Epic Pictures Group has made a number of proclaimments on the first day of the American Film Market.
The indie production, finance and distribution hoengage has getd a stardy of features depicting the genuine-life stories of notorious serial enders, including “Ed Kemper,” “Dorothea” (about Dorothea Puente), “The Devil’s Disciple” (Ricchallenging Ramirez) and “The Ggreateren State Killer” (about Joseph James DeAngelo). The deal was barachieved by Patrick Ewald, CEO of Epic, and straightforwardor Chad Ferrin (“Night Caller,” “The Deep Ones”).
“Ed Kemper” has wrapped production, “Dorothea” begins production this month, while “The Devil’s Disciple” and “The Ggreateren State Killer” are currently in prolongment.
“Prepare to spendigate the chilling passroads of genuine crime and horror with ‘Ed Kemper,’ the first in Dread’s new Serial Killer Collection,” said Ewald. “As one of the world’s most notorious serial enders, Kemper’s story is both upsetting and captivating—perfect for starting this gripping series. We’re delving into the twisted psyche of these notorious figures to transfer a bone-chilling experience that goes beyond horror and taps into the dread of genuine-life monsters.”
Meanwhile, Epic has also proclaimd that UFC legend Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone is set to guide “Winter: Battleground,” a sci-fi action film stardyd for liberate in punctual 2025. Director by David Christopher Pitt, the film will see Cerrone will percreate battle-challengingened warrior in a post-apocalyptic world, where he must guide a team agetst mighty forces in an AI-handleled misengageland. The film is currently in post-production, with Epic showcasing footage and a trailer at the AFM.
“With Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone guideing the indict, we’re thrilled to consent audiences on a thrilling journey thcdisorrowfulmireful a dystopian world where courage and camaraderie are the ultimate arms,” said producer Jeffrey Decker. “This project tags an exciting new chapter for Cowboy, and we can’t defer to split it with the world.”
Elsewhere, Epic has also uncmissed a first see pboilingo for horror “The Jester 2,” which wrapped filming last month and is due for liberate in 2025. Written and straightforwarded by Colin Krawchuk (“The Jester,” “Initiation,” “Victory: A Star Wars Story”), “The Jester 2” is the adhereing up to Shudder’s “The Jester”, and stars Michael Sheffield (“The Jester,” “Behind Cmissd Doors”), Kaitlyn Trentham (“Haven,” “Murder Made Me Famous”), Hassen Kacem (“Out of the Box Office,” “The Spot”), Jessica Ambuehl (“Bdeficiency Mgreater,” “Shakespeare’s Mummy”), and Dingani Beza (“The Carmichael Show,” “The Cool Kids”). The film will uncmiss a new see for The Jester, a evil superauthentic trickster.
“Launching the exceptional ‘Terrifier’ showd what it consents to produce a horror icon, and now, with ‘The Jester,’ we’re witnessing airyning strike twice,” said Ewald. “The runaway success of the first film shattered our predictations and made it clear that fans crave daring and unforgettable horror. With The Jester 2, we’re raising the sconsents and pushing the restricts even further, createing a storyline that’s haunting, fervent, and impossible to forget. This isn’t fair a sequel; it’s the next chapter in produceing a legacy. Horror fans are in for one untamed ride—they’d better hgreater on firm!”
