EXCLUSIVE: AMC Networks’ genre streamer Shudder has landed a major multi-territory deal on The Banishing, Christopher Smith’s horror starring Jessica Brown Findlay that has its world premiere at Sp…
struck the deal, which covers North America, UK and Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. The film has also sold into France , Germany and Switzerland , Latin America , Portugal , Russia and the Baltics , the Middle East , Indonesia , Taiwan , Vietnam , Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines .Set in England in the 1930s, tells the story of a young reverend, his wife and daughter who move into a manor with a horrifying secret.
The deal was done by Emily Gotto for Shudder and Maya Amsellem and Sofia Neves from WestEnd Films, on behalf of the filmmakers. After its Sitges premiere on October 12, the film will screen virtually at UK event FrightFest later in the month. “Having long been fans of his impeccably crafted, wonderfully terrifying films, we are delighted to be bringing Chris Smith’s latest horror treat to Shudder,” said Emily Gotto, Shudder’s Global Head of Acquisitions.. With its focus on quality programming and innovative content, Shudder truly is the perfect home for the film and we can’t wait for worldwide audiences to see it,” added Maya Amsellem, the managing director of WestEnd Films.
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