Get ready for an unsettling voyage into fear and paranoia. Breaking Glass Pictures has officially announced the North American acquisition and release of The Boat. It’s the taut, psychological thriller from Italian director Alessio Liguori (In the Trap).
The Boat is an example of international genre cinema, written by a collaborative writing team that includes Gianluca Ansanelli, Nicola Salerno, and Ciro Zecca. It leverages the inherent beauty and terrifying isolation of the Mediterranean setting to deliver high-stakes drama and deep psychological horror.
The premise begins innocently enough. Three young couples embark on a seemingly idyllic, luxurious getaway aboard a private yacht, seeking sun, sea, and relaxation.
However, the exciting experience quickly descends into a brutal, harrowing fight for survival. The yacht mysteriously drifts, leaving the couples stranded with no fuel, food, or fresh water. Making matters worse, all safety and communication systems have been disabled. Isolated and desperate, their situation is aggravated by a sinister voice that begins to broadcast over the radio. It manipulates their every action and pushes them to their psychological breaking point.
The confined space and extreme stress force long-buried dark truths from their individual pasts to surface. Trust dissolves completely. And the battle for survival turns inward, proving that no one on board will escape the voyage unscathed.
The ensemble includes: Marco Bocci (Enrico), Diane Fleri (Elena), Filippo Nigro (Flavio), Marina Rocco (Claudia), Caterina Shulha (Martina), Alessandro Tiberi (Federico), and Eduardo Valdarnini (Emilio). Produced by Marco Belardi for Lotus Production, The Boat is a high-quality international thriller that adds significant weight to Breaking Glass Pictures’ growing library of genre titles.
Rich Wolff, CEO of Breaking Glass Pictures, praised the acquisition, stating, “‘The Boat’ is a taut, nerve-shredding thriller that keeps you guessing until the final moment. We’re excited to bring this Italian gem to North American audiences who crave smart, suspenseful cinema with an international edge.”
Mark your calendars for the premiere of this intense Italian thriller when The Boat arrives on October 14, 2025, promising a terrifying ride on the open waves.
