Shudder has acquired North American, Australian and New Zealand rights Nightburnthe latest horror film from Finnish director Hanna Bergholm, after its premiere in competition at the Berlin Film Festival earlier this year.
The AMC Networks-owned broadcaster acquired the film from international sales company Goodfellas. The film will have its North American premiere at Montreal’s Fantasia International Film Festival on July 22 before debuting on Shudder on July 31.
Bergholm’s follow-up to her 2022 breakthrough Hatching stars sir harla (Cabin No. 6(and Rupert Grint)Harry Potter, Servant) as a couple who move to a secluded house deep in the Finnish forest to start a family. After the birth of their son, Saga (Harla) becomes convinced that there is something very wrong with the baby, even as those around her ignore her concerns. The cast also includes Pamela Tola, Perco Saiciu, Rebecca Lacey and John Thompson.
“Hannah Bergholm’s intrepid sophomore follow-up Hatching “Delivers moments of tension and shock surrounding parenthood and self-discovery — with a touch of humor,” said Emily Goto, senior vice president of acquisitions and production at Shudder. “We are happy to participate Nightburn With the fans.”
Produced by Daniel Koytonen for Elokuvayhtiö Komeetta Oy, Nightburn It debuted in main competition in Berlin earlier this year, and is Bergholm’s first feature film in English.
In his country Hollywood Reporter In the review, critic Jordan Mintzer called the film “stomach-churning and thought-provoking,” noting that its horrors act as an exaggerated version of the fears many first-time parents experience.
The film explores themes of fatherhood that resonated with Grint, a father of two. talking to THR Ahead of the Berlin premiere, Grint said the story reflects the concerns he experienced as a new parent. “Those first few months can be quite isolating,” Grint said. “It’s a terrible feeling when it’s most wonderful, but it can also be very painful.”
The acquisition was negotiated by Gotto on behalf of Shudder and Goodfellas on behalf of the filmmakers.
