Epic Footage’ DREAD Label Units Launch Date for Revenge Slasher BYSTANDERS: “DREAD, L.A.-based distribution and financing firm Epic Footage’ specialty horror label, might be releasing the rape-revenge thriller, BYSTANDERS, in North America. The function might be accessible for hire or buy on video-on-demand (VOD) January 21, 2025. Through the movie’s competition run, the title garnered awards from Nightmares Movie Competition and HorrorHound Movie Competition. At HorrorHound it was nominated for 11 awards — profitable seven, together with Greatest Function, Greatest Directing, Greatest Writing, Greatest Supporting Efficiency (Garrett Murphy), Greatest Cinematography, Greatest Modifying, and Judges Alternative. Bystanders marks Mary Beth McAndrews’ directorial debut and stars Brandi Botkin, Bob Wilcox, Garrett Murphy, Jamie Alvey, Chaney Morrow and Hannah Fierman. Jamie Alvey additionally served because the movie’s author.
Uniquely positioned from a feminist viewpoint, the Bystanders synopsis reads: Clare and Grey are your typical loving millennial couple navigating a jaded world. Abby is a candy awkward teen. When Abby attends a celebration held by her crush, a wealthy frat boy hotshot named Cody, the bash spins uncontrolled when Cody and the boys resolve to drug, rape, and hunt a number of of the women in attendance. When Abby’s path intersects with Grey and Clare’s path, they type an unlikely alliance throughout an evening of chaos and bloodshed because the trio struggle for his or her lives towards the collegiate creeps.
“Bystanders has been extremely near my coronary heart since I first learn Jamie Alvey’s script,” says the movie’s director, Mary Beth McAndrews. “As a sexual assault survivor, with the ability to inform this story in all of its gory glory has been extremely cathartic and liberating. A movie like Bystanders is extra essential now than ever and I am thrilled that Dread helps us share it with the world.”
Epic Footage Group CEO Patrick Ewald says, ‘Mary Beth McAndrews is a visionary on this planet of horror, and Bystanders is a testomony to her creativity and fearless storytelling. This movie is not only a chilling expertise; it’s a mirrored image of Mary Beth’s distinctive perspective and fervour for pushing the boundaries of the style.’ “
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DEATH OF A UNICORN: “A father (Paul Rudd) and daughter (Jenna Ortega) by accident hit and kill a unicorn whereas en path to a weekend retreat, the place his billionaire boss (Richard E. Grant) seeks to take advantage of the creature’s miraculous healing properties.”
STARRING
Paul Rudd, Jenna Ortega, Will Poulter, Téa Leoni, and Richard E. Grant
WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY
Alex Scharfman
IN THEATERS SPRING 2025
eVil Sublet: “In eVil Sublet, a seemingly good couple stumbles upon their dream house in New York Metropolis, drawn in by the remarkably low hire. However as they quickly uncover, the worth could also be larger than they anticipated. Haunted by vengeful spirits, they need to navigate the chaos of their new house the place laughter and terror collide. That includes the legendary Sally Struthers in her first-ever horror movie position, the film blends humor and horror in a method that each pays homage to and subverts traditional style tropes.”
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