101 Films International, an Amcomri Entertainment company, has acquired international rights to Angel Baby, and will launch sales at Cannes. The film stars Isabel Cueva (Aztec Warrior, The Lady Killers), Daniel Roebuck (The Fugitive, U.S Marshalls) and Rebecca de Mornay (The Hand That Rocks the Cradle). Quiver Distribution has taken North American sales rights.
Douglas Tait (Hellboy, Teen Wolf) makes his Directorial debut and also stars in this captivating psychological thriller. The screenplay is written by Elisa Manzini (I’ll Be Waiting) and Rebecca Stahl (Everything In Between). Dan Thiel (Ratched), Whitney Anderson (Holland, Michigan), Chris Browning (Bright) round out the cast.
Val (Cueva) a loving wife and her husband Justin (Thiel) move away to a remote cabin to heal from the sudden death of their unborn twins and to get a fresh start. Soon she senses an evil presence. After her best friend (Anderson) comes to check on her mental health, dark secrets begin to unravel. Meanwhile, a mysterious neighbour (Browning) comes searching for the truth and with the help of the owner of the local bar (DeMornay) she gains the strength she needs to face what is tormenting her peace.
Angel Baby is produced by Isabel Cueva and Douglas Tait (Cave Entertainment) and financed by Fearful Pictures. Cinematography is by Alvaro Martin Blanco. Producer Isabel Cueva comments, “We are excited to be working with Quiver Distribution and 101 Films International on our first feature “Angel Baby”. We are confident that both great companies will take our film to a large audience in the U.S and Worldwide. We hope that this is the beginning of many more future collaborations.”
Michael Walker, EVP Acquisitions and Sales at 101 Films International, adds, “At the helm for the first time, Douglas Tait has delivered standout performances from a talented cast in this unique and mesmerizing feature. We can’t wait for everyone to see Isabel Cueva’s stellar performance. We’re thrilled to support this movie and are excited to be launching it to the Marché in Cannes.”
The deal was negotiated by Gary P. Kohn for (Cave Entertainment), Isabel Cueva and Douglas Tait are repped by Mark Muir (Greenberg Glusker).