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First Look at ‘Fading of the Cries’
This evening we scored the first ever stills from FADING OF THE CRIES, starring Elaine Hendrix, Thomas Nichols and Brad Dourif (best know as Chucky in the CHILD’S PLAY franchise). Directed by Brian Metcalf the plot centers on a young man who defends his town from evil forces, aided by a magic sword. The Aspect produced film is now in post and is budgeted around $5 million.
Old release info: Actress, ELAINE HENDRIX (The Beacon, Food For Thought) has just signed on to the fantasy horror film FADING OF THE CRIES which is written/directed by BRIAN METCALF. There currently aren’t many details on the project, but it is said to revolve around a small town that comes under attack of human-like creatures being led by horror icon, BRAD DOURIF. Hendrix is playing one of the lead female roles, “Maggie”. When asked to describe her character her reply is, “She is a sister racked with guilt and mother determined to redeem herself.” Shooting is currently underway in Los Angeles, CA and is expected for release in 2010. Hendrix recently won Best Actress at the DUKE CITY SHOOTOUT FESTIVAL for her role as Ms. Priss in the zombie flick “Food for Thought”. Her supernatural horror film, “The Beacon” co-starring Teri Polo is slated for release sometime next year and she is also slated to star alongside Michael Pare’ and Nichelle Nichols in the horror film DAVID written and directed by Christopher White.
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New Documentaries Explore the Cult Legacies of ‘The Keep’ and ‘Wolfen’; Watch the Trailers Now [Exclusive]
Undersung werewolf gem Wolfen and Michael Mann’s The Keep get the spotlight in a pair of feature documentaries acquired by Antenna Releasing.
A World War II Fairy Tale, which covers the infamous production of and reception to The Keep, will receive a limited theatrical release in October, followed by a TVOD release on Apple/Amazon. The Keep will also screen as a double feature for some showings.
For Uncovering Wolfen, Antenna eyes a limited theatrical release for 2027. Both films are currently available for booking via Antenna prior to their theatrical and digital releases.
Both documentaries are directed by Stewart Buck, who co-helms with Stéphane Piter on A World War II Fairy Tale.
“We at Antenna are obsessed with film history,” said Chief Acquisitions Officer Billy Ray Brewton. “Stewart has done such a remarkable job of really diving into the deepest recesses of how these films were made and, in doing so, has created the definitive histories of both projects.”
“We’re delighted to be partnering with Antenna Releasing!” said director Buck. “It’s refreshing to see a filmmaker-friendly approach to distribution with people who know what it’s like to be in the trenches with independent projects that struggle to find a home in the crowded marketplace.”
Check out our exclusive trailer and poster reveal of both documentaries below.
Released in 1983, Michael Mann’s The Keep was a notorious box office bomb, critically lambasted and all but forgotten for years, save for the fascination with Tangerine Dream’s iconic score. In recent years, the film has enjoyed a bit of a resurgence and is widely considered a cult classic, though director Michael Mann and many cast members refuse to acknowledge it.
Wolfen, on the other hand, was critical success but was overshadowed heavily by its flashier 1981 siblings An American Werewolf in London and The Howling. It’s also a trailblazer for socio-political horror, and the doc will explore that via the craftspeople who made it.
Look for them both in theaters soon. Stay tuned for more as it arrives.
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