Quiver Distribution acquires North American rights on Film Mode Entertainment’s g horror film based on true unexplained events, DON’T TURN OUT THE LIGHTS (fka BLUE LIGHT), directed by Andy Fickman. The deal was negotiated between Clay Epstein of Film Mode Entertainment and Larry Greenberg of Quiver Distribution.
“We’re excited to be working with our good friends at Quiver on Don’t Turn Out The Lights,” said Clay Epstein, President of Film Mode Entertainment. “They are a fantastic group of individuals who can always be relied upon to do an amazing job.”
“It’s hard to believe that Don’t Turn Out the Lights is inspired by a real-life encounter, but we are glad that Andy Fickman made it out in one piece to be able to tell this chilling story,” said Quiver Distribution Co-Presidents Berry Meyerowitz and Jeff Sackman. “Being able to partner up again with Clay and the team at Film Mode on another film is an added benefit.”
“Quiver’s passion for the horror genre and their unrelenting enthusiasm for our movie has created the most incredible partnership. In conjunction with these horror aficionados, we are thrilled to share these mesmerizing performances from our fresh-faced ensemble that will drive audiences into a night of unrelenting terror, inspired by a real-life encounter. Don’t Turn Out The Lights will leave audiences questioning the darkness all around them.” Said Fickman.
The ensemble cast includes Bella DeLong (The Winchesters, Wuthering Heights, Twelfth Night with the Montana Shakespeare Company), Amber Janea (Lifetime’s A Predator Returns), Daryl Tofa (Two-Bit in The Outsiders on Broadway), Ana Zambrana (La Traición en la Amistad), Crystal Lake Evans (Starz’s Hightown), Jarrett Brown (Netflix’s Colin in Black and White), John Bucy (CBS/Paramount’s Frasier Reboot), and Finley Rose Slater (Days of Their Lives, The Idol) who worked previously with Fickman on Playing with Fire.
Producers include Andy Fickman (Anaconda), Todd Slater (King of Killers), Grant Slater (The Other Side of Edinburgh) Betsy Sullenger (Scouts Guide To The Zombie Apocalypse), Scott Prisand (Rock Of Ages), Katie Leary (All These Small Moments) & Michael Speyer (F The Prom). The film is executive produced by Scott Abrams and Robert Leary.
Film Mode and Quiver have previously collaborated on An Imperfect Murder, As They Made Us, and Chick Fight, among others.
Additional sales for DON’T TURN OUT THE LIGHTS include Germany – Lighthouse Home Entertainment, Feather Entertainment – Malaysia, Nos Lusomundo – Portugal, Pioneer Films – Philippines, and 101 Films – United Kingdom, India – VR Films and Studios, Middle East – Eagle Films Middle East, and Poland – Media4Fun.
Film Mode Entertainment is repped by Lon Haber & Co | IPPR.
