Finnish Horror Comedy 'Red Snow' Sold to Spain Ahead of Premiere
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The horror comedy film 'Red Snow', featuring a vampire Santa Claus, has been sold to Spanish distributor Selecta Vision after its showcase at Cannes. Directed by Finnish filmmaker Ilja Rautsi and produced by Bufo, the company behind Aki Kaurismäki's 'Fallen Leaves', the film is set to premiere later this year.
Facts First
- Sold to Selecta Vision for distribution in Spain
- Directed by Ilja Rautsi, who wrote 'Hatching' and 'Nightborn'
- Features a vampire Santa Claus confronting a teenage goth girl
- Produced by Bufo, known for producing 'Fallen Leaves'
- Set to premiere later this year
What Happened
The horror comedy film 'Red Snow' has been sold to Spanish distributor Selecta Vision following its presentation at the Next from the Nordics showcase at the Cannes film festival. The film is directed by Finnish filmmaker Ilja Rautsi and produced by Misha Jaari and Mark Lwoff for Bufo. The film's plot involves a teenage goth girl... coming face to face with a vampire Santa Claus.
Why this Matters to You
If you enjoy genre films that blend horror and comedy, particularly with a festive twist, you may have a new movie to look forward to later this year. The film's sale to a distributor in Spain suggests it could become available to international audiences. The production team's use of prosthetics and physical effects instead of relying solely on CGI could result in a distinctive visual style.
What's Next
The film 'Red Snow' is set to premiere later this year. Its successful sale at Cannes may lead to further international distribution deals.