[Fantasia 2019 News] 1BR First Look clip!
After leaving behind a painful past to follow her dreams, Sarah scores the perfect Hollywood apartment. But something is not right. Unable to sleep, tormented by strange noises and threatening notes, her new life quickly starts to unravel. By the time she learns the horrifying truth, it's too late. Caught in a waking nightmare, Sarah must find the strength to hold onto her crumbling sanity...or be trapped forever in an existential hell.
1BR is the debut from writer/director David Mamor and produced by Alok Mishra and Shane Vorster for Malevolent Films, Allard Cantor and Jarrod Murray for Epicenter, as well as Nic Izzi and Sam Sandweiss, and executive produced by Peter Phok.
The film’s diverse cast includes Alan Blumenfeld (Heroes), Taylor Nichols (PEN15, JURASSIC PARK III), Naomi Grossman (American Horror Story), Giles Matthey (Once Upon A Time, True Blood), Earnestine Phillips (HERE COMES TO BOOM), Susan Davis (WARGAMES), Clayton Hoff, Celeste Sullivan and Nicole Brydon Bloom as Sarah, in her debut feature film. 1BR features a vibrantly nightmarish score from celebrated composer Ronen Landa, best known for his work on horror hits THE PACT and AT THE DEVIL’S DOOR.
1BR will celebrate its world premiere at the Fantasia International Film Festival on July 18th, screening during the esteemed Frontiéres Co-Production Market, in Montreal, Canada.
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The Divine Fury isn’t fun enough nor meditative enough to really excel.
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From Fantasia Festival 2019, Extra Ordinary is charming ghost story.
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The Wretched is having its World Premiere at Fantasia Festival 2019 and this is definitely one to keep an eye on.
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From Fantasia 2019, Porno is a delightful horror comedy that surprised me with its heart.
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The Deeper You Dig is having its World Premiere at the Fantasia Festival and it’s kind of a mixed bag.
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From Fantasia 2019: The Art of Self Defense surprises at every turn and is a must see movie.
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Hideo Nakata returns to The Ring series with Sadako!
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First look clip of 1BR before it premieres at Fantasia Fest.
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The Wretched is having its World Premiere at Fantasia and I have a trailer and some stills to share with you!
Fantasia International Film Festival unveiled its full lineup, so grab some coffee and let’s get to it!
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