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Action film is inspired by Gareth Evans’ martial arts hit ‘The Raid’.

Upcoming action movie Russian Raid has been sold to a series of territories including North America, which LA-based Mind the Gap Productions handled at this week’s virtual Cannes market.

The Russian feature, inspired by Gareth Evans’ 2011 martial-arts hit The Raid, to North America (WellGo), former Yugoslavia (McF) and Taiwan (MovieCloud).

It follows sales before the Marché du Film Online to Japan (Ipa), South Korea (Laon-i) and Australia/New Zealand (Madman Entertainment).

Discussions on the title are understood to be ongoing between sales agent Mind the Gap, led by Giulia Prenna,...

Stars: Luke Goss, Louis Mandylor, Elya Baskin, Audrey De León, Roberto ‘Sanz’ Sanchez, Mark Krenik, Ian Sharp, Renton Pexa, Marshal Hilton, Alain Mora, Matt Valvardi | Written by Robert Orr | Directed by R. Ellis Frazier

Former pop star turned actor Luke Goss has had an interesting post-pop career, carving his own path in Hollywood, appearing in a number of action movies since his star-making turn in Blade 2. He has put in some great performances in a bevy of direct-to-market action movies, in particular the Death Race Dtv sequels – two of my personal favourites of his. What makes Goss such a good action star is, honestly, his smouldering good looks and a quiet demeanour. Thanks to which, he can pull off a smooth spy role and a quiet hard man of action hero proportions. In Legacy he does both, playing MI6 agent Gray – who in the opening calmly and smoothly (with...

Action film is inspired by Gareth Evans’ martial arts hit ‘The Raid’.

Distributors in Asia have swooped on upcoming action movie Russian Raid, which La-based Mind the Gap Productions is taking to the virtual Cannes market.

The Russian feature, inspired by Gareth Evans’ 2011 martial-arts hit The Raid, has sold to Japan (Ipa), South Korea (Laon-i) and Australia/New Zealand (Madman Entertainment).

Discussions on the title are understood to be ongoing between sales agent Mind the Gap, led by Giulia Prenna, and buyers in the UK, France and North America.

Marking the directorial debut of Denis Kryuchkov, the film’s cast...

Us, UK, Spain, CHIna, Italy snap up Legacy.

Los Angeles-based Premiere Entertainment Group will launch worldwide sales at the Efm in Berlin next week on in-house production and Mena Suvari thriller Locked In after shooting wrapped in Pennsylvania.

Separately, the company has licensed a raft of territories on Luke Goss thriller Legacy, including a Us deal with ITN Distribution.

Premiere plans to show exclusive footage at the market on Locked In, which also stars Jeff Fahey, Jasper Polish, Costas Mandylor, Manny Perez, and Bruno Bichir.

Carlos V. Gutierrez makes his feature film directorial debut from his original screenplay about a...

To celebrate the upcoming July 4th UK DVD and Blu-ray release date for Hammer’s psycho-stalker thriller The Resident, courtesy of Icon Home Entertainment we have a rather spiffy gift pack to give away along with copies of the film on DVD for two runners up. Read on to be in to win!

Synopsis: Every year three million single women in America move into an apartment for the first time. They do not know who lived in the apartment before them, they do not know their landlords, and they don’t bother to change the locks. This is the story of one such woman…

After separating from her husband, pretty young doctor Juliet Dermer (Hilary Swank) moves to Brooklyn, settling into a new life in a stunning and spacious loft apartment that seems too good to be true. It is…

Mysterious occurrences lead her to suspect that she is not alone in her home,...

Chicago – “The Resident” is one of those thrillers in which you’re never supposed to be quite sure what the hell is going on and the deceptive description on the back of the box makes it sound like it could be a ghost story (as does the involvement of horror icon Christopher Lee). From the beginning, you’ll be asking yourself, is there something supernatural involved or is this more like “Sleeping With the Enemy” or “Psycho”? The answers come quickly and not in a very satisfying way.

Blu-Ray Rating: 2.0/5.0

Considering the fact that the back of the box tries to sell “The Resident” as a supernatural thriller (“…an evil you can’t see…until it’s too late”), one could consider what’s to follow a spoiler, but it’s so obvious from minute one and revealed well before the halfway mark that I’m not sure too much...

Hammer Films' The Resident hits Blu-ray and DVD today, but if you forgot to pre-order your copy, don't despair as we have a few Blu-rays to give away courtesy of Image Entertainment.

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Every year three million single women in America move into an apartment for the first time. They do not know who lived in the apartment before them, they do not know their landlords, and they don’t bother to change the locks. This is the story of one such woman…

After separating from her husband, pretty young doctor Juliet Dermer (Hilary Swank) moves to Brooklyn, settling into a new life in a stunning and spacious loft apartment that seems too good to be true. It is…

Mysterious occurrences lead her to suspect that she is not alone in her home,...

There are four notable horror features releasing Tuesday, March 29th on DVD or Blu-Ray. The After Dark Originals are hosting two of the films, including Husk and Prowl. Another is from Canadian director Ryan Nicholson (Gutterballs), while the final entry is the second film in thirty years from production company Hammer Films - The Resident.

If you are a Blu-Ray fan, then you will be disappointed with this weeks horror selections, as only The Resident, starring Hilary Swank, is available in high definition digital. As well, the majority of the special features for these discs will be on The After Dark entries, Husk and Prowl. Have a look at the release details for each one of these horror titles inside.

The synopsis for Prowl:

"Amber dreams of escaping her small town and persuades her friends to accompany her apartment-hunting in the big city. When their transportation breaks down, Amber...

In anticipation of the March 29th release of Hammer Films' The Resident on Blu-ray and DVD by Image Entertainment, we've gotten our claws into an uber-creepy exclusive clip that makes a very good argument for just why you should sleep with one eye open!

Synopsis:

Every year three million single women in America move into an apartment for the first time. They do not know who lived in the apartment before them, they do not know their landlords, and they don’t bother to change the locks. This is the story of one such woman…

After separating from her husband, pretty young doctor Juliet Dermer (Hilary Swank) moves to Brooklyn, settling into a new life in a stunning and spacious loft apartment that seems too good to be true. It is…

Mysterious occurrences lead her to suspect that she is not alone in her home, and quickly her fears become all too real.

In anticipation of the March 29th release of Hammer Films' The Resident on Blu-ray and DVD by Image Entertainment, we have a half dozen new stills, a trio of clips, and a snippet of Jeffrey Dean Morgan discussing his getting attached to the movie to share.

Synopsis:

Every year three million single women in America move into an apartment for the first time. They do not know who lived in the apartment before them, they do not know their landlords, and they don’t bother to change the locks. This is the story of one such woman…

After separating from her husband, pretty young doctor Juliet Dermer (Hilary Swank) moves to Brooklyn, settling into a new life in a stunning and spacious loft apartment that seems too good to be true. It is…

Mysterious occurrences lead her to suspect that she is not alone in her home, and quickly her fears become all too real.

Once extensively working for Hammer, Christopher Lee reunites with his dear old friend after a 34 year separation and the production company's 2008 relaunch. The film that's lured Lee back to the fold firmly fits with Hammer's trademark genre – horror. The Resident is a curious project, combining Hilary Swank as lead and executive producer with Finnish TV director Antti Jokinen, who notably directed the opening segment of 2007's Eurovision Song Contest.

A very preppy-looking Swank plays surgeon Juliet, whose boyfriend cheats on her after she moves especially to New York to be near him. Still hung up on the love of her life and scarred by him betraying her in the bed they shared, Juliet seeks her own apartment in an attempt to rebuild her life. After being shown around some seriously unappealing box-rooms, she stumbles across her dream apartment and too-good-to-be-true landlord, Max (Jeffery Dean Morgan). Reasonably priced and huge, the...

Here's the new UK quad one-sheet for Hammer Film's The Resident starring Hilary Swank, Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Christopher Lee. the thriller will have a Us theatrical release on February 17th and a Blu-ray and DVD release on March 29th. That's fast aint it! Plot:

Every year three million single women in America move into an apartment for the first time. They do not know who lived in the apartment before them, they do not know their landlords, and they don’t bother to change the locks. This is the story of one such woman…

After separating from her husband, pretty young doctor Juliet Dermer (Hilary Swank) moves to Brooklyn, settling into a new life in a stunning and spacious loft apartment that seems too good to be true. It is…

Mysterious occurrences lead her to suspect that she is not alone in her home, and quickly her fears become all too real.

No matter how you slice it, the artwork released here in the States for Hammer's The Resident is pretty bland. So how did they fare across the pond?

Not much better. Dig on the UK quad one-sheet below courtesy of Empire Online.

Hammer's The Resident will garner a Us theatrical release on February 17th and a Blu-ray and DVD release the very next month on March 29th. That's lightning fast and we're not complaining!

No word on special features yet, but Image Entertainment always handles things incredibly well. More soon!

Every year three million single women in America move into an apartment for the first time. They do not know who lived in the apartment before them, they do not know their landlords, and they don’t bother to change the locks. This is the story of one such woman…

After separating from her husband, pretty young doctor Juliet Dermer (Hilary Swank) moves to Brooklyn,...

In what appears to be one of the fasted theater to DVD/Blu-ray release in history, the Hammer Films movie The Resident will release on February 17th in theaters and then hit retail shelves on March, 29th. Check out the one sheet below as well as the trailer for The Resident below the synopsis.

Every year three million single women in America move into an apartment for the first time. They do not know who lived in the apartment before them, they do not know their landlords, and they don’t bother to change the locks. This is the story of one such woman…

After separating from her husband, pretty young doctor Juliet Dermer (Hilary Swank) moves to Brooklyn, settling into a new life in a stunning and spacious loft apartment that seems too good to be true. It is…

Mysterious occurrences lead her to suspect that she is not alone in her home,...

In the quickest turnaround to home video we have ever heard of, Hammer's The Resident will garner a theatrical release on February 17th and a Blu-ray and DVD release the very next month on March 29th. That's lightning fast and we're not complaining!

Dig on the first look at the Blu-ray and DVD artwork below via a sales ad on DVD Active. No word on special features yet, but Image Entertainment always handles things incredibly well. More soon!

Every year three million single women in America move into an apartment for the first time. They do not know who lived in the apartment before them, they do not know their landlords, and they don’t bother to change the locks. This is the story of one such woman…

After separating from her husband, pretty young doctor Juliet Dermer (Hilary Swank) moves to Brooklyn, settling into a new life in a...

With its March 29, 2011, Blu-ray/DVD release date locked in, we have all been wondering just when we were going to get a chance to see The Resident in theatres. Along with a slightly revised trailer an answer has come -- February 17th, 2011!

Every year three million single women in America move into an apartment for the first time. They do not know who lived in the apartment before them, they do not know their landlords, and they don’t bother to change the locks. This is the story of one such woman…

After separating from her husband, pretty young doctor Juliet Dermer (Hilary Swank) moves to Brooklyn, settling into a new life in a stunning and spacious loft apartment that seems too good to be true. It is…

Mysterious occurrences lead her to suspect that she is not alone in her home, and quickly her fears become all too real.

With a March 29, 2011, Blu-ray/DVD release date and a limited theatrical run still looming for The Resident, the Antti Jokinen-directed thriller for Hammer and Image Entertainment, the promo goods are making their way online. How about three new looks at the great Christopher Lee for you?

Every year three million single women in America move into an apartment for the first time. They do not know who lived in the apartment before them, they do not know their landlords, and they don’t bother to change the locks. This is the story of one such woman…

After separating from her husband, pretty young doctor Juliet Dermer (Hilary Swank) moves to Brooklyn, settling into a new life in a stunning and spacious loft apartment that seems too good to be true. It is…

Mysterious occurrences lead her to suspect that she is not alone in her home, and quickly her fears become all too real.

How exciting was the fact that Let Me In (from last October) was not only a great film, but Hammer Films’ first vampire film in nearly 30 years? Well, let me ask you how exciting then is that horror vet/legend Christopher Lee is back with Hammer Films in The Resident, which will get a DVD debut on March 29th, 2011 from Image Entertainment. Below is a newly released still featuring Dracula himself:

Here’s the plot: “Every year three million single women in America move into an apartment for the first time. They do not know who lived in the apartment before them, they do not know their landlords, and they don’t bother to change the locks. This is the story of one such woman…

After separating from her husband, pretty young doctor Juliet Dermer (Hilary Swank) moves to Brooklyn, settling into a new life in a stunning and spacious...

The Resident starring Hilary Swank (Insomnia) and Jeffery Dean Morgan (Jonah Hex) will not be hitting theatres as expected, within Canada or the Us. Instead, this film, from Hammer Film Productions, will go to DVD and Blu-Ray March 29th,. United Kingdom horror fans can expect to see the film March 11th. Image Entertainment will distribute.

This is a major blow to Hammer Films, which created this film. Hammer Films has only produced three films in the last ten years and the $20 million price tag on this piece will be hard to recover from sales on home entertainment alone. The film's trailer is below and the latest film poster is listed left.

The synopsis for The Resident here:

"The story tells of Juliet Dermer (Hilary Swank), a doctor who moves into the attic of an apartment block and begins to suspect that someone is watching her, only to discover that her landlord,...

Well, this is curious. Despite a one-sheet that teased a spring theatrical release for Hammer's Hilary Swank horror vehicle, The Resident, Image Entertainment has announced a March 29th, 2011m Blu-ray/DVD release date for the Antti Jokinen-directed thriller.

Every year three million single women in America move into an apartment for the first time. They do not know who lived in the apartment before them, they do not know their landlords, and they don’t bother to change the locks. This is the story of one such woman…

After separating from her husband, pretty young doctor Juliet Dermer (Hilary Swank) moves to Brooklyn, settling into a new life in a stunning and spacious loft apartment that seems too good to be true.

It is…

Mysterious occurrences lead her to suspect that she is not alone in her home, and quickly her fears become all too real. In a chilling revelation,...

A new poster is out for The Resident, staring Hilary Swank.

Synopsis: Every year three million single women in America move into an apartment for the first time. They do not know who lived in the apartment before them, they do not know their landlords, and they don’t bother to change the locks. This is the story of one such woman…

After separating from her husband, pretty young doctor Juliet Dermer (Hilary Swank) moves to Brooklyn, settling into a new life in a stunning and spacious loft apartment that seems too good to be true.

It is…

Mysterious occurrences lead her to suspect that she is not alone in her home, and quickly her fears become all too real. In a chilling revelation, she discovers that her seemingly charming, young landlord, Max (Jeffrey Dean Morgan), has developed a dangerous obsession with her. A terrifying game of cat and mouse...

Hilary Swank’s new horror/thriller The Resident now has a one-sheet, the film debuted at the American Film Market early in November. This comes from Hammer Film Productions, it currently is set for a UK release in March next year. Hilary Swank stars with Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Christopher Lee and Lee Pace, the film was directed by Antti Jokinen who wrote the script with Robert Orr.

Every year three million single women in America move into an apartment for the first time. They do not know who lived in the apartment before them, they do not know their landlords, and they don’t bother to change the locks. This is the story of one such woman. After separating from her husband, pretty young doctor Juliet Dermer (Hilary Swank) moves to Brooklyn, settling into a new life in a stunning and spacious loft apartment that seems too good to be true.

If you consider Hilary Swank to be your favorite bit of eye candy, then you're going to love the new one-sheet for her next horror flick from Hammer Studios, The Resident. Everyone else? Not so much.

Every year three million single women in America move into an apartment for the first time. They do not know who lived in the apartment before them, they do not know their landlords, and they don’t bother to change the locks. This is the story of one such woman…

After separating from her husband, pretty young doctor Juliet Dermer (Hilary Swank) moves to Brooklyn, settling into a new life in a stunning and spacious loft apartment that seems too good to be true.

It is…

Mysterious occurrences lead her to suspect that she is not alone in her home, and quickly her fears become all too real. In a chilling revelation, she discovers that her seemingly charming,...

Check out the first poster as well as new images for "The Resident" thriller starring Hilary Swank, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Christopher Lee and Lee Pace. Antti Jokinen directs as well as writing the screenplay with Robert Orr ("Underworld: Rise of the Lycans") and Erin Cressida Wilson ("Chloe," "Secretary"). After separating from her husband beautiful young Doctor Juliet begins a new life in Brooklyn. Her stunning, spacious loft apartment seems too good to be true and when mysterious occurrences lead her to believe she’s not alone Juliet discovers the unthinkable…someone is watching...

Check out the first poster as well as new images for "The Resident" thriller starring Hilary Swank, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Christopher Lee and Lee Pace. Antti Jokinen directs as well as writing the screenplay with Robert Orr ("Underworld: Rise of the Lycans") and Erin Cressida Wilson ("Chloe," "Secretary"). After separating from her husband beautiful young Doctor Juliet begins a new life in Brooklyn. Her stunning, spacious loft apartment seems too good to be true and when mysterious occurrences lead her to believe she’s not alone Juliet discovers the unthinkable…someone is watching...

Image Entertainment, Inc. picked up all U.S. rights to "The Resident" from Exclusive Media Group’s Hammer Films. The film stars two-time Academy Award-winning actress Hilary Swank as well as Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Christopher Lee, Lee Pace and Aunjanue Ellis. "The Resident" which was helmed by Antti Jokinen, opens theatrically in Spring next year. Jokinen wrote the screenplay alongside Robert Orr ("Underworld: Rise of the Lycans"). Bill Bromiley, Chief Acquisitions Officer for Image Entertainment, made today’s announcement. The story tells of a young doctor who suspects that she may not be alone in her Brooklyn loft. Her landlord has developed an eerie obsession with her.

"The Resident" which becomes Hilary Swank's latest starring vehicle has been previewed in a promo trailer. The trailer actually has come out few months ago in bootleg version but the high resolution one has just been found and still gives preview to how a young woman who lives alone in her apartment feels threatened by someone unknown.

After separating from her husband, pretty young doctor Juliet Dermer moves into a stunning and spacious loft apartment in Brooklyn that seems too good to be true. And then mysterious occurrences lead her to suspect that she is not alone in her home and quickly her fears become all too real.

In a chilling revelation, she discovers that her seemingly charming, young landlord, Max, has developed a dangerous obsession with her. A terrifying game of cat and mouse ensues as Juliet fights to free herself from Max's sinister intentions.

Hilary Swank is...

Hammer Films has unleashed the first trailer for their upcoming thriller The Resident.

Every year, three million single women in America move into an apartment for the first time. They do not know who lived in the apartment before them, they do not know their landlords, and they don’t bother to change the locks. This is the story of one such woman…

After separating from her husband, pretty young doctor Juliet Dermer moves to Brooklyn, settling into a new life in a stunning and spacious loft apartment that seems too good to be true.

It is…

Mysterious occurrences lead her to suspect that she is not alone in her home and quickly her fears become all too real. In a chilling revelation, she discovers that her seemingly charming, young landlord, Max, has developed a dangerous obsession with her. A terrifying game of cat and mouse ensues as Juliet fights...

Hammer Films is one of the oldest production companies in the business. Hammer is based in London and while this organization has not produced films since the 1980's things are about to change with The Resident. Starring Hilary Swank (The Black Dahlia), Jeffrey Dean Morgan (Jonah Hex), and Christopher Lee (Triage), The Resident is currently in post-production. Filming for The Resident began in May of 2009 and was completed in July of the same year, with shooting taking place in New York and New Mexico (Uhm). Now, that principal photography has been completed, by Hammer Films, a new trailer is available for fans.

In this clip Swank's character Dr. Juliet Dermer moves in to a new apartment. Here, Dermer is under constant surveillance via hidden cameras and microphones. Events come to a head as Dermer confronts the man responsible for invading her privacy. Have a look at the trailer and several photos from the production below.

Ah, YouTube. You just never know what's gonna pop up on it next! Fans super interested in the next feature from Hammer needn't wait any longer. Get ready to check out the trailer for The Resident right now!

Every year three million single women in America move into an apartment for the first time. They do not know who lived in the apartment before them, they do not know their landlords, and they don’t bother to change the locks. This is the story of one such woman…

After separating from her husband, pretty young doctor Juliet Dermer (Hilary Swank) moves to Brooklyn, settling into a new life in a stunning and spacious loft apartment that seems too good to be true.

It is…

Mysterious occurrences lead her to suspect that she is not alone in her home, and quickly her fears become all too real. In a chilling revelation,...

While Hammer Films The Resident doesn’t yet have a release date, we’ve landed a bunch of images from the thriller that stars Hilary Swank, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Lee Pace and Christopher Lee. While I didn’t know much about the film before landing these images, Hammer Films says The Resident is an erotic and sexy thriller in the vein of Disturbia and Fatal Attraction. It’s written by Antti Jokinen, Robert Orr (Savior) and Erin Cressida Wilson (Fur, Secretary). Antti Jokinen also directs. Here’s the short synopsis and after the jump are all the images:

After separating from her husband beautiful young Doctor Juliet begins a new life in Brooklyn. Her stunning, spacious loft apartment seems too good to be true and when mysterious occurrences lead her to believe she’s not alone Juliet discovers the unthinkable…someone is watching.

Here’s the full synopsis:

Every year,...

One flick that remains high on the list of films Dread Central staffers are looking forward to is The Resident. Why? Because Hammer Films, Hilary Swank, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and Christopher Lee all add up to some serious genre cred! That's why! Who's ready for some more stills?

Synopsis

Every year three million single women in America move into an apartment for the first time. They do not know who lived in the apartment before them, they do not know their landlords, and they don’t bother to change the locks. This is the story of one such woman…

After separating from her husband, pretty young doctor Juliet Dermer (Swank) moves to Brooklyn, settling into a new life in a stunning and spacious loft apartment that seems too good to be true.

It is…

Mysterious occurrences lead her to suspect that she is not alone in her home, and quickly...

One flick that's high on the list of films Dread Central staffers are looking forward to is The Resident. Hammer Films, Hilary Swank, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and Christopher Lee all add up to some serious genre cred, and we're pleased to present two exclusive new stills from the project as well as an updated synopsis.

Every year three million single women in America move into an apartment for the first time. They do not know who lived in the apartment before them, they do not know their landlords, and they don’t bother to change the locks. This is the story of one such woman…

After separating from her husband, pretty young doctor Juliet Dermer (Swank) moves to Brooklyn, settling into a new life in a stunning and spacious loft apartment that seems too good to be true.

It is…

Mysterious occurrences lead her to suspect that she is not alone in her home,...

Here's your daily dose of movie news for Jan. 31, 2009:

• Dan Fogler has officially joined Robert Zemeckis' "Mars Needs Moms!," which the director will shoot using the motion-capture technique he used in "The Polar Express," "Beowulf" and his upcoming "A Christmas Carol." As for the story, it follows a young boy who must help his mother when she is abducted by martians. (ComingSoon)

• Tom Wheeler is set to write "Puss in Boots," DreamWorks Animation's upcoming "Shrek" spinoff. Chris Miller worked on an earlier draft. Antonio Banderas voiced the feline swordsman in "Shrek 2" and "Shrek the Third." By the way, "Shrek Goes Fourth" is set for release May 21, 2010. (The Hollywood Reporter)

• Jeffrey Dean Morgan has joined Hilary Swank in Antti J. Jokinen's thriller "The Resident," about a doctor (Swank) who moves into a new Brooklyn loft and quickly discovers her landlord is a stalker. Jokinen wrote the script with Robert Orr,...

Jeffrey Dean Morgan ("Grey's Anatomy," upcoming Watchmen ) is reteaming with his P.S. I Love You co-star Hilary Swank in The Resident , a thriller Antti J. Jokinen is directing for Hammer Films. The story centers on a young doctor (Swank) who moves into a loft in Brooklyn where mysterious occurrences lead her to suspect that she is not alone in her home. She discovers that her seemingly charming landlord (Morgan) has developed a dangerous obsession with her, resulting in a terrifying game of cat and mouse. Jokinen and Robert Orr wrote the initial script, which was rewritten by Erin Cressida Wilson.

Other than all the movie titles you will read about below there are a few fanboy related items some of you may be interested in checking out: MTV talked to Darren Aronosfky about Robocop. Sylvester Stallone told Extra, "Yeah, we are doing another Rambo, but the conflict is whether to do it in America or a foreign country." Bd says Ghost Rider 2 is in the early stages of development. Arrow in the Head says Resident Evil 4 has a script written by Paul Anderson but he won't direct and they trying to lockdown Milla Jovovich. IESB is reporting Batman 3 is in the scripting stage, Dan Mazeau is writing The Flash and Get Smart 2 is coming in Spring 2010. With that out of the way let's get to the rest of it because there is a lot! Title: Furry Vengeance

Studio: Summit Entertainment

Director: Roger Kumble (College Road Trip)

Screenwriter: Not Available...

Jeffrey Dean Morgan, who plays The Comedian in Zack Snyder’s Watchmen, will reunite with Hilary Swank in The Resident, a thriller from director Antti J. Jokinen. The two previously shared the screen in P.S. I Love You. The story centers on a young doctor (Swank) who moves into a loft in Brooklyn where mysterious occurrences lead her to suspect that she is not alone in her home. She discovers that her seemingly charming landlord (Morgan) has developed a dangerous obsession with her, resulting in a terrifying game of cat and mouse. Jokinen will make his feature directing debut from a script he co-wrote with Robert Orr (Underworld: Rise of the Lycans). Erin Cressida Wilson (Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus, Secretary) recently turned in a rewrite. Jokinen, who hails from Finland, has directed music videos for Will Smith, Beyonce, Eminem, Korn and Celine Dion, and is co-founder of Solar Films,...

It was announced today that Jeffrey Dean Morgan (Watchmen) has been cast to star opposite two-time Academy Award winner Hilary Swank in the suspense/thriller The Resident for Hammer Films. Antti J. Jokinen is directing the film from a script he co-wrote with Robert Orr (Savior) and re-written by Erin Cressida Wilson (Secretary, Fur). Beyond the break you can check out a long synopsis for the film, which begins shooting soon. Exclusive Film Distribution is handling worldwide sales and distribution for the film. Hammer is producing the film for parent company Exclusive Media Group (Emg), the global filmed entertainment group combining Hammer and L.A. based Spitfire Pictures, backed by strategic Investment Group Cyrte Investments. The announcement was made by EMGs Co-CEOs Simon Oakes and Nigel Sinclair.

Jeffrey Dean Morgan will star opposite Hilary Swank in "The Resident," a thriller Antti J. Jokinen is directing for Hammer Films.

The story centers on a young doctor (Swank) who moves into a loft in Brooklyn where mysterious occurrences lead her to suspect that she is not alone in her home. She discovers that her seemingly charming landlord (Morgan) has developed a dangerous obsession with her, resulting in a terrifying game of cat and mouse.

Jokinen and Robert Orr wrote the initial script, which was rewritten by Erin Cressida Wilson. The film is the feature debut for the Finland-born Jokinen, a music video director who has worked with Beyonce, Shania Twain and Will Smith.

Hammer is producing on behalf of parent company Exclusive Media Group, a partnership between U.K.-based Hammer and Los Angeles-based Spitfire Pictures.

Morgan and Swank appeared together in "P.S. I Love You." Morgan, a fixture on "Grey's Anatomy,...

Supernatural and Watchmen star Jeffrey Dean Morgan is joining Hilary Swank in The Resident . Filming begins this May for Hammer Films. Directed by Antti J. Jokinen - who shares writing credit with Robert Orr and Cressida Wilson - the story tells of a woman who moves into a Brooklyn loft and discovers her landlord is a stalker. Morgan plays a character known as the Comedian in Warner Bros.' upcoming Watchmen opening March 6th. To Supernatural fans, he's best known as John Winchester, father to the Winchester brothers Sam and Dean, played by Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles, respectively.

Hillary Swank, Oscar winning star of "Million Dollar Baby", is set to star in a new American horror movie produced by the new version of Hammer Films. The film is entitled "The Resident," and it's about a woman stalked by her psycho landlord. It's also going to be filmed in America apparently. Antti J. Jokinen is directing his own script, co-written with Robert Orr and revised by Erin Cressida. Not sure how big this is for fans of Hammer Horror, as this film is being shot in the U.S. When I first heard the news, I had images of Swank playing a British aristocrat from the 1700s battling vampires or something -- but that cleary ins't happening.

Hilary Swank has signed to star in Hammer Films' The Resident for director Antti J. Jokinen. Shooting begins in May. According to Variety , Swank will play a doctor who moves into a Brooklyn loft, there she discovers her new landlord is a stalker. Jokinen, a music video helmer who hails from Finland, is making his feature directing debut from a script he co-wrote with Robert Orr ( Underworld: Rise of the Lycans ). Erin Cressida Wilson ( Secretary ) recently turned in a rewrite. This is Hammer's second feature production since its resurrection. The British house of horror is also overseeing production on The Wake Wood by David Keating. This latest endeavor is financed by Hs Media, the Cyrte Investments-backed parent company of Hammer and Spitfire Pictures.

Hilary Swank has signed on to play The Resident in a new film from Finnish director Antti Jokinen and the newly revitalised Hammer Films. The story follows a doctor (Swank) who moves into a Brooklyn loft - only to develop the uneasy sense that all is not well and that she is Not Alone. Like, maybe her landlord is a crazed stalker, which makes it really awkward to ask for help when one needs a lightbulb changed.Joniken, who's best known as a music video director but who has written and directed several TV serials in his native Finland, will be making his feature debut on the project. He also co-wrote the script with Robert Orr (the upcoming Underworld: Rise of the Lycans), before Erin Cressida Wilson, of Secretary fame, did a polish.Shooting starts in May. Let's hope for the inclusion of such Hammer essentials as white nighties and...

Hilary Swank will star in The Resident, a thriller set to shoot next May under the reconstituted Hammer Films banner, report the trades. Antti J. Jokinen will make his feature directing debut from a script he co-wrote with Robert Orr (Underworld: Rise of the Lycans). Erin Cressida Wilson (Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus, Secretary) recently turned in a rewrite. Swank will play a doctor who moves into a Brooklyn loft. Becoming suspicious that she's not alone in her new home, she discovers her landlord is a stalker. Hammer co-CEOs Simon Oakes and Nigel Sinclair will produce with Guy East. Swank will executive produce. Jokinen, who hails from Finland, has directed music videos for Will Smith, Beyonce, Eminem, Korn and Celine Dion, and is co-founder of Solar Films, Finland's largest TV and film producer. He's also directed and co-written several TV series back home. Swank next hits the screen...

Hilary Swank is set to star in "The Resident," a thriller which will shoot in May next year under Hammer Films. Antti J. Jokinen makes her featute-length directorial debut. He also co-wrote the script with Robert Orr and Erin Cressida Wilson ("Secretary") penned a rewrite. Swank will apparently play a doctor who moves into a Brooklyn loft and becomes suspicious she is not alone. She learns that her landlord is a stalker.

Hilary Swank is set to star in "The Resident," a thriller which will shoot in May next year under Hammer Films. Antti J. Jokinen makes her featute-length directorial debut. He also co-wrote the script with Robert Orr and Erin Cressida Wilson ("Secretary") penned a rewrite. Swank will apparently play a doctor who moves into a Brooklyn loft and becomes suspicious she is not alone. She learns that her landlord is a stalker.

Hilary Swank is set to star in "The Resident," a thriller which will shoot in May next year under Hammer Films. Antti J. Jokinen makes her featute-length directorial debut. He also co-wrote the script with Robert Orr and Erin Cressida Wilson ("Secretary") penned a rewrite. Swank will apparently play a doctor who moves into a Brooklyn loft and becomes suspicious she is not alone. She learns that her landlord is a stalker. Hammer's CEOs Simon Oakes and Nigel Sinclair are producing along with Guy East. Tobin Armbrust, Alex Brunner, Tom Lassally and Swank are serving as executive producers.