Supernatural Thriller 'Hold the Devil' Launches at Cannes Market
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The action-thriller 'Hold the Devil' is launching for international sales at the Cannes market. The film, directed by Álex de la Iglesia and starring Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Demián Bichir, follows a police officer and a security guard trapped in a house with a boy possessing a dark power sought by a cartel leader.
Facts First
- Supernatural thriller 'Hold the Devil' is launching at the Cannes market, with Protagonist Pictures handling international sales.
- Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Demián Bichir star as a police officer and security guard investigating a break-in on the Texas border.
- The plot centers on a ten-year-old boy with a dark, supernatural power who is demanded by a cartel leader named Marcus.
- Álex de la Iglesia directs from a screenplay by Joe Barton.
- The film is produced by Two & Two Pictures, Fifth Season, and Pokeepsie Films, with CAA Media Finance representing domestic rights.
What Happened
The action-thriller film 'Hold the Devil' is being launched for international sales at the Cannes market by Protagonist Pictures. The film stars Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Demián Bichir and is directed by Álex de la Iglesia from a screenplay by Joe Barton. The plot follows police officer Sara Myall (Randolph) and security guard Henry Campos (Bichir) who arrive at an abandoned show home on the Texas border to investigate a break-in. There, they discover a wounded mother and her ten-year-old son, Gio, who have crossed the Mexican border. A cartel leader named Marcus arrives and demands that Gio, who possesses a dark, supernatural power, be handed over to him.
Why this Matters to You
If you are a fan of genre films, this project may signal a new, high-profile entry blending crime and supernatural horror from notable talent. The involvement of acclaimed actors and a director known for distinctive genre work could lead to a film that garners significant attention and may become available in theaters or on streaming platforms in the future.
What's Next
Protagonist Pictures will now present the film to international buyers at the Cannes market. The completion of the film and its eventual release date will likely depend on the success of these sales and the subsequent production schedule. Domestic distribution rights in the United States are represented by CAA Media Finance, which will seek a deal for the film's release there.