GRAVITAS VENTURES ACQUIRES SONNY MALLHI’S SLASHER FILM “HURT”: "Gravitas Ventures, a Red Arrow Studios company, has acquired North American rights to Sonny Mallhi’s horror thriller HURT. The film will be available in theaters and to rent and own on North American digital HD internet, cable, and satellite platforms through Gravitas Ventures on December 10, 2021.
A soldier reunites with his wife to take in the attractions at their favorite Halloween spot: the “Haunted Hayride.” But when real terror follows them home, they must fight for their lives… or become the next attraction.
Directed by Sonny Mallhi and written by Solomon Gray and Sonny Mallhi, HURT stars Emily Van Raay and Andrew Creer. HURT was produced by Sonny Mallhi and Robert Menzies, and executive produced by Melissa Carbone, Dinesh Maneyapanda, Cielo Alano, and Steve Boisvert.
"I'm very happy to be working with Gravitas again, especially on this particular film in which so many people worked so hard to make something interesting and unique in the horror genre," said Sonny Mallhi.
“Gravitas is excited to be able to work with director Sonny Mallhi again on HURT. He continues to prove he is someone to watch in the genre, and we can’t wait for audiences to see his new film,” said Brett Rogalsky, Gravitas Ventures, Manager of Acquisitions."
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Watch the Short Film DO YOU SEE IT?: "When ghost-hunting YouTubers Danny and Sandy brave the haunted Frey house, they encounter the impossible: Only one of them can see a demon.
Official Selection:
Austin After Dark Film Festival
Fright Night Film Fest
Northern Frights Festival
Something Wicked Film Festival
Terror in the Bay Film Festival
FANtastic Horror Film Festival
The Thing in the Basement Horror Fest (Winner: Best Editing)
Hollywood Blood Horror Festival"
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Black Fawn Distribution Digs Up First Look and Trailer for Truffle Hunting Thriller, Peppergrass – Release Slated for Early 2022: "Black Fawn Distribution is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Peppergrass following the film’s recent world premiere at Nightmares Film Festival in Columbus, Ohio. The film is slated for release in early 2022 with Black Fawn Distribution handling Canadian distribution rights. A new trailer, poster (designed by Geneva Haley), and a selection of stills have just been released as the first full look at the suspenseful thriller.
In Peppergrass, a pregnant restaurateur plans to steal a priceless truffle from a reclusive veteran. Set during the pandemic, Peppergrass is a snow-streaked Northern Gothic heist set against a stark unforgiving landscape. With striking cinematography and a dark sensibility, the film captures a rough rural tone that enhances the danger of isolation and the pressure of high stakes.
Peppergrass stars Chantelle Han, Charles Boyland, Michael Copeman, Philip Williams and Craig Porritt. Han also serves on the directing team with the film's writer, Steven Garbas. The film recently had its world premiere at this year's Nightmares Film Festival in Columbus, Ohio where the film took home the award for Best Overall Feature with Chantelle Han picking up the trophy for Best Lead Performance. Peppergrass will have its Canadian Premiere later this month on November 19th at Toronto’s Blood In The Snow Film Festival.
"For a month, in the cold, in a lockdown, in a forest without a road, in a motel without cleaning services, night shoot after night shoot after night shoot - we managed to shoot this film,” states co-director/writer Steven Garbas. “By the end, we were just like the characters in the film: hungry, filthy, and isolated. We loved the story though and we're so glad that the effort ended up on the screen.”
"We went with Black Fawn Distribution because they’re not only passionate about films with blood, but also films that feature a strong narrative focus,” explains star and co-director Chantelle Han. “The real challenge of filmmaking is risking everything to make something you love and then never having it find the right audience. We went with Black Fawn Distribution to ensure that doesn't happen to our story."
“Peppergrass is a wonderfully shot film that underlines the power of independent cinema,” states Black Fawn Distribution’s Sales Manager CF Benner. “We knew this was a project that we wanted to get involved with as soon as we sat down and heard the passion that came from the filmmaking team. With the odds stacked against them, they went out into the wilderness and crafted a really sharp piece of storytelling – and those are the types of films that we want to be a part of."
Set for release in early 2022, more information and the film’s North American release dates will be announced over the next few months via Black Fawn Distribution and the film’s official website."
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