Darclight Gets Contracted to Eric England
Steve Barton
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Eric England’s latest and most infectious tale of terror, Contracted, has been picked up by Darclight Films, and the plan is to spread the sickness all over the Cannes Film Market. If you’re going, pack a respirator. Ya never know!
From the Press Release
Darclight Films announces the acquisition and Cannes market premiere of psychological horror-thriller CONTRACTED. First-look screenings will be presented to buyers starting next week.
CONTRACTED takes the traditional zombie story and seamlessly transforms it into something wholly modern and horrifying, a macabre trip that needs to be experienced to believe it.
CONTRACTED tells the terrifying tale of a young girl who has a one-night stand with a stranger, contracting what she thinks is a sexually transmitted disease, but it is actually something far worse. As things begin to crumble around her, she’s sent on a disturbing and bloodcurdling journey, sure to keep audiences on the edge of their seats. With nail-biting suspense and frightening twists, CONTRACTED is a horror film for those who think they’ve seen it all.
“CONTRACTED is a uniquely breakthrough and edgy genre-driven film with a shrewd twist on the traditional zombie film and worldwide commercial viability,” said Clay Epstein, VP Sales & Acquisitions for Arclight Films. “We’re excited to present CONTRACTED to buyers and audiences in Cannes.”
Contracted is directed by Eric England (MADISON COUNTY) and features a who’s who of horror film and television thesps including Najarra Townsend (2005’s hit indie ME AND YOU AND EVERYONE WE KNOW, “90210”), Caroline Williams (TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE 2, HATCHET III, NIP/TICK), celebrated horror force Simon Barrett (V/H/S, ABC’S OF DEATH, YOU’RE NEXT), Charley Koontz (“COMMUNITY,” RUBBER), Dave Holmes (“RENO: 911” DVD ON TV), and Ruben Pla (INSIDIOUS), amongst others.
“We’re delighted to be partnering up with Clay Epstein and the Arclight team,” said producer Raphael Margules. “They understand the picture, and we’re eager to unveil it to audiences worldwide. We believe CONTRACTED offers what genre fans want from a horror film, with new twists and turns sure to have them gasping for breath.”
“CONTRACTED tells a disturbing side of the story that other zombie films have never told,” said director Eric England. “We had an amazing cast and crew on this film that helped create something so unnerving and relatable that you’ll be glad it’s not happening to you.”
Darclight Films is handling international sales for CONTRACTED, and XYZ Films will be handling North American sales. The film was produced by Raphael Margules and J.D. Lifshitz of BoulderLight Pictures.
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