Darclight
Films Announces the Cannes Market Premiere of
CONTRACTED
A One Night
Stand From Hell
LOS ANGELES (May 9, 2013) – 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 as a one-night stand with a
stranger, contracting what she thinks is an sexually transmitted disease, but
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 3, NIP/TICK), celebrated horror force Simon
Barrett (V/H/S, ABC'S OF DEATH, YOU'RE
NEXT), Charlie 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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About Arclight Films
Arclight Films is one of the world’s leading international sales
companies for theatrical, television and home video and is celebrating its
tenth year in business. Arclight Films has sold over 130 motion pictures
including the 2004 Best Picture Oscar® winner CRASH, and 2007 Golden Globe® Best Picture Nominee BOBBY.
Arclight Films additionally encompasses subsidiary labels Darclight
Films, the edgy genre-driven division of the company whose films include the
worldwide horror hit WOLF CREEK
(2005) and the current slate that includes 3D shark action thriller BAIT and Easternlight, a specialty arm
showcasing Asian cinema with the largest film library of any non Asian-based
indie film label. Films sold under the Easternlight banner include the
worldwide blockbuster FORBIDDEN KINGDOM
(2008) starring Jackie Chan and Jet Li, 14
BLADES (2010) starring Donnie Yen, legendary auteur Chen Kaige's SACRIFICE (2011) and a live action
adaptation of the world-renowned legend MULAN, now in pre-production. The
latest additions to Easternlight’s slate include 2012 Cannes Film Festival
“Directors Fortnight” official selection DANGEROUS LIASIONS, THE ASSASSINS starring Chow
Yun Fat and BADGES OF FURY starring
Jet Li.
Arclight Films maintains a presence at all major motion picture and
television festivals and markets with offices in Los Angeles, Sydney, Hong Kong
and Toronto.
For more
information on Arclight Films please visit www.arclightfilms.com
Interviews and images available upon
request.
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