EXCLUSIVE: Vertical has acquired North American distribution rights to Breed of Greed, the psychological thriller starring Gina Gershon (Face/Off).
Directed by Ralph Hemecker and co-written by Hemecker, Andrew Boszhardt and Otto Eckstein, the movie will be released in theaters and on demand beginning September 26th.
Starring Boszhardt, Gershon, Adrian Enscoe (Dickinson), Chelsea Gilligan (Star-Crossed), and Madison Lewis (Alexander IRL), the film chronicles the downfall of the once-powerful Wendolyn family. After its patriarch’s mysterious death, the pharma family falls prey to an ancient curse. As the dynasty outsider, Henry (Boszhardt) must battle his ruthless stepmother (Gershon), who is under the influence of a demon that feeds on greed.
The film was produced by Hemecker, Boszhardt and Eckstein and executive-produced by Joel Hatch, Perry Husman, David Gendron, Viviana Zarragoitia, Jamie Thompson and Boszhardt.
“We wanted to make a film that was topical but also timeless. Everyone loves a good ‘fall from power’ story and we tried to make one that was entertaining and fun, not preachy,” said Boszhardt. “We could not be more excited to have Vertical as our partner.”
“Ralph has done a remarkable job of balancing horror thrills with a dark sense of humor rooted in modern headlines of the privileged class,” said Tony Piantedosi, the Senior Vice President of Acquisitions at Vertical. “We look forward to presenting the film to North American audiences.”
Piantedosi and Manager of Acquisitions and Sales Rachel White negotiated for Vertical, with VMI COO Jessica Russo representing the filmmakers.
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