Mara (film)
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| Directed by | Clive Toge |
| Screenplay by | Jonathan Frank |
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| Cinematography | Emil Topuzov |
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| Music by | James Edward Barker |
| Distributed by | Saban Films |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Mara is a 2018 American supernatural horror film directed by Clive Toge in his feature-length debut and written by by Jonathan Frank. The film stars Olga Kurylenko as criminal psychologist Kate Fuller, who investigates the murder of a man and is haunted by demon who kills people in their sleep. The film also stars Craig Conway and Rosie Fellner. Toge and Frank based the film's story on conditions and mythology surrounding both sleep paralysis and Brugada syndrome.[1] The film was released by Saban Films on September 7, 2018.
Cast
- Olga Kurylenko as Kate Fuller, a criminal psychologist
- Lance E. Nichols as Detective McCarthy
- Craig Conway as Dougie
- Javier Botet as Mara
- Rosie Fellner as Helena
- Mackenzie Imsand as Sophie
- Mitch Eakins as Dr. Ellis
- Melissa Bolona as Carly
- Marcus W. Weathersby as Saul
Production
The film was announced to be in development in November 2013 at the American Film Market with Olga Kurylenko attached to star, Clive Toge set to make his directorial debut, and Jonathan Frank hired to write the screenplay. Producers Myles Nestel and Steven Schneider stated their intention to have the film begin an "Insidious-type film franchise". The film was set to begin principal photography in May 2014.[2] Filming wrapped in May 2016[3] in Savannah, Georgia, and the filmmakers were searching for a distributor at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival that month.[4]
Release
Mara is set for a simultaneous release on September 7, 2018, with a limited theatrical run and video on demand release planned.[5]
References
- ^ Stolworthy, Jacob (June 29, 2018). "Mara trailer: Sleep paralysis horror film will give you nightmares". The Independent. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
- ^ Barton, Steve (November 7, 2013). "AFM 2013: Olga Kurylenko Signs On for Mara". Dread Central. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (May 16, 2016). "First look: Olga Kurylenko in 'Mara'". Screen International. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
- ^ Miska, Brad (May 16, 2016). "'Mara' Paralyzes Cannes Buyers With Fear". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
- ^ Barkan, Jonathan (August 1, 2018). "Exclusive: MARA Stills Reveal Javier Botet's Terrifying Titular Creature". Dread Central. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
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