina Pehme and Kim Roberts are producers, and Handpicked Ventures’ Michel Shane executive produced with Darren Benning.
Based on Joanne Proulx’s Ya novel and directed by first-time feature helmer Robin Hays, the story set in 1997 Michigan follows Luke (Monaghan), a teenager who foresees the death of his best friend. When this premonition becomes reality, he must deal with the trials and tribulations of being dubbed “The Prophet of Death” and a freak around town. It doesn’t help that he’s fallen in love with Faith (List), his best friend’s girlfriend. Lewis plays Luke’s mother who helps him navigate his unique challenges.
Grayson Gabriel, Danny Woodburn, Alex MacNicoll and Spencer List co-star. Sepia Films’ Tina Pehme and Kim Roberts are producers, and Handpicked Ventures’ Michel Shane executive produced with Darren Benning.
- 12/21/2018
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Sp Releasing has acquired rights to High Voltage, the horror thriller set in the Los Angeles music scene that was written, produced and directed by Project Greenlight creator Alex Keledjian. It had been called Hollow Body.
David Arquette, Allie Gonino, Perrey Reeves and Luke Wilson star in the pic, which is getting an October 19 day-and-date theatrical release in time for Halloween starting in New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Detroit among 10 cities at launch via Sp Releasing’s output deal with Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
The plot centers on a struggling rock band led by washed-out rock star Jimmy Kleen (Arquette) that strikes a deal with a cynical record executive (Wilson). Things take a turn when the band’s lead singer Rachel (Gonino) and her controlling stage mother Barb (Reeves) are struck by lightening and killed. Rachel is brought back to life, but now lightning courses through her veins...
David Arquette, Allie Gonino, Perrey Reeves and Luke Wilson star in the pic, which is getting an October 19 day-and-date theatrical release in time for Halloween starting in New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Detroit among 10 cities at launch via Sp Releasing’s output deal with Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
The plot centers on a struggling rock band led by washed-out rock star Jimmy Kleen (Arquette) that strikes a deal with a cynical record executive (Wilson). Things take a turn when the band’s lead singer Rachel (Gonino) and her controlling stage mother Barb (Reeves) are struck by lightening and killed. Rachel is brought back to life, but now lightning courses through her veins...
- 9/21/2018
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Genre specialists to distribute Balazs Juszt’s film in North America.
Genre specialists Devilworks have struck a North American distribution deal for thriller The Man Who Was Thursday.
The deal was reached with Sp Releasing for Hungarian director Balazs Juszt’s film, which was inspired by G.K. Chesterton’s existentialist novel of the same name. The film stars Ana Ularu (Emerald City, Inferno), François Arnaud (The Borgias, Rabid Dogs) and Jordi Mollà (Riddick, Criminal).
This Us-Hungary-Italy-Romania co-production follows Father Smith’s descent into the Roman Underworld and a battle between god and the devil, with the fate of humanity at stake.
Genre specialists Devilworks have struck a North American distribution deal for thriller The Man Who Was Thursday.
The deal was reached with Sp Releasing for Hungarian director Balazs Juszt’s film, which was inspired by G.K. Chesterton’s existentialist novel of the same name. The film stars Ana Ularu (Emerald City, Inferno), François Arnaud (The Borgias, Rabid Dogs) and Jordi Mollà (Riddick, Criminal).
This Us-Hungary-Italy-Romania co-production follows Father Smith’s descent into the Roman Underworld and a battle between god and the devil, with the fate of humanity at stake.
- 3/7/2018
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
Genre specialists Devilworks are handling sales on the project.
Sp Releasing has landed North American rights to Incontrol, Kurtis David Harder’s sci-fi thriller.
Genre specialists Devilworks handles sales on the project. The deal was negotiated by Galen Christy, founder of High Octane Pictures on behalf of Devilworks, and Jason Price on behalf of Sp Releasing.
The film has also sold to China (Lemon Tree Media), Australia and New Zealand (Bounty Entertainment), Scandinavia (Njuta Films), Taiwan (MovieCloud), and South Korea (Cinema Republic).
Incontrol stars Levi Meaden, Rory J.Saper Anja Savcic and Brittany Allen in the story of a group of university students who discover a device that allows them to take control of other people. It premiered at UK festival FrightFest in August 2017. Chris Ball and Kurtis David Harder served as producers.
Devilworks Efm slate also features horror-thriller Scars Of Xavier.
Sp Releasing has landed North American rights to Incontrol, Kurtis David Harder’s sci-fi thriller.
Genre specialists Devilworks handles sales on the project. The deal was negotiated by Galen Christy, founder of High Octane Pictures on behalf of Devilworks, and Jason Price on behalf of Sp Releasing.
The film has also sold to China (Lemon Tree Media), Australia and New Zealand (Bounty Entertainment), Scandinavia (Njuta Films), Taiwan (MovieCloud), and South Korea (Cinema Republic).
Incontrol stars Levi Meaden, Rory J.Saper Anja Savcic and Brittany Allen in the story of a group of university students who discover a device that allows them to take control of other people. It premiered at UK festival FrightFest in August 2017. Chris Ball and Kurtis David Harder served as producers.
Devilworks Efm slate also features horror-thriller Scars Of Xavier.
- 2/18/2018
- by Tom Grater
- ScreenDaily
We return with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting the recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes release details on Amnesiac, The Atticus Institute, and Alien Outpost, multiple trailers, premiere details for Head, and a Q&A with the founder of The Philip K. Dick Film Festival:
Amnesiac Distribution and Release Details: “Amnesiac tells the story of a man (Wes Bentley) who wakes up in bed suffering from memory loss after being in an accident, only to begin to suspect that his wife (Kate Bosworth) may not be his real wife. The web of lies and deceit deepen inside the house where he soon finds himself a prisoner.
XLrator Media has acquired North American distribution rights to the psychological thriller Amnesiac starring Kate Bosworth (Still Alice, Superman Returns) and Wes Bentley (The Hunger Games series, Interstellar). XLrator Media will release the film in Summer 2015 on its acclaimed “Macabre” genre label.
Amnesiac Distribution and Release Details: “Amnesiac tells the story of a man (Wes Bentley) who wakes up in bed suffering from memory loss after being in an accident, only to begin to suspect that his wife (Kate Bosworth) may not be his real wife. The web of lies and deceit deepen inside the house where he soon finds himself a prisoner.
XLrator Media has acquired North American distribution rights to the psychological thriller Amnesiac starring Kate Bosworth (Still Alice, Superman Returns) and Wes Bentley (The Hunger Games series, Interstellar). XLrator Media will release the film in Summer 2015 on its acclaimed “Macabre” genre label.
- 1/11/2015
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Dead Awake is a seductive supernatural thriller starring Rose McGowan, Amy Smart and Nick Stahl set against the backdrop of a mysterious tragedy that shattered their lives a decade ago and which sets them on a path to uncover the truth that lies between the living and the dead.
Nesim Hason, President of New Films states that,
“New Films will be releasing theatrically in the Us December 3 and has launched sales at Afm.”
The overall deal was finalized right before Afm by Ron Gell, New Films Chief Content Officer, and producers Jason Price, Lucas Jarach and Anthony Gudas for Dead Awake.
In a comment, Gell states,
“Dead Awake director, Omar Naim has delivered a compelling film with strong performances that caters brilliantly to the fantasy thriller audience.”
Price and Jarach stated,
“The film is a gripping and visually stylistic thriller blurring the line between fantasy and reality that will leave...
Nesim Hason, President of New Films states that,
“New Films will be releasing theatrically in the Us December 3 and has launched sales at Afm.”
The overall deal was finalized right before Afm by Ron Gell, New Films Chief Content Officer, and producers Jason Price, Lucas Jarach and Anthony Gudas for Dead Awake.
In a comment, Gell states,
“Dead Awake director, Omar Naim has delivered a compelling film with strong performances that caters brilliantly to the fantasy thriller audience.”
Price and Jarach stated,
“The film is a gripping and visually stylistic thriller blurring the line between fantasy and reality that will leave...
- 11/8/2010
- by Allan Ford
- Filmofilia
Crystal Sky Group has closed a deal with Anchor Bay Films to jointly produce, finance and acquire up to 15 films annually with budgets from $2 million to $30 million for at least two years.
Owner and CEO Steven Paul said Crystal Sky has created a subsidiary, Crystal Edge, to produce the movies and provide finishing funds for other movies.
Jon Voight will star in one of the first Crystal Edge movies, Beyond, a supernatural thriller being directed in Alaska by director Joseph Rusnak (The 13th Floor) on a $10 million budget.
Jason Price, a former head of legal at Crystal Sky who left to produce movies, has returned as Crystal Edge's head of production and acquisitions. A movie Price produced, American Virgin, starring Rob Schneider, will premiere on Comedy Central this year.
Crystal Edge also made its first acquisition, the Chinese-language film Flower, taking North American rights for the romantic drama with...
Owner and CEO Steven Paul said Crystal Sky has created a subsidiary, Crystal Edge, to produce the movies and provide finishing funds for other movies.
Jon Voight will star in one of the first Crystal Edge movies, Beyond, a supernatural thriller being directed in Alaska by director Joseph Rusnak (The 13th Floor) on a $10 million budget.
Jason Price, a former head of legal at Crystal Sky who left to produce movies, has returned as Crystal Edge's head of production and acquisitions. A movie Price produced, American Virgin, starring Rob Schneider, will premiere on Comedy Central this year.
Crystal Edge also made its first acquisition, the Chinese-language film Flower, taking North American rights for the romantic drama with...
- 11/6/2010
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
You know what the world needs? More supernatural love stories. No, we're not talking about the lusty adventures of Sam and Dean; we're talking horror with a heart, man. I mean, who doesn't love a little sappiness thrown in with their terror? Well, 90% of us, that's who, but flicks like these are still coming anyway.
THR reports that Nick Stahl, Rose McGowan, and Amy Smart have been cast in the supernatural love story "Dylan's Wake," directed by Omar Naim, which has begun filming in Des Moines, Iowa. Stahl plays a young man working in a funeral parlor who is trying to unravel a 10-year-old mystery. The film is being produced by Lucas Jarach, Jason Price, and Anthony Gudas and financed by private equity and Iowa tax incentives.
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THR reports that Nick Stahl, Rose McGowan, and Amy Smart have been cast in the supernatural love story "Dylan's Wake," directed by Omar Naim, which has begun filming in Des Moines, Iowa. Stahl plays a young man working in a funeral parlor who is trying to unravel a 10-year-old mystery. The film is being produced by Lucas Jarach, Jason Price, and Anthony Gudas and financed by private equity and Iowa tax incentives.
We know ... you can't wait, right?
- Uncle Creepy
Visit The Evilshop @ Amazon!
Got news? Click here to submit it!
Get sappy in the Dread Central forums!
- 9/22/2009
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Nick Stahl, Rose McGowan and Amy Smart have been cast in the supernatural love story "Dylan's Wake," directed by Omar Naim, which has begun filming in Des Moines, Iowa.
Stahl plays a young man, working in a funeral parlor, who is trying to unravel a 10-year-old mystery.
The film is being produced by Lucas Jarach, Jason Price and Anthony Gudas, and financed by private equity and Iowa tax incentives.
Stahl plays a young man, working in a funeral parlor, who is trying to unravel a 10-year-old mystery.
The film is being produced by Lucas Jarach, Jason Price and Anthony Gudas, and financed by private equity and Iowa tax incentives.
- 9/21/2009
- by By Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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