Momentum Pictures has acquired the North American queer horror film rights Devour from writer-director Carter Smith.
Swallowed
is set in a remote town on the Maine-Canada border, according to the project description , “It’s a story about friendship and our willingness to endure extremes to protect those we love. Blood and pus, its grotesque body horror is told in run-of-the-mill tradition—naked flesh and a tribute to a classic Appalling violation of midnight movies.” 2023
Momentum Pictures scheduled for February , Released.
Cooper Koch, Jena Malone, Mark Barton and newcomer Jose Colon star in this film starring Smith, Noah Long, Helio Kane A film produced by Persia and Ross O’Connor. Josh Senior and Evan Buxbaum executive produce.
Swallowed
has been on the festival circuit including horror fest Fantasia, Fantastic and Screamfest. It won the Best Film Jury Prize at NewFest, the New York-based LGBTQ+ film and media festival.
devours into this world. It’s been a muddy wild ride and their passion for the project has been with them from the moment they first set eyes on it,” said Smith.
XYZ negotiated a deal with Momentum on behalf of the filmmakers.
“As evidenced by its enthusiastic reception at film festivals around the world, Carter’s creative approach to One type brings a whole new perspective. We are excited to partner with XYZ to bring Carter’s unique vision to audiences around the world,” added Ian Goggins of Momentum Pictures. The Passenger, the release. 2023 2023
