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Psychological Horror Film ‘Broken Bird’ Flies Into Theaters in April
Psychological horror drama Broken Bird will receive a US theatrical release on April 24 from Catalyst Studios and Seismic Releasing, Deadline has learned.
Rebecca Calder (The Conjuring: Last Rites) stars as a lonely mortician with a poetic soul who searches for love and belonging — but as grief and desire collide, her need for connection takes a disturbingly intimate turn.
The UK production also stars Sacharissa Claxton (“Avenue 5”), Jay Taylor (Donkey Punch), and James Fleet (“Bridgerton”).
Joanne Mitchell makes her feature directorial debut from a script she co-wrote with Dominic Brunt and Tracey Sheals, based on Mitchell’s 2018 short film Sybil.
Zoe Stewart, Holly Levow, Mark Pennell, and Paul Kampf produce.
“Broken Bird is exactly the kind of bold, character-driven filmmaking that defines Catalyst Studios,” said Catalyst co-founder Holly Levow. “Joanne Mitchell has crafted a haunting and emotionally resonant film that stays with you long after the credits roll, and Rebecca Calder delivers a truly unforgettable performance.”
Broken Bird premiered as the opening film at London’s FrightFest in 2024. It went on to be nominated for the Emerging Raven Award at the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival.
Sunrise Films has announced the official North American release of William Bagley‘s horror comedy Hold the Fort, and it’s accompanied by an energetic new trailer.
Hold the Fort debuts on digital platforms on June 23.
In the film, “Lucas and Jenny think their life is finally coming together when the couple become homeowners. Little do they know that their new house comes with a big catch. Lucas and Jenny soon find themselves in a fight for their lives when they become trapped in a battle between their Homeowners Association and an onslaught of monsters from hell. The horror-comedy takes the timely concern of home-ownership and wraps this up in an entertaining action-packed thrill ride.“
Watch the new trailer below, which introduces one wild HOA gathering during an equinox. Things get bloody fast.
Chris Mayers (Adult Swim Yule Log), Haley Leary (“The Walking Dead”), Levi Burdick, and Julian Smith star.
William Bagley writes and directs, in addition to producing with Smith, Matt Dodd, Luke Williams, and Tim Reis (Adult Swim Yule Log).
Ahead of the release, Bagley said, “My goal with this film was to make a hilarious, fast-paced thrill ride while also telling a great story with heart. Hopefully, through all the blood, laughs, fights, and gags, you leave the film feeling inspired to tackle whatever life throws at you.“
Hold the Fort premiered at Fantasia last summer before going on to play FrightFest London, Toronto After Dark, and Beyond Fest.
I wrote in my review, “It’s an infectiously charming assemblage of jokes and monster vignettes bound together by a barebones plot with not much on its mind beyond delivering an entertaining time.”
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