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Tagline: "How can you fight an enemy you can't see?" Filmax International, based in Barcelona, Spain, is developing a new mysterious thriller titled I Will Die Tonight. This is director Miguel Angel Vivas' fourth feature as director and film fans might recognize his name from the recently released Kidnapped (2011). This title also sounds exciting. In the story, Marcos is wrongfully accused of murder. His crime is obviously a set-up and Marcos must find the man who framed him, before it is too late. A concept poster for this film is now available with more details to come. Still in the early stages, I Will Die Tonight is being produced by Castillao Pictures. Crew details are below. Director: Miguel Angel Vivas. Screenplay: Alberto Marini. Producer: Julio Fernandez. Source: I Will Die Tonight at Filmax  |  |  |  Advertise Here - Contact me Michael Allen at 28Dla Subscribe to 28 Days Later: An Analysis Email...

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Mpi Media Group has announced its acquisition at the Cannes Film Market of all North American rights to Sleep Tight (Mientras Duermes), a psychological thriller from director Jaume Balaguero that we've been talking about for some time around these parts, and provided a new still.

From the Press Release:

Sleep Tight will be released theatrically in the fall of 2012 through Mpi’s genre arm, Dark Sky Films. The theatrical release will be followed by VOD and DVD availability.

The North American distribution deal was negotiated by Greg Newman, Executive VP of Mpi Media Group, and Ivan Diaz of Filmax.

Sleep Tight is a Filmax Entertainment and Castelao Pictures production, produced by Julio Fernandez. Written by Alberto Marini (Films to Keep You Awake), Sleep Tight stars Luis Tosar (The Limits of Control) as Cesar, an apartment building doorman who keeps very close tabs on the residents’ private lives and whose only happiness comes from others’ misery.

It has been officially announced that Mpi Media Group has acquired North American distribution rights for Sleep Tight, a Spanish thriller/horror film from [Rec] and [Rec] 2 co-director Jaume Balaguero:

“Cannes, France (May 15, 2012) – Mpi Media Group today announced it has acquired all North American rights to Sleep Tight, a psychological thriller that has drawn huge audiences and won numerous awards in Spain. Featuring “one of the most charismatic villains in the recent cinema” (Fotogramas), director Jaume Balaguero’s movie will be released theatrically in the fall of 2012 through Mpi’s genre arm, Dark Sky Films. The theatrical release will be followed VOD and DVD availability.

Sleep Tight is a Filmax Entertainment and Castelao Pictures production, produced by Julio Fernandez. Written by Alberto Marini (Films to Keep You Awake), it is the latest film from the director of the Calista Flockhart horror movie Fragile.

The North American distribution deal was negotiated by Greg Newman,...

Mpi Media Group has acquired all North American rights to the Spanish psychological thriller “Sleep Tight,” directed by “[Rec]” co-writer-director Jaume Balaguero. Mpi’s genre arm Dark Sky Films will release the film theatrically in the fall, followed by availability on VOD. The acquisition occurred at the Cannes market. Luis Tosar stars as a doorman who takes an unhealthy interest in denting the happiness of one of his annoyingly cheerful female apartment-building residents. The creeper played Fantastic Fest in the fall of 2011 before its popular release in Spain, where it has been nominated for a number of awards. Alberto Marini wrote the screenplay, and Julio Fernandez produced. “Mpi/Dark Sky Films is fortunate to work with some of the most talented directors in the genre,” said Mpi exec Greg Newman, who runs the company’s new Mpi Pictures distribution division. “We have long been fans of Jaume Balaguero, and...

Sometimes they come back, but what are they? Humans, ghosts, zombies, aliens, Kardashians? The new flick from Filmax is looking to answer that question once and for all with The Returned. Read on for the first details and artwork.

The film comes to us from Exorcismus director Manuel Carballo. Julio Fernandez ([Rec], Exorcismus, Sleep Tight) produces.

Synopsis

Kate works at the hospital in the Return Unit, helping those who have been infected by the virus that turns people into zombies. Kate’s dedication to her work is absolute, but few people realize that for her it is also a personal matter; Kate’s own husband, Jason, has been returned.

After various brutal and prolific attacks at the hands of Anti-Return groups and rumours that the “Protein” stock is running dangerously low, Kate fears for Jason´s safety. Suspicious of the government’s order that all the returned should report to a...

There's something in the air.  Home invasion films continue to be "a thing" in our genre and it doesn't appear to be slowing down.

Filmax and producer Julio Fernandez - the producer of the Rec series, Exorcismus, Sleep Tight and more - are prepping for Torment, a film that is going to be touted at the Canne film market this month.

Written by Michael Foster, the film concerns Cory Morgan, his wife and their 3 year old daughter Emily who decide to spend a quiet family holiday alone. When Sarah starts seeing strange things around the house, it soon becomes clear that they have some unwanted guests.

Now the family are forced to fight for their lives in what has become a festival of terror of epic proportions.

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