The campy erotic horror Suitable Flesh, from director Joe Lynch (Mayhem, Chillerama) and adapted from H.P. Lovecraft’s cult favorite short story, is streaming exclusively on Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thrillers and the supernatural. The film will also be available to stream on AMC+.
Psychiatrist Elizabeth Derby becomes obsessed with helping a young patient who’s suffering from extreme personality disorder. However, it soon leads her into occult danger as she tries to escape from a horrific fate. Starring Heather Graham (Boogie Nights), Judah Lewis (The Babysitter), Bruce Davison (X-Men, Ozark) and Barbara Crampton (Superhost).
Suitable Flesh was produced by Crampton, Bob Portal, Inderpal Singh and Joe Wicker.
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Psychiatrist Elizabeth Derby becomes obsessed with helping a young patient who’s suffering from extreme personality disorder. However, it soon leads her into occult danger as she tries to escape from a horrific fate. Starring Heather Graham (Boogie Nights), Judah Lewis (The Babysitter), Bruce Davison (X-Men, Ozark) and Barbara Crampton (Superhost).
Suitable Flesh was produced by Crampton, Bob Portal, Inderpal Singh and Joe Wicker.
About Shudder
AMC Networks’ Shudder is a premium streaming video service, super-serving members with the best selection in genre entertainment, covering horror, thrillers and the supernatural. Shudder’s expanding library of film, TV series, and Original Content is...
- 2/2/2024
- by Peter 'Witchfinder' Hopkins
- Horror Asylum
Director Joe Lynch (Wrong Turn 2, Mayhem), screenwriter Dennis Paoli – who worked on the screenplays for the Stuart Gordon-directed H.P. Lovecraft adaptations Re-Animator, From Beyond, Castle Freak, Dagon, and Masters of Horror: Dreams in the Witch-House – and producer Barbara Crampton (who had acting roles in Re-Animator, From Beyond, and Castle Freak) recently teamed up to make a new Lovecraft adaptation called Suitable Flesh (read our review Here) in tribute to Gordon. The movie recently received a Blu-ray and DVD release (copies can be purchased at This Link) that includes such extras as audio commentary, featurettes, and bloopers – but if your taste is more old school than that, it’s also coming to VHS, courtesy of Broke Horror Fan and Witter Entertainment!
Copies of the “limited edition, fully functional” Suitable Flesh VHS can be purchased through Witter Entertainment. “It arrives on VHS in slipcase packaging with art by Creepy Duck Design.
Copies of the “limited edition, fully functional” Suitable Flesh VHS can be purchased through Witter Entertainment. “It arrives on VHS in slipcase packaging with art by Creepy Duck Design.
- 1/29/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Director Joe Lynch (Wrong Turn 2, Mayhem), screenwriter Dennis Paoli – who worked on the screenplays for the Stuart Gordon-directed H.P. Lovecraft adaptations Re-Animator, From Beyond, Castle Freak, Dagon, and Masters of Horror: Dreams in the Witch-House – and producer Barbara Crampton (who had acting roles in Re-Animator, From Beyond, and Castle Freak) recently teamed up to make a new Lovecraft adaptation called Suitable Flesh (read our review Here) in tribute to Gordon. The movie was given a theatrical and VOD release back in October and will be reaching the Shudder streaming service in a couple weeks… but if you want to own a physical copy, you’ll be glad to know that Suitable Flesh is now available on Blu-ray and DVD! Copies can be purchased at This Link.
Described as an “erotic body-swapping horror”, this adaptation of The Thing on the Doorstep stars Heather Graham (Boogie Nights) and Judah Lewis (The Babysitter...
Described as an “erotic body-swapping horror”, this adaptation of The Thing on the Doorstep stars Heather Graham (Boogie Nights) and Judah Lewis (The Babysitter...
- 1/9/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Stuart Gordon was the master of cinematic H.P. Lovecraft adaptations. Sadly, he passed away in 2020, but his Lovecraft franchise lives on with Suitable Flesh (read our review Here), which comes from the team of director Joe Lynch (Wrong Turn 2, Mayhem), screenwriter Dennis Paoli – who worked on the screenplays for Gordon’s Lovecraft movies Re-Animator, From Beyond, Castle Freak, Dagon, and Masters of Horror: Dreams in the Witch-House – and producer Barbara Crampton (who was in Re-Animator, From Beyond, and Castle Freak). The movie was given a theatrical and VOD release back in October, and at that time we heard it would reach the Shudder streaming service this January. Now we know exactly when it’s going to start streaming: January 26th!
Described as an “erotic body-swapping horror”, this adaptation of The Thing on the Doorstep stars Heather Graham (Boogie Nights) and Judah Lewis (The Babysitter). Graham plays psychiatrist Elizabeth Derby,...
Described as an “erotic body-swapping horror”, this adaptation of The Thing on the Doorstep stars Heather Graham (Boogie Nights) and Judah Lewis (The Babysitter). Graham plays psychiatrist Elizabeth Derby,...
- 1/8/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
One of my most eagerly anticipated horror releases of the year is the H.P. Lovecraft adaptation Suitable Flesh, which is coming our way from the team of director Joe Lynch (Wrong Turn 2, Mayhem), screenwriter Dennis Paoli – who has contributed to the screenplays for some of the most popular H.P. Lovecraft adaptations ever made; Re-Animator, From Beyond, Castle Freak, Dagon, Masters of Horror: Dreams in the Witch-House – and producer Barbara Crampton (who was in Re-Animator, From Beyond, and Castle Freak). The film is set to receive a theatrical and VOD release on October 27th, courtesy of Shudder and Vertigo Releasing – and with its release date just a month away, a trailer for the film has been unveiled. Check it out in the embed above!
Suitable Flesh is also set to reach the Shudder streaming service in January of 2024.
Described as an “erotic body-swapping horror”, this adaptation of The Thing on...
Suitable Flesh is also set to reach the Shudder streaming service in January of 2024.
Described as an “erotic body-swapping horror”, this adaptation of The Thing on...
- 9/19/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
I have been anxiously waiting to hear release information for the upcoming H.P. Lovecraft adaptation Suitable Flesh, which is coming our way from the team of director Joe Lynch (Wrong Turn 2, Mayhem), screenwriter Dennis Paoli – who has contributed to the screenplays for some of the most popular H.P. Lovecraft adaptations ever made; Re-Animator, From Beyond, Castle Freak, Dagon, Masters of Horror: Dreams in the Witch-House – and producer Barbara Crampton (who was in Re-Animator, From Beyond, and Castle Freak)… and now the information has arrived! Shudder and Vertigo Releasing have announced that they’re teaming up to give Suitable Flesh a theatrical and VOD release on October 27th!
The film will then move over to the Shudder streaming service in January of 2024.
Described as an “erotic body-swapping horror”, this adaptation of The Thing on the Doorstep stars Heather Graham (Boogie Nights) and Judah Lewis (The Babysitter). Graham plays psychiatrist Elizabeth Derby,...
The film will then move over to the Shudder streaming service in January of 2024.
Described as an “erotic body-swapping horror”, this adaptation of The Thing on the Doorstep stars Heather Graham (Boogie Nights) and Judah Lewis (The Babysitter). Graham plays psychiatrist Elizabeth Derby,...
- 8/24/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Fangoria got the exclusive first look at a teaser trailer for the upcoming H.P. Lovecraft adaptation Suitable Flesh, which is coming our way from the team of director Joe Lynch (Wrong Turn 2, Mayhem), screenwriter Dennis Paoli – who has contributed to the screenplays for some of the most popular H.P. Lovecraft adaptations ever made; Re-Animator, From Beyond, Castle Freak, Dagon, Masters of Horror: Dreams in the Witch-House – and producer Barbara Crampton (who was in Re-Animator, From Beyond, and Castle Freak)… and that teaser trailer can now be seen in the embed above!
Suitable Flesh just had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival last weekend.
Described as an “erotic body-swapping horror”, this adaptation of The Thing on the Doorstep stars Heather Graham (Boogie Nights) and Judah Lewis (The Babysitter). Graham plays psychiatrist Elizabeth Derby, who becomes obsessed with helping a young patient suffering extreme personality disorder. But her...
Suitable Flesh just had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival last weekend.
Described as an “erotic body-swapping horror”, this adaptation of The Thing on the Doorstep stars Heather Graham (Boogie Nights) and Judah Lewis (The Babysitter). Graham plays psychiatrist Elizabeth Derby, who becomes obsessed with helping a young patient suffering extreme personality disorder. But her...
- 6/14/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Director Joe Lynch (Wrong Turn 2, Mayhem) has teamed up with screenwriter Dennis Paoli – who has contributed to the screenplays for some of the most popular H.P. Lovecraft adaptations ever made; Re-Animator, From Beyond, Castle Freak, Dagon, Masters of Horror: Dreams in the Witch-House – and producer Barbara Crampton (who was in Re-Animator, From Beyond, and Castle Freak) for the new Lovecraft adaptation Suitable Flesh, which is set to have its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival this month and has secured a worldwide distribution deal with Rlje Films and the Shudder streaming service. In the build-up to the film’s premiere, the folks at Collider got the exclusive first look at a poster for Suitable Flesh, and now you can check it out at the bottom of this article!
Described as an “erotic body-swapping horror”, this adaptation of The Thing on the Doorstep stars Heather Graham (Boogie Nights) and...
Described as an “erotic body-swapping horror”, this adaptation of The Thing on the Doorstep stars Heather Graham (Boogie Nights) and...
- 6/8/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Director Joe Lynch (Wrong Turn 2, Mayhem) has been working with screenwriter Dennis Paoli – who has contributed to the screenplays for some of the most popular H.P. Lovecraft adaptations ever made; Re-Animator, From Beyond, Castle Freak, Dagon, Masters of Horror: Dreams in the Witch-House – and producer Barbara Crampton on the new Lovecraft adaptation Suitable Flesh, which is set to have its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival this month – but before the movie has its premiere, it has already secured worldwide distribution! Deadline reports that Rlje Films and Shudder have acquired the worldwide rights to Suitable Flesh, with the plan being that Rlje Films will give the movie a theatrical, VOD, and digital release later this year, and then that will be followed by a streaming release on the Shudder service.
Described as an “erotic body-swapping horror”, this adaptation of The Thing on the Doorstep stars Heather Graham (Boogie...
Described as an “erotic body-swapping horror”, this adaptation of The Thing on the Doorstep stars Heather Graham (Boogie...
- 6/5/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Rlje Films and Shudder have picked up worldwide rights to the erotic horror thriller Suitable Flesh, starring Heather Graham (Boogie Nights), ahead of the film’s world premiere at the Tribeca Festival. Pic will hit theaters, VOD and digital later this year, with its streaming debut on Shudder to follow.
Based on the short story “The Thing on the Doorstep” by H.P. Lovecraft, Suitable Flesh follows psychiatrist Elizabeth Derby (Graham), who becomes obsessed with helping a young patient suffering extreme personality disorder. But her desire to help leads her into dark occult danger as she tries to escape a horrific fate.
Adapted for the screen by Dennis Paoli (Re-Animator) and directed by Joe Lynch (Mayhem), the film also stars Judah Lewis (The Babysitter), Barbara Crampton (Jakob’s Wife), Bruce Davison (X-Men franchise) and Johnathon Schaech (The Doom Generation). Pic was developed and packaged by Alliance Media Partners, which produced in association with Eyevox Entertainment.
Based on the short story “The Thing on the Doorstep” by H.P. Lovecraft, Suitable Flesh follows psychiatrist Elizabeth Derby (Graham), who becomes obsessed with helping a young patient suffering extreme personality disorder. But her desire to help leads her into dark occult danger as she tries to escape a horrific fate.
Adapted for the screen by Dennis Paoli (Re-Animator) and directed by Joe Lynch (Mayhem), the film also stars Judah Lewis (The Babysitter), Barbara Crampton (Jakob’s Wife), Bruce Davison (X-Men franchise) and Johnathon Schaech (The Doom Generation). Pic was developed and packaged by Alliance Media Partners, which produced in association with Eyevox Entertainment.
- 6/5/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Director Joe Lynch (Wrong Turn 2, Mayhem) has teamed up with screenwriter Dennis Paoli – who has contributed to the screenplays for some of the most popular H.P. Lovecraft adaptations ever made; Re-Animator, From Beyond, Castle Freak, Dagon, Masters of Horror: Dreams in the Witch-House – and producer Barbara Crampton for the new Lovecraft adaptation Suitable Flesh. Crampton also has an acting role in the film, which will have its premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival this June… and in a video promo for the festival, there’s a quick glimpse of Crampton in Suitable Flesh! You can check it out in the Twitter embed at the bottom of this article.
Described as an “erotic body-swapping horror”, this adaptation of The Thing on the Doorstep stars Heather Graham (Boogie Nights) and Judah Lewis (The Babysitter). Graham plays a psychiatrist who becomes obsessed with a young client with multiple personalities.
Bruce Davison (X-Men...
Described as an “erotic body-swapping horror”, this adaptation of The Thing on the Doorstep stars Heather Graham (Boogie Nights) and Judah Lewis (The Babysitter). Graham plays a psychiatrist who becomes obsessed with a young client with multiple personalities.
Bruce Davison (X-Men...
- 5/18/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Last July, it was announced that Joe Lynch (Wrong Turn 2, Mayhem) was set to direct an H.P. Lovecraft adaptation that had a screenplay written by Dennis Paoli – who has contributed to the screenplays for some of the most popular H.P. Lovecraft adaptations ever made; Re-Animator, From Beyond, Castle Freak, Dagon, Masters of Horror: Dreams in the Witch-House – and was being produced by Barbara Crampton. Now we know that this Lovecraft adaptation is called Suitable Flesh, and Lynch has taken to social media to announce that the film will be having its premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival this June! Along with the announcement comes the unveiling of the first image from the movie, and you can check that out at the bottom of this article.
Described as an “erotic body-swapping horror”, this adaptation of The Thing on the Doorstep stars Heather Graham (Boogie Nights) and Judah Lewis (The Babysitter...
Described as an “erotic body-swapping horror”, this adaptation of The Thing on the Doorstep stars Heather Graham (Boogie Nights) and Judah Lewis (The Babysitter...
- 4/18/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Principal photography has wrapped on a new untitled H.P. Lovecraft horror film starring Heather Graham (Boogie Nights) and Judah Lewis (The Babysitter).
Directed by Joe Lynch (Mayhem) and loosely based on Lovecraft’s short story The Thing On The Doorstep, the film is an erotic body-swapping horror, in which a psychiatrist played by Graham becomes obsessed with a young client with multiple personalities.
Also starring are Bruce Davison (X-Men), Johnathon Schaech (That Thing You Do!), and scream queen Barbara Crampton (Re-Animator).
The film, which recently finished shooting in Mississippi, is produced by Crampton, Bob Portal, Inderpal Singh and Joe Wicker for genre specialist producer and seller Amp, in association with Mississippi-based Eyevox Entertainment. Brian Yuzna (Re-Animator) serves as an executive producer, as does Joe Lynch, alongside Rick Moore for Eyevox, and James Norrie and Nina Kolokouri for Amp. Amp is handling worldwide sales.
Dennis Paoli, who wrote the screenplays...
Directed by Joe Lynch (Mayhem) and loosely based on Lovecraft’s short story The Thing On The Doorstep, the film is an erotic body-swapping horror, in which a psychiatrist played by Graham becomes obsessed with a young client with multiple personalities.
Also starring are Bruce Davison (X-Men), Johnathon Schaech (That Thing You Do!), and scream queen Barbara Crampton (Re-Animator).
The film, which recently finished shooting in Mississippi, is produced by Crampton, Bob Portal, Inderpal Singh and Joe Wicker for genre specialist producer and seller Amp, in association with Mississippi-based Eyevox Entertainment. Brian Yuzna (Re-Animator) serves as an executive producer, as does Joe Lynch, alongside Rick Moore for Eyevox, and James Norrie and Nina Kolokouri for Amp. Amp is handling worldwide sales.
Dennis Paoli, who wrote the screenplays...
- 7/28/2022
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Shudder Acquires Official Fantasia Festival Selection Glorious: "Shudder, AMC Network’s premium streaming service for horror, thriller and the supernatural, has acquired rights to Rebekah McKendry’s Glorious starring Ryan Kwanten and Oscar-winner J.K. Simmons. The film, an official selection of the Fantasia International Film Festival, will be available exclusively on Shudder in the US, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand on Thursday, August 18.
Said Craig Engler, general manager of Shudder, “With Glorious, Rebekah brings Lovecraftian horror to a place it’s never been seen before: a rest stop men’s room. She and her all-star cast have created an inventive and original cosmic horror that manages to be both darkly hilarious and profoundly personal.”
“For years, I had been searching for a project that would let me show my preferred artistic style - that would let me be absurdist, sardonic, transgressive, and weird. And Glorious gets really f’n weird.
Said Craig Engler, general manager of Shudder, “With Glorious, Rebekah brings Lovecraftian horror to a place it’s never been seen before: a rest stop men’s room. She and her all-star cast have created an inventive and original cosmic horror that manages to be both darkly hilarious and profoundly personal.”
“For years, I had been searching for a project that would let me show my preferred artistic style - that would let me be absurdist, sardonic, transgressive, and weird. And Glorious gets really f’n weird.
- 5/6/2022
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Exclusive: Ryan Kwanten (True Blood) and Oscar winner J.K. Simmons (Whiplash) — also nominated this year for Being The Ricardos — have been set to star in supernatural horror movie Glorious, we can reveal.
The film, which is quietly nearing completion, has an intriguing premise. Kwanten plays a young man who is spiraling out of control after a bad breakup. His situation worsens after he finds himself locked inside a rest stop bathroom with a mysterious figure (J.K. Simmons) speaking to him from an adjacent stall. As he tries to escape, he realizes he is an unwilling player in a situation bigger than he could have imagined.
Amp International has launched sales on the project during the virtual EFM. Rebekah McKendry (All The Creatures Were Stirring) directs from a script by Todd Rigney, Joshua Hull and David Ian McKendry.
Producers are Bob Portal and Inderpal Singh from Amp, Joe Wicker and...
The film, which is quietly nearing completion, has an intriguing premise. Kwanten plays a young man who is spiraling out of control after a bad breakup. His situation worsens after he finds himself locked inside a rest stop bathroom with a mysterious figure (J.K. Simmons) speaking to him from an adjacent stall. As he tries to escape, he realizes he is an unwilling player in a situation bigger than he could have imagined.
Amp International has launched sales on the project during the virtual EFM. Rebekah McKendry (All The Creatures Were Stirring) directs from a script by Todd Rigney, Joshua Hull and David Ian McKendry.
Producers are Bob Portal and Inderpal Singh from Amp, Joe Wicker and...
- 2/15/2022
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Horror legend Barbara Crampton has wrapped filming on her latest genre feature, Jakob’s Wife, after an under-the-radar shoot in Canton, Mississippi.
Travis Stevens (Girl On The Third Floor) directed. The project comes from production and sales outfit Amp International, which recently premiered its latest movie, Romola Garai’s Amulet, in Sundance’s Midnight program.
Jakob’s Wife was developed by Amp and Crampton from a script by Mark Steensland, Kathy Charles and Travis Stevens. The story, a supernatural horror, follows a woman in her late 50s who, after a chance encounter with ‘the Master’, discovers a new sense of power, a change that comes with a heavy toll.
Also starring are Larry Fessenden (Stake Land), Bonnie Aarons (The Nun), Robert Rusler (Weird Science), Sarah Lind (Edgemont), Mark Kelly (Fear the Walking Dead), Nyisha Bell, and Phil Brooks (Girl On The Third Floor).
Producers are Bob Portal...
Travis Stevens (Girl On The Third Floor) directed. The project comes from production and sales outfit Amp International, which recently premiered its latest movie, Romola Garai’s Amulet, in Sundance’s Midnight program.
Jakob’s Wife was developed by Amp and Crampton from a script by Mark Steensland, Kathy Charles and Travis Stevens. The story, a supernatural horror, follows a woman in her late 50s who, after a chance encounter with ‘the Master’, discovers a new sense of power, a change that comes with a heavy toll.
Also starring are Larry Fessenden (Stake Land), Bonnie Aarons (The Nun), Robert Rusler (Weird Science), Sarah Lind (Edgemont), Mark Kelly (Fear the Walking Dead), Nyisha Bell, and Phil Brooks (Girl On The Third Floor).
Producers are Bob Portal...
- 3/4/2020
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
While it's exciting to see presents nestled safely under the tree every holiday season, it's often just as thrilling to find new holiday horror movies hung with care on streaming services and home video. With their recent North American acquisition of All the Creatures Were Stirring (directed by Rebekah McKendry and David Ian McKendry), Rlje Films is giving us a new Christmas horror movie to unwrap, as we can look forward to a December 4th VOD, Digital, and DVD release of the festive film:
Press Release: Los Angeles, Aug. 17, 2018 – Rlje Films has acquired all North American rights to the upcoming horror film All the Creatures Were Stirring. Written and directed by David Ian McKendry (The Dump) and Rebekah McKendry (The Barista), known for their amazing work at Fangoria and Blumhouse, the film stars Constance Wu, Amanda Fuller (“Orange is the New Black”), Jonathan Kite (“2 Broke Girls”), Jocelin Donahue (Insidious:...
Press Release: Los Angeles, Aug. 17, 2018 – Rlje Films has acquired all North American rights to the upcoming horror film All the Creatures Were Stirring. Written and directed by David Ian McKendry (The Dump) and Rebekah McKendry (The Barista), known for their amazing work at Fangoria and Blumhouse, the film stars Constance Wu, Amanda Fuller (“Orange is the New Black”), Jonathan Kite (“2 Broke Girls”), Jocelin Donahue (Insidious:...
- 8/17/2018
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Constance Wu is set to have her big-screen breakout in “Crazy Rich Asians” this weekend. Now fans will get another dose of Wu in the upcoming horror film “All the Creatures Were Stirring.”
Rlje Films said on Friday that it has acquired North American rights to the horror flick, which was written and directed by Blumhouse alums David Ian McKendry and Rebekah McKendry.
In addition to Wu, the film stars Amanda Fuller (“Orange is the New Black”), Jonathan Kite (“2 Broke Girls”), Jocelin Donahue (“Insidious: Chapter 2”) and Graham Skipper (“The Mind’s Eye”).
Also Read: 'Crazy Rich Asians' Film Review: Constance Wu Stands Out in Culturally Rich Rom-Com
“All the Creatures Were Stirring” is a Christmas horror film that follows a couple on an awkward date on Christmas Eve that leads them into a strange theater, where they’re treated to a bizarre and frightening collection of Christmas stories,...
Rlje Films said on Friday that it has acquired North American rights to the horror flick, which was written and directed by Blumhouse alums David Ian McKendry and Rebekah McKendry.
In addition to Wu, the film stars Amanda Fuller (“Orange is the New Black”), Jonathan Kite (“2 Broke Girls”), Jocelin Donahue (“Insidious: Chapter 2”) and Graham Skipper (“The Mind’s Eye”).
Also Read: 'Crazy Rich Asians' Film Review: Constance Wu Stands Out in Culturally Rich Rom-Com
“All the Creatures Were Stirring” is a Christmas horror film that follows a couple on an awkward date on Christmas Eve that leads them into a strange theater, where they’re treated to a bizarre and frightening collection of Christmas stories,...
- 8/17/2018
- by Trey Williams
- The Wrap
Stars: Katie Parker, Courtney Bell, Dave Levine, Morgan Peter Brown, Justin Gordon | Written and Directed by Mike Flanagan
[Note: With the film set for a UK Blu-ray release on July 7th, here's a reposting of my review of Absentia from its original 2012 DVD debut]
Tricia’s husband Daniel has been missing for seven years. Her younger sister Callie comes to live with her and helps her find the strength to finally declare him legally dead ‘in absentia’. As Tricia tries to move on with her life she is haunted by terrifying visions while her sister finds herself drawn to an ominous tunnel near the house which is linked to other unexplained disappearances. It becomes clear the tunnel holds a dark secret, something lies in the shadows and Daniel may be suffering a fate far worse than death.
Absentia is, for all intents and purposes, a movie about loss – the loss of a loved one, the loss of control… It also deals with the dark side of life, the side of which you’d don’t always...
[Note: With the film set for a UK Blu-ray release on July 7th, here's a reposting of my review of Absentia from its original 2012 DVD debut]
Tricia’s husband Daniel has been missing for seven years. Her younger sister Callie comes to live with her and helps her find the strength to finally declare him legally dead ‘in absentia’. As Tricia tries to move on with her life she is haunted by terrifying visions while her sister finds herself drawn to an ominous tunnel near the house which is linked to other unexplained disappearances. It becomes clear the tunnel holds a dark secret, something lies in the shadows and Daniel may be suffering a fate far worse than death.
Absentia is, for all intents and purposes, a movie about loss – the loss of a loved one, the loss of control… It also deals with the dark side of life, the side of which you’d don’t always...
- 6/30/2014
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Back in 2011 my best of the year list was topped by Mike Flanagan's Absentia, and with his follow-up, Oculus, in theatres now, it's good to see a little love being shown to his award-winning breakthrough film as it hits UK Blu-ray for the first time.
From the Press Release:
One of the most frightening films of recent years, Mike Flanagan's critically acclaimed Absentia makes its UK Blu-ray debut courtesy of Second Sight Films. A new DVD release is on its way as well, with both hitting stores on 7 July.
Synopsis:
Tricia’s (Courtney Bell) husband, Daniel, has been missing for seven years, and with the help of her sister, Callie (Katie Parker), she finally declares him legally dead ‘in absentia.’ As Tricia tries to move on with her life, she becomes haunted by terrifying visions, while Callie is strangely drawn to an ominous tunnel near the house with links to other unexplained disappearances.
From the Press Release:
One of the most frightening films of recent years, Mike Flanagan's critically acclaimed Absentia makes its UK Blu-ray debut courtesy of Second Sight Films. A new DVD release is on its way as well, with both hitting stores on 7 July.
Synopsis:
Tricia’s (Courtney Bell) husband, Daniel, has been missing for seven years, and with the help of her sister, Callie (Katie Parker), she finally declares him legally dead ‘in absentia.’ As Tricia tries to move on with her life, she becomes haunted by terrifying visions, while Callie is strangely drawn to an ominous tunnel near the house with links to other unexplained disappearances.
- 4/28/2014
- by Debi Moore
- DreadCentral.com
Absentia is a ghost story from director Mike Flanagan, which has received praise from many film critics. Toby McCasker at Fangoria has called the film disturbing and terrifying and now, Phase 4 Films will be making this title available through a video-on-demand feature July 1st, 2011. As a sidebar, why is this format called video-on-demand, when the delivery comes via digital? The film industry continues to mystify this reviewer. Meanwhile, a wife tries to move on from her unhappy marriage, as her husband has been missing for seven years. Are those strange sounds coming from a recess in Tricia's backyard her husband saying goodbye, or something much more sinister? Fans will have to watch this film July 1st to find out, when Absentia becomes available through various cable providers.
The synopsis for Absentia is here:
"Tricia's husband has been missing for seven years. Her younger sister Callie comes to live with...
The synopsis for Absentia is here:
"Tricia's husband has been missing for seven years. Her younger sister Callie comes to live with...
- 6/28/2011
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Cool news today! Director Mike flanagan's haunting movie Absentia has gotten a distribution deal! I've seen this movie and one thing for sure, the horror fans have something special coming their way soon! Absentia is definitely one of the standouts of 2011 and I was honored to inroduce the movie at Horror Hound Weekend back in March. Be sure and visit the official website and Absentia on Facebook to keep up with more cool news and sceening announcements.
Fallback Plan Announces North American Distribution For “Absentia” Phase 4 Films to Distribute
From the Press Release:
Los Angeles, CA (May, 6 2011) - FallBack Plan Productions is pleased to announce that their first
feature, the critically-acclaimed horror film “Absentia” by writer/director Mike Flanagan, has been
picked up for North American distribution by Phase 4 Films.
Starring Katie Parker, Courtney Bell, Morgan Peter Brown, Dave Levine, Justin Gordon and Doug Jones (of “Pan’s Labyrinth...
Fallback Plan Announces North American Distribution For “Absentia” Phase 4 Films to Distribute
From the Press Release:
Los Angeles, CA (May, 6 2011) - FallBack Plan Productions is pleased to announce that their first
feature, the critically-acclaimed horror film “Absentia” by writer/director Mike Flanagan, has been
picked up for North American distribution by Phase 4 Films.
Starring Katie Parker, Courtney Bell, Morgan Peter Brown, Dave Levine, Justin Gordon and Doug Jones (of “Pan’s Labyrinth...
- 5/7/2011
- by brians
- GeekTyrant
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