It was announced tonight that After Dark has inked a deal with Arclight Films to feature Lake Mungo in it’s next incarnation of After Dark Horrorfest: 8 Films to Die For, which runs for one week in theatres across the United States from January 29nd – February 5th, making it the largest nationwide film festival. The film joins the previously announced Clive Barker adaptation Dread and The Graves. You can check out the first official stills, the promo trailer and full release beyond the break.
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The supernatural mystery is written and directed by Joel Anderson making his feature debut. Talia Zucker, Rosie Traynor, David Pledger and Martin Sharpe star. Georgie Nevile and David Rapsey produced. Dana Lambert, VP of Acquisitions at After Dark brokered the deal with Arclight Films who represented the filmmakers in the negotiations.
In Lake Mungo, sixteen-year-old Alice Palmer drowns while swimming in the local dam. When her body is recovered and a verdict of accidental death returned, her grieving family buries her. The family then experiences a series of strange and inexplicable events centered in and around their home. Profoundly unsettled, the Palmers seek the help of psychic and parapsychologist, Ray Kemeny. Ray discovers that Alice led a secret, double life. A series of clues lead the family to Lake Mungo where Alice's secret past emerges.
“Joel has created an eerily crafted, suspense piece that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats and will leave them with a sense of unease for days to come.” stated Solomon. “We’re pleased to bring such an original film to audiences in the US.”
Gary Hamilton, Managing Director of Arclight Films, added, “Arclight is extremely proud of the continuing success of Joel’s film and feel that After Dark has the right vision to bring maximum success for Lake Mungo in the US market.”
After Dark Films will continue to announce their line up over the upcoming months leading up to the January 29, 2010 release. “With Horrorfest entering its fourth year, we’re pleased that we can continue to bring to our fans exciting, new films that expand the entire horror genre.” added Solomon.
Oh yeah, and "...eerily crafted, suspense piece..." sounds like The Broken from last year which was about a broken record of visual flashes with a little plot development until the final omg moment.
So far, HORRORFEST has at least been an attempt at getting smaller projects some exposure. If they showed more like FRONTIER(S), BORDERLAND, ETC., I'd be fucking extatic!...
Ehh it looks okay, a little to much like A Haunting in Connecticut. But I'll probably see it anyway, you think they could come up with more original titles? "Lake Dead" "Lake Mungo?". WTF is a Mungo?
Well this and Dread look like the best of the fest. Surprised it was added to the fest. Hasn't it been borderline on its release date for the past year.
Is this a horror movie or just true events put together.
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