WhileDannyandMichael Philippou’s A24 flickTalk to Memay be thebelle of the ballright now, Entertainment Squad’s label,The Horror Collectiveis promising that horror fans are in for a real treat with the upcoming featureGhosts of the Void. The title was officially picked up by the label just a few days ahead of its screening at the ninth annual Popcorn Frights which is currently underway in South Beach, Miami. The exclusive to Collider acquisition news means thatGhosts of the Voidwill find itself on a roster alongside other titles includingBring Out the Fear,Summoning Sylvia, andMean Spirited.
InGhosts of the Void, a couple finds themselves surprisingly ousted from their home, leaving them with no choice but to stay in their car for the night. Uncomfortable, but totally doable, the pair is prepared to muscle through and make the most of an unfortunate situation. But a group of maskedstrangerslurking in the shadows has other plans as they set upon the trapped duo and bring an entirely new kind ofnightmareto their story.
Known for his work as the writer and producer behind theMichael Shannon-led crime drama,Echo Boomers,Jason Millerpenned the horror flick’s screenplay and serves as the helmer in what will be his directorial debut. The feature is led byMichael Reagan(Lovecraft Country) andTedra Millan(Daddy’s Girl), the latter of whom is pictured in a first-look image for the production. Cowering in fear, the photo sees Millan’s character facing off against one of the couple’s terrorizers who, dressed completely in black, dons an unsettling mask to hide his identity.
A Standout Film
Already receiving heaps of positive feedback,Ghosts of the Voidhas been called “One of the year’s most sneakily effective horror films” by RogerEbert.com. Sharing these sentiments,Shaked Berenson, the CEO of Entertainment Squad said, “Horrorfilms echo the spirit of their age.Ghosts of the Voidtimely arrives amidst rampant inflation and vanishing livelihoods for many, and reminds us that true terror often lies beyond the supernatural by capturing the essence of our collective fear.” Mixing his “favorite genre” with themes of present-day struggles, Miller added, “The driving force of this movie for me was to capture the anxiety and fears that so many of us experience as we struggle to find our footing in the world.”Ghosts of the Voidwas produced byTony Kamin, Mike Wareand Speakeasy Pictures’Seth Savoy. The deal was negotiated on behalf of the producers byJay BurnleyandChandler Freelanderof Slated.
As of right now,Ghosts of the Voidhasn’t announced a release date, but you can check out more images below.
