Black Mandala Unveils Christmas Horror 'Shed' Starring John Jarratt
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Production has begun on 'Shed', a Christmas Eve horror film starring John Jarratt, directed by Steven J. Mihaljevic. The film follows a ten-year-old girl trapped in a farm shed during a game who must survive a violent intruder's rampage. Black Mandala, the genre sales company behind the project, presenting it alongside its sub-label Red Owl's slate at the Cannes Film Market.
Facts First
- Production has started on 'Shed', a Christmas horror film starring John Jarratt.
- Black Mandala, a genre sales company, is presenting the film at the Cannes Film Market.
- The film is directed by Steven J. Mihaljevic and set on Christmas Eve.
- Plot involves a girl locked in a shed during hide-and-seek, facing a violent intruder.
- Black Mandala's slate includes three other titles: 'Borealis', 'A Mother's Recall', and 'Hollywood Hell's'.
What Happened
Production is underway on 'Shed', a new horror film starring Australian actor John Jarratt. The film is being presented at the Cannes Film Market by the genre sales company Black Mandala, alongside its sub-label Red Owl. Steven J. Mihaljevic is directing the project, which is set on Christmas Eve. The plot centers on a ten-year-old girl who becomes accidentally locked in a farm shed during a game of hide-and-seek. She must then survive the murderous rampage of a violent intruder on the property. The cast also includes Jason Robert Lester and Mani Shanks.
Why this Matters to You
A new horror film from a major studio enters production, creating jobs for cast and crew and eventually offering new entertainment options for audiences. For fans of the horror genre, specifically of John Jarratt, this announces a new project to anticipate. The film's Cannes market presence indicates an international distribution strategy, meaning it may reach a wide audience.
What's Next
With production now started, the next steps involve completing principal photography, followed by post-production work such as editing, visual effects, and scoring. Black Mandala will continue promoting the title to potential distributors at Cannes. The film could be ready for festival premieres or a theatrical release in late 2024 or 2025, though no official release date has been set.