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‘Thirst’ Bares Its Teeth In New Blood-Drenched Trailer Ahead Of Its US Release

The new Icelandic adrenaline-pumping vampire epic Thirst will bare its fangs on DVD and Digital this December in North America. Ahead of its arrival, we have the new blood-drenched Green Band trailer. The addict Hulda is arrested and accused of murdering her brother. After she is let go because of insufficient evidence, she meets Hjörtur, a thousand-year-old gay vampire. Together they fight a cult while being investigated by a rogue detective. From directors, Steinþór Hróar Steinþórsson and Gaukur Úlfars comes this high-energy thrill fest with some of the most creative films to grace a screen in years. Hjörtur Sævar Steinason, Jens Jensson, Hulda Lind Kristinsdóttir, Ester Sveinbjarnardóttir, Birgitta Sigursteinsdóttir, and Birna Halldórsdóttir star. Direct from a well-received festival run, where it played such fests as ScreamFest 2020, London FrightFest, and Out On Film, Thirst comes to DVD and Digital December 1, 2020, from Uncork’d Entertainment.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 10, 2020
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Sink Your Teeth Into The NSFW, Gore-Filled Red Band Trailer For ‘Thirst’

Ahead of the December release of the Icelandic vampire movie Thirst, the new gore-filled, blood-drenched red band trailer has been unleashed. Directed by Gaukur Úlfarsson and Steinþór Hróar Steinþórsson, the movie is set in “a small town where evil is lurking around and strange crimes and brutality frequently occur,” Bloody-Disgusting reports. “Thirst follows Hulda, a woman who is suspected of being responsible for the death of her brother and is being investigated by the police. After being released from custody due to insufficient evidence, she has nowhere to turn to. Lingering around in the cold, she befriends an elderly man who turns out to be a 1,000-year old, single, and a gay vampire who brings her brother to life, leading to terrible consequences.” Hjörtur Sævar Steinason, Ingvar E. Sigurdsson (Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald), Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir, and Ólafía Hrönn Jónsdóttir (“Black Mirror”) star in this intense, action-packed flick. Thirst sinks its teeth into Digital and DVD on December 1,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 8, 2020
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HBO Sinks Its Teeth Into New Hip Hop Vampire Series “Thirst”

Marco Television Studios is currently developing a new vampire series for HBO. Titled “Thirst,” this series is described as a “hip hop vampire drama,” by Variety. Scripted by Leah Benavides Rodriguez and Carlito Rodriguez, “The series tells the story of a brilliant but cocky Atlanta rapper who thinks he’s found his way to stardom when he links up with hip-hop’s hottest group. But he has no idea they are hiding a terrifying secret: They are a family of vampires with roots going back centuries.” Music has been integral to both our lives and ‘Thirst’ is the perfect opportunity to blend genres, while exploring the intersection of fame, culture, and what it means to be American,” Benavides Rodriguez and Rodriguez said in a statement. “We’re excited to bring it to life with Macro Television Studios and the rest of our dope team, and thrilled it has found its home at HBO.” The concept for the upcoming series was created by Kevin

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 20, 2020
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Uncork’d Snacks The Rights To Icelandic Vampire Movie ‘Thirst’ (Trailer)

Uncork’d Entertainment and Dark Star Pictures have snagged the rights to the Icelandic vampire splatter-comedy Thirst from LevelK, Variety reports. Directed by Gaukur Úlfarsson and Steinþór Hróar Steinþórsson, the vampire flick is set in a small town where evil is lurking around and strange crimes and brutality frequently occur. The film follows Hulda, a woman suspected of being responsible for the death of her brother, Steindi, and is being investigated by the police. After being released from custody due to insufficient evidence, she has nowhere to turn. Lingering around in the cold, she befriends an elderly man who turns out to be a 1,000-year-old, single and gay vampire who brings her brother to life, leading to terrible consequences. Thirst stars Hjörtur Sævar Steinason and well-known Icelandic actors, including Ingvar E. Sigurdsson (“Everest,” “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald”), Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir (“Woman at War”), and Ólafía Hrönn Jónsdóttir (“Black Mirror”). Keith Leopard, President of Uncork’d Entertainment, described the film as an

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 14, 2020

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‘Thirst’ Bares Its Teeth In New Blood-Drenched Trailer Ahead Of Its US Release

The new Icelandic adrenaline-pumping vampire epic Thirst will bare its fangs on DVD and Digital this December in North America. Ahead of its arrival, we have the new blood-drenched Green Band trailer. The addict Hulda is arrested and accused of murdering her brother. After she is let go because of insufficient evidence, she meets Hjörtur, a thousand-year-old gay vampire. Together they fight a cult while being investigated by a rogue detective. From directors, Steinþór Hróar Steinþórsson and Gaukur Úlfars comes this high-energy thrill fest with some of the most creative films to grace a screen in years. Hjörtur Sævar Steinason, Jens Jensson, Hulda Lind Kristinsdóttir, Ester Sveinbjarnardóttir, Birgitta Sigursteinsdóttir, and Birna Halldórsdóttir star. Direct from a well-received festival run, where it played such fests as ScreamFest 2020, London FrightFest, and Out On Film, Thirst comes to DVD and Digital December 1, 2020, from Uncork’d Entertainment.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 10, 2020
Horror Fuel

Sink Your Teeth Into The NSFW, Gore-Filled Red Band Trailer For ‘Thirst’

Ahead of the December release of the Icelandic vampire movie Thirst, the new gore-filled, blood-drenched red band trailer has been unleashed. Directed by Gaukur Úlfarsson and Steinþór Hróar Steinþórsson, the movie is set in “a small town where evil is lurking around and strange crimes and brutality frequently occur,” Bloody-Disgusting reports. “Thirst follows Hulda, a woman who is suspected of being responsible for the death of her brother and is being investigated by the police. After being released from custody due to insufficient evidence, she has nowhere to turn to. Lingering around in the cold, she befriends an elderly man who turns out to be a 1,000-year old, single, and a gay vampire who brings her brother to life, leading to terrible consequences.” Hjörtur Sævar Steinason, Ingvar E. Sigurdsson (Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald), Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir, and Ólafía Hrönn Jónsdóttir (“Black Mirror”) star in this intense, action-packed flick. Thirst sinks its teeth into Digital and DVD on December 1,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 8, 2020
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HBO Sinks Its Teeth Into New Hip Hop Vampire Series “Thirst”

Marco Television Studios is currently developing a new vampire series for HBO. Titled “Thirst,” this series is described as a “hip hop vampire drama,” by Variety. Scripted by Leah Benavides Rodriguez and Carlito Rodriguez, “The series tells the story of a brilliant but cocky Atlanta rapper who thinks he’s found his way to stardom when he links up with hip-hop’s hottest group. But he has no idea they are hiding a terrifying secret: They are a family of vampires with roots going back centuries.” Music has been integral to both our lives and ‘Thirst’ is the perfect opportunity to blend genres, while exploring the intersection of fame, culture, and what it means to be American,” Benavides Rodriguez and Rodriguez said in a statement. “We’re excited to bring it to life with Macro Television Studios and the rest of our dope team, and thrilled it has found its home at HBO.” The concept for the upcoming series was created by Kevin

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 20, 2020
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Uncork’d Snacks The Rights To Icelandic Vampire Movie ‘Thirst’ (Trailer)

Uncork’d Entertainment and Dark Star Pictures have snagged the rights to the Icelandic vampire splatter-comedy Thirst from LevelK, Variety reports. Directed by Gaukur Úlfarsson and Steinþór Hróar Steinþórsson, the vampire flick is set in a small town where evil is lurking around and strange crimes and brutality frequently occur. The film follows Hulda, a woman suspected of being responsible for the death of her brother, Steindi, and is being investigated by the police. After being released from custody due to insufficient evidence, she has nowhere to turn. Lingering around in the cold, she befriends an elderly man who turns out to be a 1,000-year-old, single and gay vampire who brings her brother to life, leading to terrible consequences. Thirst stars Hjörtur Sævar Steinason and well-known Icelandic actors, including Ingvar E. Sigurdsson (“Everest,” “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald”), Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir (“Woman at War”), and Ólafía Hrönn Jónsdóttir (“Black Mirror”). Keith Leopard, President of Uncork’d Entertainment, described the film as an

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 14, 2020