Round-Up: CHERRY FALLS Blu-ray Release Details, DARLING Trailer, THE EYES OF MY MOTHER, Nitehawk Cinema’s March Programming, BASKIN, EVERLASTING

2016/02/13 17:05:29 +00:00 | Tamika Jones

Cherry Falls, starring the late Brittany Murphy, is getting the Blu-ray treatment courtesy of Scream Factory on March 29th! Also: a trailer for Darling, The Eyes of My Mother acquisition news, Nitehawk Cinema's programming schedule for March, Baskin release details, and Everlasting at the Nevermore Film Festival.

Cherry Falls: Press Release: "Lose your innocence…or lose your life. On March 29th, 2016, Scream Factory presents teen thriller Cherry Falls in its Blu-ray debut packed with new extras including audio commentary with Geoffrey Wright and interviews with writer/co-executive producer Ken Selden and producer Marshall Persinger.

A serial killer is stalking the peaceful town of Cherry Falls. At first, it seems that he is just targeting teenagers, but after the third killing, it becomes clear that all the victims have been virgins. When the town's students hear about this, they realize that there is only one way to protect themselves and begin planning a “Pop Your Cherry” party where they will all lose their virginities together. Meanwhile, Jodi (Brittany Murphy, Clueless, Sin City), the virtuous daughter of the town's sheriff (Michael Biehn, Aliens, Grindhouse), decides to take matters into her own hands and trap the killer herself.

This chiller is directed by Geoffrey Wright (Romper Stomper) and co-stars Jay Mohr (Hereafter, Jerry McGuire), Gabriel Mann (The Bourne Supremacy) and Candy Clark (The Blob, Amityville 3-D).

Special Features:

NEW Audio Commentary with director Geoffrey Wright
NEW Lose it or Die: The Untold Story of Cherry Falls- interviews with writer and Co-Executive Producer Ken Selden and producer Marshall Persinger
NEW Cherry Falls Deputy Mina – an interview with Amanda Anka
Vintage Interviews with Brittany Murphy, Michael Biehn, Jay Mohr and director Geoffrey Wright
Behind-the-Scenes footage
Original Script (BD-Rom)
Theatrical Trailer."

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Darling: "Synopsis: DARLING follows a lonely young woman who moves into an old, mysterious Manhattan mansion. Hired as caretaker, it's not long before she discovers the estate's haunted reputation and troubling past – stories that slowly transform into a backdrop for her twisted and violent descent into madness... Mickey Keating’s new feature is a chilling black‐and‐white psychological horror story beautifully shot in New York City. Edited like a nightmare and scored like a hallucination, DARLING stars Lauren Ashley Carter (POD, JUG FACE) with supporting performances by Brian Morvant, Sean Young, Larry Fessenden, John Speredakos, and Helen Rogers. Produced by Fessenden and Jenn Wexler for Glass Eye Pix and Sean Fowler for Alexander Groupe; Keating and Carter are also producers.

Theatrical Release: April 1st, 2016
Distributor: Screen Media Films
Written and Directed by: Mickey Keating
Starring: Lauren Ashley Carter, Sean Young, Brian Morvant and Larry Fessenden
Running Time: 78 minutes."

The Eyes of My Mother: Press Release: "New York, New York (February 12th, 2016) – Magnet Releasing, the genre arm of Magnolia Pictures, announced today that it has acquired worldwide rights to THE EYES OF MY MOTHER, the hauntingly beautiful and shockingly original debut from filmmaker Nicolas Pesce. The film fuses classic horror ingredients with gothic black-and-white imagery and was called the “discovery of this year’s Sundance” by Indiewire’s Eric Kohn. It also features a breakout performance from newcomer Kika Magalhaes. Magnet is planning a 2016 theatrical release.

In the film Magalhaes plays Francisca, a young woman who has been unfazed by death from an early age. Francisca’ mother, a former surgeon, imbued her with a thorough understanding of the human anatomy. When tragedy shatters the family’s idyllic life in the countryside, Francisca’s deep trauma gradually awakens some unique curiosities. As she grows up, her desire to connect with the world around her takes a distinctly dark form.

The film was rapturously received by critics at Sundance. "It contains some of the most memorable, almost poetic visual compositions in a very long time," wrote Roger Ebert.com critic, Brian Tallerico. Variety was equally enthusiastic, calling the film “a Sundance standout” and “an impressive, highly original horror fable” while Vulture dubbed it “a slick, simmering nightmare.” Eric Kohn added that “Francisca is a movie monster for the ages.”

“Nicolas Pesce has crafted an auspicious and unforgettable debut that immediately establishes him as one of the most exciting genre filmmakers to watch today,” said Magnolia President Eamonn Bowles. “This is the kind of film Magnet was started for."

“I’m very excited for the film to have found a home with Magnet,” said Nicolas Pesce. “They’re responsible for releasing so many of the movies that inspired me, so to be included in this family is incredible. The life they’ve given to both foreign and domestic genre films is unparalleled, so for THE EYES OF MY MOTHER to be released through them is a dream come true.”

THE EYES OF MY MOTHER was produced by Jacob Wasserman, Schuyler Weiss, and Max Born and executive produced by Borderline Films’ Antonio Campos, Sean Durkin and Josh Mond under their new Borderline Presents label. Filmmaker Nicolas Pesce recently signed with United Talent Agency and Washington Square Films, while lead actress Kika Magalhaes was snatched up by Anonymous Content.

The deal was negotiated by Magnolia SVP of Acquisitions Dori Begley and Magnolia VP of Acquisitions John Von Thaden, with the UTA Independent Film Group on behalf of the filmmakers. Magnolia Head of Worldwide Sales Christina Rogers and Magnolia VP of International Sales Scott Veltri are representing the film for Magnolia International. All international rights are available."

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Nitehawk Cinema's March Programming: "We're happy to announce our MARCH 2016 programming, with highlights that include...

- a special Local Color presentation for CREATIVE CONTROL on March 8th, in partnership with Tribeca Film Festival and Magnolia Pictures. The NY Premiere event will feature a Q&A with filmmaker Benjamin Dickinson and cast members.

- our March IRISH THRILLS brunch series, spanning throughout the month and including titles such as TAKEN and IN BRUGES

- a special midnite brunch & midnite series called BARK AT THE MOON, featuring films such as UNDERWORLD, AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON, TEEN WOLF, and more!

- a one-night only screening of LEPRECHAUN on March 17th, celebrating St. Patrick's Day!

SPECIAL EVENT SCREENINGS

WFMU: SEX & BROADCASTING (78 mins, Tim K. Smith, 2015)

Thursday, March 3rd, 2016

Price: $15

Part of Nitehawk CInema’s Music Driven programming. Featuring a Q&A with director Tim K. Smith and WFMU’s Ken Freedman.

CREATIVE CONTROL (90 mins, Benjamin Dickinson, 2015)

Tuesday, March 8th, 2016

Price: $15

New York Premiere event. Part of Nitehawk’s Local Color programming, featuring a Q&A with filmmaker Benjamin Dickinson and cast. In partnership with Tribeca Film Festival and Magnolia Pictures.

MESSIAH OF EVIL (90 mins, Williard Huyck/Gloria Katz, 1973)

Thursday, March 10th, 2016

Price: $15

Part of Nitehawk Cinema's The Deuce series. Featuring drink specials by Fernet Branca.

LEPRECHAUN (92 mins, Mark Jones, 1993)

Thursday, March 17th, 2016

Price: $13

Special St. Patrick’s day screening event.

KEVIN GEEKS OUT: BATMAN & SUPERMAN (120 mins, n/a, n/a)

Thursday, March 31st, 2016

Price: $13

A two-hour variety show incorporating rare footage and pop culture commentary featuring comedian Kevin Maher.

SPECIAL MIDNITE SCREENINGS

UNDERWORLD (121 mins, Len Wisemann, 2003)

Friday, March 4th, 2016, at Midnite

Saturday, March 5th, 2016, at Midnite

Price: $11

Part of Nitehawk Cinema's BARK AT THE MOON March programming.

CANNIBAL FEROX (93 mins, Umberto Lenzi, 1981)

Friday, March 4th, 2016, at Midnite

Saturday, March 5th, 2016, at Midnite

Price: $11

Part of Nitehawk Cinema's Nasties: I Eat Cannibals

GINGER SNAPS (108 mins, John Fawcett, 2000)

Friday, March 11th, 2016, at Midnite

Saturday, March 12th, 2016, at Midnite

Price: $11

Part of Nitehawk Cinema's BARK AT THE MOON March programming.

AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON (97 mins, John Landis, 1981)

Friday, March 18th, 2016, at Midnite

Saturday, March 19th, 2016, at Midnite

Price: $11

Part of Nitehawk Cinema's BARK AT THE MOON March programming.

THE HOWLING (91 mins, Joe Dante, 1981)

Friday, March 25th, 2016, at Midnite

Saturday, March 26th, 2016, at Midnite

Price: $11

Part of Nitehawk Cinema's BARK AT THE MOON March programming.

SPECIAL BRUNCH SCREENINGS

THERE WILL BE BLOOD (158 mins, Paul Thomas Anderson, 2007)

Saturday, March 5th, 2016, at 11:45 AM

Sunday, March 6th, 2016, at 11:45 AM

Price: $11

Part of Nitehawk's Country Brunchin’ programming. Featuring a live music performance before the screening.

HANNAH (111 mins, Joe Wright, 2011)

Saturday, March 5th, 2016, at 11:30 AM

Sunday, March 6th, 2016, at 11:30 AM

Price: $11

Part of Nitehawk's IRISH THRILLS March programming.

TAKEN (93 mins, Pierre Morel, 2008)

Saturday, March 12th, 2016, at 11:45 AM

Sunday, March 13th, 2016, at 11:45 AM

Price: $11

Part of Nitehawk's IRISH THRILLS March programming.

TEEN WOLF (91 mins, Rod Daniel, 1985)

Saturday, March 12th, 2016, at 11:30 AM

Sunday, March 13th, 2016, at 11:30 AM

Price: $11

Part of Nitehawk's BARK AT THE MOON programming.

IN BRUGES (107 mins, Martin McDonagh, 2008)

Saturday, March 19th, 2016, at 11:45 AM

Sunday, March 20th, 2016, at 11:45 AM

Price: $11

Part of Nitehawk's IRISH THRILLS March programming.

THE WOLFMAN (103 mins, Joe Johnston, 2010)

Saturday, March 26th, 2016, at 11:45 AM

Sunday, March 27th, 2016, at 11:45 AM

Price: $11

Part of Nitehawk's BARK AT THE MOON programming.

THE USUAL SUSPECTS(106 mins, Bryan Singer, 1995)

Saturday, March 26th, 2016, at 11:30 AM

Sunday, March 27th, 2016, at 11:30 AM

Price: $11

Part of Nitehawk's IRISH THRILLS March programming."

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Baskin: "A five-man unit of cops on night patrol get more than they bargain for when they arrive at a creepy backwater town in the middle of nowhere after a call comes over the radio for backup. Entering a derelict building, the seasoned tough guys and their rookie junior, who’s still haunted by a traumatic childhood dream, do the one thing you should never do in this kind of movie: they split up. They soon realize they’ve stumbled into a monstrous charnel house and descend into an ever-more nightmarish netherworld where grotesque, mind-wrenching horrors await them at every turn. This is one Baskin (that’s “police raid” to you non-Turkish speakers) that isn’t going to end well. But wait! Things aren’t what they seem in this truly disturbing, outrageously gory, and increasingly surreal film whose unpredictable narrative pulls the carpet from under your feet and keeps you guessing right up to the final moment. A wildly original whatsit that reconfirms Turkey as the breakout national cinema of the moment.

On VOD and Opening New York at The IFC Center on March 25th. Opening Los Angeles at Arena Cinema on April 1st."

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Everlasting: "We head over to the 17th Annual Nevermore Film Festival (Feb. 12-14) for the Official U.S Premiere [of Everlasting] (Feb. 13) in Durham, North Carolina, at the historic Carolina Theatre and to receive our Jury Award - Best Feature."

"Starring Valentina de Angelis (The Midnight Game), Adam David (The Stranger in Us), SAG Award Winner Elisabeth Rohm (American Hustle, Joy), Pat Healy (Cheap Thrills), Robert LaSardo (Nip / Tuck), Bai Ling (The Crow), Michael Massee (Lost Highway), Jerell Scott (Project Runway), Molly Tarlov (MTV's Awkward).

Music Composers: Scott Gordon, David Levita (Criminal Minds)
Featuring songs by: Cold Cave, Crystal Castles
Writer-Director: Anthony Stabley
Producers: Shannon Makhanian, Anthony Stabley
Associate Producer: Debra Trevino
Cinematographer: Jon Bickford
Editors: Bryan Colvin, Brad McLaughlin
Production Design: Candi Guterres
Costumes: Alycia Belle
Sound Mixer: Dana Ferguson."

For more information on the Nevermore Film Festival, also known as the "Feast of the Macabre", visit: http://www.carolinatheatre.org/films/festivals/nevermore

For more information on the historic Carolina Theatre, visit: http://www.carolinatheatre.org/films/festivals/nevermore

About the Author - Tamika Jones

Tamika hails from North Beach, Maryland, a tiny town inches from the Chesapeake Bay.She knew she wanted to be an actor after reciting a soliloquy by Sojourner Truth in front of her entire fifth grade class. Since then, she's appeared in over 20 film and television projects. In addition to acting, Tamika is the Indie Spotlight manager for Daily Dead, where she brings readers news on independent horror projects every weekend.

The first horror film Tamika watched was Child's Play. Being eight years old at the time, she remembers being so scared when Chucky came to life that she projectile vomited. It's tough for her to choose only one movie as her favorite horror film, so she picked two: Nosferatu and The Stepford Wives (1975).

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