Saban Films is acquiring North American distribution rights to horror thriller31, the latest film from visionary mastermindRob Zombie(House of 1000 Corpses, The Devil’s Rejects Halloween and Lords of Salem). The film starsSheri Moon Zombie, Golden Globe NomineeMalcolm McDowell, Jeff Daniel Phillips, Ginger Lynn Allen, Elizabeth Daily andMeg Foster.Rob Zombiewrote and directed the film, which made its World Premiere at the Sundance Film Festival and will have a September 16th release.
31 follows fivecarnival workerswho are kidnapped and held hostage in an abandoned, Hell-like compound where they are forced to participate in a violent game, the goal of which is to survive twelve hours against a gang ofsadistic clowns. Said Saban Films President Bill Bromiley.
“31 is a treat not just to horror fans, but fans of true auteur filmmaking. The film is executed in true stylisticZombiefashion. Rob is an unrivaled talent, and we are thrilled to bring his bold new film to audiences across the continent.”
SaidRob Zombie.
“After meeting with Saban, it was obvious that this was the perfect home for 31.They have a true understanding of the genre and how to handle it. I am very excited to work with them.”
Bill Bromiley, Ness Saban and Jonathan Saba negotiated the deal on behalf of Saban Films. UTA Independent Film Group arranged financing and handled North American rights. Bow and Arrow Entertainment financed the film and co-produced with Spectacle Entertainment Group.
Saban Films most recently acquired domestic rights to Renny Harlin’s action comedy Skiptrace, starringJackie Chanand Johnny Knoxville, out of Berlin. Additional upcoming titles in the Saban Films slate include: Alex and Benjamin Brewer’s The Trust starring Nicolas Cage and Elijah Wood, which made its premiere at the SXSW Film Festival; Tom Tykwer’s A Hologram for the King starring two-time Academy Award® winner Tom Hanks, where Saban is partnering with Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions on the theatrical release on April 22nd; and I Am Wrath with John Travolta.
Since the company’s launch in 2014, Saban Films has released The Homesman, starring Academy Award winners Tommy Lee Jones and Hilary Swank, which world premiered in Cannes; Tracers starring Taylor Lautner; Philip Martin’s The Forger starring John Travolta; American Heist starring Hayden Christensen, Academy Award Winner Adrien Brody, Jordana Brewster, Tory Kittles and Aliaune “Akon” Thiam; Some Kind of Beautiful starring Pierce Brosnan, Salma Hayek and Jessica Alba; Man Up starring Simon Pegg and Lake Bell; and MI-5 starring Kit Harington, Jennifer Ehle and Tuppence Middleton.
