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New Year, New Fear: Vertical Nabs Mark Heyman’s Horror Thriller ‘Pendulum’

Forget the champagne—Vertical wants you to ring in 2027 with a side of cult-induced paranoia. It has officially snapped up the North American rights to Pendulum, the directorial debut of Mark Heyman (Black Swan screenplay), Deadline reports. A true purveyor of psychological discomfort, Darren Aronofsky (The Whale) produces alongside the teams behind Longlegs and the X trilogy. This New Mexico-set thriller is scheduled for a wide theatrical release on New Year’s Day. Wellness or Wickedness? The story follows Patrick (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) and Abigail (Phoebe Dynevor). The couple, reeling from a traumatic event, journeys to a high-end, new-age retreat in the desert seeking healing. Abigail quickly falls under the spell of the group’s enigmatic leader, played by two-time Oscar nominee Jacki Weaver. However, Patrick’s “skeptic” alarm starts blaring. As paranoia sets in, the line between spiritual enlightenment and a terrifying government-grade meltdown begins to blur. A Pedigree of Dread The cast alone is enough to justify the price of admission, featuring

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 12, 2026

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A Man is Tormented by His Past in Vertical’s New ‘Dead Whisper’ Trailer

This July, Dead Whisper is set to leave you with chills. The newly released trailer reveals a man struggling with his reality who fights for his life. Haunted by the loss of his daughter and a failing career, Elliot Campbell, a lawyer, receives a mysterious invitation to a remote island in Dead Whisper. There, he encounters William Porter, an evil entity who can manipulate time and reality. Elliot wanders the desolate landscape, plagued by chilling whispers and tormented by visions of his past. He’s forced to confront the unresolved trauma of his daughter’s death and his recent failures. Trapped in a web of deceit, Elliot’s search for answers becomes a desperate fight for his sanity. Dead Whisper is a suspenseful tale that explores grief and manipulation, forcing viewers to confront the lengths they would go to for a loved one’s return. Conor Soucy directed Dead Whisper, which features a talented cast that includes Sam Dunning, Rob Evan, and Tana Sirois.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 18, 2024

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Vertical To Unleash Haunting Horror ‘The Ghost Within’ This March

Vertical has acquired the right to the haunting horror-thriller The Ghost Within, directed by Lawrence Fowler and produced by Geoff Fowler and Lawrence Fowler. The Ghost Within follows Margot (Michaela Longden), a young woman suffering from severe memory loss who sets out to solve the twenty-year-old mystery of her sister Evie’s death. Returning to her family home, a series of terrifying encounters with her sister’s ghost begin to bring her lost memories back. Aided by an experienced paranormal investigator, Margot’s desperation peaks when she has reason to suspect Evie was murdered at their childhood home. Will she unearth the tragic events of that terrible night to discover her sister’s killer? Or will this desperate hunt for the truth cost the lives of all involved? The film stars Michaela Longden, Rebecca Phillipson, and Tom Millen. It is executive produced by Glenn Kendrick Ackermann and David Marsh negotiated the deal with Vertical’s SVP of Acquisitions Tony Piantedosi on behalf of Fowler Media

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 4, 2023

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Vertical’s Home Invasion Thriller ‘The Surprise Visit’ Is Out Today

Starring Academy Award Nominee Eric Roberts, Dopestick’s Tricia Hawn, Rob Riordan, Jacqi Vene, and Serah Henesey, director Nick Lyon’s intense, gritty and suspenseful thriller The Surprise Visit is out today from Vertical Entertainment. “When a young couple makes a surprise visit to Mom, they get an even bigger surprise themselves from an old family friend who plans to steal Mom’s valuable jewelry while she is out of town. But when the “easy peasy” robbery goes wrong, resulting in the accidental death of the daughter’s husband, it forces the two young drug addicts to make a difficult decision; to abandon ship, or do the unthinkable.” I love that THE SURPRISE VISIT is based on a true story that explores the themes of class difference and how desperation can make people do things that they might not otherwise do. The film is an American tragedy. I chose to tell THE SURPRISE VISIT in a gritty and realistic style that was complemented by

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 15, 2022

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Vertical Entertainment Acquires J-Horror ‘Room 203’

Vertical Entertainment has snagged the US rights to Ben Jagger’s (Gravitas Venture’s Corbin Nash, The Paddy Lincoln Gang) highly anticipated J-horror film Room 203 from Voltage Pictures with plans to release it both in theaters and On Demand. Adapted from Nanami Kamon’s Japanese novel published by Kobunsha, the English-language J-Horror follows two female roommates who are tormented by the vengeful spirits dwelling in their gothic-style, rented apartment, which contains an ornate centerpiece. The screenplay was written by John Poliquin (Shudder’s Spiral), Ben Jagger, and Nick Richey (Low Low) and stars Francesca Xuereb (Murmur, Forever & Always), Viktoria Vinyarska (“The Real Drakoolvas”, Highway to Havasu), and Eric Wiegand (Hulu’s Outsiders, “Boys Will Be Bastards”) V. Peter Jarowey and Tony Piantedosi of Vertical Entertainment negotiated the deal with Jonathan Deckter of Voltage Pictures on behalf of Ammo Inc and Ammo Entertainment, who produced and financed the film. We’re thrilled to be venturing into the J-horror genre with Room 203 and hope to

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 22, 2021

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Vertical Unleashes Two New Clips To Celebrate The Release Of Exorcism Horror ‘The Seventh Day’

Writer-director Justin P. Lange (The Dark) blurs the line between good and evil in the supernatural thriller The Seventh Day. Two new clips have been unveiled to celebrate the film’s release. Starring Guy Pearce, Vadhir Derbez, Stephen Lang, Brady Jenness, Robin Bartlett, and Keith David, the film centers on renowned “exorcist Father Peter (Guy Pearce) who teams up with a rookie apprentice for his first day of training. As they plunge deeper into hell on earth, the lines between good and evil blur, and their own demons emerge.” In the first clip, titled Fr. Daniel’s Introduction, we meet a young priest and learn that the number of possessions is skyrocketing. In the second clip, The Story of Nicholas Miller, Father Peter tells the terrifying story of an exorcism gone wrong. Dallas Sonnier, Amanda Presmyk, Chelsea Davenport, and Kimberly Hwang produce The Seventh Day, now playing in select theaters and On Demand, from Vertical Entertainment.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 26, 2021

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Vertical Nabs Horror ‘Blood On Her Name’ With Plans For Early 2020 Release

Vertical Entertainment has announced that it is acquiring English Speaking World rights to Neo-Noir Blood On Her Name at AFM. Starring Bethany Anne Lind (REPRISAL, OZARK), Will Patton (REMEMBER THE TITANS, ARMAGEDDON), and Elizabeth Röhm (AMERICAN HUSTLE, JOY) the film made its World Premiere in July at the Fantasia International Film Festival followed by a US premiere at Beyond Fest. Vertical will roll out a theatrical day & date release in early 2020. Blood On Her Name centers on a single mother (Lind) who’s panicked decision to cover up an accidental killing spirals out of control when her conscience demands she return the dead man’s body to his family. Directed by Matthew Pope, who makes his feature debut, Blood On Her Name was co-written by Pope and producer Don M. Thompson under the Rising Creek Banner. Thompson said “Matt and I always imagined this film to be a character piece wrapped in the body of a thriller, something we hope

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 15, 2019

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Enter ‘The Veil’ This August From Vertical Entertainement

Vertical Entertainment has now announced the August release date for The Veil from director Brent Ryan Green. Written by Jeff Goldberg and starring William Levy (Resident Evil: The Final Chapter) and William Moseley (Chronicles of Narnia franchise), is an action-filled adventure into a world filled with war and vengeance. Set in a war-torn land where tribal factions live in fear of annihilation, The Veil tells the story of a deadly warrior (William Levy) leading a destructive war campaign. When he is betrayed by his own and left for dead, he is healed by a mysterious princess and taken in by a hidden tribe that believes he was chosen to wage a final battle. Serinda Swan (Marvel’s Inhumans), Nick E. Tarabay (Arrow), Billy Blair (Machete Kills) and Romanian Olympic gold medallist Nadia Comaneci co-star in The Veil, described as a “refreshing fantasy film that eschews digital effects for real vistas”. The Veil will be released on August 11, 2017 via Vertical

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 4, 2017

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Vertical Entertainment Obtains The Rights To The Sci-fi Action Thriller The Veil

After a battle to obtain the rights to the sci-fi thriller ‘The Veil’, High Octane Pictures has revealed today that Vertical Entertainment has won the North American distribution rights. William Levy (Resident Evil: The Final Chapter), William Moseley (Chronicles of Narnia), Serinda Swan (Graceland), Nick Tarabay (Spartacus), Adam Gregory (90210), and Christopher Levy co-star in ‘The Veil’ from director Brent Ryan and writer Jeff Goldberg. From the Press Release: LOS ANGELES — Following a frenzied vie for rights at this year’s AFM, High Octane Pictures announced today that it has sold the North American rights for the sci-fi feature THE VEIL to Vertical Entertainment, who will release the film theatrically in Q2 2017. Starring Latin sensation William Levy (RESIDENT EVIL: THE FINAL CHAPTER), the cast also includes William Moseley (CHRONICLES OF NARNIA), Serinda Swan (GRACELAND), Nick Tarabay (SPARTACUS), Adam Gregory (“90210”), and newcomer Christopher Levy (Levy’s son). The film was written by Jeff Goldberg and directed by Brent Ryan Green.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 22, 2016

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‘The Girl In The Photographs’, Wes Craven’s Last Project, Picked Up By Vertical Entertainment

One of Wes Craven’s last projects, ‘The Girl in the Photographs’, has been acquired by Vertical Entertainment. Vertical plans to release the thriller some time next year. In The Girl in the Photographs’, a bored young woman, living in a sleepy little town, starts receiving photographs of brutally murdered young women. A celebrity photographer arrives in town after seeing the photographs after seeing the photographs, but are the photos real or is the man behind them simply a great artist faking the brutal scenes? Katharine Isabelle, Christy Carlson Romano, Kenny Wormald, Claudia Lee, Miranda Rae Mayo, Toby Hemingway and Eva Bourne star along side ‘The X-Files’ actor Mitch Pileggi and ‘Harold and Kumar’s’ Kal Penn. Nick Simon co-wrote the film with Osgood Perkins. Wes Craven and Bawaf Alghanium served as executive producers.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 13, 2015