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The Eli Roth produced horror film, The Last Exorcism, previously known as Cotton, from german director and AFI grad Daniel Stamm, stars Patrick Fabian as a troubled evangelical minister who allows his final exorcism to be filmed by a documentary crew:
Disillusioned by years of defrauding poor believes of their hard-earned cash, evangelical preacher Cotton Marcus decides to put the record straight by producing a spectacular documentary. A letter from Louis, a poor farmer begging for Cotton’s help in driving the devil off his land, gives Cotton the perfect opportunity to expose the phoniness of his ministry. But then he meets Louis’ disturbed young daughter, Nell.
The film premieres in the US on August 27th, and in anticipation of its release, Shock Till You Drop got their hands on some exclusive images from the film. View the Stills
Some interesting movie posters have been released over the past couple of weeks including a handful of horror movie one-sheets and some early promotional pieces that have turned up at Cannes as well. The first official poster for the Eli Roth-produced The Last Exorcism is creepy and effective.
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Just when we were beginning to think that religious-themed horror films had gone the way of the dodo bird, Lionsgate readies a promising little chiller that looks to revitalize the subgenre. And it’s about time! The Satanic horror flick, The Last Exorcism, will be debuting at the 2010 Los Angeles Film Festival this June, premiering at the Ford Amphitheater on an outdoor screen for extra ambiance!
Synopsis: Disillusioned by years of defrauding poor believers of their hard-earned cash, evangelical preacher Cotton Marcus decides to put the record straight by producing a spectacular documentary. A letter from Louis, a poor farmer begging Cotton’s help in driving the devil off his land, gives Cotton the perfect opportunity to expose the phoniness of his ministry. But then he meets Louis’ disturbed young daughter, Nell …
Brought to you by producer Eli Roth and director Daniel Stamm (A Necessary Death), the film stars Patrick Fabian (Big Love) and Ashley Bell (The United States of Tara) and looks like it could be one of the most promising horror flicks we might see this year.
Be sure to hit up the official LA Film Fest site for more info, and if you can’t make it in June, look for The Last Exorcism when it rolls out nationwide on August 27th! (Source)
Lionsgate picked up Cotton, which is now known as The Last Exorcism for at least $16 million (Variety) and the film was produced by horror favourite Eli Roth. The film already has confirmed an August 27th release date and the tale follows Reverend Cotton Marcus on his final exorcism. Things do not go smoothly and soon Marcus is facing the devil himself (Bloody). Have a read of the synopsis from this Daniel Stamm directed film here.
The synopsis for The Last Exorcism here:
“After a career spent helping the devout through prayer and trickery, Reverend Cotton Marcus (Patrick Fabian) invites a film crew to document his final fraudulent days as an exorcist. Soon his faith is truly tested when a desperate plea from the father of a possessed girl (Ashley Bell) brings him face to face with the devil himself” (Bloody).
Release Date: August 27, 2010.
Lionsgate has locked in an August 27th date for their Eli Roth produced exorcism tale, The Last Exorcism (Cotton), which was nabbed up before the SXSW Film Festival (and quickly pulled from the schedule, BOO!).
Directed by Daniel Stamm, after a career spent helping the devout through prayer and trickery, Reverend Cotton Marcus (Patrick Fabian) invites a film crew to document his final fraudulent days as an exorcist. Soon his faith is truly tested when a desperate plea from the father of a possessed girl (Ashley Bell) brings him face to face with the devil himself.
Lionsgate has grabbed U.S. distribution rights to “The Last Exorcism,” a verite-style horror pic produced by Strike Entertainment, StudioCanal and genre maven Eli Roth. The deal is said to include a high-six-figure advance and a $16 million P&A commitment.
Helmed by German director and AFI grad Daniel Stamm, pic was originally titled “Cotton” and stars Patrick Fabian as a troubled evangelical minister who allows his final exorcism to be filmed by a documentary crew.
Project, which shot in Louisiana, has had horror fan sites salivating for months at the prospect of a scary, shaky-cam-style film shepherded by “Hostel” helmer Roth.
Producers Eric Newman, Marc Abraham, Tom Bliss and Roth showed the pic to buyers in mid January, drawing offers from nearly every major and mini-major. Lionsgate was presumed to be a front-runner for “Exorcism” from the get-go, given the distrib is a horror haven and released Roth’s first feature, “Cabin Fever,” as well as the “Hostel” films.
“It’s always great to work with our friend Eli, who has played a key role in establishing Lionsgate in the vanguard of the horror genre,” said Jason Constantine, Lionsgate’s prexy of acquisitions and co-productions. “‘The Last Exorcism’ feels as close to a real exorcism as anyone would ever want to get — audiences are going to find this movie scary as, well, hell.”
StudioCanal fully financed “Exorcism” and is handling foreign sales. The Paris-based company will funnel the pic through its affiliate distrib ops in France, Germany and the U.K. and has sold it in other territories including Spain, Italy, Canada, Mexico, Brazil and Poland.
Continuing its drive into genre fare, the French studio has also teamed with Strike and Roth on psychological thriller “The Other Woman.” Pic will be helmed by Botko and Gurland, who are currently writing the screenplay. “Woman,” about a scorned mistress who makes a film for her ex-lover, is set to shoot in late spring. Roth said the pic will delve into “the worst nightmares of those who have had extramarital affairs and the sickest fantasies of those who have been scorned.” StudioCanal is presenting the pic to buyers at Berlin’s EFM mart this week.
Stamm’s first feature “A Necessary Death” bowed at SXSW in 2008 and won the audience award at AFI Fest that year. “Exorcism” is skedded to premiere at SXSW in Austin, Texas, next month. But with a domestic release date yet to be set, Lionsgate could decide to bow the film at a later date. (Source)
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