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Promo One Sheet For ‘Hybrid’
Something that just landed in our lap is a piece of promo art for Studio 407 and Myriad Pictures’ Hybrid, their feature film adaptation of their forthcoming comic book. The plot follows vacationing college students stalked by a mutant creature from the deep. The monster, who emerged from polluted waters, gets his revenge on humans by “fishing” for them in the sea. Ernie Barbarash (Cube: Zero, They Wait) is attached to direct from a screenplay by Peter Kwong.
Shooting is scheduled to start in May in Puerto Rico.
“We are really looking forward to going into production on Hybrid with Ernie, “said D’Amico enthusiastically. “He’s got a great sensibility for this kind of material, and adds an edge that appeals to the fan base. It was amazing for me to hear what a popular figure he is in the horror and sci-fi community.”
Casting is underway and the filmmakers are interviewing some new, young talent to play the students. “It’s a great opportunity for young actors,” said D’Amico, “and this is another area where Ernie is really tapped into the community.”
In addition to overseeing the production of the film, Myriad Pictures will also handle worldwide sales. The title will be among a number of films Myriad will be selling at the upcoming European Film Market in February.
A heist turns nightmarish for Lizzy Caplan (Cobweb) in the offbeat comedy thriller Drag, and the SXSW darling now has an official release date.
Briarcliff Entertainment will release Drag in theaters on January 29, 2027.
The thriller follows “two estranged sisters who attempt to rob a secluded home in rural upstate New York. What begins as a simple burglary spirals into a nightmarish ordeal after one sister throws out her back and becomes immobilized on the second floor. As tensions rise and panic sets in, the sisters are forced into a painful and increasingly absurd fight for survival before the homeowner returns.”
It’s described as “Equal parts thriller and physical comedy,” which “explores sibling rivalry, physical pain, and the uniquely chaotic bonds of family.”
Lucy DeVito (“Little Demon”), John Stamos (“Full House”), and Christine Ko (“Dave”) also star.
The release announcement comes with a new look at Drag, introducing the estranged sisters caught in a heist nightmare.
Drag is co-written and co-directed by Raviv Ullman and Greg Yagolnitzer, marking their feature debut.
The film is produced by Danny DeVito, Lucy DeVito, and Jake DeVito through Jersey Films 2nd Avenue.
Briarcliff CEO Tom Ortenberg called Drag “a brilliantly original film that’s suspenseful, hilarious, and completely unpredictable. The cast led by Lizzy, Lucy, John, and Christine are the magic that makes the concept work. Audiences are in for a huge treat.”
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