A brand-new player in the horror game arrived at Cannes with a slate that sounds, well, Bloody Good! The newly launched label Bloody Good Time Films is making its debut at this year’s Marché du Film with a tightly curated selection of horror and psychological thrillers. Front and center is their completed feature, House of Abraham.
A Slate of Thrills and Chills
Get ready for some exciting titles from this new company:
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“Welcome To Paradise”: Directed by Richard Summers-Calvert, this film boasts a fantastic cast including Bill Nighy, Mathew Horne, Togo Igawa, and Simon Fisher-Becker. It follows a woman who finds herself in a strange, magical carnival with no memory of anything but her name.
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“Follow The Dark”: Starring the always-great James Cosmo, Arifin Putra, and Hannah Al Rashid, this film is about a grieving detective who stumbles upon a portal to a parallel universe. He hopes to find answers about his son’s death, but instead, he confronts a darkness far more terrifying than he could have ever imagined.
Other upcoming titles also in post-production include:
- “Born In The Grave”: A completed Indonesian horror film that promises scares from a new perspective.
- “The 13th Child”: Directed by James Crow, this one also has worldwide rights available.
The Team Behind the Terror
Bloody Good Time Films was founded by Charlotte Saunter, who brings a wealth of experience from her time in sales and acquisitions at Banijay and MGM Studios. The company is all about globally marketable genre fare. It will focus on high-concept horror, elevated suspense, and storytelling that pushes boundaries. Their initial lineup includes completed titles and works currently in post-production from emerging and established filmmakers.
Leading the charge, House of Abraham, written by Lukas Hassel and directed by Lisa Belcher. The film stars Natasha Henstridge (Species), the legendary Lin Shaye (Insidious), and Lukas Hassel (The Black Room). It’s produced by Lisa Belcher, Paul Merryman, and Melissa Kirkendall, with Sid Ganis, Vance & Priscilla Hinton as executive producers.
House of Abraham follows a woman desperately looking for an end to her suffering. She checks into the mysterious House of Abraham, which happens to be home to an enigmatic cult that promises a way out. But, as you’d expect, she soon discovers that not all is what it seems, and she must quickly hatch a plan to escape before it’s too late.
Charlotte Saunter, the Founder of Bloody Good Time Films, sums up their mission perfectly: “Genre has always had the power to travel – and right now, horror is leading the charge. We’re excited to represent visually striking films, emotionally resonant, and built for a worldwide audience. Our focus is on stories that hit hard and stay with you.”
It sounds like Bloody Good Time Films is stepping into the genre scene with a clear vision and some truly intriguing projects. We’ll definitely be keeping an eye on what they bring to the table next!
