It was announced last week that Pål Øie’s Hidden would be joining After Dark Horror Fest 4 as one of the latest “8 Films to Die For” arriving in theaters January 29, 2010. Below we got our hands on the first two hi-res stills from the film that is the story of Kai Koss who upon the death of his cruel mother unwillingly returns to the small town he ran away from 19 years ago. He is left in charge of the family home and the dark secrets that come with it. Kai soon finds himself tangled up in a series of murderous events that are beyond anyone’s control and his troubles begin to overwhelm him. He has spent the past two decades trying to forget a tortured past only to find that there are some things that you just can’t run from.
“After Dark Films CEO Courtney Solomon has announced that After Dark has acquired the Norwegian psychological horror title Hidden after inking a deal with NonStop Films AB. The film marks the fourth title for After Dark’s latest installment of Horrorfest: 8 Films to Die For. Pål Øie (Dark Woods) directed from a script he co-wrote with Brio Flint. The film stars one of Norway’s most prominent actors Kristoffer Joner (Next Door and upcoming Pax) who leads a cast including Cecilie Mosli, Anders Danielsen Lie, Bjarte Hjelmeland and Karin Park. Jan Aksel Angeltvedt of Alligator Film produced the film.

“We are proud to be working together with After Dark Films and we look forward to the release in the North American Market, but foremost we are excited that so many horror fans will be able to see this intriguing film,” says Miira Paasilinna, Sales Executive at Sales agent NonStop Sales. ”