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‘Ghosts of War’ Battles World War II Demons at Cannes
Highland Film Group, who is handling international sales at Cannes, shared with Bloody the first ever look at Eric Bress’ supernatural psychological thriller Ghosts of War, a World War II horror story that follows five soliders descent into hell.
Kyle Gallner (A Nightmare on Elm Street American Sniper, The Finest Hours), Alan Ritchson (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Hunger Games), Billy Zane (Titanic, Tombstone, Demon Knight) and Shaun Toub (Iron Man, “Homeland”) star. Filming took place in Bulgaria on the film that also features Brenton Thwaites (Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, Maleficent), Theo Rossi (“Sons of Anarchy,” “Luke Cage”), and Skylar Astin (Pitch Perfect 1 & 2).
Ghosts of War follows five battle-hardened American soldiers assigned to hold a French Chateau near the end of World War II. Formerly occupied by the Nazi high command, this respite quickly descends into madness when they encounter a supernatural enemy far more terrifying than anything seen on the battlefield.
The five soldiers will be played by: Thwaites as Chris Goodson; Rossi as Kirk; Astin as Eugene; Gallner as Tappert; Ritchson as Butchie; and Zane in an undisclosed role. Toub will fill the role of Mr. Helwig.
Miscellaneous Entertainment’s D. Todd Shepherd, Shelley Madison, and Joe Simpson produce and finanne the project alongside Colleen Camp. Adrian Jayasinha Executive Produced alongside Bernard Stewart, Billy Zane and Andrew Mann.
Eric Bress’ supernatural psychological thriller Ghosts of War starring Brenton Thwaites, Theo Rossi, Skylar Astin, Kyle Gallner, and Alan Ritchson; Miscellaneous Entertainment produced and financed alongside Colleen Camp. Highland Film Group is handling international sales.
We have an exclusive first look at A Man in the Woods With an Axe, a blood-soaked, genre-twisting homage to 1980s slasher films.
Spanning four decades, A Man in the Woods With an Axe begins in the summer of 1987 before pushing into the modern era, weaving together timelines and perspectives in a way that builds both dread and intrigue.
Drawing inspiration from genre standouts like Tucker and Dale vs. Evil, Hatchet, and The Cabin in the Woods, the film blends visceral horror with moments of dark humor, creating a uniquely balanced experience that honors tradition while carving its own identity.
Writer-director Dillon Brown (Primal Darkness) aims to deliver everything fans crave from a slasher while boldly subverting expectations with a mid-film twist that redefines the story.
“This is an unapologetic love letter to the films that made me fall in love with horror,” Brown tells Bloody Disgusting. “But I didn’t just want to recreate that feeling; I wanted to challenge it. About halfway through, the film takes a turn that completely changes how you view not only this story, but the genre itself.”
Brown describes the vintage-inspired production as “far and away the bloodiest film I’ve ever made,” with practical effects helmed by Cody Ruch (The Mill, Pig Hill), an instructor at Tom Savini’s Special Make-Up Effects Program.
From Horror Dadz Productions, A Man in the Woods With an Axe is currently in production and targeting an early 2027 release.
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