Shudder today announced it has acquired Finnish filmmaker Hanna Bergholm’s horror thriller Nightborn, her follow-up to her debut horror hit Hatching. The film will explore “the complex emotions and experiences of parenthood through a visceral and terrifying dark fable of unconditional maternal love.” Written by Berholm and Ilja Rautsi, it will release on Shudder on July 31.
The film stars Seidi Haarla (Compartment Number 6, The Swedish Torpedo) and Rupert Grint (Harry Potter, Servant) alongside Pamela Tola (Lapland Odyssey, Ladies of Steel), Pirkko Saisio (Orenda, Pääministeri), Rebecca Lacey (May to December, Casualty), and John Thomson (The Fast Show, Coronation Street).
The synopsis reads, “Nightborn follows Saga and her British husband Jon, who move to an isolated house deep in the forest with dreams of starting a perfect family. But as soon as their baby is born, despite the reassurance of all around her, Saga knows there’s something terribly wrong with her son. As their marriage starts to crack, Jon struggles to support his wife, but only Saga suspects the disturbing truth about her newborn.”
”I am really excited for our film to be released on Shudder! Nightborn is a film made for genre enthusiasts, parents and anyone who has ever asked themselves: Why do I feel different?” said filmmaker Hanna Bergholm.
“Hanna Bergholm’s audacious sophomore follow up to Hatching delivers tension and shocking moments surrounding parenthood and self discovery – with a touch of humor. We are thrilled to share Nightborn with audiences,” said Emily Gotto, SVP of Shudder Acquisitions and Production.
The deal for the film was negotiated by Emily Gotto, SVP of Shudder Acquisitions and Production with Goodfellas on behalf of the filmmakers.
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