EXCLUSIVE: Pat Holden’s UK horror film, based on a true story, had its world premiere in Rotterdam.

Revolver Entertainment has acquired UK rights from SC Films International for Pat Holden’s UK-set horror drama When The Lights Went Out. An autumn release is planned.

Pat Holden directs the story, based on true events. Producers are Bil Bungay (Moon) and Deepak Nayar (Tucker And Dale Vs Evil). David Mutch executive produces.

The story is set in Yorkshire in 1974, when The Maynard Family, Len (Steve Waddington), Jenny (Kate Ashfield) and their daughter Sally (Tasha Connor), move into their new family home, only to discover that the house already inhabited by a “presence” of a malign nature.

The film had its world premiere in Rotterdam; SC has also sold it to Ascot Elite for Germany, Zon Lusomundo for Portugal, Pioneer for Philippines, CineVideo for Mexico and EuroFilm for Argentina, Peru, and Venezuela.

Revolver’s Head of Acquisitions Dave Bishop said: “At Revolver we aim to distribute a rich blend of films for a wide range of people, which is why we’re delighted to have acquired this exciting title, with this gripping real life component, to add to our slate. With such a compelling story, When The Lights Went Out lends itself perfectly to a distributor like Revolver, who is renowned for it’s innovative marketing and distribution campaigns.”

Producer, Bil Bungay, added: “When I first heard about the incredible events that happened to Pat’s family, I was utterly gobsmacked. It was truly terrifying, impossible, unbelievable – yet Pat was unwavering in his conviction about what had occurred.It seemed obvious to me that this was one event that really needed to be documented onto film. Not only am I proud that we have done just that, but I am over the moon to have such an energetic and creative business like Revolver as our partners.”

Simon Crowe, CEO of SC Films International also commented, “Pat is an extremely talented director and I am thrilled that he has brought this astonishing event to life. Revolver are the perfect distribution company for a movie of this nature and calibre.”

Screen previously interviewed director Pat Holden.

 

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