Aside from horror, I've watched a lot of sitcoms over the years, and as someone who has seen The King of Queens in its entirety, I'm genuinely curious to see Kevin James play what is being described as a "merciless" villain in the upcoming home invasion movie Becky. Directed by Cary Murnion and Jonathan Milott (the filmmakers behind Cooties and Bushwick), and also starring Lulu Wilson and Joel McHale, Becky has been acquired by Quiver Distribution and Redbox Entertainment for a Digital and VOD release in the US on June 5th:
Press Release: LOS ANGELES, April 29, 2020 – Quiver Distribution and Redbox Entertainment have teamed up to acquire the North American rights to the upcoming thriller, BECKY. The film is a selection at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival and will be released On Digital and On Demand on June 5, 2020.
Written by Nick Morris (The Evil Eye), Ruckus Skye and Lane Skye (The Devil to Pray, Rattle the Cage) and directed by Cary Murnion and Jonathan Milott (Cooties, Bushwick), BECKY stars Lulu Wilson (Annabelle: Creation), Kevin James (Paul Blart: Mall Cop, Hitch, “The Kings of Queens”), Amanda Brugel (Hulu’s “The Handmaid’s Tale”), Robert Maillet (Sherlock Holmes) and Joel McHale (“Community”). The film is produced by Jordan Beckerman, Jordan Yale Levine, and Russ Posternak from Yale Productions and J.D. Lifshitz and Raphael Margules from Boulderlight Pictures.
“Kevin James is known for his amazing collection of standup and comedic roles from films such as Paul Blart: Mall Cop and his TV series ‘The King of Queens,” said Quiver Co-President Berry Meyerowitz. “In BECKY, Kevin delivers a chilling performance in his first villainous role, especially playing against rising star Lulu Wilson in an epic head-to-head battle. We are thrilled to bring BECKY to audiences so they can see Kevin in a whole new light.”
In the film, spunky and rebellious Becky (Wilson) is brought to a weekend getaway at a lake house by her father Jeff (McHale) in an effort to try to reconnect. The trip immediately takes a turn for the worse when a group of convicts on the run, led by the merciless Dominick (James), suddenly invade the lake house.
The deal was negotiated by Quiver Distribution’s Larry Greenberg with UTA Independent Film Group on behalf of the filmmakers.
About Quiver Distribution
Quiver Distribution is the new distribution entity launched by passionate film industry entrepreneurs Berry Meyerowitz and Jeff Sackman. Quiver’s mandate is to collaborate with content creators to source and exploit commercial films in the U.S., Canada and International markets.
About Redbox
Redbox is America’s leading destination for new-release movies and entertainment with more ways to watch than any other home entertainment provider. Redbox delivers value and convenience through unparalleled choice across content, platforms, rental and purchase options, and price points – including free live TV. Redbox Entertainment, a new content acquisition and production division, has further transformed Redbox into a multi-channel content provider and programmer. The company’s expanding streaming offering complements its nationwide footprint of more than 41,000 entertainment kiosks, conveniently located where consumers already shop. For more information, visit redbox.com.
Raised on a steady diet of R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps books and Are You Afraid of the Dark?, Derek has been fascinated with fear since he first saw ForeverWare being used on an episode of Eerie, Indiana.
When he’s not writing about horror as the Senior News Reporter for Daily Dead, Derek can be found daydreaming about the Santa Carla Boardwalk from The Lost Boys or reading Stephen King and Brian Keene novels.
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