When reports of Alchemy having financial issues arose, there was immense nervousness amongst us horror fans as to what that would mean for Rob Zombie’s Halloween-themed slasher, 31 (read our review), which the distributor had acquired prior to the film’s World Premiere at this past January’s Sundance Film Festival.
We can all breathe easy as Saban Films has come to the rescue. The new distributor has acquired North American rights to 31, and plans to release it in limited theaters on September 16th (this probably means we can expect a VOD release around the same date).
31, which stars Sheri Moon Zombie (The Devil’s Rejects, Halloween), Golden Globe Nominee Malcolm McDowell (“Mozart in the Jungle,” A Clockwork Orange), Jeff Daniel Phillips (The Lords of Salem) and Meg Foster (The Lords of Salem), follows five carnival workers who are kidnapped and held hostage in an abandoned, Hell-like compound where they are forced to participate in a violent game, the goal of which is to survive twelve hours against a gang of sadistic clowns.
Zombie is a genre titan, having brought his fans all sorts of insane horror films from House of 1,000 Corpses to The Devil’s Rejects, Halloween and its sequel, as well as The Lords of Salem. Out of all of them, this looks to be the most brutal…
“31 is a treat not just to horror fans, but fans of true auteur filmmaking,” said Saban Films President Bill Bromiley. “The filmis executed in true stylistic Zombie fashion. Rob is an unrivaled talent, and we are thrilled to bring his bold new film to audiences across the continent.”
“After meeting with Saban, it was obvious that this was the perfect home for 31,” said Rob Zombie. “They have a true understanding of the genre and how to handle it. I am very excited to work with them.”
Can I pre-order my tickets, like, today?!
