Neil LaBute, the director of the 2006 version of The Wicker Man, has set up his next project, directing Maggie Q in the action-thriller Fear the Night for Quiver Distribution.
Principal photography began earlier this month in Los Angeles. Highland Film Group is handling international sales, with sales being launched at the upcoming Marché du Film.
Fear the Night follows Iraqi war veteran Tess (Maggie Q) as she prepares for her sister’s bachelorette party. As the festivities unfold, the party is abruptly interrupted by a group of home invaders who quickly take the house under siege looking for a hidden fortune. Surrounded by the frightened party-goers, Tess soon discovers that the ruthless attackers are hellbent on not leaving any witnesses. Tess strikes back, and the special ops expert takes matters into her own hands.
Eric Brenner will produce alongside Berry Meyerowitz, Jeff Sackman and Larry Greenberg of Quiver Distribution. This marks Quiver’s second collaboration with LaBute, following Out of the Blue with Diane Kruger, Ray Nicholson, Hank Azaria, and Chase Sui Wonders, which Quiver produced and will release later this year.
“It’s an absolute privilege to have the opportunity to team up with Neil on a second project,” said Quiver Distribution Co-Presidents Berry Meyerowitz and Jeff Sackman. “Especially with such a powerhouse actress in the lead, we can’t wait to share this suspense-filled film with audiences.”
“We are thrilled to be partnering with Berry and Jeff and the outstanding team at Quiver on this exciting action-packed thriller,” said Highland Film Group CEO Arianne Fraser. “Maggie has starred in a host of major action titles and is huge draw to international buyers. Fear the Night is the perfect addition to our Cannes slate,” added Highland Film Group COO Delphine Perrier.
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