News

Stars: Michelle Mylett, Caroline Korycki, Gemma Bird Matheson, Sydney Kondruss, Clare Bastable, Ry Barrett, JoAnn Nordstrom | Written by Chad Archibald, Cody Calahan | Directed by Chad Archibald

Chad Archibald, producer of Antisocial (a personal fave) turns his hand to directing with a film which is a bold attempt to create an all-new horror villain in The Drownsman. And hey, what’s not to like about another horror film starring the wonderful Michelle Mylett?

This time round Mylett plays Madison who, after almost drowning in a lake, develops debilitating hydrophobia and with good reason. It’s not just water the frightens Madison, it’s the supernatural entity that continually haunts her through it, a rancid ghostly entity trying to pull her into his dark, wet world. Her friends, worried for her sanity, decide to stage an intervention – with dire consequences. Their attempts to help their friend only unleash the drownsman’s rage...

Project Name: Haunted or Hoax

Asking For: $21,525 on Kickstarter

Amount Raised Thus Far (At Time Of Post): $21,038

Days Remaining In Campaign (At Time Of Post): 6

Description: An international team is coming together to tell the story of a haunted house. Natalie Forward is the creator behind Haunted or Hoax, a Canadian production currently seeking funds on Kickstarter.

Haunted or Hoax will star Isabel Kanaan and Sydney Kondruss as a pair of paranormal investigators who go to check out an old Victorian mansion called the Grantham House. While there, they will encounter the mansion's eccentric owner, portrayed by Natasha Negovanlis. Across the course of the series, mysteries will be uncovered and truths will be revealed.

While it is, on the surface, a standard ghost story, Haunted or Hoax plans to wear many hats. Its Kickstarter page says it will be "part comedy, part mystery, part supernatural and a whole lot of creepy,...

>Scream Queen Jessica Cameron is at it again with an all new movie, Save Yourself, which the filmmakers have revealed the first official trailer for the flick. So come inside to check it out!

Here at Cinelinx we like to talk about all aspects of filmmaking and movie news. To that end, we have Indie Beat where we highlight some of the latest news, trailers, and PR releases from the indie filmmaker scene. So if you're an independent filmmaker and want some coverage on our site, be sure to drop us a line at jordan@cinelinx.com.

In honor of “Women In Horror Month,” the Canadian, female-driven horror/thriller Save Yourself is releasing its official Teaser Trailer and first stills from the film. Staring Jessica Cameron (Truth Or Dare), Tristan Risk (ABC’s Of Death 2), Tianna Nori (Clean Break), Sydney Kondruss (The Drownsman), Bobbie Phillips (Carnival Of Souls) and a slew of other Canadian actresses,...

In honor of “Women In Horror Month,” the Canadian, female-driven horror/thriller Save Yourself is releasing its official teaser trailer and first stills from the film.

Staring Jessica Cameron (Truth Or Dare), Tristan Risk (ABC’s Of Death 2), Tianna Nori (Clean Break), Sydney Kondruss (The Drownsman), Bobbie Phillips (Carnival Of Souls) and a slew of other Canadian actresses, Save Yourself tells the story of five female filmmakers en route to their big L.A. premiere. But when one of them goes missing at a rest stop, the women soon find themselves pitted against a deranged scientist hell-bent on using them for his mysterious research.

This thrilling, character driven horror is finishing post-production and looking forward to hitting the festival circuit this year. Save Yourself features strong, self-reliant characters while having fun with female stereotypes in the horror genre. Producer Jessica Cameron had this to say about the film; “The characters are not just sexy,...

Wherever there's water—the drippy faucet, the washing machine, that puddle on the sidewalk—you can count on him being there, too, waiting to pull you into his water-logged world. From Anchor Bay Entertainment, The Drownsman splashes onto home media this spring, and we have details on the upcoming release. Also featured in our latest horror round-up is an update on James Wan’s Malignant Man, the big screen adaptation of the writer/director's limited comic book series, as well as release date details and cover art for Well Go USA's Killers, a horror-thriller produced by Gareth Evans (The Raid 2: Berandal, The Raid: Redemption).

The Drownsman Blu-ray / DVD: Press Release - "Beverly Hills -- Can a glass of water kill? When you see a puddle on the floor, do you fear you’ll fall into it? What if the stuff of life was a gateway into your worst dreams?...

Santa Monica-based Myriad Pictures has added boxing crime thriller Glass Chin to its Afm roster for all worldwide sales outside the U.S. House of Cards‘ Corey Stoll stars in the neo-noir Tribeca Film Festival entry as an ex-pugilist desperate to get back in the game who starts training a young fighter and gets involved in crooked dealings with a local restaurateur (Billy Crudup). Yul Vazquez (Kill the Messenger, Captain Phillips), Marin Ireland (I Am Legend, Hope Springs), and Kelly Lynch (The Jacket, Charlie’s Angels) also star. Noah Buschel (The Missing Person) wrote and directed the film which is produced by Louise Runge and Samantha Housman of Onezero Films, Susan Stover, and Sara Woodhatch. Lois J. Drabkin is exec producer. Myriad’s Audrey Delaney, Svp of Marketing & Acquisition, negotiated the deal with Cinetic on behalf of the filmmakers.

Oscar winner Chris Cooper is set to play J.D. Salinger in Coming Through The Rye,...

Anchor Bay has taken all rights in the Us, UK and Australia/New Zealand to The Drownsman, which Breakthrough Entertainment is selling at the Afm.

Chad Archibald directs the horror-thriller from Black Fawn Films about a hydrophobic woman who unwittingly draws her friends into a dangerous place after they stage an intervention.

Cody Calahan and Archibald co-wrote the screenplay. Michelle Mylett, Caroline Korycki, Gemma Bird Matheson, Sydney Kondruss, Clare Bastable and Ry Barrett star.

Christopher Giroux and Archibald produced The Drownsman and Peter Williamson, Ira Levy, Nat Abraham and Michael McGuigan are the executive producers with Breakthrough Entertainment.

“The Drownsman continues to attract significant entertainment companies worldwide, as reflected by our newest deal in the Us with Anchor Bay Entertainment,” said Breakthrough Entertainment evp of feature films Tim Brown. “Our collaboration with Black Fawn has generated extraordinary horror entertainment certain to attract fans of the genre and beyond.”

“Director Chad Archibald has gained a strong following among fans...

Stars: Michelle Mylett, Caroline Korycki, Gemma Bird Matheson, Sydney Kondruss, Clare Bastable, Ry Barrett, JoAnn Nordstrom | Written by Chad Archibald, Cody Calahan | Directed by Chad Archibald

Chad Archibald, producer of Antisocial (a personal fave) turns his hand to directing with a film which, whilst not a patch on Black Fawn Films previous effort, is still a bold attempt to create an all-new horror villain in The Drownsman. Plus, what’s not to like about another film starring the wonderful Michelle Mylett?

This time round Mylett plays Madison who, after almost drowning in a lake, develops debilitating hydrophobia and with good reason. It’s not just water the frightens Madison, it’s the supernatural entity that continually haunts her through it, a rancid ghostly entity trying to pull her into his dark, wet world. Her friends, worried for her sanity, decide to stage an intervention – with dire consequences. Their attempts to...

Some early distro news has come in for another flick which is playing as part of the 2014 Fantasia Film Festival, The Drownsman. Read on for the latest on this splashy new fear flick.

Bloody Disgusting is reporting that Anchor Bay Entertainment Canada and Breakthrough Entertainment will release The Drownsman in the Canadian home market.

Chad Archibald directs the film, which stars Michelle Mylett, Caroline Korycki, Gemma Bird Matheson, Sydney Kondruss, Clare Bastable, and Ry Barrett, who plays the title character.

Synopsis

After almost drowning in a lake, Madison finds herself bound to a life of fear. Unable to describe what happened to her during the moments she was underwater, Madison begins to develop hydrophobia: an abnormal fear of water.

Crippled by her post trauma, Madison attempts to shut out the world around her, but her fear intensifies when she begins to be haunted by the vision of an evil figure.

*full disclosure: a screener of this film was provided by Black Fawn Films. Director: Chad Archibald. Writers: Chad Archibald and Cody Calahan. Cast: Michelle Mylett, Caroline Korycki, Gemma Bird Matheson, Sydney Kondruss, Clare Bastable and Ry Barrett. Canadian based production company Black Fawn Films is know for developing quality horror film fare. They have completed films such as If a Tree Falls (2010), Neverlost (2010) and recently, the zombie thriller Antisocial (2012). Developed by Chad Archibald (Desperate Souls) and Ry Barrett (The Demolisher), Black Fawn Films offers another solid horror entry, with their title The Drownsman. The Drownsman is an atmospheric film. Appropriately darkly lit, this horror title offers an interesting storyline of a woman haunted by a mysterious beast; Madison's (Michelle Mylett) journey through redemption will reveal a few familial secrets. Heavily influenced by Wes Craven's early films, The Drownsman is one Canadian horror title which should...

[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]...

Another flick playing as part of the 2014 Fantasia Film Festival is The Drownsman, and in honor of its premiere there, we now have a new trailer. Check it out!

Chad Archibald directs the film, which stars Michelle Mylett, Caroline Korycki, Gemma Bird Matheson, Sydney Kondruss, Clare Bastable, and Ry Barrett, who plays the title character.

The Drownsman is screening August 2, 2014, at 5:15 Pm in the Db Clarke Theatre.

Synopsis

After almost drowning in a lake, Madison finds herself bound to a life of fear. Unable to describe what happened to her during the moments she was underwater, Madison begins to develop hydrophobia: an abnormal fear of water.

Crippled by her post trauma, Madison attempts to shut out the world around her, but her fear intensifies when she begins to be haunted by the vision of an evil figure. After watching her struggle for over a year, Madison's four friends stage...

In anticipation of its premiere at the Fantasia International Film Festival, the makers of The Drownsman have released a new trailer that's different than the one we first introduced to you back in May. The film has its Montreal premiere on August 2nd. Head to the Fantasia site for screening and ticket information. Michelle Mylett, Gemma Bird Matheson, Caroline Korycki, Sydney Kondruss, Clare Bastable and Ryan Barrett star. Chad Archibald directs.

The post A New Trailer for The Drownsman Surfaces appeared first on Shock Till You Drop.

Tristan Risk, who wowed audiences in the role of Beatress in American Mary last year, will be bringing her fabulous talents to the set of director Ryan M. Andrews' newest project, Save Yourself, which begins filming soon.

Little Miss Risk can also be seen in the new short film Call Girl, the upcoming Fetish Factory and Fembot, as well as many other entertainingly twisted underground projects, leading to what is sure to be a huge and exciting year for her. Currently, she joins Jessica Cameron amongst a fully Canadian cast in Andrews' Save Yourself.

Andrews is completely stoked to be working with Risk. "The Soskas’ film American Mary was arguably the biggest indie film of last year, and Tristan Risk’s character, Beatress, was a stand-out performance," Andrews said. "The character was so unique and interesting. Risk played it perfectly, and to have a talent like her bringing her...

by Seth Metoyer, MoreHorror.com

The already stellar cast of the upcoming film Save Yourself has added another great talent. One of my favorite indie actresses Tristan Risk has joined the project. Check out the full details below.

From The Press Release:

Director Ryan M. Andrews is excited to attach American Mary star Tristan Risk to a powerhouse ensemble cast of Canadian talent in Save Yourself, shooting this summer. Risk joins the previously announced cast of Jessica Cameron (Truth Or Dare), Ry Barrett (The Demolisher), Tianna Nori (Clean Break) and Sydney Kondruss (The Drownsman).

Regarding Risk, Andrews says; “The Soska’s film American Mary was arguably the biggest indie film of last year and Tristan Risk’s character ‘Beatrice’ was a stand out performance. The character was so unique and interesting. Risk played it perfectly, and to have a talent like her bringing her edge and attitude to Save Yourself is truly exciting.

Director Ryan M. Andrews have announced that American Mary star Tristan Risk is joining the powerhouse ensemble of Canadian talent already cast in Save Yourself, which shoots this summer. Risk joins the previously announced cast of Jessica Cameron (Truth Or Dare), Ry Barrett (The Demolisher), Tianna Nori (Clean Break) and Sydney Kondruss (The Drownsman).

Regarding Risk, Andrews says:

The Soska’s film American Mary was arguably the biggest indie film of last year and Tristan Risk’s character ‘Beatrice’ was a stand out performance. The character was so unique and interesting. Risk played it perfectly, and to have a talent like her bringing her edge and attitude to Save Yourself is truly exciting.

Since American Mary, Risk has been involved with more than half a dozen new films including Canadian Grindhouse company Astron 6’s film The Editor. About joining the cast of Save Yourself, Risk said:

I’m so thrilled...

The line-up for this year's Film4 FrightFest in London has just been announced – and boy, is it a doozy! Sporting a record-breaking 38 UK/European premieres and 11 world premieres, this August is going to be an exciting time in the genre calendar.

Check it all out right here, including lots of new images!

This year Film4 FrightFest will be moving from its previous home at Leicester Square's Empire Cinema to the nearby Vue Cinema (also on Leicester Square), prompting an ingenious reshuffle of the screening arrangements.

All main screen films will be presented at different times across three different screens, with two extra screens reserved for single-slot screenings of the various films hitting this year's Discovery Screens.

Here's the full list of goodies:

Main Screens (5, 6, 7)

Thursday Aug 21

Opening Night Film - The Guest (UK Premiere)

Director: Adam Wingard. Cast: Dan Stevens, Maika Monroe, Brendan Meyer, Sheila Kelley, Leland Orser. USA 2014. 99 mins.

Film4 FrightFest 2014, returning for its 15th year, unveils its biggest line-up ever. From Thurs 21 August to Monday 25 August, the UK’s leading event for genre fans will be at the Vue West End, Leicester Square, to present sixty-four films plus twenty shorts across five screens. There are sixteen countries representing five continents with a record-breaking thirty-eight UK or European premieres and eleven world premieres.

Are you ready for a monstrous and memorable mayhem of killer claws, cannibalism, cult classics, murderous musicals, chiller thrillers, graphic novel action and sick celluloid masterpieces? Then prepare yourself for the biggest, strongest and most eclectic must-see programme in Film4 FrightFest’s history.

From the opening night turbo-driven thrill-ride The Guest to the UK premiere of the closing night mesmeric sci-fi fantasy The Signal, FrightFest has netted the latest works from genre big-hitters such as Eli Roth (The Green Inferno), Alan Moore and Mitch Jenkins (Show...

Toronto-based filmmaker Ryan M. Andrews (2012's Sick) is currently in pre-production on his fourth feature-length horror flick, entitled Save Yourself. On tap for you today is the plot crunch, cast list and even a piece of poster art for the not-yet-shot film, and you can expect more about this one real soon!

In the meantime, head over to the Save Yourself Facebook page, to keep tabs on the project.

The film stars Jessica Cameron (Truth or Dare), Ry Barrett, Sydney Kondruss and Tianna Nori.

Synopsis

Five women on a road trip to La cross paths with a deranged mad scientist.

Visit The Evilshop @ Amazon!

Got news? Click here to submit it!

Subscribe to the Dread Central YouTube Channel!

Save others in the comments section below!

Toronto’s Breakthrough Entertainment has picked up sales for Cannes on thriller The Drownsman, which screens in the market on Thursday (15).

Chad Archibald directed the Black Fawn Films story of a woman haunted by an incident where she nearly drowned.

“We set out to make a film that created a new supernatural villain like the classic horror films of Clive Barker and Wes Craven, something that has become rare in the horror industry over the last decade,” said Archibald.

“Similar to Freddy Krueger, Michael Myers, Pinhead and Jason Voorhees, we wanted to create a villain with a rich history and a juicy hook that could ignite some fandom amongst genre fans.”

Michelle Mylett, Caroline Korycki, Gemma Bird Matheson, Sydney Kondruss, Clare Bastable and Ry Barrett star.

Christopher Giroux and Archibald produce and Peter Williamson, Ira Levy, Nat Abraham and Michael McGuigan are the executive producers.

Toronto’s Breakthrough Entertainment has picked up sales for Cannes on thriller The Drownsman, which screens in the market on Thursday (15).

Chad Archibald directed the Black Fawn Films story of a woman haunted by an incident where she nearly drowned.

“We set out to make a film that created a new supernatural villain like the classic horror films of Clive Barker and Wes Craven, something that has become rare in the horror industry over the last decade,” said Archibald.

“Similar to Freddy Krueger, Michael Myers, Pinhead and Jason Voorhees, we wanted to create a villain with a rich history and a juicy hook that could ignite some fandom amongst genre fans.”

Michelle Mylett, Caroline Korycki, Gemma Bird Matheson, Sydney Kondruss, Clare Bastable and Ry Barrett star.

Christopher Giroux and Archibald produce and Peter Williamson, Ira Levy, Nat Abraham and Michael McGuigan are the executive producers.

Is the trailer for the The Drownsman as good as it's poster? The moment of truth is here. See for yourself and let us know what you think in the comments below. Btw... still wanna hang this poster on our walls.... maybe even all of them!

Chad Archibald directs the film, which stars Michelle Mylett, Caroline Korycki, Gemma Bird Matheson, Sydney Kondruss, Clare Bastable, and Ry Barrett, who plays the title character.

Synopsis

After almost drowning in a lake, Madison finds herself bound to a life of fear. Unable to describe what happened to her during the moments she was underwater, Madison begins to develop hydrophobia: an abnormal fear of water.

Crippled by her post trauma, Madison attempts to shut out the world around her, but her fear intensifies when she begins to be haunted by the vision of an evil figure. After watching her struggle for over a year,...

I'm getting some solid Candyman vibes from this trailer for The Drownsman, which debuted online today just in time for Cannes. Chad Archibald's film got us interested with the cool poster that was released a bit ago (pictured here). The trailer itself - or the scenario depicted in the promo - presents a cool '80s/boogeyman vibe. Archibald co-penned the script with Cody Calahan (Antisocial). Michelle Mylett, Gemma Bird Matheson, Caroline Korycki, Sydney Kondruss, Clare Bastable and Ryan Barrett star.

The post Meet The Drownsman in This Promising Trailer appeared first on Shock Till You Drop.

We’re back with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes premiere details for Preservation and Hungerford, a trailer for the film Discopath, a chance to win your own copy of a new comic that features zombie cows, the first poster from The Drownsman, and more:

Screening Dates Announced for Preservation: “Actor Christopher Denham takes his second turn in the director’s chair with this finely crafted horror-thriller starring Pablo Schreiber (The Wire, Orange is the New Black), Aaron Staton (Mad Men), and Wrenn Schmidt (Boardwalk Empire). Brothers Sean and Mike Neary, along with Mike’s wife Wit, head out on a hunting trip that doubles as a distraction from their troubles at home. But ignoring the “closed” sign and heading deep into an overgrown nature preserve, they soon find their troubles are only beginning. When all of their gear is stolen,...

I've said it time and time again... a good one-sheet is enough to get me to watch a movie. Screw floating heads with pensive expressions. Hollywood, take note... See this poster for The Drownsman? This is how you do it!

Chad Archibald directs the film, which stars Michelle Mylett, Caroline Korycki, Gemma Bird Matheson, Sydney Kondruss, Clare Bastable, and Ry Barrett, who plays the title character.

Synopsis

After almost drowning in a lake, Madison finds herself bound to a life of fear. Unable to describe what happened to her during the moments she was underwater, Madison begins to develop hydrophobia: an abnormal fear of water.

Crippled by her post trauma, Madison attempts to shut out the world around her, but her fear intensifies when she begins to be haunted by the vision of an evil figure. After watching her struggle for over a year, Madison's four friends stage an intervention...

The poster for The Drownsman, a Canadian horror production, made its debut via Fangoria today. And it's quite the eye-catcher. The film began shooting last fall under the direction of Chad Archibald. At the time we were told the title was "tentative" - I guess they stuck with it! Archibald co-penned the script with Cody Calahan (Antisocial​). Michelle Mylett, Gemma Bird Matheson, Caroline Korycki, Sydney Kondruss, Clare Bastable and Ryan Barrett star.

The post This Poster for The Drownsman Gets Handsy appeared first on Shock Till You Drop.

The filmmakers behind the flick Antisocial are at it again up in the Great White North as shooting has commenced on their latest project, The Drownsman, and we have your details right here.

Michelle Mylett, Gemma Bird Matheson, Caroline Korycki, Sydney Kondruss, Clare Bastable, and Ryan Barrett star.

From the Press Release

The Drownsman (working title) began shooting in Guelph, Ontario, under the direction of Chad Archibald. Written by Archibald and Cody Calahan (Antisocial), The Drownsman (working title) is the second in a trilogy of horror movies created and produced by Black Fawn Films, executive produced by Breakthrough Entertainment, who also have world distribution rights.

Location shoots are in Guelph, with the majority happening at Mount Forest and Pike Lake Resort. Shooting will go for 17 days, and the running time is 88 minutes. The film will be ready February 2014, in time for Efm.

“We’re creating a film that defies physics,...

The tentatively-titled The Drownsman has kicked off shooting in Canada from the makers of the upcoming release Antisocial.

Chad Archibald directs and co-writes with Cody Calahan.  Michelle Mylett, Gemma Bird Matheson, Caroline Korycki, Sydney Kondruss, Clare Bastable and Ryan Barrett star.

After almost drowning in a lake, Madison finds herself bound to a life of fear. Unable to describe what happened to her during the moments she was underwater, she begins to develop hydrophobia: an abnormal fear of water. Crippled by her post trauma, Madison attempts to shut out the world but her fear intensifies and she is faced with the vision of a dark figure that haunts her day and night.

Read more...