Well it’s finally happening. ‘Stalled’ is getting a US distribution right. Another UK Zombedy that I’ve been dying to see which I was never sure if or when it would make it to US shores without having to import it.
For reviewing alone I’ve wanted to see this film, let’s not even have to mention the fact that it looks like it’s going to be hilarious.
While the deal has been inked we don’t have an exact US release date quite yet though there will be showings in October of this year at limited theaters. (Sadly I won’t be able to make any of these, including the unannounced ones.) So, here’s to a chance for the VOD or better yet media release to happen sooner than later. The current target is ‘this fall’ so if this happens we won’t have to wait for too long.
I know that I for one am excited!
Uncork’d Entertainment has inked North American theatrical, VOD, digital and home entertainment rights to the critically-acclaimed horror comedy STALLED. The film debuted recently at Film4 FrightFest in the U.K. to two sold-out screenings with a third being added due to the demand. STALLED was written by Dan Palmer and directed by Christian James. The film will have its North American theatrical premiere at the recently opened Alamo Drafthouse in Richardson, TX, followed by additional theaters in early October 2013. Uncork’d Entertainment’s Keith Leopard made today’s announcement.
“STALLED is one of those projects that people can’t seem to stop talking about,” commented Leopard. “It’s got a bit of everything – horror, comedy and zombies. Think ‘Evil Dead’ but in a restroom. We’re pleased to be working with these creative filmmakers to unleash their film in the U.S. and Canadaâ€
“It’s always great to work with people that are smart, well-connected and genuinely enthusiastic about films,†commented Christian James, the director of STALLED. “And this sums up Uncork’d. We are sure they will flush away the competition when STALLED is released this fall.â€
Dubbed “one of the cleverest films seen to-date,†STALLED is like no other zombie film. An unlucky maintenance man finds himself stuck in the ladies restroom during a zombie apocalypse. The film stars Dan Palmer (Small Town Folk), Antonia Bernath (Elvis), Mark Holden (World War Z) and Giles Alderson (The Possession of David O’Reilly).
“Director Christian James and writer/star Palmer, who previously collaborated on Freak Out, deliver something surprisingly fresh…†said Screen International’s Kim Newman. “…this is a worthy successor to Shaun of the Dead and Harold’s Going Stiff in its mix of homage to past zombie film glories and very British social comedy.â€
Alan Jones, co-founder of FrightFest commented about STALLED, “Consistently hilarious, brilliantly executed, cleverly constructed and visually imaginative. Director Christian James’ remarkable comedy horror is The Evil Dead meets Phone Booth in a toilet.â€
The distribution deal covers North American rights for theatrical, VOD, home entertainment and digital. The deal was negotiated by Leopard for Uncork’d and by Odin’s Eye Entertainment Michael Favelle for Stalled.
Source: Dread Central.
