Dread’s ‘Island Escape’ Lands Later This Summer [Exclusive]
Josh Korngut
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Summer is finally here. That means beaches, cocktails, tropical climates, BBQs, backyard parties, and good vibes all around. But what happens when the tropical turns to terror? It means it’s time for Island Escape, DREAD’s brand new action-packed release headed for a limited theatrical run beginning August 4, 2023, followed by a VOD release on August 8, 2023.
In the film, after a mysterious accident at a research camp on the Isle of Gran Manan, a CEO hires a team of blue-collar mercenaries to extract his daughter, a scientist working at the camp.
Bruce Wemple, best known for his award-winning work in the sci-fi and horror genres, wrote and directed Island Escape. His other credits include First Contact, The Retreat, and Dawn of the Beast. Most recently, Bruce wrote and directed the time traveler thriller, The Tomorrow Job.
Island Escape is executive produced by Epic Pictures and DREAD CEO Patrick Ewald and Cole Payne, the owner of the genre label Traverse Terror. The film stars Ariella Mastroianni (My Best Friend’s Dead), James Liddell (Two Ways to Go West), Grant Schumacher (The Retreat) and Chris Cimperman (Novel Love).
About the film:
Upon arrival, the team soon learns that not only is the island surrounded by a wormhole that causes time to reset every three days, but it’s also crawling with hideous monsters. As they learn more about the nature of time, space, and the creatures on the island, they quickly realize that death may be the easiest way to escape the island.
When discussing the release, Epic Picture Group CEO Patrick Ewald says, “We feel fortunate to have worked with Bruce Wemple and his amazing team on Island Escape. The cast and crew really brought their A-game to the making of this picture, and we hope audiences will enjoy this action-packed, mind-twisting story.” Epic Pictures Group VP of U.S. Distribution Yulissa Morales goes on to add, “We loved working with Bruce and his team on the release of The Tomorrow Job and jumped at the chance to work together again. We are looking forward to unleashing this new Dread Original on audiences in North America.”
Keep an eye on Dread Central for more news about Island Escape as it becomes available.
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