The Final Joins After Dark: Horrorfest
I posted a trailer from AFM for the upcoming slasher flick, The Final, a few days ago. I thought it looked very cool and was hopeful that someone would pick it up for distribution. Turns out that’s exactly what happened.
A few days ago, the film’s official Facebook fan page stated that the distribution rights had been picked up by After Dark films. I didn’t run that story at the time because I couldn’t get confirmation on it (believe it or not, I’d rather bring you stories that are correct even if it means not being first. Nothing bugs me more than rumors becoming gospel, particularly if I was responsible for the misinformation getting out in the first place), but now STYD is reporting that it’s official.
The Final will play theatrically as one of the 8 Films to Die For for one week starting January 29th. The film joins The Graves, Hidden, Lake Mungo, Dread, and ZMD: Zombies of Mass Destruction. That means we can look forward to two more announcements if my math skills are on point.
Here’s a brief synopsis of the film from the official press release:
In The Final, the scenic Workley Ranch in Rocky Branch, TX, becomes the setting for retribution and revenge. In the midst of a wild costume party, five previously powerless and picked upon students are giving a “Final Exam” with just one question: “What did you do to deserve this?”
Have another look at the trailer (in case you missed it before) and jump past the break for the full press release.
After Dark Films CEO Courtney Solomon has announced that After Dark has acquired the teen revenge thriller The Final after inking a deal with Agora Entertainment. The film is the sixth title to be included in After Dark’s latest installment of Horrorfest: 8 Films to Die For. Joey Stewart makes his directorial debut working from a script written by Jason Kabolati. The film stars Marc Donato (Degrassi: The Next Generation), Jascha Washington, Whitney Hoy, Lindsay Seidel and Justin Arnold. Jason Kabolati of Agora Entertainment produced while Edward Lewis Von Hohn and Bill Randle served as executive producers on the film.
In The Final, the scenic Workley Ranch in Rocky Branch, TX, becomes the setting for retribution and revenge. In the midst of a wild costume party, five previously powerless and picked upon students are giving a “Final Exam” with just one question: “What did you do to deserve this?”
“This haunting and vengeful film is a perfect addition to this year’s line-up. Anyone who has experienced the difficulties of high school will find themselves empathizing with both the nerds and the popular kids alike”, stated After Dark EVP Stephanie Caleb.
Director Joey Stewart went on to say, “The Final is about being picked on, bullied, and tormented, and the retaliation and revenge that it incurs. As the characters feel that life has no meaning, they make a pact for revenge that will teach these kids a valuable life lesson. It’s about what happens when people are pushed to the brink of despair, and the consequences that the responsible parties must face.”
Tags: 8 Films to Die For, AFter Dark Horrorfest, Slasher movies, The Final
November 14th, 2009 at 12:26 pm
Looks pretty good. A little like Saw for the highschool crowd.