The South by Southwest Conference and Festivals has announced the remainder of its 2019 SXSW festival lineup, which will include Paramount Pictures’ “Pet Sematary” as its closing night film.
Michael Chaves’ “The Curse of La Llorona” has also been added to the lineup, as well as Helen Hunt’s “I See You,” Elisabeth Moss’ “Her Smell,” Alex Gibney’s “The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley,” “Lupita Nyong’o’s “Little Monsters” and Olivia Colman’s “Them That Follow.”
In the Documentary Spotlight section, “I Am Richard Pryor” and “Salvage” have been added.
Also Read: Jordan Peele's 'Us' to Open 2019 SXSW Film Festival
“Pet Sematary” is directed by Kevin Kolsch and Dennis Widmyer and is based on the horror novel by Stephen King. It follows Dr. Louis Creed (Jason Clarke), who, after relocating with his wife and their two young children to rural Maine, discovers a burial ground near their home.
Michael Chaves’ “The Curse of La Llorona” has also been added to the lineup, as well as Helen Hunt’s “I See You,” Elisabeth Moss’ “Her Smell,” Alex Gibney’s “The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley,” “Lupita Nyong’o’s “Little Monsters” and Olivia Colman’s “Them That Follow.”
In the Documentary Spotlight section, “I Am Richard Pryor” and “Salvage” have been added.
Also Read: Jordan Peele's 'Us' to Open 2019 SXSW Film Festival
“Pet Sematary” is directed by Kevin Kolsch and Dennis Widmyer and is based on the horror novel by Stephen King. It follows Dr. Louis Creed (Jason Clarke), who, after relocating with his wife and their two young children to rural Maine, discovers a burial ground near their home.
- 2/6/2019
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
The South by Southwest Film Festival has selected the world premiere of “Pet Sematary” as the closing night film on March 17.
Based on the Stephen King horror novel, Paramount’s remake stars Jason Clarke as Dr. Louis Creed in the story of a mysterious burial ground hidden deep in the Maine woods near the family’s new home. Amy Seimetz and John Lithgow also star.
The film comes three decades after the original adaptation of the King classic. “Starry Eyes” helmers Kevin Kolsch and Dennis Widmyer directed the movie. Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Mark Vahradian are producing the remake with Jeff Buhler and David Kajganich writing the script, and Alexandra Loewy executive producing. The film opens in theaters on April 5.
SXSW’s 26th edition will open March 8 in Austin, Texas, with Jordan Peele’s horror-thriller “Us.” John Krasinski’s thriller “A Quiet Place” launched the festival last year.
SXSW also...
Based on the Stephen King horror novel, Paramount’s remake stars Jason Clarke as Dr. Louis Creed in the story of a mysterious burial ground hidden deep in the Maine woods near the family’s new home. Amy Seimetz and John Lithgow also star.
The film comes three decades after the original adaptation of the King classic. “Starry Eyes” helmers Kevin Kolsch and Dennis Widmyer directed the movie. Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Mark Vahradian are producing the remake with Jeff Buhler and David Kajganich writing the script, and Alexandra Loewy executive producing. The film opens in theaters on April 5.
SXSW’s 26th edition will open March 8 in Austin, Texas, with Jordan Peele’s horror-thriller “Us.” John Krasinski’s thriller “A Quiet Place” launched the festival last year.
SXSW also...
- 2/6/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
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