Tubi which has a library of thousands of horror movies has just announced it has acquired the exclusive U.S. streaming rights to the STXfilms supernatural thriller, Bed Rest.
Starring Melissa Barrera (“In the Heights,” “Scream”) the film is written by Lori Evans Taylor (“Final Destination 6”) who is making her directing debut.
STXfilms has the global distribution rights for Bed Rest, which STXinternational has licensed the film worldwide. The film is produced by William Sherak, James Vanderbilt, and Paul Neinstein through their Project X Entertainment banner, along with Evans Taylor and Barrera. Financing for the film was provided by Bondit Media.
In the film, “After years of struggling to start a family, Julie Rivers (Barrera) is pregnant again and moving into a new home with her husband as they embrace a fresh start. Upon being ordered to mandatory bed rest, Julie begins to slowly unravel as she suffers through the monotony and anxiety of her new constraints. Soon, terrifying ghostly experiences in the home begin to close in on Julie, stirring up her past demons and causing others to question her mental stability. Trapped and forced to face her past, and the supernatural, Julie fights to protect herself and her unborn baby.”
“We’re very excited to be the exclusive home for this gripping psychological thriller that has you wondering until the very end if what we see is to be believed,” said Adam Lewinson, Chief Content Officer, Tubi. “Melissa is absolutely captivating in BED REST and we can’t wait for audiences to see her incredible portrayal of this isolated character working through her grief while facing frightening supernatural elements.”
“We knew Melissa was the perfect choice to headline this film with her natural talent and work ethic,” said Project X Entertainment. “Having the pleasure of working with Melissa on two “Scream” films, she’s showcased her interest in all facets of filmmaking and proved to be an unbelievable producing partner, as well as a welcome part to the PXE family. We’re excited that all of us could come together to tell this thrilling story that Lori Evans Taylor created in her directorial debut.”Barrera captivated audiences in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s movie musical adaptation of “In the Heights,” for Warner Bros. She can currently be seen in the Netflix global hit “Keep Breathing” which premiered #1 in the Top 10 and remained there for weeks. Barrera will soon star as the title character in the musical “Carmen,” opposite Paul Mescal for Sony Pictures Classics. She previously starred in Paramount and Spy Glass Media’s latest installment of the iconic horror franchise “Scream,” and will reprise her role in the next installment set for a March 10, 2023 release.
Taylor recently completed the script for Final Destination 6 which is currently in pre-production. She is also currently working on the script I Am Still Alive, starring and produced by Ben Affleck. Her previous credits include Lucky Dog, Welcome Home, and others.
Barrera is repped by WME, Bridge Works Entertainment, Sugar 23, and Gang Tyre. Taylor is represented by ICM Partners, Kaplan/Perrone, and McKuin Frankel.
Bed Rest premieres exclusively on Tubi on December 7, 2022. While you’re waiting for Best Rest, be sure to explore Tubi’s huge library of horror as well as offerings from other genres FOR FREE!