Entertainment Squad will be bringing the horror movie The Deserving to digital download from October 1st. Watch a clip from the film here.
Entertainment Squad is delighted to announce that the upcoming horror movie, The Deserving, will be released worldwide on Digital Download on October 1st under its genre label, The Horror Collective.
Directed by S. S. Arora, who makes his feature debut, The Deserving stars Venkat Sai Gunda. Simone Stadler. And Kelsey Stalter. The film has already amassed a number of accolades. Having won over fifteen awards including Best Feature at Athens IFF. Best Horror at Hallucinea FF. And awards at Humro Cinema, Portugal Indie Film Festival, and Rome Indie Film Fest.
PREMISE
Exploring themes of guilt, redemption, and the cyclical nature of abuse, The Deserving follows a tormented, mute serial killer who is haunted by the ghosts of his victims and plans to end his life. His resolve is disrupted when a desperate walk-in client arrives, needing an urgent photo shoot.
CLIP
VENKAT SAI GUNDA
Talking about the film’s release, Producer Venkat Sai Gunda said
“As a filmmaker, I am thrilled to bring The Deserving to audiences worldwide. This film is a labor of love. Exploring themes of suspense and psychological intrigue that I hope will captivate viewers. With its upcoming release, I’m excited to share this cinematic journey with everyone who enjoys a thought-provoking thriller.”
SHAKED BERENSON
Shaked Berenson, CEO of Entertainment Squad, commented on the film’s unique protagonist:
“Having a mute character in The Deserving adds a compelling layer of depth and intrigue to the story. Showcasing the innovative storytelling we champion. This film perfectly aligns with The Horror Collective’s mission of giving a stage to new and underrepresented voices that push the boundaries of the genre. The Deserving is a testament to that vision.”
THE HORROR COLLECTIVE
The Horror Collective is the genre label of Entertainment Squad. A production and distribution company founded by veteran producer Shaked Berenson (TURBO KID, TALES OF HALLOWEEN). The label’s latest releases include the Daytime Emmy nominated Limited Series DOOMSDAY. The killer-pants Shudder Original SLAXX. And the critically acclaimed horror-comedy SUMMONING SYLVIA.
FESTIVAL AWARDS
New York International Film Awards (2024)
Venkat Sai Gunda – Best Actor
Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival (Jan 2024)
Best Feature Film
World Film Festival in Cannes (2024)
Venkat Sai Gunda – Best Acting Debut
Hallucinea Film Festival (2024)
Venkat Sai Gunda – Best Actor
Simone Stadler – Best Actress
Best Horror
Paradise Film Festival (2024)
Venkat Sai Gunda – Best Actor
Rome Indie Film Fest (Jan 2024)
Best Horror Film
Portugal Indie Film Festival (2024)
Best Horror Film
Humro Cinema Film Fest(2024)
Venkat Sai Gunda – Best Actor
Best Horror
Gothamite Monthly Film Awards (2024)
Koka Singh Arora – Best Director
Best Feature Film
Best Actor
Purgatory Film Festival (2024)
Venkat Sai Gunda – Best Actor
After Life Film Festival (2024)
Best Actor
CREDITS
Distributor: Entertainment Squad
Worldwide Digital Release Date: 1st October
Short Synopsis: A tormented, mute serial killer, haunted by the ghosts of his victims, plans to end his life, but his resolve is disrupted when a desperate walk-in client arrives, needing an urgent photo shoot.
Director: S. S. Arora
Cast: Venkat Sai Gunda, Simone Stadler and Kelsey Stalter.
Run Time: 76 Minutes
Cert: TBC
The Deserving will be available worldwide on Digital Download from October 1.
Will you be checking out this chilling new horror flick? Let us know in the comments section below.
Source: The Horror Collective
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