Akatsuki Leisure, the U.S. movie manufacturing department of Japanese gaming agency Akatsuki, has not too long ago wrapped manufacturing on English-language horror characteristic “Room 203.” It’s now searching for buyers.

Tailored from a Japanese novel from Kobunsha Publishing, the story is a story of two feminine roommates who’re suffering from the vengeful spirits dwelling of their gothic-style, rented house, which accommodates an ornate centerpiece. The tailored screenplay is by John Poliquin (“Spiral,” upcoming “Selfie”), Jagger and Nick Richey (“Low Low”).

Filming befell in Shreveport, California beneath full COVID-19 protocols with rising British director Ben Jagger (“Corbin Nash” and the upcoming “Darkish Peak”) within the chair. The solid is headed by Francesca Xuereb, Viktoria Vinyarska and Eric Wiegand.

“The house is a decrepit, however wonderful American Gothic. However there’s an ever-present scent of rot, eerie sounds and noises,” stated Bradley in a ready textual content. “Because the warning indicators mount, one of many girls tries to search for rational explanations, however discover that she and her good friend are pulled deeper into the darkish historical past – involving homicide, a sinister deity, and a ticking clock of Room 203.”

Manufacturing is by Akatsuki Leisure president Annmarie Sairrino (previously Bailey), Moeko Suzuki, Akatsuki Leisure’s head of Tokyo head, Kat McPhee, and Ben Anderson, with Ty Whittington as co-producer.

The movie which is now headed into post-production has up to now been fully-financed by Akatsuki Leisure. The corporate is now searching for exterior buyers and weighing up gross sales and distribution alternatives. All home and worldwide rights can be found, together with Japan.

Akatsuki Leisure not too long ago accomplished its first characteristic film, “Root Letter,” based mostly on a Kadokawa Video games visible novel. The movie stars Danny Ramirez (“Prime Gun: Maverick”), Keana Marie (“Sprint & Lily”), and Lydia Hearst (“The Looking of Sharon Tate”).

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