Exclusive: Gravitas Ventures has picked up the North American distribution rights to Faith Based, the Luke Barnett-scripted indie comedy that stars Jason Alexander, Tanner Thomason, Margaret Cho, David Koechner, Lance Reddick, as well as Barnett. Vincent Masciale directed the film which will be available in select theaters and on digital, cable, and satellite VOD platforms on October 9.
The plot focuses on two slacker friends who come to the realization that every low budget Christian movie starring 90’s TV actors makes millions of dollars. They soon set out on a mission to make “A Prayer in Space”, the story of the first prayer ever to be prayed… in space.
Christoph Sanders, Carly Craig, Richard Riehle, Marlon Young, Danielle Nicolet, YouTube star Lisa Schwartz, Chris Marquette, and Danny Woodburn round out the cast.
Barnett, Masciale, Thomason, and Tim Kerigan produced the pic, which premiered at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
The plot focuses on two slacker friends who come to the realization that every low budget Christian movie starring 90’s TV actors makes millions of dollars. They soon set out on a mission to make “A Prayer in Space”, the story of the first prayer ever to be prayed… in space.
Christoph Sanders, Carly Craig, Richard Riehle, Marlon Young, Danielle Nicolet, YouTube star Lisa Schwartz, Chris Marquette, and Danny Woodburn round out the cast.
Barnett, Masciale, Thomason, and Tim Kerigan produced the pic, which premiered at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
- 8/21/2020
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Ahead of the UK premiere of serial killer thriller Anderson Falls at Arrow Video FrightFest Glasgow 2020, director Julien Seri reflects on the his first ‘American’ experience, challenging fight scenes and the importance of personal vision.
It has been five years since we premiered Night Fare at FrightFest London, what have you been up to since then?
I worked on two, very singular, projects as a producer and/or director. I signed for both with Wild Bunch, but we’ve failed to produce them yet. So I keep fighting. And I did a lot of commercials, TV series and music videos.
When did you first hear about the Anderson Falls script and why did you think it was perfect for you to direct?
I received the script late 2017. I read it and said ‘yes’ in the same day. It was a perfect American experience for me because it was low budget,...
It has been five years since we premiered Night Fare at FrightFest London, what have you been up to since then?
I worked on two, very singular, projects as a producer and/or director. I signed for both with Wild Bunch, but we’ve failed to produce them yet. So I keep fighting. And I did a lot of commercials, TV series and music videos.
When did you first hear about the Anderson Falls script and why did you think it was perfect for you to direct?
I received the script late 2017. I read it and said ‘yes’ in the same day. It was a perfect American experience for me because it was low budget,...
- 2/12/2020
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Exclusive: Margaret Cho and David Koechner have been set to round out the cast of the satirical indie comedy Faith Based, joining Luke Barnett, Tanner Thomason, Jason Alexander, Lance Reddick, Danielle Nicolet, Carly Craig, Danny Woodburn and Christoph Sanders.
Directed by Vincent Masciale, the pic is about two friends who come to the realization that all “faith based” films are extremely profitable and set out on a mission to make one of their own.
Cho will play the CEO of ChristFlix, a Netflix for Christian cinema, while Koechner is Butch Savage, a washed up 1980s action star the main characters are trying to get to star in their movie.
Production is currently underway. Lone Suspect is producing with Giles Daoust of Title Media, Thomason and Tim Kerigan. Catherine Dumonceaux, Reddick, and Matthew Emerson are executive producers.
Cho is repped by Wme and manager Sarah Martin.
Directed by Vincent Masciale, the pic is about two friends who come to the realization that all “faith based” films are extremely profitable and set out on a mission to make one of their own.
Cho will play the CEO of ChristFlix, a Netflix for Christian cinema, while Koechner is Butch Savage, a washed up 1980s action star the main characters are trying to get to star in their movie.
Production is currently underway. Lone Suspect is producing with Giles Daoust of Title Media, Thomason and Tim Kerigan. Catherine Dumonceaux, Reddick, and Matthew Emerson are executive producers.
Cho is repped by Wme and manager Sarah Martin.
- 7/12/2019
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Seinfeld alum Jason Alexander has signed on to join Faith Based, an indie comedy from director Vincent Masciale and writer Luke Barnett currently filming in Los Angeles.
It’s a satire of the Christian film industry that follows two friends, Barnett and Tanner Thomason (both Funny or Die regulars), who come to the realization that all “faith based” films are extremely profitable and set out on a mission to make one of their own.
Alexander, who earned multiple Emmy noms for his role as George Costanza, will play Nicky Steele, the eccentric head of a weight loss tea pyramid scheme and hero to Barnett’s character.
Lance Reddick, Danielle Nicolet, Carly Craig, Seinfeld alum Danny Woodburn and Christoph Sanders are among the cast.
Lone Suspect is producing with Giles Daoust of Title Media, Thomason and Tim Kerigan. Exec producers are Catherine Dumonceaux, Reddick, and Matthew Emerson.
Alexander, whose recent...
It’s a satire of the Christian film industry that follows two friends, Barnett and Tanner Thomason (both Funny or Die regulars), who come to the realization that all “faith based” films are extremely profitable and set out on a mission to make one of their own.
Alexander, who earned multiple Emmy noms for his role as George Costanza, will play Nicky Steele, the eccentric head of a weight loss tea pyramid scheme and hero to Barnett’s character.
Lance Reddick, Danielle Nicolet, Carly Craig, Seinfeld alum Danny Woodburn and Christoph Sanders are among the cast.
Lone Suspect is producing with Giles Daoust of Title Media, Thomason and Tim Kerigan. Exec producers are Catherine Dumonceaux, Reddick, and Matthew Emerson.
Alexander, whose recent...
- 7/10/2019
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Last Man Standing actor Christoph Sanders and Carly Craig (ABC’s American Housewife) have signed on for the satirical comedy film Faith Based, from director Vincent Masciale and writer Luke Barnett. Rounding out the cast are Danny Woodburn (Seinfeld), YouTuber Lisa Schwartz, Richard Riehle (Office Space), Mindy Sterling (Austin Powers), Marlon Young (Entourage), and David Ury (Lodge 49). Barnett and Tanner Thomason are starring in pic about two idiot friends who come to the realization that all “faith based” films make buckets of cash, so they set out on a mission to make one of their own. Lance Reddick (John Wick films) and Danielle Nicolet (The Flash) previously were announced as part of the cast. Producers are Lone Suspect, Giles Daoust for Title Media, Thomason and Tim Kerigan. Catherine Dumonceaux and Matthew Emerson are executive producers. Sanders, known for his role as Ned Banks in the CBS series Ghost Whisperer,...
- 5/22/2019
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Golden Globe-winning actress Jacqueline Bisset (Dancing on the Edge) and Kelly Blatz (Fear the Walking Dead) will star as the title characters in Loren and Rose, an indie film written and directed by Russell Brown. The story centers on a promising filmmaker and an iconic actress who forms a special bond over a series of lunches at the same otherworldly restaurant — only to face an untimely illness which threatens to tear them apart. Filming currently underway in Los Angeles. Valeria Lopez is producing for Wise Lars LLC. Bisset is repped by Kimberly Hines of Framework Entertainment, while Blatz is with Luber Roklin Entertainment and Innovative Artists.
Matt Cook from the CBS comedy Man With A Plan is set to lead the indie comedy, Film Fest. Marshall Cook will direct the film, which he co-wrote with Paul Alan Cope. It follows struggling filmmaker, Logan Clark...
Matt Cook from the CBS comedy Man With A Plan is set to lead the indie comedy, Film Fest. Marshall Cook will direct the film, which he co-wrote with Paul Alan Cope. It follows struggling filmmaker, Logan Clark...
- 5/17/2019
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
John Wick actor Lance Reddick has come aboard Faith Based, a satirical take on the Christian film industry from Lone Suspect. Vincent Masciale is directing the comedy, which is also being produced by Giles Daoust of Title Media, Tanner Thomason, and Tim Kerigan. Luke Barnett wrote the script about two idiot friends (played by Funny or Die regulars Barnett and Thomason) who come to the realization that all “faith based” films make buckets of cash, they set out on a mission to make one of their own. Reddick will play Barnett’s disapproving, adoptive father and pastor of Elevate, a hipster church in North Hollywood. He’ll appear in the next John Wick installment, out this Friday, and currently stars in the Amazon Prime series Bosch. Catherine Dumonceaux and Matthew Emerson serve as executive producers on Faith Based. Reddick is repped by Paradigm, Grandview, and attorney James Hornstein.
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- 5/14/2019
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Stars: Madeline Zima, Mischa Barton, Naomi Grossman, Grant Bowler, Debra Wilson, Maria Olsen, Adam Huss, Tate Birchmore, Kim Estes, James Logan, Nicole Reddinger, Anthony Ma | Written by Giles Daoust | Directed by Roxy Shih
After an idyllic afternoon spent with his son, Dr Clarke (Adam Huss) is called to an emergency at the hospital. The two head off on their journey, and we’re treated to a Twilight zone reference which made me lose my tiny mind. Big fan. A fatal accident then occurs, resulting in his Son’s death. Upon awakening in the hospital and hearing this, he becomes enraged beyond human measure. Unable to diagnose the phenomena, Dr Clarke is left to find his own way of dealing with the pain.
Discovering that the consumption of human blood eases the eliminates his constant agony, an unexpected jump if you ask me but we’ll go with it, he embarks...
After an idyllic afternoon spent with his son, Dr Clarke (Adam Huss) is called to an emergency at the hospital. The two head off on their journey, and we’re treated to a Twilight zone reference which made me lose my tiny mind. Big fan. A fatal accident then occurs, resulting in his Son’s death. Upon awakening in the hospital and hearing this, he becomes enraged beyond human measure. Unable to diagnose the phenomena, Dr Clarke is left to find his own way of dealing with the pain.
Discovering that the consumption of human blood eases the eliminates his constant agony, an unexpected jump if you ask me but we’ll go with it, he embarks...
- 3/6/2019
- by Faye Ellis
- Nerdly
Ahead of its theatrical release on February 8th, The Prodigy was recently screened for pregnant moms at Austin's Alamo Drafthouse in an event produced by Orion Pictures and Fons PR, and we have a look at highlights from the screening. In today's Horror Highlights, we also have a new clip from Painkillers and the final trailer for Wretch.
The Prodigy Screening for Pregnant Moms: We have photos from The Prodigy pregnancy screening below, which featured a special message from director Nicholas McCarthy:
"Thank you for agreeing to watch The Prodigy when you are pregnant. You are all completely insane.
As the father of a child that is the same age as the boy in the movie, I can say with some certainty that you should not fear what you are going to see, because most of it likely won’t happen to you. Most of it.
Also, enjoy going...
The Prodigy Screening for Pregnant Moms: We have photos from The Prodigy pregnancy screening below, which featured a special message from director Nicholas McCarthy:
"Thank you for agreeing to watch The Prodigy when you are pregnant. You are all completely insane.
As the father of a child that is the same age as the boy in the movie, I can say with some certainty that you should not fear what you are going to see, because most of it likely won’t happen to you. Most of it.
Also, enjoy going...
- 1/30/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
From the creators of The Ring, Starry Eyes, and Fear, Inc. comes a story about a grieving man wracked with guilt and demons. Ahead of Painkillers' limited release in select theaters on January 31st, check out the official trailer and poster after the film's synopsis. Also: Blackwood's premiere at MonsterFest and acquisition and premiere details for Harpoon.
Painkillers Trailer and Poster Revealed: "Painkillers, an all-new genre-twisting dramatic thriller starring Adam Huss (Power), Madeline Zima and Grant Bowler, with a special appearance from Mischa Barton - set for release in select theaters January 31st and on VOD February 4th, 2019.
Synopsis: After a terrible car crash in which his son dies, brilliant surgeon John Clarke, tormented by guilt, becomes prey to unbearable physical pain. While his marriage starts disintegrating, John soon finds out that the only thing that can ease his pain is the taste of human blood. When he encounters Herb Morris,...
Painkillers Trailer and Poster Revealed: "Painkillers, an all-new genre-twisting dramatic thriller starring Adam Huss (Power), Madeline Zima and Grant Bowler, with a special appearance from Mischa Barton - set for release in select theaters January 31st and on VOD February 4th, 2019.
Synopsis: After a terrible car crash in which his son dies, brilliant surgeon John Clarke, tormented by guilt, becomes prey to unbearable physical pain. While his marriage starts disintegrating, John soon finds out that the only thing that can ease his pain is the taste of human blood. When he encounters Herb Morris,...
- 1/17/2019
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Rlje Films has acquired all North American rights to the adventure film “The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then The Bigfoot,” starring Sam Elliott.
Written and helmed by Robert D. Krzykowski in his directorial debut, the film also stars Aidan Turner, Ron Livingston, Caitlin FitzGerald, Larry Miller and Ellar Coltrane. Rlje Films plans to release the film nationally in theaters, VOD and digital HD in the first quarter of 2019.
“The film’s unique plot will spark great curiosity among audiences,” said Mark Ward, chief acquisitions officer for Rlje Films. “It’s a stunning tale with the legendary Sam Elliott leading a great cast.”
“The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then The Bigfoot” premiered in July at the Fantasia Film Festival. The story follows a legendary American war veteran who, decades after serving in WWII and assassinating Adolf Hitler, must now hunt down the fabled Bigfoot. Living a peaceful life in New England,...
Written and helmed by Robert D. Krzykowski in his directorial debut, the film also stars Aidan Turner, Ron Livingston, Caitlin FitzGerald, Larry Miller and Ellar Coltrane. Rlje Films plans to release the film nationally in theaters, VOD and digital HD in the first quarter of 2019.
“The film’s unique plot will spark great curiosity among audiences,” said Mark Ward, chief acquisitions officer for Rlje Films. “It’s a stunning tale with the legendary Sam Elliott leading a great cast.”
“The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then The Bigfoot” premiered in July at the Fantasia Film Festival. The story follows a legendary American war veteran who, decades after serving in WWII and assassinating Adolf Hitler, must now hunt down the fabled Bigfoot. Living a peaceful life in New England,...
- 10/4/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Rlje Films announced today that they have acquired all North American rights to the upcoming adventure film The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then The Bigfoot directed and written by Robert D. Krzykowski and starring A Star Is Born actor Sam Elliott.
The film, which marks Krzykowski directorial debut made its World Premiere at the Fantasia Film Festival and also stars Aidan Turner (Poldark), Ron Livingston, Caitlin FitzGerald (Masters of Sex), Larry Miller (Pretty Woman) and Ellar Coltrane (Boyhood).
The story follows a legendary American war veteran named Calvin Barr (Elliott/Turner) who, decades after serving in WWII and assassinating Adolf Hitler, must now hunt down the fabled Bigfoot. Living a peaceful life in New England, the former veteran is contacted by the FBI and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to lead the charge as the creature is carrying a deadly plague and is hidden deep inside the Canadian wilderness.
The film, which marks Krzykowski directorial debut made its World Premiere at the Fantasia Film Festival and also stars Aidan Turner (Poldark), Ron Livingston, Caitlin FitzGerald (Masters of Sex), Larry Miller (Pretty Woman) and Ellar Coltrane (Boyhood).
The story follows a legendary American war veteran named Calvin Barr (Elliott/Turner) who, decades after serving in WWII and assassinating Adolf Hitler, must now hunt down the fabled Bigfoot. Living a peaceful life in New England, the former veteran is contacted by the FBI and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to lead the charge as the creature is carrying a deadly plague and is hidden deep inside the Canadian wilderness.
- 10/4/2018
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Distributor plans early 2019 launch on fantasy tale.
Rlje Films has acquired all North American rights to the upcoming adventure film The Man Who Killed Hitler And Then The Bigfoot.
Robert D. Krzykowski wrote the screenplay and makes his directorial debut on the film starring Sam Elliott, Aidan Turner, Ron Livingston, Caitlin FitzGerald, Larry Miller, and Ellar Coltrane from Boyhood.
The Man Who Killed Hitler And Then The Bigfoot premiered at the Fantasia Film Festival and centres on legendary American war veteran Calvin Barr who, decades after serving in the Second World War and assassinating Adolf Hitler, must now hunt down the fabled Bigfoot.
Rlje Films has acquired all North American rights to the upcoming adventure film The Man Who Killed Hitler And Then The Bigfoot.
Robert D. Krzykowski wrote the screenplay and makes his directorial debut on the film starring Sam Elliott, Aidan Turner, Ron Livingston, Caitlin FitzGerald, Larry Miller, and Ellar Coltrane from Boyhood.
The Man Who Killed Hitler And Then The Bigfoot premiered at the Fantasia Film Festival and centres on legendary American war veteran Calvin Barr who, decades after serving in the Second World War and assassinating Adolf Hitler, must now hunt down the fabled Bigfoot.
- 10/4/2018
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Lin Shaye of the Insidious franchise) and Lost alum Sonya Walger are set for the indie crime thriller, Anderson Falls, joining Shawn Ashmore, Gary Cole, Daniella Alonso, Richard Harmon and Vahina Giocante in the film from Title Media and Lone Suspect.
French director Julien Seri is directing the film, which follows Detective Jeff Anderson (Ashmore) who, after his wife’s suicide, becomes convinced that she has in fact been murdered. Obsessed with his investigation, Anderson finds out that his wife was the victim of a team of father-and-son serial killers. He’ll have to break all the rules to stop them from killing other women.
Giles Daoust wrote the script and will produce via Title Media with Lone Suspect’s Luke Barnett and Vincent Masciale as well as Mike Macari from Koji Productions. Catherine Dumonceaux will serve as executive producer.
Shaye next stars in The Grudge remake at Sony,...
French director Julien Seri is directing the film, which follows Detective Jeff Anderson (Ashmore) who, after his wife’s suicide, becomes convinced that she has in fact been murdered. Obsessed with his investigation, Anderson finds out that his wife was the victim of a team of father-and-son serial killers. He’ll have to break all the rules to stop them from killing other women.
Giles Daoust wrote the script and will produce via Title Media with Lone Suspect’s Luke Barnett and Vincent Masciale as well as Mike Macari from Koji Productions. Catherine Dumonceaux will serve as executive producer.
Shaye next stars in The Grudge remake at Sony,...
- 7/23/2018
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s film news roundup, Sony hires a former attorney to write the “Jagged Edge” script, “Anderson Falls” rounds out its cast, and “Dr. Brinks & Dr. Brinks” is sold.
Development
Sony is moving ahead with its remake of “Jagged Edge,” hiring attorney-turned-screenwriter Melissa London Hilfers to pen the script for the Halle Berry-starrer.
Doug Belgrad’s 2.0 Entertainment banner is co-financing the film. Belgrad is producing with Matti Leshem. Berry plays a defense attorney in the pic.
The original 1985 thriller “Jagged Edge” starred Glenn Close and Jeff Bridges. Bridges’ publisher character was accused of murdering his heiress wife. Close portrayed the lawyer for Bridges’ character and Robert Loggia was nominated for an Oscar for his role as a private detective.
Hilfers was a litigator for Cravath, Swaine & Moore before becoming a screenwriter. She’s repped by UTA, and Alan Gasmer and Friends. The news was first reported by Deadline Hollywood.
Development
Sony is moving ahead with its remake of “Jagged Edge,” hiring attorney-turned-screenwriter Melissa London Hilfers to pen the script for the Halle Berry-starrer.
Doug Belgrad’s 2.0 Entertainment banner is co-financing the film. Belgrad is producing with Matti Leshem. Berry plays a defense attorney in the pic.
The original 1985 thriller “Jagged Edge” starred Glenn Close and Jeff Bridges. Bridges’ publisher character was accused of murdering his heiress wife. Close portrayed the lawyer for Bridges’ character and Robert Loggia was nominated for an Oscar for his role as a private detective.
Hilfers was a litigator for Cravath, Swaine & Moore before becoming a screenwriter. She’s repped by UTA, and Alan Gasmer and Friends. The news was first reported by Deadline Hollywood.
- 7/18/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Gary Cole and Shawn Ashmore have been tapped to star in Anderson Falls, an indie crime drama from Title Media and Lone Suspect. French director Julien Seri, whose films include Yamakasi and Night Fare, is attached to helm the pic, which will begin shooting this summer in Los Angeles.
The film follows Detective Jeff Anderson (Ashmore) who, after his wife’s suicide, becomes convinced that she has in fact been murdered. Obsessed with his investigation, Anderson finds out that his wife was the victim of a team of father-and-son serial killers and sets out to stop them from killing other women.
Luke Barnett and Vincent Masciale of Lone Suspect are producing with Giles Daoust of Title Media and The Ring franchise executive producer Mike Macari of Koji Productions. Catherine Dumonceaux will serve as the executive producer.
Title Media and Lone Suspect have collaborated before horror-comedy Fear, Inc, starring Abigail Breslin,...
The film follows Detective Jeff Anderson (Ashmore) who, after his wife’s suicide, becomes convinced that she has in fact been murdered. Obsessed with his investigation, Anderson finds out that his wife was the victim of a team of father-and-son serial killers and sets out to stop them from killing other women.
Luke Barnett and Vincent Masciale of Lone Suspect are producing with Giles Daoust of Title Media and The Ring franchise executive producer Mike Macari of Koji Productions. Catherine Dumonceaux will serve as the executive producer.
Title Media and Lone Suspect have collaborated before horror-comedy Fear, Inc, starring Abigail Breslin,...
- 7/9/2018
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s Horror Highlights, we have five new character posters for a film currently showing at Cannes, Painkillers. Also: a look at a behind-the-scenes video for Venom #1, and The Night of the Virgin trailer and release details.
Painkillers Character Posters Revealed: Press Release: Press Release: "May 14th, 2018 – Title Media, Lone Suspect and Kew Media have released the first round of artwork for Painkillers, a dramatic horror thriller from director Roxy Shih. Kew is currently selling the film at Cannes.
The set of character poster features stars Adam Huss (Power), Madeline Zima, Grant Bowler, Debra Wilson, and Mischa Barton.
This marks the second feature from director Roxy Shih (The Tribe). Giles Daoust wrote the script, which received several awards and nominations in festivals and screenwriting competitions.
Luke Barnett and Vincent Masciale produced the film under their Lone Suspect banner alongside Giles Daoust for Title Media. Mike Macari (The Ring franchise...
Painkillers Character Posters Revealed: Press Release: Press Release: "May 14th, 2018 – Title Media, Lone Suspect and Kew Media have released the first round of artwork for Painkillers, a dramatic horror thriller from director Roxy Shih. Kew is currently selling the film at Cannes.
The set of character poster features stars Adam Huss (Power), Madeline Zima, Grant Bowler, Debra Wilson, and Mischa Barton.
This marks the second feature from director Roxy Shih (The Tribe). Giles Daoust wrote the script, which received several awards and nominations in festivals and screenwriting competitions.
Luke Barnett and Vincent Masciale produced the film under their Lone Suspect banner alongside Giles Daoust for Title Media. Mike Macari (The Ring franchise...
- 5/17/2018
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Headlining today's Horror Highlights is a clip from Dave and Lou Elsey's haunting short film Keep the Gaslight Burning. Co-starring critically acclaimed makeup artist Rick Baker and Markie Post, the short film's fire will burn brightly this summer. We also have a look at the short film Let it Die and eight images from the new movie Painkillers.
Keep the Gaslight Burning Clip Revealed: "A brutal murder, a grand and gothic house, a vengeful ghost ... they're the elements that Oscar®-winning director Dave Elsey (Best Achievement in Makeup: The Wolfman) and co-director Lou Elsey combine in the brand-new short film Keep The Gaslight Burning --and they're joined by another film makeup legend, seven-time Oscar® winner Rick Baker, who plays a pivotal role, as well as acclaimed actress Markie Post (above).
Keep The Gaslight Burning will make its official public debut this summer ... but for now, we wanted to share...
Keep the Gaslight Burning Clip Revealed: "A brutal murder, a grand and gothic house, a vengeful ghost ... they're the elements that Oscar®-winning director Dave Elsey (Best Achievement in Makeup: The Wolfman) and co-director Lou Elsey combine in the brand-new short film Keep The Gaslight Burning --and they're joined by another film makeup legend, seven-time Oscar® winner Rick Baker, who plays a pivotal role, as well as acclaimed actress Markie Post (above).
Keep The Gaslight Burning will make its official public debut this summer ... but for now, we wanted to share...
- 5/2/2018
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Bloody Disgusting reported back in April that Roxy Shih (Dark/Web, The Tribe) will direct Painkillers, a dramatic thriller with major horror elements written by Giles Daoust. Now, we can report that the film will feature Mischa Barton (Sixth Sense, Homecoming, The Basement), alongside the previously announced Adam Huss (pictured; “Power”), Madeline Zima (“Californication”, “Twin Peaks”), and Grant Bowler (“Defiance”, “True Blood”), with Debra Wilson (“Mad TV”) and Naomi […]...
- 8/23/2017
- by Brad Miska
- bloody-disgusting.com
Bloody Disgusting reported back in April that Roxy Shih (Dark/Web, The Tribe) will direct Painkillers, a dramatic thriller with major horror elements written by Giles Daoust. Now, we can report that the film will feature Adam Huss (pictured; “Power”), Madeline Zima (“Californication”, “Twin Peaks”), and Grant Bowler (“Defiance”, “True Blood”), with Debra Wilson (“Mad TV”) and Naomi Grossman (“American Horror […]...
- 8/3/2017
- by Brad Miska
- bloody-disgusting.com
Exclusive: Power actor Adam Huss, Madeline Zima, and Grant Bowler have signed on to star in Painkillers, an indie drama from director Roxy Shih (The Tribe). Written by Giles Daoust, the film also co-stars Debra Wilson (Mad TV) and American Horror Story‘s Naomi Grossman. The story follows brilliant surgeon John Clarke (Huss) who, after a terrible car crash in which his son dies, is tormented by guilt and becomes prey to an unbearable physical pain. While his marriage…...
- 8/2/2017
- Deadline
No stranger to the independent circuit, Roxy Shih is a Taiwanese-American filmmaker who has screened her work at acclaimed festivals such as the La Asian Pacific Film Festival, SXSW, Toronto Independent, and Dances with Films.
“The Tribe,” her debut feature film, earned her various awards, including Best Director at Other Worlds Austin. Having just recently wrapped production on the first season of the new sci-fi anthology series “Dark / Web,” Shih has now been tapped to take on her second feature: the genre-twisting thriller “Painkillers.” The film is written by Giles Daoust, best known for his screenwriting work on genre pictures like “The Room” (no, not that “The Room” and “Artifacts”).
Read More: SXSW Exclusive: Dreams Require Sacrifice In Illustrated Poster For Horror ‘Starry Eyes’
Luke Barnett and Vincent Masciale will produce under their Lone Suspect banner, alongside Daoust and Catherine Dumonceaux on behalf of Title Media. Mike Macari and Alain Berliner are executive producing.
“The Tribe,” her debut feature film, earned her various awards, including Best Director at Other Worlds Austin. Having just recently wrapped production on the first season of the new sci-fi anthology series “Dark / Web,” Shih has now been tapped to take on her second feature: the genre-twisting thriller “Painkillers.” The film is written by Giles Daoust, best known for his screenwriting work on genre pictures like “The Room” (no, not that “The Room” and “Artifacts”).
Read More: SXSW Exclusive: Dreams Require Sacrifice In Illustrated Poster For Horror ‘Starry Eyes’
Luke Barnett and Vincent Masciale will produce under their Lone Suspect banner, alongside Daoust and Catherine Dumonceaux on behalf of Title Media. Mike Macari and Alain Berliner are executive producing.
- 4/10/2017
- by Kerry Levielle
- Indiewire
After searching around the world for horror’s most talented filmmakers, Drafthouse Films presents ABC’s of Death 2 1/2: World Competition Edition! The newest ABC’s of Death film will premiere exclusively on Vimeo on August 2nd. Also: a new clip from Fear, Inc., starring Abigail Breslin (Scream Queens) and nine new images from Let’s Be Evil.
Abc’s of Death 2 1/2: World Competition Edition Details: Press Release: “Austin, TX (July 25, 2016) – Drafthouse Films has announced the upcoming release of ABC’s of Death 2 1⁄2: World Competition Edition, the result of an extensive global campaign intended to spotlight the most passionate and talented upcoming filmmakers in the horror genre. The latest entry in the beloved franchise will arrive exclusively on Vimeo August 2nd as a $5.99 download or $2.99 rental.
The series, known for its anarchically alphabet-themed anthology of short films, launched a “Filmmaker Frenzy” competition for the segment devoted to...
Abc’s of Death 2 1/2: World Competition Edition Details: Press Release: “Austin, TX (July 25, 2016) – Drafthouse Films has announced the upcoming release of ABC’s of Death 2 1⁄2: World Competition Edition, the result of an extensive global campaign intended to spotlight the most passionate and talented upcoming filmmakers in the horror genre. The latest entry in the beloved franchise will arrive exclusively on Vimeo August 2nd as a $5.99 download or $2.99 rental.
The series, known for its anarchically alphabet-themed anthology of short films, launched a “Filmmaker Frenzy” competition for the segment devoted to...
- 7/26/2016
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Third European edition of genre co-production market to feature new projects from Baskin’s Can Evrenol [pictured] and Doc Of The Dead’s Alexandre Philippe.Scroll down for full line-up
Frontières International Co-Production Market has unveiled the full line-up for its third European edition.
Taking place at the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival (Bifff) from March 30-April 1, Frontières will showcase 20 projects from the likes of Belgium, Canada, the Netherlands, Turkey and the UK.
A total of 20 projects were selected from a record number of submissions new projects from Baskin’s Can Evrenol, Doc Of The Dead’s Alexandre Philippe, Go Down Death’s Aaron Schimberg and I Sell The Dead’s Glenn McQuaid.
Giles Daoust (Starry Eyes), Amy Darling (Violent), François Cognard (The Strange Color Of Your Body’s Tears) and Glass Eye Pix’s Larry Fessenden and Peter Phok are among the producers showcasing new projects in Brussels.
Frontières has also picked Amanda Kramer’s Drain You, executive...
Frontières International Co-Production Market has unveiled the full line-up for its third European edition.
Taking place at the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival (Bifff) from March 30-April 1, Frontières will showcase 20 projects from the likes of Belgium, Canada, the Netherlands, Turkey and the UK.
A total of 20 projects were selected from a record number of submissions new projects from Baskin’s Can Evrenol, Doc Of The Dead’s Alexandre Philippe, Go Down Death’s Aaron Schimberg and I Sell The Dead’s Glenn McQuaid.
Giles Daoust (Starry Eyes), Amy Darling (Violent), François Cognard (The Strange Color Of Your Body’s Tears) and Glass Eye Pix’s Larry Fessenden and Peter Phok are among the producers showcasing new projects in Brussels.
Frontières has also picked Amanda Kramer’s Drain You, executive...
- 2/12/2016
- by ian.sandwell@screendaily.com (Ian Sandwell)
- ScreenDaily
Revolver Entertainment USA has acquired North America to Genesis Film Sales thriller Soulmate, due for a Halloween release.
British psychological thriller Soulmate stars Anna Walton (Hellboy 2), Tom Wisdom (300), Nick Brimble (A Knight’s Tale) and Emma Cleasby (Dog Soldiers).
The story centres on a young widow (Walton) who retreats to an isolated cabin after a failed suicide attempt, to recuperate. Still haunted by the tragic death of her husband and struggling with her psychosis, she begins to hear strange noises.
Writer-director Axelle Carolyn’s feature debut is produced by Claire Otway and is a Neil Marshall (The Descent, Dog Soldiers) presentation for Sterling Pictures.
Executive producers are Michael Riley, Giles Daoust, John Wolstenholme and Doug Abbott for Screen Projex, alongside Belgian co-producer Title Media.
British psychological thriller Soulmate stars Anna Walton (Hellboy 2), Tom Wisdom (300), Nick Brimble (A Knight’s Tale) and Emma Cleasby (Dog Soldiers).
The story centres on a young widow (Walton) who retreats to an isolated cabin after a failed suicide attempt, to recuperate. Still haunted by the tragic death of her husband and struggling with her psychosis, she begins to hear strange noises.
Writer-director Axelle Carolyn’s feature debut is produced by Claire Otway and is a Neil Marshall (The Descent, Dog Soldiers) presentation for Sterling Pictures.
Executive producers are Michael Riley, Giles Daoust, John Wolstenholme and Doug Abbott for Screen Projex, alongside Belgian co-producer Title Media.
- 9/10/2014
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: UK distributor nabs Neil Marshall–execed thriller.
Soda Pictures has acquired UK rights to completed Genesis Film Sales thriller Soulmate, now due for a July release.
Anna Walton (Hellboy 2), Tom Wisdom (300), Nick Brimble (A Knight’s Tale) and Emma Cleasby (Dog Soldiers) star in the story of a young widow who is disturbed by a cottage’s previous inhabitant after a failed suicide attempt.
Writer-director Axelle Carolyn’s feature debut is produced by Claire Otway and is a Neil Marshall (The Descent, Dog Soldiers) presentation for Sterling Pictures.
Executive producers on the film are Michael Riley, Giles Daoust, John Wolstenholme and Doug Abbott for Screen Projex, alongside Belgian co-producer Title Media.
Genesis’ Cannes slate includes comedy-romance SuperBob, produced by Robert Jones, and drama Winter, executive produced by Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood and starring Stacy Martin in her follow-up to Nymphomaniac.
Soda Pictures has acquired UK rights to completed Genesis Film Sales thriller Soulmate, now due for a July release.
Anna Walton (Hellboy 2), Tom Wisdom (300), Nick Brimble (A Knight’s Tale) and Emma Cleasby (Dog Soldiers) star in the story of a young widow who is disturbed by a cottage’s previous inhabitant after a failed suicide attempt.
Writer-director Axelle Carolyn’s feature debut is produced by Claire Otway and is a Neil Marshall (The Descent, Dog Soldiers) presentation for Sterling Pictures.
Executive producers on the film are Michael Riley, Giles Daoust, John Wolstenholme and Doug Abbott for Screen Projex, alongside Belgian co-producer Title Media.
Genesis’ Cannes slate includes comedy-romance SuperBob, produced by Robert Jones, and drama Winter, executive produced by Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood and starring Stacy Martin in her follow-up to Nymphomaniac.
- 5/16/2014
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
Evan Dickson wrote in for both Bloody Disgusting and Dread Central regarding an impromptu interview he did with co-directors Dennis Widmyer and Kevin Kolsch, along with star Alex Essoe, about their film Starry Eyes, coming soon from Mpi’s Dark Sky Films.
Co-director and writer Dennis Widmyer explains the film, “It’s a horror/character study/body-horror/drama. It’s about an aspiring actress who is kind of desperate and she feels like she’s on the edge of not making it and she goes on a strange audition for a production company that turns out to be a cult. A satanic cult. They lure her in, and she starts to transform physically and mentally into something horrible.”
Alex Essoe, who plays the “Starry-Eyed” lead Sarah, elaborates, “There’s three distinct phases that I go through. It was extremely fun and very disturbing. She’s in a place that a...
Co-director and writer Dennis Widmyer explains the film, “It’s a horror/character study/body-horror/drama. It’s about an aspiring actress who is kind of desperate and she feels like she’s on the edge of not making it and she goes on a strange audition for a production company that turns out to be a cult. A satanic cult. They lure her in, and she starts to transform physically and mentally into something horrible.”
Alex Essoe, who plays the “Starry-Eyed” lead Sarah, elaborates, “There’s three distinct phases that I go through. It was extremely fun and very disturbing. She’s in a place that a...
- 7/22/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
We have another horror announcement from Cannes. Snowfort Pictures and Dark Sky Films revealed that production is underway on Starry Eyes:
“Cannes (May 18, 2013)- Elevated genre production company Snowfort Pictures and Mpi’s Dark Sky Films, the preeminent independent producer-distributor of high quality genre film announced today that production is underway on Dennis Widmyer & Kevin Kolsch’s Hollywood set occult tale, Starry Eyes. Snowfort Pictures is producing, while Mpi will handle international sales at the 2013 Cannes Marche du Film.
Starring ingénue Alex Essoe, the horror story is being described as a contemporary take on movies such as Rosemary’s Baby. The cast is rounded out by Amanda Fuller (Cheap Thrills, Last Man Standing – ABC Television), Fabianne Therese (The Aggression Scale, John Dies At The End), Pat Healy (Cheap Thrills, Compliance, The Innkeepers), Shane Coffey (Pretty Little Liars – ABC Television), Marc Senter (Brawler, Red White & Blue), Nick Simmons and Noah Segan (Looper,...
“Cannes (May 18, 2013)- Elevated genre production company Snowfort Pictures and Mpi’s Dark Sky Films, the preeminent independent producer-distributor of high quality genre film announced today that production is underway on Dennis Widmyer & Kevin Kolsch’s Hollywood set occult tale, Starry Eyes. Snowfort Pictures is producing, while Mpi will handle international sales at the 2013 Cannes Marche du Film.
Starring ingénue Alex Essoe, the horror story is being described as a contemporary take on movies such as Rosemary’s Baby. The cast is rounded out by Amanda Fuller (Cheap Thrills, Last Man Standing – ABC Television), Fabianne Therese (The Aggression Scale, John Dies At The End), Pat Healy (Cheap Thrills, Compliance, The Innkeepers), Shane Coffey (Pretty Little Liars – ABC Television), Marc Senter (Brawler, Red White & Blue), Nick Simmons and Noah Segan (Looper,...
- 5/18/2013
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
We first heard about Starry Eyes in March when it added The Innkeepers' Pat Healy to the cast, and it looks like the flick is on the fast-track as word from Cannes today is that production is as of now under way on the Hollywood-set occult tale. Here are more details and the first still.
From the Press Release:
Elevated genre production company Snowfort Pictures and Mpi's Dark Sky Films, the preeminent independent producer-distributor of high quality genre films, announced today that production is under way on co-writers/directors Dennis Widmyer and Kevin Kolsch's Hollywood set occult tale Starry Eyes. Snowfort Pictures is producing, while Mpi will handle international sales at the 2013 Cannes Marche du Film.
Starring ingénue Alex Essoe, the horror story is described as a contemporary take on movies such as Rosemary's Baby. The cast is rounded out by Amanda Fuller (Cheap Thrills, "Last Man Standing...
From the Press Release:
Elevated genre production company Snowfort Pictures and Mpi's Dark Sky Films, the preeminent independent producer-distributor of high quality genre films, announced today that production is under way on co-writers/directors Dennis Widmyer and Kevin Kolsch's Hollywood set occult tale Starry Eyes. Snowfort Pictures is producing, while Mpi will handle international sales at the 2013 Cannes Marche du Film.
Starring ingénue Alex Essoe, the horror story is described as a contemporary take on movies such as Rosemary's Baby. The cast is rounded out by Amanda Fuller (Cheap Thrills, "Last Man Standing...
- 5/18/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
We've been talking about Axelle Carolyn's new short film The Halloween Kid for a few months, and now that it's about to have its world premiere at Buff, the prestigious International Children and Young People's Film Festival in Malmo, Sweden, in March, Carolyn has released a teaser trailer to celebrate.
The Halloween Kid stars Julian Glover, Anna Walton (Hellboy 2), Dave Legeno (Harry Potter) and Leo Donnelly with narration by Sir Derek Jacobi. It's produced by James Webber, Ben Robinson, Neil Marshall and Axelle Carolyn. Executive producers are Robert Meyer Burnett, Giles Daoust, Kai Meyer and Daniel Martin Eckhart with Michael Hudson as associate producer.
"We’re really looking to capture the spirit of Halloween in this short film," says Axelle on The Halloween Kid website. "Sweetness and spookiness, golden colors and dark shadows…" She continues, "I’d never thought of it as a children’s film while we were making it,...
The Halloween Kid stars Julian Glover, Anna Walton (Hellboy 2), Dave Legeno (Harry Potter) and Leo Donnelly with narration by Sir Derek Jacobi. It's produced by James Webber, Ben Robinson, Neil Marshall and Axelle Carolyn. Executive producers are Robert Meyer Burnett, Giles Daoust, Kai Meyer and Daniel Martin Eckhart with Michael Hudson as associate producer.
"We’re really looking to capture the spirit of Halloween in this short film," says Axelle on The Halloween Kid website. "Sweetness and spookiness, golden colors and dark shadows…" She continues, "I’d never thought of it as a children’s film while we were making it,...
- 1/30/2012
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
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