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New Film by ‘Stitches’ Director Wraps Up Shooting!
Conor McMahon’s last film Stitches developed somewhat of a cult following over the past two years. Fans of the killer clown film rejoice, for Screen Daily is reporting that his latest film, The Dark, has finished shooting in Laois, Ireland.
The story centers on a young couple on a road trip through the Irish countryside who encounter an ancient force of evil.
This one sounds more like a folk horror joint rather than the over-the-top slasher silliness of Stitches. If that’s true, I’m really excited to see McMahon does with in that realm.
The Dark will be released by MPI/Dark Sky Films, who have been killing it lately with films like Here Comes the Devil and Late Phases. The film stars Niamh Algar (pictured above), Stephen Cromwell, and Gerry O’Brien.
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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