Jeffrey Scott Collins writes and directs witchy horror movie The Caged, and Deadline reports this week that Saban Films has picked up the North American distribution rights.
Tamzin Merchant (Carnival Row), Edmund Kingsley (T.I.M.), Raffiella Chapman (Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children), and Callen Carter lead the cast of The Caged.
Inspired by true events, the horror film follows a family that is terrorized by a dark presence after they move into a quaint cottage in an unassuming English coastal town. Uncovering its history, they discover their once dream home lies on the site of a medieval prison set aside for those accused of witchcraft, including England’s most notorious witch, hanged in 1582.
“The Caged centers around one of the most extraordinary and terrifying events and places in England’s history. With that as the foundation, it delves into complex family and marital dynamics and explores how they are tested when thrust into a horrifying pressure cooker,” said Collins.
The filmmaker continues, “Much like my favorite horror films, The Caged is very real and grounded, with rich, layered characters, and aims to terrify its audience both physically and psychologically. I’m so thrilled the Saban team loves the film so much, and I can’t wait to work with them, as well as The Coven team, to scare audiences around the world.”
Stay tuned for release information as we learn it.
