Get ready for a spine-tingling experience! David Dastmalchian, known for his captivating role in Late Night with the Devil, alongside the talented Georgina Campbell from Barbarian, are gearing up to headline the chilling horror thriller The Shepherd. Under the direction of John Hyams, whose impressive filmography includes titles like Sick and Universal Soldier, this project promises to be a pulse-pounding ride. With production set to kick off this fall, the excitement is palpable!
Written by Alexander Gustaveson, the tale unfolds as follows: In the eerie nights of Nevada, a young woman in labor attempts to flee an abusive past, only to have her escape thwarted by a mysterious stranger harboring a sinister secret in her car. Can you feel the tension already?
In an intriguing move, Anton is taking charge of global rights while also partnering with UTA Independent Film Group and Cinetic to handle North American rights. They’re gearing up to unveil distribution sales at the prestigious Marche du Film, which adds another layer of anticipation to this project.
This cinematic gem will be brought to life through the collaboration of Spooky Pictures and Image Nation, with a talented production team. Steven Schneider and Roy Lee will steer the ship for Spooky Pictures, while Ben Cornwell, Jordan Foley, and Nick Smith bring their expertise from Paperclip Ltd. to the table. Jonathan Rosenthal and Sébastien Raybaud from Anton are also onboard as producers, and both Dastmalchian and Campbell will wear the executive producer hat along with Ben Ross and Derek Dauchy for Image Nation, Rami Yasin from Spooky Pictures, and Yeardley Smith from Paperclip Ltd.
Ben Ross, CEO of Image Nation, shared his enthusiasm: “Following the success of Late Night with the Devil, we’re thrilled to partner with David Dastmalchian once more on The Shepherd. His unique energy and depth elevate any project he takes on, and this film is yet another testament to our enduring partnership with Spooky Pictures.” In the spirit of collaboration, Dastmalchian expressed his excitement: “Once I turned the first few pages of The Shepherd, I was hooked. The thought of bringing this high-octane, horrifying world to life is captivating, and John is the ideal director to realize it. I’ve been eager to dive back in with Roy and Steven after our work on Late Night with the Devil and can’t wait to unleash some genre-defining magic with Good Fiend Films.”
Will you be joining us in the anticipation of seeing David Dastmalchian and Georgina Campbell light up the screen in The Shepherd? We’d love to hear your thoughts, so drop a comment below!
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